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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expressions of devotion: buying engagement rings, wedding rings, and wedding bands online
- Ritual symbolism abounds in everything we do; this is particularly the case when an individual commits their love and devotion to another and offers a promise of marriage. The custom of offering and exchanging engagement rings and wedding bands is a time honored tradition rich in symbolism and meaning that has been carried on for centuries.As time has changed so have consumer traditions and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The gracious bride
- The key to being a gracious bride is to be genuine, thoughtful and courteous if you can pull this off making sure you have a good time as well as everyone else the day should be memorable.The mixture of personalities from crazy aunt Martha to your best friends new artist boyfriend and your husbands Architect boss make weddings difficult to pull off and wonderfully fun at the same time. So a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding day savings
- A little strategizing can go a long way when trying to cut down on spending for the big day. Invitations, flowers, and music can cost a small fortune but by making some adjustments to these elements you can have an elegant wedding without breaking the bank.The Invitation is the first taste your guests will get of the type of wedding to expect. Formal weddings will have the formal invitation...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creative wedding cards
- You invitation is a reflection on the type of wedding its going to be weather it be formal, informal or themed this will be transparent in the invitation. The invitation is the only essential stationary required everything else is optional.Save the dateThis card is sent several months in advance to guests that have a long distance to travel, it is simple courtesy to let them k...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Grooming for the groom
- The big day is not all about the bride; the groom is also in the limelight and would like to look his best too. With the increase of men's beauty products like Clarins, Lancôme, Nivea, Decleor, suggesting that men are paying more attention to their image then ever before. So the following are tips for keeping your husband to be in tiptop condition for those wedding photos....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your heart set on an antique engagement ring?
- As Mark Twain said "Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all." And don't we all agree?Antique engagement rings have become all the rage in recent years, particularly with famous brides like Madonna, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Camilla Parker-Bowles all sporting vintage-inspired engagement rings.We have the Victorians to thank for introd...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get the bling without the sting - affordable engagement rings
- Just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't mean you can't find an affordable engagement ring that looks like it cost a fortune.Tips on getting more diamond for your dollar when choosing an affordable engagement ring.First, the diamond shape you choose can help make your ring look like it's worth a lot more than you really paid. A marquise-shaped diamond, for example, l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas
- A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a milestone most married couples wish to reach. What can you possibly give a couple after 50 years of marriage? The most meaningful wedding anniversary gift is one that comes from the heart: to express your love and appreciation towards all that they mean to you, how their staying married through the thick and thin of life has influenced you, to tell about the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Anniversary gifts that say i love you
- Exchanging anniversary gifts is a long standing tradition. Many couples seek out traditional gifts for each year of marriage, but others prefer "modern" gifts. Below you'll find a few ideas to say "I love you" on your special day.Some of the symbols are the same whether the gift is traditional or modern. Through time, the symbols representing each year of anniversary has changed slightly, a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expert tips on making your own wedding stationery
- Vital tips on making your own wedding invitations - by Claire, Invitation Express Wedding Stationery SoftwareIf you want to design and print your own wedding stationery and don't know where to start, here are a few tips that hopefully will get you on your way.You should select your design before firming up your ideas on paper and cards etc. Simply because the design will largely dict...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beautiful balloon wedding decorations
- Need a quick idea to dress up a mediocre wedding? Balloon decorations are just what you need. These do-it-yourself ideas are not only low-cost but also lovely additions to a wedding ceremony or reception. Adding balloon decorations to your wedding is a smart way to be creative and save money.Balloon ArchThe balloon arch is a perfect way to add flair to your celebration. The easiest w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Have a simple, small, green wedding
- A wedding is one of life's major rites of passage. It is certainly something to celebrate! Today, wedding books and magazines promote large weddings so that more and more wedding products can be sold. Wedding expenditures run into many thousands of dollars. And after this major outlay of money, most of what is purchased is never used again.On the Spring Equinox 2004, my ex-husband (yes, tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A wedding for all seasons
- In times gone by it wasn't uncommon for young couples to consult the Tarot as to what month of the year according to the stars would be their best time to wed, this would depend on what time of year their sun or moon sign was inline with Venus the goddess of love, which I would take as a positive sign, and so on. Personally I would like to think that the longevity of a marriage would depend on the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Riding into the sunset in style
- Details, details, details. Paying attention to details, that's what makes a good wedding great. As the maid of honor or best man, a lovely send off for the newlyweds is a tastefully decorated car-announcing to the world "Here comes Mr. & Mrs. Happy Couple"!Big Splurge If you're the best man and you have deep pockets, a wonderful wedding treat is splurging for a vintage or cust...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding preparations - tips to get you to the church on time
- For many brides, the wedding ceremony starts long before they walk down the aisle to stand beside their groom at the alter. For many, it is the preparation that they have dreamed about for so long. The spa day with the brides maids, the hair, the make up, fitting of the dress, putting the final touches on the flowers... these are all taken care of ceremoniously by the bride, and her brides maids. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reduce marriage problems: go and wake up your luck
- At one time or another, most of us have had daydreams about winning the lottery, achieving great fame, or having the perfect partner and living happily ever after. We usually visualize our imagined future good luck as something that will unexpectedly "come out of the blue" and surprise us.In reality, most luck is the product of lots of hard work and creative initiative. If we just...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Symbolism of wedding rings
- "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed." -C.G. JungRings have been exchanged as a symbol of the bond of marriage for so long, and in so many different cultures, that the origin of the practice is obscure. Certainly, the circle of a ring represents undying love and the continually renewed vows of the ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mindfulness and marriage: moving along
- Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on the planet.I used to think that parenting took top honors, but really, a good marriage lasts a lot longer than a good childhood. After all, the kids do move out eventually, but the spouse stays.Never the type to do things half-heartedly, my husband and I up the ante when it comes to spending time together. We have breakfa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The a to z guide for your wedding day
- AttendantsAttendants, include the best man, Bridesmaid, ushers, and groomsmen. Generally any people with some sort of responsibility on the big day. How many attendants are up to you but you need to consider the size of the church and your budget for the outfits and gifts. You need to rely on these for some of the organization of the day so choose carefully, the last thing you need i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The beautiful bride to be ? beauty tips for the big day
- It goes without saying that we all want to look our best for the big day. So preparation is the key. Take care of your skin, hair and body in the months leading up to the wedding and you will have a good base to start from.Starting with body, you want to look slim and happy in your wedding gown not bloated and insecure so watch what you eat in the months coming up to the wedding and exercis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wedding dress styles ? what?s available
- There are so many styles of wedding gown to choose from, which makes it difficult when deciding which type of gown is for you. What type of bride are you? Vintage couture, Romantic plush, or Simple elegance, what ever you fall under there is a gown out there to suit your style.Vintage GownsVintage gowns come in many styles from the medieval princess look, The Charleston swing ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Men?s wedding rings - should a man wear one or not?
- Strange as it may seem the use of a wedding ring by men was not common until recently. Whereas women have worn wedding rings for eons, men have not. The use of rings as a symbol of everlasting love enshrined in marriage can be traced back thousands of years. But not so much for men.It was, in fact, during the second world war that the use of wedding rings by men became more common. (Note th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Irreversible
- My husband had two affairs last year. I am pretty confident he is not cheating now, and we are seeing a marriage counselor. He has changed much since I found out what he was doing. He put our property in my name and bought me a $12,000 diamond ring.He is affectionate to me most of the time. I believe this is proof that he loves me. The problem is I also have proof that he does not love me b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beyond her grasp
- I am a woman, 42, who three years ago married a wonderful man who will be 48 on his next birthday. I love him very, very much. The only problem is our sex life is horrible. Pretty much nonexistent. I can safely say we have had sex maybe 20 times in our six year relationship.When I've tried numerous times to talk to him, he gets defensive and says, "There's nothing wrong with me." He also sa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Save the date etiquette: everything you need to know
- Save the Date Cards are announcements that inform your guests of your future wedding in order to keep your special day free. They are essential in the following situations: if many of your guests are traveling to your wedding, your wedding takes place on or around a holiday, you are planning a faraway destination wedding, or your wedding will take place in a seasonally busy or tourist locale, wher...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding celtic wedding rings
- Thousands of years ago, the Celts, a group of independent tribes spread throughout much of current day Europe, were sophisticated artisans, carving knot work patterns that have inspired modern day jewelers to create wedding rings. These motifs have meaning. Yet understanding the knot patterns and why they make such ideal wedding rings can be illusive. The ancient motifs are rooted in mysterious cu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 28 things that really do matter in marriage (short shots on living an exceptional life)
- In my opinion, these things matter...1. Valuing commitment over instant pleasure and faithfulness beyond short term displeasure.2. Telling less than I feel for the purpose of learning more than I know.3. Choosing to have mutual conflict become the playing field where we celebrate victory as opposed to the battle field where the only winners are division and discord.4. D...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are american women driving their men away?
- Recently, I stumbled across something on the internet. A particular website caught my eye... and provided a solid hour or more of eye-opening reading. What was it?This website offers little in the way of looks, and a lot in the area of crassness and yukky language. However, looks don't always matter these days when it comes to websites. What matters is what you're reading. And this website ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to lower a wedding cake price
- I recall how Mrs. Ingridman taught me invaluable lessons on how to lower a wedding cake price while still going for the classiest of cakes. After her successful wedding, she told me how she managed to treat her guests with a mouthwatering cake which was bought at reasonable price.She told me the reasons why most wedding cakes turn out to be expensive are because the cake pans used to bake t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fun dating ideas to spice up your marriage
- One of the best benefits of marriage is that you have a permanent dating partner. Don't let the fun end after the honeymoon. Here are some ideas for fun dates.1. Spend an afternoon at the opera. These aren't as expensive as you might think. Check out a local college for possible discounts on campus performances. If you go, be sure to check out the plot of the story beforehand....