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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Attracting marital fulfillment, its not to late to start right now
- As a personal and professional development coach, I have listened to scores of unhappy marital stories from clients. It is not my intention to pose as a marriage counselor nor therapist, as I am neither. However, via my previous experience as a crisis counselor, and as a partner in an intercultural marriage with its own unique characteristics, I have built up a store of helpful tips, some of which...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Invitation anatomy 101 - optional components ii - part 3 of 3
- Almost there! This is the third lesson of my "Invitation Anatomy 101" list of articles. Remember, this article continues the listing of common Optional Components typically seen in invitations. While many examples are directly relevant to wedding invitations, I've tried to be broader to include the general invitation and corporate invitation components as well.If you haven't alrea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Invitation anatomy 101 - optional components - part 2 of 3
- Hopefully, you've read my prerequisite lesson "Invitation Anatomy 101 ? Typical Components". If not, I would highly recommend reviewing that article first. Now that you've been introduced to the main components of the most common invitation style/format, have a read of some of the Additional or Optional items you may want to add to your invitation.Here's the breakdown of my Invita...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Invitation anatomy 101 - typical components - part 1 of 3
- "What am I supposed to have in my invitation?" This is one of the most common questions I get asked. The answer is quite simple: Anything! It's true that convention doesn't quite apply anymore with respect to what 'goes' for an invitation these days. That being said, there are a lot of components in the most common invitation styles. I should caution that there are literally thousands of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The runaway brides ( & grooms)
- The 1999 Julia Roberts movie 'Runaway Bride' is about a woman who gets nervous about marriage and runs away at the last minute, leaving the groom at the altar. If you thought this happened only in reel life, the running away recently of Jennifer Wilbanks, a 32-year-old from Georgia who concocted a kidnapping story to escape the wedding, should prove otherwise. The incident caused a lot of discussi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Intimacy, what is it really?
- Simply put, intimacy is more than sex or making love. It's more than the physical or even emotional connection you feel with your partner. Intimacy involves a soul connection between two people.While instant chemistry can be exciting and thrilling, the chemistry that makes marriages work usually grows over time. This special chemistry between two people involves excellent communication and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dealing with your spouses sexual past
- "Couples who've had sex before marriage will inevitably have sexual difficulties in marriage."That's what Joe Beam, marriage expert and president of Family Dynamics Institute, said to a large audience of married couples. Through Family Dynamics Institute's work with thousands of couples, we've learned that the emotional results of premarital sex, in most cases, negatively affect many aspect...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gatlinburg honeymoon packages
- Gatlinburg in Tennessee is the city with streets of art galleries and quaint shops selling local arts and crafts. It is also home to the world-renowned Arrowmont Craft School. This is where craftspeople from around the world improve their skills and have exchanged craft skills for the past 75 years. These attractions draw visitors to linger in town before heading to the Great Smokey Mountains Nati...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 emerging trends in custom invitations
- There is an overwhelming demand for high quality, custom stationery that really reflects the bridal couple's style, personality, and wedding. It doesn't stop at the wedding invitation set anymore! It seems every modern bridal couple is opting to have their entire stationery ensemble done by a custom invitation house. As weddings become more sophisticated, the need for chic stationery quickly evolv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a destination wedding favor?
- Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven't either, so, I have taken it upon myself to pioneer this phrase. Destination weddings, destination wedding dresses, and now, "destination wedding favors". I like it!So what is a destination wedding favor? Something affordable, something practical, something memorable, but something "packable".Let's face it...you will be tr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a destination wedding dress?
- Just as destination weddings are fast growing in popularity, so are destination wedding dresses.What exactly is a destination wedding dress? It is a trendy, sensible, cost effective alternative to the traditional wedding gown.You don't have to be leaving town to choose a destination wedding dress. The name lends itself to the fact that these bridal gowns are usually made of softer, l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding rings
- Your wedding rings were meant to last a lifetime. They are the unique symbol of your devotion to each other and the design should be something that you both can agree on. The most unique wedding rings are the one which you design your selves, and there are many mediums to choose from. Wedding rings are no longer just simple gold bands, they come in all metals, and you can even have them crafted ou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Florida honeymoon vacations
- Celebrate your marriage by planning a Florida honeymoon vacation with lots of pleasant surprises in store for you! This is because Florida is the host to plenty of popular honeymoon spots. Couples can enjoy one another's company with activities such as horseback riding on white sandy beaches, biking or walking along bicycle trails, quiet visits to the museums, visits to the civil war tort, strolli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding reception; from trendy to traditional
- Wedding receptions are not as formal as they once were, more and more couples are foregoing the expensive catered wedding receptions and coming up with some innovative ideas on how to throw them.Wedding receptions were traditionally held at the house of the parents of the bride, or in another part of the church, or a rented hall. It was a mark of your class to show how much one could spend ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fiji honeymoon vacations
- If you are looking forward to a vacation of attractive rainforest, pine, scenic tall mountains and miles of warm sandy beaches, Fiji honeymoon vacations are just what you need. This island archipelago wonderland consists of 330 islands scattered across 200,000 square miles of ocean, several thousand of which are just too small for human habitation. The larger islands of Fiji are mainly of volcanic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding dresses - what to wear
- You have begun to plan your wedding and you want your wedding to be special and unique to your and your future spouse. There are traditions and superstitions that have grown around the wedding ceremony, the bride, and what the bride wears in particular. Let's take a look at some of them.Q. Does the color of the dress really matter?Most brides wear white to symbolize maidenhood. White...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding dresses - frequently asked questions
- You've gotten engaged and have set the wedding date and now it's time to get down to business. All the planning and decisions can be overwhelming to the most organized and practical bride-to-be. There is help out there for you. Below are some suggestions of how to go about buying your wedding dress.Q. How much time do I have before my wedding to look for my dress?You should begin loo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Proper etiquette for the wedding invitation
- The invitation is the first impression of the type of wedding you have planned. Your invitation may be custom made, sophisticated, eloquent or a do it yourself creation. With all the styles and colors to choose from, it should not be too difficult to find the perfect invitation.Whether your invitation is traditional or casual, you will need to include a RSVP (response card) and a reception ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding bouquets for life
- One of the most beautiful of the bride's adornments at a wedding is the bouquet. Normally constructed of fresh flowers, the wedding bouquet would last for a week or two, and then have to be dried or tossed. Today that is not the case; today's modern bride has options that are more permanent.There are various bridal books, magazines and shops to help you choose the perfect style and color. T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding favors, a special thank you for your guests
- Wedding favors are as unique and varied as the couples whose marriage they commemorate. From shot glasses to chocolate roses, coasters to napkin holders, the bride to be has literally hundreds of ideas to choose from.Wedding favors have been a part of traditional wedding ceremonies dating back to the 16th century. The newlywed couple presents a gift to their guests as gestures of gratitude ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding cake design through history
- The design of the traditional wedding cake has varied greatly over time. Once a sign of fertility, the wedding cake of the Roman Empire was made of wheat or Barley. The small cake was then broken over the bride's head, celebrating her fertility.The design of the wedding cake changed and it became a tradition to pile several small cakes on top of each other. The bride and groom then tried ki...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding planning tips and tricks
- Planning a wedding is an exciting thing, and can be very scary. With some basic tips and tricks, you will be sure to make you day special.Be sure to setup your honeymoon at the same time as you setup your bridal registry! This will allow your guest to be able to choose the perfect gifts for you and even help you with your honeymoon. We have put together some wedding tips and tricks to help ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to recognize and cope with an emotional affair
- Did you know that an emotional affair can be just as dangerous to a marriage as a physical affair, and sometimes more so? And that spouses who never had any intention of cheating can unwittingly become enmeshed in an emotional affair?Many spouses will shrug off questions about an emotional affair with the reply that "It's harmless" or "We're just friends." They fail to s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dallas wedding receptions
- The most important day of your life is drawing near and you want to plan it to perfection. Everything has to be just right, the chapel, the dresses, the food and most importantly the wedding reception. Specifically if you are planning a Dallas wedding reception, there are many areas that you need to look into in creating the right theme, the right ambience as well as to ensure that all your guests...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing a maui wedding photographer
- You can rest assured that the charm of your Maui wedding will be captured in photos. This is because it is nearly impossible to photograph the island poorly.Any photographer who lives and works on any of the islands becomes skilled at capturing the magnificent sunsets, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, movement of the ocean waters, and the magnificent colors of the tropical flowers...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at maui wedding cakes
- Since Maui and Hawaii in general have been blessed with the most wonderful fruits and flowers, the best cakes on the island tend to take advantage of them. There are companies on the islands that have been creating designs and recipes for wedding cakes for over 50 years. Many have received worldwide acclaim. Several, in fact, have created wedding cakes for the rich and famous for weddings not even...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The wide range of maui wedding ceremonies
- Whatever your religious affiliation, or whatever you'd like to experience, there is a Maui wedding ceremony that will suit you. A lot of people prefer the traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony and there is an interesting tale to tell about that.Since the early Hawaiians had no written language, a traditional Hawaiian wedding is nothing more than speculation. Some of the traditions have been...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planning a maui wedding
- Just as there are a variety of wedding packages available, Maui wedding planning is also packed with many possibilities. So many people come here to get married that the choices of wedding planners to take care of all the arrangements are as diverse as the choices of wedding. If you are not all that familiar with the island or you are unsure of exactly what you'd like to arrange for your special d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing a maui wedding package
- Just like anywhere else in America, there are a variety of businesses offering different Maui wedding packages. A quick bit of research online or from the Maui Visitors Information Service, will quickly overwhelm you with wedding package choices. They range in price from as little as a few hundred dollars to, really, as much money as you'd like to spend.A lot of people opt for the simple we...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Maui: a prime wedding destination
- Most visitors to Hawaii would agree that Maui is the most beautiful of all the settled islands there. For your wedding ceremony, for that special day you'll remember for the rest of your lives, there's no better location than Maui. When most people think of Maui, one of the first things that come to mind are the beaches -- Maui has some of the most picturesque, beautiful beaches anywhere in the wo...