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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats in a greek wedding?
- The wedding service in the Greek Orthodox faith is an ancient and beautiful ceremony, which has been celebrated in its current form for centuries. The wedding ceremony is full of symbolism and is a great experience if you have never attended one before, because it is likely to be quite different from other weddings you have attended in Western Europe. The service is also rather unique because the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The night they invented champagne
- In the dim past of the last century, good time girls like Marilyn Monroe always celebrated their moments of victory with a glass of bubbly.'I'm marrying a millionaire,' she'd thrill. 'Let's have champagne!'Corks would pop, and the golden liquid would swirl and fizz into those wide, saucer-shaped glasses. Well-manicured fingers would spread elegantly around the bowl, the wine sparklin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alcohol and wedding receptions?everything you will need to know
- Sure you want your guests to enjoy themselves at your wedding reception, but if you don't want to break the bank or the law here's what you will need to know, including how to calculate how much to buy.Unquestionably, one of the hottest topics that must be dealt with when planning a wedding reception is whether to have an open bar or a cash bar. Why does this particular topic tend to be so ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mens moissanite wedding rings, or is moissanite a mans best friend?
- As mens wedding rings become more and more popular mens moissanite wedding rings become popular at an even faster rate. Wedding rings for men are here to stay and so are mens moissanite wedding rings.What is moissanite I hear you ask? Moissanite is the newest jewelry stone which is taking the jewelry industry by storm. And whilst moissanite is popular amongst the women, mens moissanite wedd...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perfect wedding budget
- Creating a wedding budget is one of the first things a bride should do. Although it is extremely important, brides often fear the task and in turn do not create one at all. This is a huge mistake. Brides who plan weddings without a wedding budget spend anywhere from twenty to fifty percent more than they anticipated. This can be a financial disaster for whoever is taking care of the wedding bill. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free wedding planning guide and checklist
- With so much to do, every bride needs a surefire way to get organized and stay on track as she countsdown toward that all-important day. Here's a guide and checklist you won't want to be without.12 Months Before*Buy a wedding planner and organizer, which is one of the true bargains for brides. (The only realistic alternative to not being well organized is hiring a wedding cons...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding receiving line etiquette?greeting your guests with style
- Even though it's a great tradition with a long history, some couples choose not to greet their guests in a receiving line fearing that this might take too long. Frank Gregoli, a top New York party planner says realistically, one should allow 30 minutes for every 100 people in the line.If this time allotment fits within your plans and you'd like to be certain that you personally welcome and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Writing wedding vows ? ideas that will help you express what you truly feel
- More and more, couples are choosing to write their own wedding vows. Although many people believe that this is the best way to truly express their personal beliefs and feelings, often they are unsure about how to begin and what to include. If you would like to write your own wedding vows, here are some tips for writing vows that pledge the love you truly feel.Inform your clergyman early...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding save the date cards?best ideas and wording
- The sole purpose of save-the-date cards is to give the people you intend to invite to your wedding plenty of advance notice. If, for example, you are planning to marry during the holiday season or a holiday weekend, you'll want your guests to reserve you wedding date on their calendars months in advance. If you will be inviting guest from out of town who will need to fly in for the wedding, they w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding etiquette for the best man, groomsmen, and ushers
- Undoubtedly, the groom will want to choose a few good men-often his brothers, college buddies, and best friends-to carry out all of the responsibilities traditionally assigned to the guys. Once your fiancé has picked his team, he'll have to give them a few pointers on just what their roles and responsibilities are, so here's the lowdown.A Friend in DeedLet's s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Second marriage wedding dress and etiquette
- Just as with your first marriage, your second marriage is a new beginning with your fiancé. So it makes sense that many of the traditional rituals and rules of etiquette apply. But which ones?There is no reason why you should not register for gifts, have a shower, or wear a white, full-length gown at the altar. Whether or not you will choose any of these options is now cons...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding flowers ? what every bride should know before her big day
- Whether your wedding will be coming up roses, daffodils, or something else, choosing the wrong flowers for that blissful day can create a scene you'll want to soon forget. But armed with a few basics about flowers, the arrangements you choose will land you a bevy of compliments and queries.When selecting your wedding flowers, the single most important thing to keep in mind is that all flowe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discount wedding dresses ? elegance and style that won?t blow your budget!
- If you're planning your wedding day then you'll be all too aware that one of the many expenses is the cost of your dream wedding gown. Fortunately, with the fantastic selection of top quality discount wedding dresses available these days, it's possible to look like a princess without spending a small fortune. Savvy brides-to-be know that using the internet to compare prices and styles of bridal dr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diamond engagement ring, on two months salary - maybe not!
- Diamond spending - well, that is up to you. What to spend on a diamond is a tough and personal question. Two months' salary is a guideline.Chances are if you are looking for a diamond then you have heard that you should pay two months' worth of salary. I would like to remind you that this won't work for everybody. There are lots of other things to consider when looking at the cost.* ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weddings las vegas: popular ceremonies
- Are you looking for a las Vegas chapel to make your wedding dreams come true? Chances are you will find it here with Weddings Las Vegas and its many exciting options and packages to choose from. From a simple ceremony in your hotel room to a lavish affair at one of these dynamic locations, your exchange of vows will become permanently etched in the memories of everyone present as a thing of beauty...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Faulty expectations: 4 essential don?ts
- The more realistic you are as you prepare for marriage, the more likely you are to have a successful one. Therefore, it is incumbent upon you to give serious consideration to your expectations of your fiancé. Are they realistic? Are they fair?Far too many couples enter marriage with unrealistic expectations of the marriage and of each other. In more marriages than we would ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Like sand through an hour glass
- Symbols! Weddings are full of them. Exchanging rings. Exchanging roses. Tying hands with ribbons. Merging coloured sands. Lighting candles. Releasing doves or butterflies. Ringing bells and kissing chimney sweeps. But when it comes to real drama, no symbol can match smashing a glass or two.Of course, you don't need a wedding if you feel the need to break something. Go to a Greek restaurant ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Infidelity: how ?my marriage made me do it? is a cop-out
- Ask someone why they had, or are having an affair and you may hear something like this: "I have a lousy marriage. My marriage is dead. There is no intimacy, no sex, and no excitement. The love is gone. We've grown apart. I can't stand the marriage. There was nothing happening in the marriage and the affair just happened."These statements are rationalizations and fail to "get ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marriage advice: ten danger signals to watch for in your marriage
- Healthy marriages require time, attention, energy, and vigilance. It's not realistic to think that you can have a super marriage without effort on your part.It pays to be observant, to ask questions when you don't understand something, and to notice changes in behavior, tone of voice, and attitude. Communication experts have found that only seven percent of our communication is verbal, whil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bridal budget beware
- Getting hitched, taking the plunge, tying the knot, jumping the broom--whatever you call it, chances are you know it ain't cheap to say "I do."But do you know the real sticker price of a wedding these days? You may want to have a seat for this one. According to a 2005 survey by The Fairchild Bridal Group, the average cost of a wedding is $26,327. And no, that's not a typo.S...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selecting mens formalwear for the wedding
- Have you ever noticed that weddings seem to be all about the bride? There's information available for the wedding dress, shoes, makeup and accessories. But...what about the groom and his ushers? After all, they need to wear something to the wedding too!So, what should the groom (and his attendants) be wearing to a wedding? In most cases, it depends on the time of day that the wedding is to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding invitation tips and advice
- You're well into planning your wedding and have finally decided on the design of your wedding invitation. The wording has been chosen and the guest list is well on its way to completion. Here are some additional wedding invitation tips and advice that you should also be aware of.* If children will also be included as guests, you can choose to write out their individual names on the addresse...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding flowers and arrangements?best advice from the experts
- Now that you are planning your wedding, you've got to choose bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, church arrangements, and a stunning corsage for one of the most important people who will attend the ceremony-your mother. Somehow, you'll have to make the arrangements for all this, and at a cost that will likely be between 10 and 15 percent of your overall wedding budget.If you're like most ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Requesting the presence of your presents
- For better or worse, in people's minds weddings and wedding gifts go together like a horse and carriage. Social reformers in the guise of religious reverends and ministers might rail against the excesses practiced by bridal couples, but their words fall on unheeding ears. Even governments, from time to time, try to curb the tendency by passing laws against luxury and extravagance. Invariably their...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What has worked for us (brief reflections on enjoying 36 years of marriage)
- WHAT HAS WORKED FOR USBrief Reflections On Enjoying 36 Years Of Marriage© Lee Wise All rights reservedFor some reason or another I had a passing thought today. I was reflecting on our marriage and I wondered..."What makes it work"?We are not perfect, we don't agree on all things, and we still work through issues even after being married...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marriage advice: ten ways to add romance to your marriage
- Every marriage needs a healthy dose of on-going romance to add spice, delight, and fun to the relationship. It's not enough to just start out with a sizzling romance. You have to find a way to keep the romance alive as the months and years accumulate.One of the marital challenges many couples face is how to live together without losing that special romantic spark. It's all-too-easy to lose ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Man made diamonds, the affordable alternative
- Diamonds may be a woman's best friend, but modern man made diamonds are so good as to be indistinguishable from real diamonds. And when you look at the huge savings on price, man made diamonds may be a woman's best decision.Increasingly, engaged couples are considering the cost of some wedding jewelry. In today's high pressure high cost lifestyle couples are really wondering whether or not ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Loose moissanite stones, a great way to buy your moissanite jewelry
- Moissanite is fast becoming the new diamonds. The newest jewelry stone on the market, moissanite is fashionable. Moissanite stones are manufactured to exacting standards, and so produce fine quality jewelry. And loose moissanite stones, being cheaper, can offer a choice of much larger stone sizes than diamonds.Just witness the number of "stars" who have been seen recently wearing ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding invitations?today?s etiquette and wording
- The look of the wedding invitations you send will not only says a lot about you and your husband-to-be they will also convey a fair amount of information about your upcoming ceremony. So it is important to plan the type of wedding you will have before you make any decisions about your invitations.Based upon the quality of the paper stock, lettering, color and design you select, recipients a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Flower girl flowers
- There are many options available to adorn your flower girl with flowers! Here are some creative ideas to consider for the flower girl in your wedding party.A popular idea is to have your flower girl carry a decorative basket with rose petals. As she walks down the isle, she can sprinkle the petals in her path. If you will be using petals, make sure that the ceremony facility allows them. A ...