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Beat Wedding Blues

It is natural for all of us to be a bit nervous before our wedding. But that does not give you any license to call off the wedding or run away from it. Planning a wedding can be really stressful at times.

But that does not mean that you are stressed about the marriage. Learn to distinguish both kinds of stresses. You might have petty grievances with your partner about how disorganized he is or how casual his outlook towards life is. But that is not a reason for you to call off your wedding. It is important that both of you talk to each other and resolve any petty grievances you have. The transition from in a wedding brings with it mixed feelings. It brings uncertainty as well as excitement. There is no reason for you to be scared of these feelings and run. This is a natural phase in all our lives. Enjoy it to the hilt. If you have any doubt in your mind regarding anything, it is better to clarify now instead of arriving at the altar with reservations. If you feel that you are not too sure to go ahead with the wedding, then postpone the wedding instead of cancelling it outright.

Posted on August 11, 2008

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Handy Wedding Day Tips

Your wedding day is a day where everything should be perfect. But you will never stop worrying lest something goes wrong at the last moment. Isn’t it? Here are some tips that will help you get plan things in a way that you stay free of worries.

•    The most important task is to choose the date and venue and the budget. Once that is done, half your worries are over. Make sure you stick to the budget.
•    Book the venue in advance.
•    Make sure your dress, shoes and other accessories are chosen much before hand.
•    See to it that your guest list is prepared before hand and revise it thoroughly to ensure that nobody has been missed out.
•    Get the music and the photographer organized with care. Make sure that they arrive before hand.
•    The flowers for the bride’s bouquet must match the bridal gown.
•    Practice our vows in front of the mirror so that you do not falter on the D day.
•    You must choose the menu with proper care much in advance. You have to take into consideration all your guests. It is most important for you to be happy and relaxed on your special day

Posted on August 09, 2008

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Wedding Linens

Wedding linens are an important part of the reception. The napkins, the table and chair covering and the runners need to be chosen with utmost care.

Table covers are available in numerous prints, including lace, elegant, theme, sheer, holiday, and so on. You will have to choose one that will complement the theme. A runner is a broad strip of fabric that is kept on top of the table covering and it runs down the center. It is supposed to add color to the setting. They are available in different shape and sizes. You can also choose from an assortment of colors. Some even have tassels instead of being hemmed at the end. The napkins must also be selected to complement the existing setting. They are also available in a variety of prints. For instance if your wedding theme is pink and grey, then you might think of having a pink table cloth with grey runner. The napkins can be pink in color with grey rings. If you wish, you can have chairs matching the table settings, then you have to choose suitable chair covers. You can also have pretty flowers decorating the back of the chair. It is important that your covers fit the chairs snugly. An oversized cover will not look very good.

Posted on August 07, 2008

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Facilities at your wedding

If you have high profile guests attending your wedding, then you might want to depute security guards at your wedding. These guards screen the guest as per the pre prescribed guest list.

They make sure that there are no gate crashers. Hiring security guards is the best way to keep a control on your guest list. It really looks bad if you have to patrol up and down to screen guests, in your wedding attire. It is better to approach the company before hand so that you can be relaxed on that aspect at least. If you have many guests arriving, you might also want to have a valet parking option available. This will ensure that your guests do not park miles away from the venue and then walk. They can simply get down at the venue and hand over the keys to the valet. The rest will be taken care of the valet. They will park the car and then get them back when the wedding is over. Another important facility available at your wedding should be a good cleaning service. It must include everything from vacuuming, window treatments, cleaning up spills, furniture polish and others. You can check the yellow pages for details on companies providing these services.

Posted on August 03, 2008

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Balloons for your wedding

Balloons are a sign of festivity and happiness. They are a common sight in wedding and engagement parties. They cheer up the atmosphere and add the fun factor.

Balloons come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. You can opt for heart shaped balloons for your wedding. The balloons can come in a variety of colors – pink, red, white and others. You can also tie streamers on them to make them look prettier. If you wish to, then you can also customize your balloons with images to add special effects. You can imprint the photo of the bride and the groom with their wedding date if you want to really personalize the decor. It is better to take the balloons directly to the reception hall instead of storing them at your home before hand. Balloons have a tendency to fizz out. You need to start shopping early if you want custom made balloons in a bulk. Placing order way ahead will also help you get good discounts. You must keep in mind that balloons can be harmful to small children. So keep an attendant to take care of the children to avoid any unwanted occurrences.

Posted on August 01, 2008

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Non traditional wedding gowns

If you have opted for a non traditional wedding, then chances are that you will want to have a non traditional wedding gown too. Here are few ideas of non traditional wedding gowns.

• You can opt for a solid white pantsuit if you wish to. You can choose an ankle length pant with white pumps. To complement it, you can use a solid white tank and blazer. • You can choose to wear a solid white slip dress with white pumps instead of the traditional white gown. • For a beach wedding theme, you can use jean shorts or skirt, with a colorful t-shirt and sandal. You can also have a floral hairpiece and garland to complete the look. • You need not wear only white. You can choose to wear a dress of any color. If pink is your favorite color, then go ahead and wear it. It is your wedding and your decision. Finding a dress that is not traditional is not too tough. You have a variety of options. You can visit your local specialty store or raid the internet. There will be an assortment of options available. In fact they will also be cheaper than traditional gowns.

Posted on July 29, 2008

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Choosing the Wedding band

It is not too easy to choose your wedding band. You will be spoilt for choice. All couples want something unique as their wedding band.

Bands are simpler in design than wedding rings but you can customize them as per your choice. The first decision that you need to make before buying the band is what metal should it be made of? You can choose yellow gold, white gold, platinum or titanium. Each will cost different. Gold is the most popular choice. It is a soft metal. So there are chances of scratches and marks that can cause the gold to look dull. But the color of the material will not change. Platinum and titanium are stronger and thus the marks will not be visible to easily. But they are far more costlier than gold. If you can afford it, then that is the best choice. If you do not have such a huge budget but still want the platinum look, then you must opt for white gold. White gold is cheap but there are chances of it turning yellow with time. You can even engrave your initials on the band if you want to make it unique.

Posted on July 27, 2008

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The Wedding Registry could be useful

The sooner you create your wedding registry, the better it is for you. It makes it easier for your guests to plan on what they would like to give you. You must carefully choose your gifts.

The entire idea is that your gifts must be useful to you. You would need to take a stock of the things that you already have first. Only then, you must register. There is no point of getting something that you already have. Before choosing a store, you must research a lot. Find out which place has a good stock and which ones give you better deals. There is no hard and fast rule that you must have only one store. You can choose two or more if you find the stock good. Once you have decided on the store you need to ask them to assign an expert to help you register. Some stores allow you register yourself with the help of a handheld scanner. Make sure you have gifts with a wide pricing mix. Not everybody will be able to afford expensive gifts. Also you must check whether the guests will have to pay extra for shipping or not. Once you register yourself, you will need to let your guests know that. It may be a little embarrassing though. You can include the information in your invitations or even the bridal shower invitation.

Posted on July 25, 2008

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The Food at the Wedding

The food at your wedding is very important. People are very finicky about what they eat. It is not a problem if you do not have a good decoration.

But if your food is bad, it will leave a bad taste in your guests' mouths. So do not compromise on quality. However, that does not mean that you spend thousands of dollars on catering. You can decide on a budget and get the best out of it. If you don’t want your guests to pay for their drinks and yet not end up paying a huge bill, the best way out of the situation is to decide from before, which drinks you want to serve. You can also keep the bar open for a few hours and then shut it down. You can also have a high tea reception where you only decide to serve appetizers. But you must clarify it before hand. You would not want your guests to come expecting full meal. Make sure that the caterer you choose is good. Ask for samples before hand. Also negotiate for a good deal. You must freeze the guest list to ensure that you do not run short of food.

Posted on July 23, 2008

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Wedding Ring Customization

You can customize your wedding ring depending on your likes and dislikes. You can customize it with various colored stones. Wedding rings are taken as a symbol of the love between bride and groom.

It is a proof of their commitment and loyalty. You can also inscribe your spouses’ name on the ring. Some people go further ahead and get their wedding dates inscribed. It is believed that a diamond is forever. It is the hardest stone and is very versatile. Diamonds have been cherished for centuries. Before choosing a diamond ring, you need to take the 4 Cs into account - color, carat, clarity, cut. Diamond rings can be really expensive. So if you get any discount anywhere – offline or online – you st grab it. Many couples prefer designing their own wedding wing. The solitaire diamond is a favorite choice among couples. Other popular choices are marquise and mesonite settings. Mesonite is gradually becoming a modern alternative to traditional settings. Another trend is that diamond wholesalers are allowing more and more attractive deals to couples who are looking for value for money. So go ahead. Get the most unique ring for your special one

Posted on July 21, 2008

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Affordable Wedding Accessories

Not everyone would like to spend a bomb on wedding accessories. They might not be able to afford it. Some may feel that they would rather invest the sum towards their honeymoon or maybe in a new house or a car. There is no reason to feel sad. There are plenty of cheap accessories that look equally good. You can take advantage of that.

For instance, you really don’t need to pin expensive flowers on every chair during your wedding. It sure does look nice, but six months from now, nobody will even remember this. You can even create your own placards as pew makers. You will definitely need to invent in supplies if you want to make your own accessories. But it will be a lot cheaper than buying ready made ones. Also, you can customize it as you want. You can even borrow your sister’s or mother’s veil. At times families have veils come down for a generation. If you really want to save money, you need to do a thorough homework. There are lot of offline and online choices. Just make sure that you compare thr rates with various vendors before you choose any one.

Posted on July 17, 2008

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Wedding Invitations Should Be Special

Our wedding is a special occasion for us. We would want to design our invitations in a way that it stands out. We want it to be unique. You can include your wedding theme if you wish to. You can also play with the wordings. You can have funny quotes or flowery poetry inviting people to your special occasion.

If you are remarrying, then you can also have your children invite guests to the ceremony. You can have an assortment of ideas from where you can choose. Your wedding invitation must have the relevant information like the date of the wedding, the venue, the time and if possible a map on how to reach the place. You can also mention the dress code on it. You must not forget the most important thing and that is the RSVP. You will definitely want to keep a tab on the guest list. You need to denote a point of contact where your guests can confirm or reject participation. You must send the invitation at least 10 – 12 weeks prior to the wedding. This way it will be better for you as well as the guests to plan. So the sooner you can send them out the better.

Posted on July 15, 2008

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