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Beyond the Limo: Alternative Wedding Transportation

by Mary of mywedding.com

Photography by altf - see more at www.altf.com

Your wedding transportation needs are going to be determined by the locations of your ceremony, reception, and accommodations. If you’re having a destination wedding, for example, where everyone will be staying in the same resort and the ceremony and reception will take place there too, you don’t have a lot to worry about in terms of transportation. However, for most couples, figuring out how to get themselves, their wedding party, and sometimes their guests from point A to B is high on their list of planning priorities. If you want to travel in style on your wedding day, consider some of the following alternatives to the traditional limousine:
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Posted by Mary of mywedding.comMay 16, 2008
Having a Green Wedding in Chicago?

by The Scoop of mywedding.com

Chicago couples…having a green wedding?
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Posted by The Scoop of mywedding.comMay 15, 2008
:::Planning Tip of the Week: Aww, Chucks!:::

by The Scoop of mywedding.com

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

Yes, of course, still love the Jimmy Choos and Manolo Blahniks. But, right now, it’s all about the Chuck Taylors!
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Posted by The Scoop of mywedding.comMay 12, 2008
Welcome, Bienvenido, Villkommen, Mile Widziany

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.com

As I pointed out previously, a wedding is a 'rite of passage.' Your ceremony and celebration make a statement to your community of friends and family that you now have a different identity. You invite friends and family to witness and celebrate this transition with you. Whether your guests include neighbors, co-workers, people from your past, distant relatives or those closest to your heart, you think of these people as your community. You've identified them as the most important people to be present for one of the most important passages in your life.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingMay 9, 2008
Mistakes Every Daughter-in-Law Makes: Mistake # 2

by Sally Sheilds of TheDILRules.com

Last week we began the journey into the realm of Mother-in-laws and how to build a real relationship with them. Our first mistake was forgetting to call them regularly and we covered how to mend this and improve our calling habits. Remember that these tips, though seemingly small and simple, will help to improve your standing with your MIL as well as begin a friendship between the two of you.
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Posted by Sally Sheilds of TheDILRules.comMay 7, 2008
Return to the Altar: Planning Your Second Wedding (or Third, or...)

by Mary of mywedding.com

Whether you’re divorced or widowed, if you’re getting married for a second time (or more) you probably feel like you’ve been blessed with a new opportunity for life-long love and happiness. Congratulations! Now before you cue the band to play ‘Second Time Around’(it’s a great first song for non-first-time couples), you’ve got some planning to do! Here are a few tips to help your return to the altar be as special and beautiful as possible.
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Posted by Mary of mywedding.comMay 6, 2008
:::Planning Tip of the Week: FUNctional Centerpiece:::

by The Scoop of mywedding.com

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

Here’s an idea for a unique, DIY centerpiece!
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Posted by The Scoop of mywedding.comMay 5, 2008
Mistakes Every Daughter-in-Law Makes: Mistake # 1

by Sally Sheilds of TheDILRules.com

Photography by April Greer - see more at www.aprilgreer.com

There are few brides that enter a marriage without some concerns about their new husband’s mother. The dreaded mother-in-law stigma is all too common but there are a few simple things you can avoid that will save you from repeat mother/daughter zingers that we all experience from time to time (some of us more than others!). Although these exercises started off as a tongue-in-cheek coping mechanism, once I began putting a few of these strategies into practice, I noticed that my mother-in-law’s attitude started to shift (as did my own) and a true friendship began to form. Now remember this will not happen over night. Changing the cycle takes time and effort. The bottom line is while you’re correcting these mistakes, really and truly try to learn to appreciate your mother-in-law and she will learn to appreciate you.
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Posted by Sally Sheilds of TheDILRules.comApril 30, 2008
:::Planning Tip of the Week - Candy Buffets:::

by The Scoop of mywedding.com

Candy buffets can be a great centerpiece to any wedding. Cater the candy selections to the appropriate general age group of your guests.
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Posted by The Scoop of mywedding.comApril 28, 2008
The Value of Value!

by Parris Whittingham of Parris Whittingham Photography

Photography by Parris Whittingham - see more at www.pswhittingham.com

Let’s face it. Girls love to shop. Being able get the lowest price in the shopping department is a skill many women pride themselves in. However, when it comes to your wedding you may want to step back and consider a slightly different approach. While everyone would rather get something for nothing, when considering vendors for your event you also want to keep in mind that you are investing into a very important day of your life; quite possibly the most important day of your life.
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Posted by Parris Whittingham of Parris Whittingham PhotographyApril 25, 2008