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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
Don't Play YMCA!

by Cameron Ingalls of Cameron Ingalls Photography

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

Take it from someone who attends weddings on a weekly basis, your DJ may try to play “YMCA” and other severely outdated moldy oldies!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.
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Posted by Cameron Ingalls of Cameron Ingalls PhotographyApril 18, 2008
10 Generic Wedding Gifts to Avoid at All Costs

by Mark

One of the most symbolic elements of weddings, right up there with cutting the cake and strolling down the aisle, is the giving of wedding gifts. However, many guests fail in this department.Go to full post

Posted by MarkApril 15, 2008
mywedding.com's 2008 Spring & Summer Wedding Trends!

by The Scoop of mywedding.com

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

Shades of Green
Making their mark in 2007, Green Weddings have lead the way for 2008 trends. The spring and summer seasons are the perfect time to celebrate this top spot trend. An abundance of flowers and fruit fill the markets giving brides the advantage of buying local. Outdoor venues like gardens, meadows, farm lands and lake settings make for a beautiful natural backdrop for Eco-friendly ceremonies. And though donations made in honor of your guests are popular as green wedding favors, eco-friendly favors are also a great alternative, as you'll read later.
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Posted by The Scoop of mywedding.comMarch 25, 2008
Ring, Ring

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Nicole Goddard - see more at www.nicolegoddard.com

Imagine a perfect outdoor setting with formal gardens featuring a hundred types of roses, a small pond with swans floating, all nestled in lush rolling hills. The wedding party enters to the soothing sounds of a string quartet. The officiant welcomes the guests and begins the ceremony when suddenly the startling tune of a marching band emanates from the pocket of one of the guests.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingMarch 24, 2008
Destination Possible

by Cameron Ingalls of Cameron Ingalls Photography

Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls

I recently photographed a wedding at the Hilton Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The wedding ceremony was set in front of the breathtaking Caribbean Sea and the reception party kept the guests rocking the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning. Most guests agreed: It was the wedding of the century!
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Posted by Cameron Ingalls of Cameron Ingalls PhotographyMarch 14, 2008
Bridal Showers - Part I

by Gretchen of mywedding.com

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

There are many rituals that symbolize the close bond between bride and her bridesmaids. And the tradition of a bridal shower party is no exception. Traditionally, a bridal shower was held for the bride who either had a father who could not provide a dowry or whose father did not approve of the marriage and would not provide a dowry.
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Posted by Gretchen of mywedding.comMarch 13, 2008
How To Handle Conflict Between Bridesmaids

by Mary of mywedding.com

There’s nothing like choosing a bridesmaid’s dress to bring about a catfight between otherwise friendly gals. There are a number of other issues of monumental importance to contend with during the wedding planning process, all of which will eventually lead to the same outcome: Conflict between bridesmaids, which will require your inner bridezilla to emerge in order to restore order. Nobody wants that, and in fact it is the job of the bridesmaids to do what they can to help the wedding preparations go as smoothly as possible for the bride so that she is able to enjoy the journey up to and through her big day. In other words, bridesmaids, simmer down and get along…or at least pretend to! Here are some tips to help avoid and alleviate tension between attendants.
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Posted by Mary of mywedding.comMarch 12, 2008
I Do

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

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

So I'm planning another wedding--mine! With years of experience I know a bit about what would make just a good ceremony versus what would make a great ceremony for us.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingMarch 10, 2008
The Well Dressed Plate

by Linda DeFranco Barck of Tables of Content Catering

Wondering what the well dressed plate is wearing this season? Well of course you are, isn’t everyone? Not unlike other fashion statements your wedding meal should be aesthetically pleasing. You’ve undoubtedly been given the warning not to wear white shoes before Memorial Day (unless of course it’s your wedding day). Well, here is my white shoe warning:
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Posted by Linda DeFranco Barck of Tables of Content CateringMarch 7, 2008