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Your wedding vows

Writing your wedding vows all alone can be a tough job. It is better to sit with your partner and let your ideas flow together.

The best way to start is to think of the weddings that you have attended and the vows that were taken. That will give you a starting point. It is best for you to discuss why you are getting married. That will give you good ideas. Think about what both of you mean to each other and how you feel for each other. This is a good place to start. Try and express your feelings to each other. This way, you will have enough ideas for the vows. The wedding vows can consist of your fears and hopes and dreams. It can be anything that you wish to say to each other. The only criteria are that, it should flow from your heart. Once you are ready with what you want to write, you m ust document your feelings so that you do not forget it. Wedding vows are extremely important. They define how your life together will be. So you must give it utmost importance.

Posted on November 04, 2008

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Your wedding jewelry

You need to choose your wedding jewelry with utmost care to make your wedding special. If you have an heirloom jewelry that you need to wear, then you do not have much of choice.

Chances are that you will not have the entire set handed down to you. So to get matching accessories, you need to visit the antique store. If you decide to buy anything from there, you must check that there are no missing stones that may make it look ugly. If you do not have a heirloom jewelry, then you would need to buy something yourself. Before choosing any piece, make sure you have taken the shape of your face into account. Then think of your hairstyle that you intend to sport on that day. Your earrings will depend on how you are wearing your hair. You would not like to go over the top am sure. You can choose any thing from gold, silver and diamonds. You can also decide to wear colorful gems if it matches your outfit. However, the jewelry should not overshadow your dress. Pearls are the safest bet though. Whatever you buy, you would need to store it carefully for your kids.

Posted on October 30, 2008

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Posted on October 30, 2008

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Your wedding set

Wedding is the most special day of your life and you would want to look beautiful and glamorous on that day.

So you need to take care of everything that you would be wearing on that day. Bridal jewelry is a major part of it. Your jewelry needs to go with your dress, hair and make up. It has to be with the theme of the wedding. So it is important that you choose your bridal set with extreme care. If you have a beach wedding, you might want to wear shell jewelry. There are many kinds of shell jewelry available at the shops. If shells do not interest you, you can also opt for glass pearls or crystals. They are available in various shapes and shades. So you will not have a problem matching it with your dress. No matter what the theme of your wedding is, but matching your jewelry with the theme and the bridesmaid accessories is the most important part. If you buy your bracelets, chokers, earrings, tiaras and others in sets, then it would be cheaper for you rather than buying each of them separately. You must also match your bridesmaids jewelry with yours.

Posted on October 28, 2008

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Honeymoon destination

Maui and Hawaii are the most popular island destination in US, according to surveys. You can choose them for your honeymoon destination.

Maui is often called the "Valley Isle" as it is located between two volcanoes. The island is a popular choice among honeymooners. The weather is pleasant all the year round. It is better to book it with a local travel agent or online. You can stay on the either side of the island. The western side has most of the resorts locate there. The eastern side is quieter. And you can see rainforests and waterfalls. You can visit the historic town of Lahaina. You can swim and snorkel at Wailea beach. You can also opt for whale watching or join a fishing cruise. Evenings can be left to enjoy the river cruise and dinner and music. It is a perfect romantic setting for the honeymooners. After coming back to the island you can either relax in the open air bars or watch a fire dance. If you are fond of art, then you can visit the art galleries and buy something for home. You will also find souvenirs that you might want to get for friends or familiers.

Posted on October 24, 2008

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Your wedding smile

Once your wedding is over, the memories will be captured in photographs and videos. So it is extremely important that you and your partner smile through the entire event.

You would surely not want to show grumpy wedding snaps to your grand children. Here are a few tips to improve your smile on your special day. •    Get an electronic toothbrush for yourself. It need not be the expensive ones. Electronic ones clean much better than manual handheld ones.
•    Use a good whitening mouthwash to kill any germs and have a clean and healthy fresh breath.
•    For dry lips, use a conditioning balm that will help you soften your lips.
•    You a lipstick that matches with your outfit. The stay on variety is the best for the day. The lipstick needs to match your skin tone. A lipstick with a mauve base makes your teeth look really white.
•    Define your lips with a lip pencil before putting on the lip color. They make your lips look tidy and stylish. The liner should match with your lipstick color and it should be one shade darker. With these smart tips, you are ready for the dazzling your guests with your million dolla smile.

Posted on October 18, 2008

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How to properly prepare for a wedding

A wedding needs to be perfect. It usually happens only once in a lifetime, and everything needs to be in its proper place, or else a wedding can be ruined.

In order for a wedding to go off smoothly, proper planning needs to be done. Whilst planning a wedding, one of the first and most important factors to come into play is the budget. Although it is hard to stick to a certain budget, it is important not to exceed it by too much either. This budget needs to be broken up into several segments such as catering, transportation, entertainment and accommodation to name a few. After the budget is broken up, a lot of choices have to be made like where the wedding venue will be, what band to hire for the wedding, which caterers will supply what kind of food, how the wedding cake will be and so on. The list can go on and on. All this can be taken care of with proper and diligent delegation of duties. Once people have been assigned duties, it is important for a responsible person to oversee the entire process of the wedding. This way, one can make sure that everything goes off smoothly and as planned.

Posted on October 16, 2008

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Weddings and how to delegate duties

A wedding is the time for joy and celebration! Everyone looks forward to a wedding, as it can be a lot of fun! Most people also love to lend a helping hand, and this is one offer nobody should refuse.

Taking all the responsibility one’s shoulders is definitely not a good idea, as this is something that will wear a person down. Delegating duties at the time of a wedding is an important task. It takes a lot of responsibility off the shoulders of the person organising the wedding. If one has the resources and budget it would be a good idea to hire a professional wedding planner. But a wedding can be an expensive affair as it is, and everyone cannot afford to hire a professional wedding planner. This is when one should take help from close friends and family, who will no doubt, be more than willing to lend a helping hand. Any successful wedding has to be planned properly, and responsibilities can be divided into various segments from food and beverage to transportation, accommodation to invitations. There are many more segments, and it will help if each of these is allotted to a responsible person. This way, things will go smoothly, and everyone can enjoy a peaceful and wonderful wedding!

Posted on October 14, 2008

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How to prepare for a hassle free wedding

Weddings are a time for celebration, but that does no mean that they are completely stress free. One has to take care of several things, and if even one of those things goes wrong, it could lead to a complete catastrophe.

In order to have a wedding run properly and smoothly, one has to be extremely organised and diligent. Lists have to be made and executed to the finest detail. It is a great idea to delegate duties to others, as taking everything is one’s hand is not really possible and could lead to a lot of strain on both the body and mind. It is also extremely important to try and maintain some sort of budget. Although this budget will invariably be exceeded, one has to try not going overboard, as a wedding can be quite strenuous on the wallet. Even the budget needs to broken up and allocated accordingly. People also need to be paid in time, or else things may get delayed and block up the whole process. All in all, if a wedding is planned properly, everything will definitely run smoothly, and everyone can enjoy this joyous event without worries or troubles.

Posted on October 12, 2008

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Your wedding program

A regular wedding has hundreds of things that need to be managed. If every thing is not done at the proper time and place, then it might cause problem later.

You have to take care of the invitations, the cake, the dress, the guests, the menu, the venue – the list is simply endless. But even if one thing is missed, your entire program can go haywire. So it is best to have the plan written down in a structured form. You can surf the net for a comprehensive wedding program. They list all things that need to be done for a normal wedding. This way, you chances of missing out are far less. Once you have a predefined structure, you will find it very easy to plan ahead. You can customize the wedding program to suit your needs. It is important that you assign some timelines to your program so that you know that you tie up all loose ends in advance. This will help keep your peace of mind. A well designed wedding program wil go a long way in helping you stay in track with your wedding tasks. It makes things far more manageable.

Posted on October 10, 2008

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Underwear for your wedding day

All brides spend hours at end to choose their wedding dress. Choosing what to wear underneath is as important as the dress itself. You can opt for some sexy undergarments instead of plane jane ones.

You must invest as much time and efforts on your underwear as you invest on your dress. After all it is a once in a lifetime happening. Most corsets meant for wedding are attractive. They support your body and makes sure that you are comfortable. Choose your lingerie after you have zeroed in on your dress. It must go with your gown. It must not be a misfit and make you look ugly or vulgar. So take your time to decide. Go to a specialty lingerie shop and seek help from the people working in those shops. If your wedding gown is strapless, you will need to wear a bustier. You can choose a one piece bra and panty set. That way, you will look more svelte. Your fabric must be something that will keep you comfortable. Do not try to save money on the lingerie. It is one of the most important and deciding factor on how you look on your D day.

Posted on October 08, 2008

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Fall wedding dress

Fall wedding dresses are very popular. They also take a lot of time to choose. Retailers are one of the most common places to search for fall wedding dresses. The greater the search options you have, the better the selection will be.

The retailers store fall wedding dresses of tremendous variety. You will be spoilt for choice. There are also traditional dressmakers who can create beautiful fall wedding dresses tailored to a perfect fit as per your choice. Some brides prefer this one on one interaction and opt for dressmakers. Apart from this, you can also go to midrange and high end department stores that sell a wide assortment of fall wedding dresses. You must make at least a single visit to such stores even if it is only for ideas. One of the most popular choices for wedding dresses is the world wide web. You can find many online stores that will sell a variety of dresses of your choice. It provides you expert guidance and advice to buy wedding dresses for your special day. Make sure you buy your dress well in advance so that there are no last minute alterations that may destroy your peace of mind.

Posted on October 06, 2008

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