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Add romanticism to your new marriage, here’s how!

To add romanticism to your new marriage, there are some sensuous products. A ‘Just Married Tank’ will surely be on the top of the list. It’s perfect and passionate thing for a new bride like you to slip into to add to the romantic touch of her your honeymoon! It’s one wonderful way of making the announcement that you are ‘just married!’
They come in dazzling designs. What adds to their appeal is a fitted cotton tank that can make the announcement, as mentioned above. Check whether you can get it customized. The customization option will give you the opportunity to reveal your feelings in the most exciting way - in bold crystal letters. You may ask for add-ons like a crystal heart or any other symbol. This certainly is an ideal match with a ‘Just Married’ Hoodie & Pant Set! Incidentally, you can also get ‘bride to be’ tanks. These fitted tanks are available in various cool and classy colors, and read ‘Bride to be’ printed in gold or silver. You may accessorize with a rockin' pin of your choice to show off your engaged status.
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Learn to relax and feel rejuvenated

A bride has a lot of planning and other work to do before her wedding. They want everything to be perfect – starting from the flowers to food to decorations. So they really work very hard to get everything right. But again, they would want to look their best on the wedding day. So it is very important that you take your time out and relax before your special day, if you really want to look good. Here are a few tips on how to rejuvenate before your wedding day. •    Decide on your make up and hairdo at least two weeks before your wedding day. If possible try and do a rehearsal before hand so that you are not in for any kind of surprises on the D day.
•    Eat well and take a short nap before the ceremony starts. That way you will feel relaxed and rested.
•    Get a facial and spa done. You must pamper yourself to the core. After all it is your special day.
•    Go in for a pedicure and manicure a couple of days prior to the wedding.
•    Do not take any stress.
•    Try and sleep as much as you can to avoid dark circles below your eyes. Be happy all the time. I am sure it would not be too difficult as it would come naturally.
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Choosing Your Wedding Music

The ceremony music is the music that is played during the ceremony it includes the prelude, processional, recessional and postlude. Prelude music – It is played before the ceremony starts and while all the guests are comfortably seated.
Processional music – It is played just when the wedding party enters the place. Ceremony music – It is played when the ceremony takes place. Recessional music – It is played as and when the wedding party leaves the place. Postlude music – It is played when the guests start leaving the place. Before you actually sit down to decide which music should play when, it is necessary that you check out the policies of the venue pertaining to the music and the available instruments. If nothing is mentioned, then it is better to call up and ask. You can hire a band or you can also consider a friend and relative to sing for you. The music you play for your wedding helps set the atmosphere for your wedding and thus, needs to be planned with care. You can hire a DJ directly. This way, you will be able to save some money. If you have higher budget, then you can hire the services of an entertainment agency.
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Wedding Planning Tips

Your wedding is one of the most important and biggest events in your life. You will surely want it to go glitch free. For that you would need proper planning days ahead of the D day. Here are some tips: •    Spending a lot of money doe not necessarily mean that you will have a fabulous wedding. So prepare a proper budget and follow it.
•    Plan a lot and document the entire plan the moment you think about it. You might be in the midst of an important meeting when something comes to your mind. Carry a notebook with you so that you can jot it down before you forget.
•    Try and get a good deal from your florists, caterers, bakery, photographer and others. Get everything in writing from your vendor.
•    Take the weather into consideration in your plan.
•    Involve your would be spouse in the plan too so that he or she is equally responsible.
•    Get as much help as you can get.  Planning a wedding is a massive task and you will surely not want to be exhausted before your special day. Do not assume anything. Do not keep anything for the last day. Get all loose ends tied up so that you can enjoy on the D day.
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Look Beautiful On Your Wedding

Looking good on your wedding day is not just something that you can achieve overnight. You have to start off at least a couple of months before the D Day. You need to invest in a good skin care program months before. You need to take proper care of your skin and health. If you are fresh from inside, then the glow will definitely emanate from within. You must take care of your diet and have a healthy lifestyle. A day before the wedding, it is necessary that you go for a spa, facial, massage, pedicure, manicure and maybe a little trim to keep your tresses in shape. On your special day have a good relaxing bath. You must eat at least a small meal on that day to ensure that you do not faint at the altar. You can get your makeup and hair done a couple of hours before the ceremony. Your nails must be in proper shape and nicely polished. You would definitely not want to have chipped nails with uneven nail polish applied all over on that day. Your makeup should go with your gown. It should not be totally out of context. You may want to apply a lipstick that will last you longer. One tip is that you can apply some foundation before applying lipstick.
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Choosing Gifts For The Groom’s Men And The Bride’s Maids

When you shop for gifts for your bridesmaids, make sure to see whether they match with the theme of the wedding or not. You can choose from a variety of gifts like scarves and jewelry and accessories. You can get small purses or beaded breeches designed for them with their initials on it. Or you can give them crystal showpieces that will remind them of your wedding. It is better to personalize every gift so that they have a sentimental value attached. After all, your bridesmaids are your treasured friends. They deserve some personalized attention. Now comes the gifts for the groom’s men. It is always difficult to shop for men than for women. You can opt for perfumes or tie pins or wallets with their initials on. If you are a good cook, you can even think of whipping up something like a cake or some pasta or anything that you wish to. Again, the groom’s men are your close pals and thus they deserve something special. You can even take them out for a drink, maybe a pre bachelor party kind. Also there is no need to splurge on the gifts. Try and stay within the pre determined  budget.
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Preparing Wedding Budget

Wedding is a special occasion in everyone’s life. All of us would want to have a fabulous wedding. But that does not mean that we get burdened with debt just to have that dream wedding. It is best to chalk out a budget at the onset so that the cost does not get out of hand. Make a list of every thing before hand starting from flowers to drinks to food to decorations and various others. This way you will know before hand what are the things that you need to take care of. Once the list is done, get it reviewed by some close people especially those people who might finance the wedding. Before you decide on the venue, check out all the options available. Call them up and ask them about the charges and deposits involved. Talk to the florists, decorators, caterers and others about their charges. See if you can get a discount. Surf the net for testimonials and other advice. There are many blogs and discussion forums that talk about weddings. You can also take the opinion of friends and families. Once you decide on the details, make sure that they do not overstretch the budget fixed for them.
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Choosing Your Wedding Jewelry

Bridal Jewelry is something that all brides have a weakness for. But before you splurge on your Jewelry, you need to finalize your dress. Choose your Jewelry depending on the cut of the dress. For instance if you have a sleeveless dress then you need to have a necklace that allows more space on your neck. You can choose a stylish single strand for a halter dress. Or you may decide to wear only earrings and a bracelet. You may decide to have a dressy gown that is heavily embellished with pearls and sequins. In that case, it is better to choose light jewelry. Heavy jewelry with heavy gowns will make you look over the top. If you have chosen a simple layered dress, then you can opt for loud Jewelry. This way your dress and Jewelry will complete each other. Whatever you do, you need to ensure that your Jewelry is coordinated. It is safer to stick to one kind. However, if you want to mix and match, make sure you have common elements like similar shape, color, style and so on. Whatever you wear, it is important that you are comfortable and confident of the dress and Jewelry. If you feel that you are not confident enough to carry it, then change immediately. You can also ask your friends and relatives for their opinion.
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Exclusive Wedding Cakes

Certain couples prefer an ordinary wedding. But there are people who want to portray how unique they are. There are many ways in which you can do that. One of the ways is to have a unique wedding cake. For instance Actor Blair Underwood had a cake that was a replica of the Eifel Tower. It was as huge as six feet with real lights for show! There are couples who have designed their cakes in the form of a swimming pool with swans and ribbons and so on; all made of icing. You can also decide to have your cake in the shape of cartoon characters. It really adds colour to party. Your cakes can have layers each having a different flavor. You can also decorate the layers with ribbons and flowers all made of icing. You also get cupcake wedding cakes. All you need to do is buy a cupcake tree and the decorate them to make them look exciting. There are varieties of cakes that you can choose from. Just go to your baker and brainstorm for ideas. You must also keep in mind that you have to shell out extra to get the exclusivity. But I guess that should not bother you if you really want to set your self above the ordinary.
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Quick Guide To Planning Your Wedding

All of us want to have a dream wedding. But that needs a lot of planning. No wedding is glitch free. No matter how much you plan, there bound to be certain glitches so you need to overlook the minor ones. You must chalk out the details before hand. Prioritize your ‘must haves’ and make sure they happen. You can take care of the less important things later. The first step is to confirm a date. Once you have confirmed the date, you can check whether the venue is available. If it is not available, then chances are that you would need to change your date. Try to look for more than one option. Once that is done, then comes the budget. If you have a limited budget to work on, then try and see where all you can curtail costs. Make a list of everything that you need to buy. Once the list is done, try and stick to the budget. Do not keep adding to the list unnecessarily. You can even talk to your local merchants for a good discount. Decide on how many people you want to invite and what the menu should be. Food is one place where you must not compromise on the basis of cost. You can cut out on the frills but do not compromise on the quality of your food.
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Overcoming Wedding Stress

Wedding day may be your special day but that does not make it less stressful for you. In fact the stress level is at its peak. Here are a few tips to reduce your stress: •    Make sure that you have a filling and healthy breakfast. A full stomach will keep your nerves under control. It also helps you keep your stress under control. •    Make sure that you keep taking sips of water at all times. You would definitely not want to be dehydrated. •    Try to be as organized as possible. The less you leave to last minute, the better off you are. You do not need to be worried about anything on your special day. •    If you have planned your honeymoon immediately after, make sure that all your baggage is packed and your tickets are handy because you will not be able to spare even a moment to do all those afterwards. •    The night before, you must try and get proper sleep if you want to look fresh and happy. •    You need to learn to delegate as many tasks as possible if you want to lead a peaceful day. You surely do not spend your time running around on your special day. Make a conscious effort to keep stress at bay. After all it is your day and you are the star on that day!
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Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Your wedding is extremely important for you. You would want to cherish the memories for life. So it is important that you have photographs of the event. These photographs will provide you with immense enjoyment many years later. You will remember how everyone looked and how much they enjoyed. They are your treasured moments and need to be captured. Hence chossing a wedding photographer that can capture your precious moments vividly. You will have to choose someone who is well versed and has expertise to handle weddings. Try and look at various sources and then zero in on the right person after suitable considerations. Once you have chosen the person, it is important that you meet and brief the photographer personally. Ask him to show you the samples of the pictures he has taken. You can judge suitably from his work whether he will be good for you or not. You must also see the quality of his prints. Do not compromise on the print quality. The photographs will need to last a lifetime.
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