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Planning Articles
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Recent articles
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Presenting the Wedding Rings
Jul 2, 2009
When you walk down the aisle, you have one thing on your mind. You are there to wed the person that you love and cherish. The last thing on your mind is where the wedding rings are until the official asks for the rings.
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The Benefits of Photography and Videography for a Wedding
Jun 29, 2009
If you have ever been to a wedding, there are always camera flashes going off during the wedding ceremony and the reception. People enjoy having memories of the special day. If you are the bride and groom planning your wedding, you may want to save on the cost of wedding and rely on others to capture your memories of the wedding for you.
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Marital Property after the Marriage
Jun 25, 2009
When you enter into a marriage, you enter into an agreement that what is hers is yours and what is yours is hers. There are some things that will always be his and always be hers even after a marriage. When a couple joints together their belongings, some things may be excluded from the partnership.
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Photography is an Important Part of the Wedding
Jun 22, 2009
You want to have all the memories of your wedding for your wedding album. You want all the pictures starting in the morning of your wedding day to follow you through the day.
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Traveling Plans for Your Honeymoon
Jun 18, 2009
When you sit down together to plan the wedding budget, you might forget about budgeting some money for the honeymoon. Every couple should take some time to be alone together after getting married. You want to relax and enjoy each other's company without any distractions.
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How to Budget a Wedding
Jun 15, 2009
Budgeting a wedding can be a bride and grooms worst nightmare, but it does not have to be that way if you follow a few guidelines. Before you start any wedding planning or budgeting, you have to know how to budget the wedding and talk to the parents on each side. They will have some input because they may be helping financially.
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Take a Cheap Holiday Cruise Honeymoon
Jun 11, 2009
Take a cheap holiday cruise for your honeymoon. You can find some very nice cruises that do not cost you as much as you think they will. You will be able to take a week or a few days. If you look for specials that the cruise lines sponsor during the year, you can save as much as fifty percent on a cruise.
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Planning the Reception Music
Jun 8, 2009
The wedding is over and you have become husband and wife. Now it is time for the reception and a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. You will have the dinner and then usually about eight or so, the entertainment starts.
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Should You Have a Prenuptial Agreement?
Jun 4, 2009
Many couples have a prenuptial agreement signed before the wedding day. Although, you only hear about the rich having these agreements or people with trust funds or businesses, a prenuptial agreement is for anyone that needs to protect his or her future.
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What to Do If You Have Little Money for a Wedding
Jun 1, 2009
Weddings do not have to be big lavish events. A wedding is a day when two people come together to show their love for each other. It is a day when the two become one and plan to live and love each other for the rest of their lives. The one thing that you do not want to do is start a marriage with debt from a big wedding that you could not afford.
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Custom Designed Wedding Rings
May 28, 2009
Couples will want a special set of wedding rings for their special day. Some couples have chosen to have their wedding rings custom designed by a jeweler that specializes in custom-made jewelry. You will be surprised to know that you can have your rings custom made for a very reasonable price.
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Planning the Wedding Music
May 25, 2009
The music that is played before, during and after the wedding ceremony should be what the bride and groom choose together. The music is a very important part of the ceremony. You can choose almost any music that you want, but some churches do have a say in the music you choose.
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Signing Contracts for the Wedding
May 21, 2009
When you plan a wedding, you will have contracts to sign for the caterer, entertainment and for the reception hall. You will more than likely have to put a deposit down on these services as well. Before you make any firm commitments and place a deposit on anything, you should know what you are signing, what it pertains to and how a cancellation will affect your deposit.
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Choosing the Wedding Rings
May 18, 2009
The wedding rings should be within your budget. Most couples today, choose their rings together so that they can make sure that each one has a ring that they like and will want to wear. In this case, you should include the rings in the wedding budget together.
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How to Plan a Cheap Honeymoon
May 14, 2009
If you are planning your wedding, you want to have enough money for the honeymoon. You can plan a cheap honeymoon if you take a little time to find the best package deals or an all-inclusive package. You might even enjoy driving yourself and exploring different states and sights.