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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - The wedding party
- In ancient times, brides were thought to be particularly vulnerable to evil spirits, so in order to protect the bride, her friends were richly dressed in costumes similar to the bride's and acted as decoys to confuse the evil spirits.
It was once common for the bride and groom, as well as their friends, to walk to the church on the morning of the wedding. Afraid that a spurned suito...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - The value of a professional wedding video
- Only a trained and experienced wedding videographer is correctly prepared to capture all the details and finer points of your special day, from the rush of preparations at the beginning of the day, through the emotional moments of the ceremony, and to the excitement of the reception.
Afterwards, a professional with creative editing skills will polish your tape artistically and profe...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - The prenuptial agreement dilemma
- Should we have a prenuptial agreement?
OK. You can look at the idea as very cold and unromantic. You can look at the idea as a considerate and practical way to decide before the marriage certain issues having to do with your money.
It is interesting to note that the custom of creating prenuptial agreements is not the modern invention that it seems to be. Durin...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Some advice for buying cheap wedding favors
- Wedding favors are a must have for many brides. Ideas for wedding favors that are not too expensive can run a bit short at times.
Some people find that items like personalized magnets are a good bargain at $1-$2.50 each. That is a pretty good deal. When you shop for them online, sometimes you can find them for as cheap as 50 cents each. Personally decorated candles are a great idea....
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Should you send save the date notices to your guests?
- You've probably heard about Save the Dates since they have become quite popular with brides but you might not know exactly what purpose they serve.
People's lives are getting increasingly busier and more tightly scheduled so that's where Save the Date announcements come in handy. You want to make sure that your guests, especially family and close friends, keep the date of your weddi...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Saving on wedding music
- When it comes to wedding music, there are some choices that stand apart from others. During the ceremony, it is getting more popular to avoid the traditional bridal music and use a chosen song of love instead.
People still are using the traditional bridal song too, but it is just not necessary anymore for those who want to be original or walk down the aisle to a song that best expre...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Saving money using wedding reception themes
- Just like weddings, receptions are often theme based as well. Reception themes are often more relaxed than wedding themes because they are meant to be provided in a party atmosphere. There are many affordable themes that can be used and I will mention some of them here as well as some great ideas for them.
Choosing a themed reception can save you a great deal of money on it, dependi...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Saving money on wedding photography
- Weddings are momentous occasions to all people involved; especially the families of the bride and groom. One very important aspect of a wedding is to commemorate the event with beautiful pictures so that the day never really disappears.
Hiring professional photographers is usually the preferred way for couples to capture the moments of their wedding forever.
Professio...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Saving money as a newlywed team
- As a newly wed couple, you may not always agree on things; however, when it comes to financial survival, the both of you will need to put your heads together and make some decisions with regard to money management.
For this reason, it is always wise for a married couple to seek financial marriage advice. A financial planner can help with matters such as whether or not to get a prenu...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Save money on your wedding dress
- Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of your life and you've probably been dreaming about it since you were about 12 years old. The dress you choose is ultimately going to be what people look at and remember about your wedding. That being said, you want to find the perfect dress that will make your guest's and husband's jaws hit the floor when you walk down the aisle. Are you thin...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Planning your wedding reception
- Great deals can be found when you know how much money you are working with. It really doesn't matter how small your budget is for the reception because all budgets can be accommodated.
Your reception budget should consist of approximately 30% of your wedding budget or more. Most wedding receptions are so expensive due to the fact of providing meals, decorations, hall rentals etc....
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Planning your wedding reception menu
- When you are planning a budgeted menu, you must first know what your exact budget is when it comes to the food and drink specifically. Some people keep the food and drinks separate, but on average, the food and drink are a part of the same bill.
If you can afford the more expensive catering services, then by all means enjoy. However, if you are like most of us, you will likely need ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Planning your wedding decoration budget
- When it comes to your decorating budget it really depends on where the ceremony and reception will be on what decorations need to be present as well as what if any; themes that you are choosing.
For example, if you are planning an indoor dinner, you have to include centerpieces etc. The most common decorating choice for weddings and reception are flowers, and streamers.
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Planning a successful wedding
- If you decided to have a traditional church
wedding then your order of wedding service
will normally run something like this.
Firstly you will usually meet with your local
church minister and discuss the different
options for your order of wedding service. An
order of wedding service might include just
the words of the hymns, or just the major...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Planning a special wedding shower.
- The wedding shower is a traditional party of the marriage process. Often times the bridal party, or the people who have been asked to be in the wedding, will through the party for the couple. Or, other times, friends or family members will hold it for them. Making a wedding shower memorable starts with planning. First, you need to decide if the party will be formal or relaxed and laid back. Often ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Now you
e engaged, how do you choose a mens wedding ring?
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So, you've just got engaged.
Whether you are a man or a woman you have an important decision to make
(amongst the myriad of other decisions) about mens wedding rings. It's
this. Will the man in your relationship wear one?
Maybe that's you, maybe not. But you both need to think about it.
You see it's only since the s...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Need help with your wedding ceremony?
- When it comes to your wedding services alone, nobody wants to spend an arm and a leg on this and still have to foot the bill for the reception. Really it depends on where you want to your wedding to be and what type of service that you are hoping to have.
There is a way to satisfy all types of weddings as long as you know what your options are. Let's take a look at the different typ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Money and marriage 101
- Q. Is a prenuptial agreement necessary?
A. Legally speaking, marriage splits your combined assets and liabilities right down the middle. Everything gets shared. Therefore, a prenuptial agreement is sometimes very necessary, particularly when a married man or woman has assets or liabilities that will greatly exceed that of his or her spouse. To make a decision that is right for the both of y...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Mens 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....
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - 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 moissa...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Mens diamond rings ? the ultimate wedding ring for the modern man.
- Mens diamond rings are becoming more and more popular with the modern man. As more men celebrate their marriage by the wearing of a wedding ring, mens diamond rings are fast becoming the new mens fashion.
The wearing of a wedding ring by a man is a reasonably new phenomenon. It is only really since the second world war that the wearing of a wedding ring by a man became common. Howev...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Maid of honor duties
- Being chosen as a maid of honor is a great privilege, but it also requires a large number of responsibilities in the wedding planning process. The maid of honor will likely be spending a great deal of time with the best man, since their duties are often the same and require them to work hand-in-hand in order for the wedding to be a success. Once you have dealt with the excitement of being part of ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Maid of honor: the bride's first lieutenant
- What Does A Maid Of Honor Do?
The scope of the maid of honor's role in the wedding depends upon (1) how much responsibility she is willing to take on, and (2) how much responsibility the bride is willing to delegate. Usually the maid of honor is chosen because she is 1 of the bride's very closest friends, and her job description as maid of honor is similar to her activities as a fri...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - Keeping the costs of wedding cakes down
- A special part of any reception or wedding is the wedding cake. Wedding cakes come in many sizes and shapes and can be designed to accommodate any taste or budget.
Wedding cakes are a necessary part of the festivities and require much thought and consideration to your theme. Traditionally, people often think of the tiered cakes when they think of weddings, but there are many ways th...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - It's the heart (and heat) of the wedding season - sun & heat protection during an outdoor wedding
- So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding under the sun amidst the lake, ocean or beach. Are you sure you have considered all the aspects of an outdoor wedding? Did you consider the fact that you and your guests are going to be outside for many hours throughout the day in the beating hot sun? Some people worry so much that it's going to rain or be cold that they completely forget to prepare th...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - How to save on wedding catering services
- If you're not being able to pay for a wedding catering service to fully cater your event you can save with some low-cost ideas. If presented with flair, even the simplest of foods can be special. Don't forget about the wedding cake and the beverages. As a rule of thumb, buffets are cheaper than sit-downs because of less staff needed by the catering service.
Here are four ideas that ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - How to save money on your wedding music & entertainment
- The music and entertainment at your wedding reception should be organized based on the ages, tastes, and preferences of the guest who will be in attendance. And, depending on the type of reception you want to have, you may only want to spend money on music?or you may not need to spend too much on entertainment at all. Here are the top ways to save on music and entertainment for your wedding recept...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - How to save money on wedding and baby shower favors
- Planning on having a wedding or baby shower soon? Getting favors is a nice way of saying thank you to your guests for coming. Here are some tips for saving money when purchasing baby shower or wedding favors.
1) Buy extras off other people - Oftentimes, people get too many favors for their occasion. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry. Once the celebration is over, however...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - How to hire a disc jockey for your wedding
- Hiring music entertainment can arguably be the most important booking made for your wedding. Guests remember whether or not they had fun at your wedding. What you pay for is what you get is a good rule of thumb. However, I would like to educate the consumer, future brides and grooms, of how to hire a DJ and things to consider. The following are 9 important factors to consider when hiring a disc jo...
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- 2007-04-07 17:34:30 - How to have a fairytale wedding on a sensible budget
- Congratulations! So now that you both have agreed to take the big step and get married ? the excitement of a long and happy life together lays ahead for you both.
So now comes the fun of planning the wedding, the big day, the main event! The most important part of the planning is setting the budget. Did you know the average wedding costs $19,000? So you need to set your budget caref...