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5 Cost Cutting Ideas for a Low Budget Wedding

Weddings are costly and every year brides and grooms find themselves faced with the stress of dealing with the wedding expenses. There are ways that couples can help cut down on spending in order to make their wedding more affordable.

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5 Hairstyle Choices for Your Wedding Day

There are a million decisions that must be made when planning a wedding. One of these important decisions is how to wear your hair. Depending on your dress, the weather or the location of your wedding, you may wish to consider a wide range of choices before making the final decision.

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6 Reasons to Consider a Nondenominational Wedding

Years ago there were not the choices for weddings that there are now. Everyone used to get married in a denominational setting of one sort or another, regardless of the problems that this may have caused between the couple, family, or friends.

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6 Ways to Reduce Stress When Planning a Wedding

If you are in the process of planning a wedding, then you know how very stressful it can be. There seems to be a million things that must be taken care of at once and often there are snags that crop up and get in the way of your original plans.

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A Classic Wedding Guide

Weddings in the United States generally follow a very interesting, uniform pattern regarding preparations, invitations, presentation of gifts and the progress of the actual ceremony.

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A Guide to Planning Weddings

Weddings deserve a lot of careful planning and execution. Aside from arranging the wardrobe and the entourage, there a few other details that couples need to look into.

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Advice for Picture Perfect Wedding Day Makeup

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Sometimes to do that, it takes a little practice and some advice as well. While most women know how to apply makeup in a way that makes them look beautiful, wedding day makeup needs to be a little different.

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All Inclusive Honeymoons

Are you interested in an all inclusive honeymoon? When you hear "all inclusive honeymoon" you just might think of the many options in the Caribbean, but there is a honeymoon package company in California that offers many all inclusive plans. Michelle O'Connor, Honeymoon Vacation Packages, offers her tips on planning the honeymoon of your dreams with a minimum amount of fuss and a whole lot of fun!

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All Inclusive Wedding Packages

Are you interested in an all inclusive wedding plan? When you hear "all inclusive weddings" you just might think of the many options in the Caribbean, but there is a wedding company in California who offers many all inclusive plans. Michelle O'Connor of Lake Arrowhead Weddings offers her tips on planning the wedding of your dreams with a minimum amount of fuss.

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Assumptions and Saving Your Marriage

Save a marriage by understanding your perceptions. In a marriage crisis, we make assumptions that can help or harm the marriage. If you understand just one of those assumptions, you can start saving your marriage.

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Avoiding Wedding Day Disasters

Everyone dreams of having a perfect wedding. However, it is not uncommon for every bride's special day to be plagued with at least one or two wedding disasters.

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Benefits of Having a Small Wedding

There are many benefits that can be gained by having a smaller sized wedding. Large ceremonies and events come with a lot of extra hassle and problems that can cause a bride or groom to be to pull their hair out. Although it is not guaranteed that your small wedding will be stress free and perfect, there are many advantages that you can gain by having one.

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Budget Reality

Each time I sit down with a prospective client, I have a three-page survey for them to fill out at the beginning of our consultation. In the survey, I ask general questions about what vendors they have already secured for the wedding date as well as questions like, "Where did you find Lazar Bridal Consulting?" and "What has been the hardest part of planning your wedding thus far?" It never ceases to amaze me that most clients state, "The budget!" as being the hardest part of planning their wedding.

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Celebrate the Little Things in Life

Looking at the calendar on my desk, I see that two days from now my wife, Diane, and I will celebrate our nineteenth anniversary. The date is circled and there are little red hearts filling the square. "T+D" in thick black letters and the number "19" is written over and over, outlining the date-square. Silly, I know. It's like filling your notebook back in junior-high with the name of your girlfriend. I guess I just can't help myself.

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Choosing Your Ideal Wedding Location

Planning a wedding can be very exciting. Especially when thinking about where to have it. There are a lot of great wedding ideas spanning from the traditional to the truly one of a kind.

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Crazy Wedding Theme Ideas

In the hall of fame of weddings, there are some crazy themes that have been used by couples who want to make sure that their ceremonies are fun and unforgettable. Are you looking for a way to make your special day unique? Do you like to laugh and be the life of the party?

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Create Your Own Personal Wedding Website

An informative and interactive wedding website can help open the lines of communication between you and your guests and thus make your destination wedding more enjoyable for everyone involved. Read further to discover how to unlock the potential of your own personal wedding website in planning your big day.

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Creating Your Wedding Budget

When you are planning the wedding of your dreams, it is easy to get carried away and spend way too much. In order to plan a wedding that is within your means, it is important to create a wedding budget that provides the best bang for your buck.

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Creating a Wedding Journal

Wedding journals are a fabulous way to ensure that you remember every last little detail of the whole process and that those memories are saved and cherished for your children and grandchildren in the future.

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Creating an Emergency Kit for Your Wedding Day

There are many emergencies that could strike on your wedding day and could potentially ruin the event for you. To ensure that this does not happen, many couples are not putting together emergency kits that are full of items that can be used to avoid potential disasters should they strike.

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Creating the Perfect Summer Wedding Theme

A lot of people find getting married during the summer months to be an amazing idea since there are lots of options for them to choose from. Truthfully, who can ever resist the call of the summer sunshine or the blossoming flower or even the sparkling waters and the fine sand beach anyway?

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Cut the Wedding Costs

Weddings are expensive; there is no doubt about that. The costs can be endless and can get carried away quickly if you are not careful. For some this is not an option and cutting wedding costs is an important factor in making sure that they get to have a wedding and join their love together forever.

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Destination Wedding Planner

You don't have to worry about your wedding plan; all you need to do is hire a good destination wedding package planner. The benefit of this package is that you don't have to scratch your head and think of what and how things should be done.

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Destination Weddings on a Budget

If you have say yes to his proposal, then the next thing you need to do is plan a wedding date and where to have the wedding. Destination weddings are becoming popular as a way to have the wedding and a honeymoon together.

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Different Types of Weddings

There are also so many things to consider like are both parties ready, are there issues and complications that might cause future problems, are they both financially stable to be able to support a family, the wedding expenses and so much more.

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Endless Wedding Themes to Choose

Are you planning your wedding day? Do you want something that everyone will remember? Wedding themes are always a special way to make a lasting impression in the minds and hearts of your family and friends. There are so many different themes to choose from that you could have a hard time deciding the exact theme that you want.

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Four Different Wedding Guest Book Ideas

A wedding guest book is a staple at most weddings. It is a way for you to record who was there, and for your guests to add a short message of good wishes. However there are ides to make your guest book special and unique that will provide you with extra memories of your big day.

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Four Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

Planning a wedding is a major undertaking that can lead to stress and unhappiness for the soon to be married couple. Many people think that there are no benefits to hiring a wedding planner, and that it is a luxury reserved for those with money to burn. This is purely a myth however, and these four reasons will show you why hiring a wedding planner is a good idea.

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Garden Wedding Ideas

Planning a garden wedding can be lots of fun. A garden setting offers one of the most romantic and sensual locations for celebrating your special day. Remember to keep it simple and elegant. Below you will find suggestions on how to achieve the ultimate garden wedding of your dreams.

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Get Your Wedding Planning Schedule Started

Weddings will always have a lot of meaning for people. For some, it's the union of two people in love. For others, it's just a frivolous ceremony where people dress up and get drunk at the end of the day. Regardless of what you might think of weddings, it remains that they are celebrations.

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Go Green for Your Wedding – 5 Environmentally Friendly Tips

With the state of the environment, everyone has been focused on going green and protecting Mother Earth in recent years. There has been a huge increase in the number of couples who are interested in having an environmentally friendly or green wedding and helping to support this worthy cause.

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Hiring a Vendor You're Comfortable With

"When we met our photographer, we just knew he was the right one," said Joanne. "He made Kevin and me feel so relaxed. I could just picture him at the wedding, getting along with all the different personalities and putting everyone at ease."

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How to Achieve Success as a Wedding Planner

Being a wedding planner can be a very fulfilling career, perfect for people who are suckers for witnessing the union of two hearts. However, one should never forget how grueling it can be to plan a wedding.

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How to Dispel Post Wedding Blues

There are lots of couples out there who suffer from post wedding blues, especially when they get used to the attention showered them during their engagement period. However, by the time their wedding ends and the last of the guests leave, a feeling of sadness mixed with happiness is sure to be felt.

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How to Look Great on Your Wedding Day

Looking great on your wedding day means being radiant, relaxed, and ready to start a brand new existence with the person whom you've chosen to spend your life with. Your hair, nails, makeup, dress, and how you look in that dress, are all part of becoming the bride you want to be on that special day. Since pictures taken on that day remain part of your life forever, it's important to look and feel your best.

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How to Name Your Baby: PDF Book

As you can see, we've spent quite a bit of time compiling a baby name database (30,000+ names, thousands of community name ratings) that you can use to help you think of great and creative names for your baby (or, perhaps, characters in your novel). It's pretty simple to sift through the names and think "No. Maybe. No. No. NO. Ooh Pretty!" as you go along. But as we were compiling the list, we started to wonder: how did these names come about? Where do they come from?

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How to Plan a Fall Wedding

If you are planning to have your wedding around the months of September to October, you may want to consider a fall wedding. Every season offers its own unique appeal to hold weddings, but there is something warm and intimate about autumn that makes it an ideal theme for a wedding.

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Italian Wedding Traditions

Every country and ethnicity of people has their own set of wedding tradition and the Italians are no different. There are a wide range of traditions that many Italian weddings follow to some degree.

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Jealousy in Marriage

Jealousy in marriage is destructive, a real relationship killer, and one of those common marriage problems that needs to be resolved.

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Keys to a Successful Marriage

Recently, I attended a fiftieth wedding anniversary party for my friend's parents. Until I met them, I did not believe the traditional nuclear family existed in America. With all of the statistics boasting about the high rate of divorce, increase of couples with children not getting married, but living together, single parent households, and stepparent families, I must admit that my outlook on marriage had diminished.

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Low Budget Wedding

Getting married is such an important step. The average wedding in the US costs $10,000 to $14,000. Let us say your wedding budget is much less as in few hundred dollars.

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Marriage Proposal Ideas

Practical tips on how to propose marriage to your girlfriend. You don't have to spend a lot of money or have the most unusual proposal ever but you do need to propose in a way that's special to her.

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Marriage Tips: Where is the One?

Marriage is a long term relationship that binds two people forever. But there are times when people make a mistake on which partner they should settle down with. These are fatal mistakes that can live with you forever. Luckily for you there are ways to spot a keeper.

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Military Weddings – Traditions and Ideas

There is a lot more fuss about traditions and correctness when it comes to military weddings. These weddings are usually planned with the age old military traditions and respect in mind. From the outfits that are worn to the activities that take place throughout the ceremony, there are several things to keep in mind when planning a military wedding for yourself or someone else.

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Newlywed Tips: Picking the House You'll Both Love

If Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus, how can they agree when it comes to buying their first home? With most men preferring high energy sporting events to Celine Dion concerts, and most women preferring love stories over "Die Hard" it isn't difficult to see that men and women can be headed in different directions when it comes to selecting a home.

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No Kids at the Wedding Please

As much as you love your nieces, nephews and even your own children, some of you know that an otherwise perfect day can be tarnished by a misbehaving little one. You don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, so what should you do? If you don't mind kids at your wedding, then this article is not for you. If your are in the other group, read on.

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Optimism Can Help or Hurt Your Marriage

Beth and Tom were happily married for over 25 years--no small feat in today's world. At first, their friends could not understand how their marriage succeeded, due to numerous perceived shortcomings.

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Planning Your Wedding

When you have accepted your marriage proposal you will find that you are about to embark on a very busy time in your life. Most weddings today are planned 9 months to 1 year in advance.

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Planning a Small Non-Traditional Wedding

A non-traditional wedding is the perfect way to showcase your uniqueness as a couple. Not everyone is cut out for the perfect cookie cutter wedding that you typically picture when people tie the knot.

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Planning a Wedding: Get Organized

You've had friends to your home for dinner. Maybe you've hosted a Super Bowl party or two. But have you ever planned and coordinated an event for 50-300 guests? If you haven't, then welcome to the world of wedding planning.

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Preparing for Marriage

Getting married is a monumental occasion, so much so that newly-engaged couples will pull out all the stops in order to have the perfect wedding. Unfortunately, they become so engrossed with the actual ceremony that they forget what lies ahead, which is the actual marriage.

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Pulling Off DIY Weddings

All couples, especially the brides-to-be, are really thrilled that there are some details in the wedding that can be done without hiring a professional.

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Renewing Your Wedding Vows

A vow renewal ceremony is a special way to declare your continuing commitment to your spouse before family and friends. The ceremony can occur any time after your original wedding.

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Shake Things Up With Unique Wedding Ideas

No one wants a boring cookie cutter wedding. Although, it seems that more often than not people are falling into the faithful old trap of a traditional wedding. While traditional weddings can be beautiful, some people long for a little bit more.

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Should I Hire a Wedding Planner?

A wedding planner will act as a consultant to help you plan your special day. This consultant is a professional wedding planner that knows etiquette from the socially correct formats through proper planning and organization of your wedding day.

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Should You Hire a Wedding Planner?

Planning a wedding can be stressful for any bride, especially if she is already busy with her full-time job or is still going to her classes at the university. To lessen your stress levels and to make sure that things are going as planned, you should consider hiring a wedding planner.

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Signing Contracts for the Wedding

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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Stylish Wedding Entrance

If you are going to be the talk of the town for the day, why not arrive in style? Not just any style! Arrive draped in a style that oozes with your personality and the ambiance of your wedding day.

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Technology and Weddings: A Wonderful Union

The white dress, the flowers, the music that fills the air, the ring that signifies forever, the buckets of salty and sweet tears, and the two words every man and woman in love hopes to hear and say -- I do. That picture perfect wedding is what couples all wish to have.

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Thank You Notes Etiquette

Show your gratitude for gift givers by sending out thank you cards. It's a great way to show your appreciation for the gift they gave as well as the thoughtfulness of their generosity. Whether you receive gifts for a wedding, shower, or birthday, all gifts and acts of kindness should be reciprocated with a thank you card. Below are some pointers to keep in mind.

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The Best Wedding Gift: Valuable vs. From the Heart

When it comes to going to a wedding there are two things that cross your mind: what to wear and what gift to get for the newlyweds. For sure, the first is mostly an issue for women and it usually represents a priority, but the second one should not be neglected either, as it reflects the relationship you have with the newlyweds.

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The First Year of Marriage

We have all heard the statement, "the first year is the hardest". Can you picture the person who first said that to you? Did they seem happy about being married or were they proclaiming their happiness through gritted teeth?

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The Groom's Role in Wedding Planning

There's a long-standing tradition that it's bad luck for the groom to see his bride in her wedding dress before the big day. However, times have changed, and more and more couples are breaking with tradition.

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The Marriage Test: Realities of the Unwritten Contract

Love should not blind a couple to the realities of their legal status of husband and wife, for they are bound by an unwritten contract of marriage governed by the laws of the federal government, the state they live in and the decisions of the judiciary. Every bride and groom must learn that the state is at the altar with them.

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The Pros and Cons of Double Weddings

Double weddings can be a wonderful idea or a curse that ruins your whole experience. There are many things that should be considered if you are thinking of having a double wedding with a friend or family member.

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The Rules of Engagement (A Guy's Rant)

OK, so my wedding is just over 2 weeks away. Our year-long engagement is coming to an end, so I feel I can now share with you the wisdom of the engaged guy. I must do it now, because once you're married, the way I hear it, you forget all about all of this stuff. Kinda the way you forget a lot of your single days when you start dating someone. Freaky.

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Things to Consider When Planning Your Wedding

After saying yes to your boyfriend-now-fiance's wedding proposal, it is time you embark on the whirlwind journey of wedding planning. A lot of brides and wedding planners will tell you that planning a wedding is not a simple task. It can be stressful and it makes bridezillas out of sweet and demure bride-to-be's.

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Tips About the Wedding Toast

Getting married is such an exciting event. Emotions run high, but there's also a lot of work to do, so it's a good time to use our emotional intelligence.

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Tips When Preparing a Perfect Dream Wedding

There are many things to consider when planning for a wedding. Budget, wedding dress, invited guests, entourage, wedding reception, wedding invitation and many other details to make sure everyone is happy on that special day. Here are different tips when preparing for a perfect dream wedding.

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Tips for Great Wedding Hair Styles

Six months before the wedding, have a major consultation with your stylist of choice. Bring along the headpiece and the picture of the dress if possible. The more the stylist knows about the mood of the wedding, the better he or she can create the perfect hairstyle.

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Tips for Saving Your Marriage

In order to save your marriage you will have to make sure that it is what both you and your partner want to happen. If your partner isn't interested in trying to save your marriage anymore, then maybe it is not worth saving.

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Tips on How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget

When people think about weddings, the first thing that comes to their minds is how much they will be spending just to pull off a memorable celebration. Some people believe that the more expensive their wedding is, the more people will enjoy it.

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Too Many Divorces, Too Many Marriages

My oldest boy asked me something the other day about all the news regarding the high divorce rate. I told him there aren't too many divorces, there's too many marriages. Most people get married without really knowing who they are marrying or just how big of a commitment they are making. Heck, most people get married before they even know themselves very well. When the reality of it all hits them, they are either stuck in a bad marriage for life, or they get a divorce. Education is the solution.

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Traditional Wedding Expenses Checklist

You must first decide how big or small your wedding will be and to realistically budget within those boundaries. Traditionally the bride and her family absorb all or the majority of wedding expenses. This tradition is no longer valid considering the escalating costs of producing a wedding.

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Unique Wedding Themes for the Unconventional Couple

Weddings are definitely one of the most memorable days in a person's life. What's great about these modern times is that a couple is no longer tied to the typical white gown-and-suit type of affair that weddings are traditionally known.

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Unique and Fun Wedding Gifts

Anyone who has been married or been around someone who has knows that the same boring types of gifts are sent to couples over and over again. Picture frames, kitchenware and towels are just a few of the plain thoughtless gifts that are chosen by guests. It is much more fun and exciting to choose a unique wedding gift to give to the happy couple.

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Wedding Anniversary Signature Frames

So you're having a wedding anniversary. Congratulations! It's quite a remarkable achievement in this day and age, and whether you're celebrating a 10th, 25th, or 50 year anniversary each year marks a memorable milestone and deserves a special celebration. It also requires a unique gift to commemorate and memorialize such an important occasion.

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Wedding Bells are Ringing

The question has been asked, the glittering diamond ring has been presented and you have answered a resounding yes. Now comes the wedding, which is one of the most life-changing events people go through.

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Wedding Budget Planners

Some may end up spending too much than necessary because they don't know the basic and average costs of wedding supplies and decorations, among other things.

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Wedding Day Massage

Many massage therapists have special gift certificates for the bride, groom, and even the wedding party. They will come to your home or hotel on the morning of your wedding.

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Wedding Planning Things to Consider

Getting married is an exciting event that needs a lot of preparation and consideration. Couples who are planning for their big day should not rush in getting everything done as soon as possible since this can result to a poorly-planned wedding.

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Wedding Planning for the Anti-Bride

There's a long-standing assumption that every woman has dreamed about her perfect wedding since she was a little girl. While it may be true for a lot of women, there are many who don't really get into the whole "bride" hoopla. However, being an "anti bride" doesn't mean that you can't have a fun wedding.

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Wedding Signature Frames

So you have been invited to a wedding. Whether you are a friend, family member or the proud parents, one of the most important, if not stressful decisions is what to buy the new couple. This new union will require a unique gift, a gift the newlyweds can actually use and enjoy. Is there such a gift that can provide these qualities while still being original?

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Wedding Trends for 2009

Weddings have always been trendy events, and everyone goes to great lengths to make theirs' special. However, just like anything else in life wedding trends change from year to year. So, how do you know what wedding trends for 2009 will impress your guests and which ones will flop?

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Wedding Venue Choices

Have you been dreaming of the perfect wedding since you were a little girl? Do you want to say I do in a unique and exotic location? If so, then it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various wedding venue choices that are available.

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Weddings: What You Need to Prepare

Congratulations, you're going to get married! However, weddings aren't just a simple matter of walking down the aisle on your chosen day. You will need to consider several things to make sure that your wedding runs smoothly.

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What to Do If You Have Little Money for a Wedding

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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What to Include in a Wedding Planning Checklist

The secret to successful wedding planning is an organized checklist. This will serve as your guide so that you can monitor the progress of your wedding preparations. However, creating a well-planned checklist can also be difficult.

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Your Wedding Is Your Own - Personalize It

The fact that the wedding is one of the greatest milestones of every couple should be enough for couples to go all out on their wedding. The wedding is the grand start of a new life together. Brides become "bridezillas" for a reason. They want every single detail ironed out for one of the few days in their lives where they become the stars of the show, alongside the groom, of course.

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