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Mistakes Every Daughter-in-Law Make: Mistake # 3
Posted by of TheDILRules.comMay 14, 2008
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Welcome, Bienvenido, Villkommen, Mile Widziany
Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.comAs 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.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingMay 9, 2008
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The 10 Strangest Wedding Laws Still in The Books
Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.comWhile your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most magical and beautiful days of your life, marriage is also known for being complicated and stressful. But if the everyday “which way the toilet paper goes” and “don’t squeeze the toothpaste from the middle” issues weren’t enough, throw in America’s legal system concerning marriage and suddenly ordering those flowers, booking your entertainment, and making that guest list seems incredibly simple in comparison. Below is a list of the ten strangest marriage laws in the country.
Go to full postPosted by April 29, 2008
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Don't Play YMCA!
Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.comTake it from someone who attends weddings on a weekly basis, your DJ may try to play “YMCA” and other severely outdated moldy oldies! If you have had enough of songs like “Brick House,” “We Are Family,” and “Love Shack” than I suggest a detailed music consultation with the Disc Jockey you are considering to oversee your event. This will save you a lot of grief when you hit the dance floor.
Go to full postPosted by of Cameron Ingalls PhotographyApril 18, 2008
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Shhh...It's a Secret.
Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.comI’ve had a number of couples contact me to perform their wedding ceremony who have already, in fact, tied the knot. In recent years, marrying before the originally planned ceremony date is not at all uncommon. Reasons range from insurance purposes to immigration issues or maybe it was simply a spur of the moment decision. Whatever the case, invariably these couples wanted the fact that they were already married to remain a secret.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingApril 16, 2008
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Old Fashioned or Romantic?
Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.comThere was a time when getting married was no more than a financial or familial arrangement. This style of marriage arrangement is still practiced today in many countries around the world. The courting gentlemen would present the woman’s father with money and/or dowry to prove his ability to care for her welfare. A bargain would be made without the bride’s consent, a business deal of the heart.Go to full post
Posted by of mywedding.comApril 10, 2008
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It's the Season
Photography by April Greer - see more at www.aprilgreer.comSpring has arrived. Here in the San Francisco Bay area, Mother Nature has presented us with a stunning array of plants and flowers. The daffodil, poppy, tulip, magnolia and iris compete for attention with the flowering plum trees that line each block. It's a beautiful time to have a garden wedding. And (not to rub it in) the temperature has hovered around 70 degrees lately. It’s the perfect weather for an outdoor ceremony.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingApril 8, 2008
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Audience or Participants
Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.comWhether you've invited 30 guests or 300, you've invited them because they are special to you in some way--special enough for you to desire their presence as you make one of the most important transitions of your life. These people, be they family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, or parent's friends are there to witness your marriage and join you in celebrating.
Go to full postPosted by of Chicken Soup CounselingApril 2, 2008
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10 Places You Shouldn't Go on a Honeymoon
Photography by Nicole Goddard - see more at www.nicolegoddard.comMost couples look forward to their honeymoon with wide-eyed anticipation, awaiting a night of fiery passion and picture-perfect romance that would put any Hollywood chick-flick to shame. In pursuit of this lofty goal, couples book breathtaking week-long getaways in exotic places like Hawaii or the Caribbean. And, in most cases, these romantic excursions deliver the goods. Lots of romantic moments, special memories, and pictures that bring the memories from the fleeting present into the distant future. Unfortunately, not every place can produce such memories. There are some places you should never go on a honeymoon, and this article profiles 10 of them.
Go to full postPosted by April 1, 2008
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The Role of Roles in a Modern Marriage
This 1955 Good Housekeeping Article (which is currently under debate of it's authenticy) is obsolete at best, insulting at worst, and pretty darn funny altogether. The truth of it is, however, that many of our grandmothers lived with (and up to) these expectations as wives. We may wonder how (or if) anybody actually adhered to such ridiculous guidelines; for example, I know that if my husband expected me to take off his shoes at the end of the day it had better be because he’s suffered some sort of injury or paralysis. While gender roles and marriage have changed drastically over half-century since this article was written, it still has relevance today in that it reminds us to work toward defining our expectations of one another as we embark upon the journey of marriage. From laundry duty to debt, it is important to lay it all out on the table before you rendezvous at the altar; this way there will be fewer surprises in store along the lines of, “What do you mean you never unload the dishwasher?” (This is a direct quote from my honeymoon, I’m not kidding). Here are a few issues to springboard the discussion with your bride or groom to be.
Go to full postPosted by of mywedding.comMarch 19, 2008