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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

As he is kneeling before you asking for your hand in marriage, he is putting all of his faith in you to say yes. It can be the most important question he will ever ask, and he knows this. He is stuck trembling on his knee, and the thought that first pops in to your head is nothing pertaining to him. You stand before him in La La Land, seeing visions of your gorgeous dress and suddenly it hits you: you have to pick your bridesmaids. Who will be your maid of honor? Goodness, you have the whole wedding party picked out before you think to give him an answer. He is about ready to faint from lack of air because while you were debating on the color scheme of your upcoming wedding, he was holding his breath for your answer. So you finally say yes.

Now it is time to put more thought in to your bridesmaids. Who do you choose and how do you choose them? Well, it may seem that at first, girls you have known for the longest time but have not talked to for a while are coming out of the woodwork and are your best friend all of a sudden. Do not be swayed by this, you simply want to consider who you are closest with and who you are most comfortable with. Once you have determined the amount of people are going to be in your wedding party, it will help make choosing your bridesmaids that much easier.

Keep in mind that just because you were in a friend’s wedding does not necessarily mean that she has to be in yours. Time may have passed since you were in hers or perhaps you feel that you are closer with other girls that you would prefer to have in it. You should not feel guilty for it, though it is common to feel that way.

Have fun with your wedding. Include those who are closest with you and who you feel the most comfortable with. You won’t regret it.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Getting married puts plenty of weight on your shoulders. There are so many different aspects you have to plan and there are so many decisions to make. Part of all of that is the rehearsal dinner. Who plans it, where do you have it, and what does it entail? There are so many questions and so little time.

First of all, who plans it? Well, for this informal dinner after the wedding rehearsal, the groom’s mother is probably the best candidate to take this little chore over. The bride’s mother is off helping her, while the groom’s mom might not be as utilized. If it is ok with her, let her plan this part. It should be at a place where the wedding party can get to know each other better before the actual ceremony. Whether it is at a home or out to a restaurant, it should be a comfortable place where you can relax and enjoy the evening before the big day.

If it is being held at a home, then you should have games set up in an attempt to create a friendly and easygoing atmosphere for your guests to converse and have fun. But wherever it takes place, you want to make sure that you take this time to toast your wedding party. Let them know how much you appreciate their help in creating your day the best it could possibly be.

Perhaps you have out of town guests that are not familiar with the area and won’t have much to do the night before. Should you invite them? Of course you do not have to. However, if you would rather them not be at the actual rehearsal or the dinner, maybe you could plan the dinner a little early in the afternoon/evening and then have a get together later on where they are free to come and enjoy the company as well. You want them to feel included, but it is ok not to invite them to the actual dinner or rehearsal itself.

Wherever you have it, be sure to keep in mind that this is the time to thank your wedding party. Let them know how far your appreciation stretches and make it a fun time while you are at it.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Weddings can be an amazing adventure, a real sight to behold. All the love and meaning behind it is really a moment to cherish. Whether you are a spectator or apart of the wedding party, it is a special occasion. But what do you give the bride and groom for their special day? After the ceremony is said and done, it is on to the reception. Shortly afterward, that is when the bride and groom leave to their honeymoon. Whatever hotel they are staying at, it is sure to be comfy cozy. So why not add to their time together in this beautiful hotel with a Personalized Velour Comfort Robe?

The bride and groom will love lounging around in their robes that are oh so warm and pleasant. Allow them to relax after the long stressful time they had to spend in planning their wedding. This Personalized Velour Comfort Robe can be monogrammed with their initials in whatever color you see fit. Give them a matching His and Hers to go with the honeymoon theme.

Whether it is during the honeymoon or even after the wedding has long been over with, they will continue to be forever grateful for these robes which they can use to relax with. They are the perfect solution, especially when you are having trouble deciding what to get them for their wedding day!

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

When you're planning your wedding, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and wind up spending a lot more than you originally budgeted for. Your wedding is your own to plan and you have control over every last detail, including how the you want the ribbons on your favors! A great way to ease the possibility of spending beyond your budget is to create a list of "must have's" and then create an honest budget of what you can spend for your wedding. This will probably eliminate or at least pare down a few items in the "must have's" list.

First of all, sit down with your groom-to-be, or whatever family members may be involved with the money end of your event. This way you can all sit down and lay your financial limitations out on the table. Also, brainstorm and put some thoughts on the table for what you and they would like to see on your special day.

You may have to limit your extras but in nearly all cases you can substitute less costly items for the more expensive items you wanted in your wedding ceremony.

Invitations are expensive and although you want them to look uniquely fantastic, you no longer are locked into having them printed. Many couples have saved hundreds upon hundreds of dollars by creating their own stationary at home on their computer. Just remember to proofread before you print!

If you're going to have an open bar at your reception, you may also be able to cut some costs by purchasing your own alcohol prior to the event. This way, some couples are finding that they can create a much less expensive version of the popular open bar situation by going and getting spirits from their local warehouse shopping club.

Also, if you're having an outdoor or more casual wedding reception, you can purchase all sorts of disposable items in bulk such as plates, napkins, silverware, tablecloths and more from your local warehouse shopping club for a fraction of what you'd spend elsewhere.

Favors are a definite must have, but you don't have to spend a ton of money to have truly elegant favors for your wedding guests. You can get your individual favors in bulk and then put them together yourself in a favor bag that reads, "Welcome to Our Wedding" and includes personalized favors for your guests. It looks very personalized but doesn't break the bank budget-wise!

As around your circle of friends for a photographer or DJ, you'd be amazed that some of your friends have been quietly practicing photography for years and other friends will either have DJ equipment or no one that does. You can save a large chunk of your budget by offering the spot to friends first. Some will do it for free, some will want a little reimbursement, either way it's still a more economical option than hiring someone you absolutely have no connection with.

Use these tips and make your wedding day uniquely "you", personalized and best of all, very affordable!

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