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  • Wedding Planning tip of The Week: Wedding Card Boxes

    Amongst the extravagantly wrapped packages of ivory and white are the equally as thoughtful card and monetary wedding presents in the presentation of a greeting card. Without a doubt, these too are just as valuable to you as the roasting rack you registered for through Wishpot. But how can you make sure that guests don’t just leave them on the gift table to be covered up by a larger gift. Or that they don’t get stuffed into another gift bag; later to be thrown away?

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  • Fish, Beef or Chicken Nuggets? How to Accommodate your Pint-Sized Guests!

    Photography by whitebox weddings - see more at www.whiteboxweddings.com

    Whether or not to invite children to your wedding can be a dilemma of unforeseen magnitude. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion and is not afraid to voice it. Loudly. Including kids in your celebration can provide relief for their parents, who would otherwise have to deal with childcare (this is especially difficult if traveling for the event). However, as a parent myself, I can say that sometimes I secretly like not having the option to bring my kids to an event. It forces me to enjoy some adults-only time, rather than spend the evening constantly reminding people that we do not throw our partially chewed food at the bride (that’s just not polite). The most important thing to keep in mind when you choose whether or not to invite kids to your wedding, as with all aspects of your day, is that the two of you must make your decision regardless of outside pressure.

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  • I Don't Direct...

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    "My shooting style is highly unobtrusive and candid. I don’t get in the way. I don’t direct events but rather, wait for them to unfold,"Magbanua says. Based out of Makati, Philippines, Jason Magbanua has an "MTV style" of making wedding videos. He captures the not so obvious, but special moments. And he creates a product that's unique, fresh and beautiful!

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  • 5 Tips for What to Wear Under There!

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com
    Your wedding lingerie is probably the most carefully chosen underwear of your life. It’s the one day you want to feel uniquely amazing from top to bottom, inside and out. And those wedding undergarments can either keep you happy and cool or make you miserable during those magical hours. Here are five important suggestions for buying the perfect undies:

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  • Weather or Not

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, the weather is as fickle as the proverbial finger of fate. After several glorious sunny, hot days the forecast called for the return of the fog that cools San Francisco and the cities around the Bay. I left my house in the East Bay, dressed in my summer officiant attire (a sleeveless silky dress) and headed across the bridge to Golden Gate Park. There I am, sitting in freeway traffic wondering if I'll make it on time. I gaze across the Bay and see an enormous fog bank rolling in over the city. By the time I reach the site, the temperature has dropped at least twenty degrees. I'm greeted by the happy groom in his three-piece suit, while the lovely bride looks like she just emerged from a walk in freezer.

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  • Planning Tip of the Week - Name Play!

    Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.com
    What is a Monogram? A monogram is simply the combination of 2 or more letters to create a unique and personalized logo. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, the monogram was commonly used to define a family’s status among society. A family who had a monogram of their own, meant they had items to monogram; like silver, or linens or jewelry.

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  • Bridesmaids Gift Ideas!

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    It is a daunting task to have to come up with a perfect bridesmaid gift that all of your leading ladies will appreciate, especially if you're trying to think outside of the silver, monogrammed jewelry) box. But before you throw up your hands and resign yourself to ordering the standard engraved photo frame for everyone, stop! Put down the mouse, back away from the ' Useless−Monogrammed−Knickknacks−R−Us.com' website, and consider one of the more unique options listed below. These ideas can be used specifically, or as a springboard for your own imagination. Also, keep in mind that there is no one−size−fits−all bridesmaid gift, so don't feel like you need to give everyone the same thing. Your bridesmaids will appreciate the love and care you put into choosing something special that reflects their individual tastes, and there is no reason to break the bank in order to show your appreciation for their involvement in your special day. With a little creativity (and some helpful hints), you will be able to give your girls a gift that they might actually (gasp!) use.

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  • Contest: Do You Deserve a Dream Wedding?

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    "Wedding Day" − a new reality show from Mark Burnett and Dream Works Television is now casting deserving couples for dream weddings!

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  • Finally...I Do!

    Photography by Beth Beljon - see more at www.bethbeljon.com

    It's official. Same sex marriages will be legal in California starting June 17, 2008. This is a big milestone for the community and I say "It's about time!" I've had the opportunity to photograph several commitment ceremonies and these events are extra special to me. There’s always an immense outpouring of emotional support from friends and family and it's always very moving.

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  • High End Weddings...For Less!

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    If you’re a bride-to-be on a tight budget shopping online for all things wedding, you’ve got lots of company. This is for all of you who type in "cheap" in front of the Google keywords – "cheap wedding rings," "cheap wedding invitations," "cheap wedding gowns."

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  • "..Sixpence in Her Shoe...and Something That Shows my Love for You!"

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    There is no formal etiquette that pertains to the bride and groom exchanging gifts with one another before the nuptial takes place. But it has become a popular practice over the years.

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  • 52 Weekends

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    As any bride or grooms knows, marriage isn’t just about a union between two people. It’s also a union between two families. And even under the best of circumstances, there can be some difficulties with the merger. For example: the mother of groom thinks that the wedding should be held at her house by the lake and the mother of the bride thinks that’s maybe the stupidest idea she’s ever heard.

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  • Want to Plan Green? Need Help?

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    Planning an ethical wedding for Oct-Dec 2008 and still have lots to do?

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  • Mistakes Every Daughter-in-Law Make: Mistake # 6

    We are all guilty of this mistake. Maybe not specifically in relation to our MIL, but trust me, if you haven't done it yet...oh you will!

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  • Orchestrating your Ceremony

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    Think of your wedding ceremony as a performance. Your friends and family (otherwise known as "the audience") take their places, the musicians begin to play and, if everything goes well, all those involved in the processional walk smoothly down the aisle to the altar. The music stops and the ceremony begins.

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  • Planning Tip of the Week: Fairies at Your Wedding

    Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.annakuperberg.com

    A flower girl’s dress can get pretty pricey. And since the girls grow up so fast, chances are slim to none that they’ll wear their dress again.

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  • Let the Good Times Roll...and Roll, and Roll: A Guide to Extended Wedding Celebrations

    Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

    After the knot is tied, when the toasts are over and the dust has settled back on the dance floor, many newlyweds feel like they blinked and missed the party. Their wedding celebration flew by in a whirlwind of champagne and chiffon, and they hardly got to visit with anybody or enjoy the festivities.

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  • Last Minute Changes

    You finally find the perfect site for your ceremony, and it's available on the day you've selected. As the two of you look around excited by the possibilities, you can just picture the ceremony. The chairs will go in the green meadow, the altar will be on the foot bridge that crosses the stream, all the flowers will be in bloom and the sun will be shining. Your wedding will look just like the magazine photo you have tacked to your wall.

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  • Mistakes Every Daughter-in-Law Make: Mistake # 5

    This next mistake is a behavior that we must practice in all relationships. It's one of self control and patience!

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  • The "Ice" in Nice for your Wedding Reception

    Photograph by Renee Robichaux

    A very classic accent to any wedding is the elegance of ice sculptures. They make dramatic centerpieces for buffet tables and overall décor. If you’re thinking about having an ice sculpture at your wedding reception, here are some facts and tips that will help you find exactly what you need!

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  • Planning Tip of the Week: Be Cool for your Summer Wedding!

    Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.annakuperberg.com

    Backyard or farmland wedding receptions are just perfect for the summer! Hang paper lanterns from the trees. Place citronella candles everywhere! And display an antique bicycle, a wheelbarrow, a lawn mower or even a tractor, to use as a classic photo prop!

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