While you might have the perfect places in mind to get married and hold a reception, make sure the two venues are close enough together. Out of consideration for your guests, the two should be as close together as possible. Ideally, you want your guests to be able to witness your vows and then to
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Every bride has dreamed of the fairy tale wedding since she was able to walk around in mom’s high heels. Most of us never think about how much that magical day is really going to cost. If the budget is a little tighter than you imagined, there are ways to make it to the ball
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When planning a wedding, a checklist is very important. Chances are things like finding THE dress and the perfect venue went on the list first. When making a checklist and wedding budget it is easy to forget the little things and have to rush around and choose the first item you see at the last
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A recent emerging wedding trend is that of using signs. Signs directing us where to go such as posts pointing the way to the ceremony and reception areas. You also see them grabbing our attention when hanging above the sweets table and in many other locations. One of the favorite places seems to be in
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For the most part, today’s bride wants to be unique and elegant all at the same time. And with the large DIY movement in weddings, it’s nothing new to us to hear that you’d like everything to have your personal touch. When you walk down that aisle you want your guests to not only take note
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While not all couples choose to purchase a rehearsal dinner invitation, some rehearsals really do call for one. For the couple that is having a very formal and traditional wedding an invitation inviting guests to the rehearsal dinner is almost a must. The couple whom has a large amount of out of town guests and
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For a better part of the country, the end of the summer season means humid and down right unbearably hot days. Sometimes nights even. So what to do when your wedding is outdoors in mid August? Sit down, relax, and read our tips. (In the air-conditioning of course) Make sure that the venue in which
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What’s the deal with rehearsal dinners anyway? What are they for? The rehearsal dinner, is a dinner that is typically hosted by the grooms family. The purpose is for everyone to come together and have a celebratory dinner on the eve of the big day. Normally this dinner proceeds the actually ceremony rehearsal. While some
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Quite often people choose to have a reading or two at their wedding. Typical choices are a favorite excerpt from a book, a poem, a family prayer, etc. Readings are typically done by guests of honor such as the Maid of honor, Best man or a parent. What you choose to have read will help
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Recently, a friend planning her wedding asked my advice about what music should be played when she walks down the aisle. Somewhat a traditionalist, I suggested the “Bridal Chorus,” which is more commonly known as “Here Comes the Bride.” I was amazed when she told me an acquaintance at her church had suggested selecting something
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