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30th March 2007
Although I was lucky enough that most of the brides who came to by bridal boutique did not fit this description, the term has become more commonplace recently. I first learned of it from my daughter who was a maid of honor to a childhood friend. The you... Read >
Author: Kathleen30th March 2007
Red wedding gowns have been popular in Europe for the last ten years and now are the hot new trend in America. At first we saw a hint of red, in a bold sash attached to a traditional white dress. Now you can select a complete red gown, a red bodice with... Read >
Author: Kathleen30th March 2007
My daughter is a September bride and she chose her younger sister to be her maid of honor. The younger one asked me, “What do I do?” I decided I’m not going to frighten her by showing her a long list of chores that can be found in bridal books and... Read >
Author: Kathleen29th March 2007
Sometimes the bride’s mother, who has kept herself in good shape, looks at the selection of mother of the bride (MOB) gowns available and gets very discouraged. These gowns, short, tea length and long, are designed in a way to disguise heavy arms and w... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
The Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Southern California at 7675 Crescent Avenue in Buena Park. The resort is situated on Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park property, and just 6 miles north of Disneyland. Complimenta... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
In order to write a perfect wedding speech, it’s a good idea to make notes about experiences you enjoyed with the bride, groom or both. Talk to brothers, sisters and friends to gather humorous or tender anecdotes to share with the guests. Speak from t... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
Many people think of wedding planners as professionals who manage and organize all aspects of a wedding from engagement to reception. While they are happy to offer complete wedding planning, they also offer day of wedding coordination as well as wedding ... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
Solvang, meaning “sunny field” was founded in 1911 by a small group of Danish refugees. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, about 45 miles northwest of Santa Barbara and in the heart of wine country. The charming town has traditional Danish arch... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
Traditionally, veils were made from white or ivory tulle with plain, pencil or satin cord edging. This allowed the focus to be on the bride’s face, her headpiece and wedding gown. Now custom designer veils have an abundance of embroidered appliqués, ... Read >
Author: Kathleen12th March 2007
Losing weight is never easy, but now you are checking out photographers, picking out invitations, having your gown bustled, getting your gifts registered, and that’s all in one weekend. The easiest, and most tempting thing to do is eat fast food. Mayb... Read >
Author: Kathleen15th February 2007
Beautiful Napa Valley is in northern California, about an hour’s drive north of San Francisco. You can easily reach the valley from one of three airports: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and Sacramento A... Read >
Author: Kathleen15th February 2007
One of the best strategies for getting discounts from wedding vendors is to find a sister, friend or co-worker who is getting married during the same year. Go together and interview 4 to 6 professionals from each service you will require. Ask bakers, fo... Read >
Author: Kathleen27th January 2007
It is said that during Victorian times the tradition was to break the wedding cake over the heads of the bride and groom. Then bakers concocted the Groom’s cake for “breaking” and decorated elaborate wedding cakes for eating. Another tradition was... Read >
Author: Kathleen27th January 2007
Just as many small, privately owned stores have gone out of business because of giants like K-Mart and Wal-Mart, the same holds true for the wedding industry. I purchased my bridal boutique a year after one large wedding gown company, offering their $99 ... Read >
Author: Kathleen27th January 2007
Traditionally, the groomsmen have fun decorating the getaway car during the wedding reception as a final surprise to the bride and groom. In the past, soap or shaving cream was used to write “Just Married” and the back window. Old shoes were tied to... Read >
Author: Kathleen15th January 2007
For the bride and groom who have plenty of time to enjoy their honeymoon, and want to avoid crowded airports and expensive hotels and restaurants, renting a recreational vehicle is a great idea. The couple can plan their travel itinerary to include roman... Read >
Author: Kathleen15th January 2007
Going to a day spa can make the bride look her best as well as alleviate the stress associated with wedding planning. These facilities offer facials, body treatments, massage, body contouring, hair removal, and hand and foot treatments. They offer cosme... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
After reviewing international honeymoon packages online, you can begin planning your romantic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure as man and wife. Most countries, states and cities will gladly send you free information. Most likely your chosen destination wil... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Years ago, the wedding cake available to most brides and grooms was a plain white cake with buttercream icing. Today, the couple can choose such cake flavors as: vanilla, chocolate, marble, almond, walnut, pecan, coconut, red velvet, spice, pumpkin, app... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
According to Lake Arrowhead Weddings, an all inclusive wedding package company, “All you need to take care of is getting the dress and the rings!” These companies represent volume business for the wedding vendors, and have more bargaining power then ... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
When the bride and groom decide that it is necessary to plan a last minute wedding, they still want it to be the most memorable experience possible. The normal planning details that come before the wedding, such as choosing an engagement ring, purchasing... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Much of the wedding plans have traditionally been focused on the bride and her family. While this is still true, modern grooms are getting more involved in selecting wedding colors, venues, reception sites, music and food. Fortunately, this new interest... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Carnival’s Wedding Department is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST at 1-800-933-4968. They recommend that all wedding couples should book their Carnival cruise prior to booking their “Fun Ship” Wedding Package. Weddings must be bo... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Friends and relatives that live in other cities or states, and possibly overseas, may be invited to share your special day. They will incur expenses such as hotels, meals, gas, and car rentals, just to name a few. These expenses are in addition to brid... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Walking is a great way to lose weight and increase metabolism before the wedding. There are some strategies that will increase the amount of calories burned, and bring you to your weight loss goal more quickly. Most people walk about 2 to 2.5 miles per ... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Most of the time, the bride and groom will want to be married in their place of worship. If they prefer a civil ceremony, to be held in a less traditional location, there are many possibilities. Most of these venues are available in North America, but i... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Cake toppers have come a long way since the traditional bride and groom, cherubs, doves and wedding bells. Now they are full of charm and romance and are a delightful new collectible whose popularity is on the rise. They can be made out of plastic, pape... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Generally speaking, the mother of the groom (MOG) is responsible for coordinating her wedding attire with that of the bride’s mother. She is also responsible for hosting the rehearsal dinner at her home, a restaurant or hotel. If she has the time, res... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
What could be more exciting than spending the first days of your married life together in New York City! You will find an abundance of culture, shopping, nightlife, bars and restaurants. Even if you have a modest honeymoon budget, you can find what you ... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
Finding the best caterer is one of the most important parts of wedding planning. Recommendations from family, friends and co-workers are a good place to start. Then select a minimum of 5 to 6 caterers that you would like to interview. A good place to s... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
When choosing a diet to help you lose weight it is important to consider “fullness factors.” Foods that contain large amounts of fat, sugar and/or starch are so easy to overeat because they have low fullness factors. Foods that contain large amounts... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
To help the bride and groom plan a successful and stress-free wedding, there are many ways that family and friends can be helpful. It can be as simple as helping carry gifts from the reception site, to offering baby sitting services to small children fro... Read >
Author: shashiranjan prasad28th December 2006
Planning a wedding can bring unexpected delays in time, money and
resources. Preparing yourself for inevitable problems will help you look past the small inconveniences and concentrate on the joy of your wedding preparations. Here are some suggestions... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
One of the first and most enjoyable parts of wedding planning is when the bride and groom decide who will be their wedding attendants. Fewer bridesmaids and groomsmen will be needed at a smaller, more intimate wedding, and a large wedding party (6 or mor... Read >
Author: Kathleen28th December 2006
When choosing music to prerecord or be played at the reception, the bride and groom need to select a variety that will appeal to different musical tastes. Naturally, if they are country music fans, as are many of their friends and family, most of the mus... Read >
Author: Kathleen27th December 2006
Typically horse drawn carriages are used to bring the bride and groom to the ceremony, and then away to the reception. In order to keep travel time reasonable, most companies suggest a destination no more than four miles. The carriages travel at a relax... Read >
Author: Kathleen27th December 2006
Many brides choose to give their bridesmaids a gift of the jewelry each wears to match their dresses. And others choose engravable gifts such as picture frames, compacts, trinket, jewelry and keepsake boxes, charm bracelets and key chains. These are all... Read >
Author: Kathleen
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