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 <title><![CDATA[mywedding.com Wedding Blog]]></title>
 <subtitle>Everything you need to plan your wedding</subtitle>
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 <updated>2009-06-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Searching for a Few Good Bride or Groom Writers]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>The Scoop</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/searching-for-a-few-good-bride-or-groom-writers.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/searching-for-a-few-good-bride-or-groom-writers.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-30T00:00:19Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[mywedding.com is looking for a few good bride or groom writers!  As much as our in-house and partner experts contribute to our daily blog, there's nothing like going on the wedding planning ride with real brides or grooms.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="The Scoop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/the-scoop/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Gunther Gifts]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/gunther-gifts.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/gunther-gifts.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-29T00:00:18Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Besides the groom, there are a handful of men at the wedding who play very important roles.  What better way to thank them for sharing in this memorable time than to give them gifts that are useful and really fit who they are.  Go a step further by adding engraving to the gifts.  Monogram it with their initials, add a famous quote or customize a dedication that displays your relationship with them.  Engraving is a subtle but very touching way of personalizing a gift.  At Gunther Gifts finding the perfect present and engraving it for the...]]></summary>
   <category term="WedShop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedshop/" />
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[The Man Registry on Grooming Tips for the Groom]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Chris Easter</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/the-man-registry-on-grooming-tips-for-the-groom.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/the-man-registry-on-grooming-tips-for-the-groom.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-24T00:00:17Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Your wedding day is one of the times that you won’t get by with greasy hair, chewed nails, and wearing your dirty alma mater hoodie. We know it’s not always easy for us guys to take the time to look good (it’s just so much easier not to).  Here are some simple steps the groom can take to look his best on the big day:
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Be Prepared, Be Very Prepared]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Mary</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/be-prepared-be-very-prepared.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/be-prepared-be-very-prepared.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-23T00:00:16Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[You’ve chosen your photographer decided on the menu and completed your seating chart in a way that will keep your future mother-in-law's cougarlicious divorced gal pals as far away from the young single groomsmen as possible (Hint: Seat them near the vodka and they’re less likely to stalk prey across the room. This particular breed of cougar is known for its tendency to stick close to its watering hole). Now the big day is quickly approaching, and you have a sneaking suspicion that there is still plenty to be done before you say, "I Do." Guess what? You’re right. Here’s a...]]></summary>
   <category term="Wedding Fashion" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-fashion/" />
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
   <category term="Gifts &amp; Favors" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/gifts--favors/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Secrets to a Successful Stationery Experience]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Lisa Nelson</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/secrets-to-a-successful-stationery-experience.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/secrets-to-a-successful-stationery-experience.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-22T00:00:15Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Your wedding stationery will be the first impression that your guests have of your wedding.  The invitations represent you and your wedding, so give your invitations importance by thoughtfully selecting - the paper, letter style and formality.   
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Planning Tip of the Week: Raspberry and Teal Inspiration Board]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/planning-tip-of-the-week-raspberry-and-teal-inspiration-board.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/planning-tip-of-the-week-raspberry-and-teal-inspiration-board.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-19T00:00:14Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[



Remember being a kid and sticking to the rule that red was for girls and blue was for boys? Well, that must explain why together they make such a harmonious pair for a wedding color theme. 
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Attn: Rob Johnsen, Re: CNN Interview]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Sarah</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/attn-rob-johnsen-re-cnn-interview.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/attn-rob-johnsen-re-cnn-interview.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-18T00:00:13Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Mr. Rob Johnsen,
  
Yes, we received your multiple emails. And instant messages. And Facebook status updates. And tweets.   We get it. You were on CNN.  You are a big deal.
 ...]]></summary>
   <category term="The Scoop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/the-scoop/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Enter the mywedding.com "Wedding Wishes Come True" Contest!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>The Scoop</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/enter-the-myweddingcom-wedding-wishes-come-true-contest.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/enter-the-myweddingcom-wedding-wishes-come-true-contest.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-17T00:00:12Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
At mywedding.com it is a summer of wishes with our "Wedding Wishes Come True" Contest! Starting July 1st, we will be selecting lucky couples that have unique wedding wishes. 
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Contests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/contests/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[The Man Registry Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Chris Easter</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/the-man-registry-joins-the-fight-against-breast-cancer.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/the-man-registry-joins-the-fight-against-breast-cancer.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-16T00:00:11Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is a terrible disease that has surely affected the lives of many that are reading this.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Your Best Friend Has Been Replaced By a Monster: Moment One]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Sarah</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/your-best-friend-has-been-replaced-by-a-monster-moment-one.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/your-best-friend-has-been-replaced-by-a-monster-moment-one.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-15T00:00:10Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[At 7 a.m. you woke up to your cell frantically screeching texts to "Call, Call, Call," your best friend. After trying to 

shake the haze of last night’s "just one more" tequila shots from your head, you return her 18 messages. She’s getting 

married! And you are her maid of honor!  

Over brunch, you breathe a sigh of relief because she is planning a long engagement. They want to get married a year from 

now, plenty of time to plan, nothing has to be frantic, right? Wrong. Your friend wants to go dress shopping...tomorrow. 

She already has some bridesmaid dresses...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Wedding Guests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-guests/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: Intimate Weddings with Eight Tips for a  Fabulous Beach Wedding]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-intimate-weddings-with-eight-tips-for-a--fabulous-beach-wedding.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-intimate-weddings-with-eight-tips-for-a--fabulous-beach-wedding.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-12T00:00:09Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
The water, the sand, the breezes. What's not to love about a beach wedding?
 A beach needs little adornment, which makes it perfect for couples who want to give Mother Nature a starring role. ...]]></summary>
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Planning Tip of the Week: Place Cards Have a Place at the Reception]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/planning-tip-of-the-week-place-cards-have-a-place-at-the-reception.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/planning-tip-of-the-week-place-cards-have-a-place-at-the-reception.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-11T00:00:08Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[


Eliminate that "rushed, need to sit and save a table" feeling amongst your guests by having place cards or escort cards at your reception.  This is a great way to show your guests subtle appreciation for sharing in your special day.  Seeing their name and corresponding table number can surely make your guests feel like their RSVP was important; because of course it was!
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Wedding Guests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-guests/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[For the Grooms: Worst First Dance Songs]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Sarah</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/for-the-grooms-worst-first-dance-songs.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/for-the-grooms-worst-first-dance-songs.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-10T00:00:07Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
The fact that 50% of all marriages end in divorce is usually a statistic that most couples choose to downplay while planning their wedding.  Well, for those whose glasses are apparently half-empty, we give you the top 5 breakup songs most often used as first dances (drum roll, please):
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: Beke Beau on Makeup and Traveling]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-beke-beau-on-makeup-and-traveling.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-beke-beau-on-makeup-and-traveling.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-09T00:00:06Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[There is only one thing I love more than traveling, and that is not to fly.  God did not intend for us 

to hurtle through the ether in a giant aluminum can, I’m sure of it.  Nevertheless, because I love to travel, I 

suck it up, pack the sedatives and board the craft of nerves.

Most newlyweds honeymoon in far-off, exotic locations that require air travel. And these days, getting on a plane with make-up and skin care products isn’t as easy as it used to be.  True beauty junkies will most likely go to the 

trouble of checking...]]></summary>
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: Amy Marella with Summer - When Love, Dahlias & Roses Bloom]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-amy-marella-with-summer---when-love-dahlias--roses-bloom.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-amy-marella-with-summer---when-love-dahlias--roses-bloom.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-08T00:00:05Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Many brides will be walking down the aisle this summer because who can resist the classic strapless dresses, the romantic summer breezes and, most importantly, all of the beautiful floral options available this time of year.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Flowers" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/flowers/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Go Green Wedding Favors]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/go-green-wedding-favors.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/go-green-wedding-favors.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-05T00:00:04Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Photography by LiQi Photography 
A traditional way to show your guests that you are thankful for their attendance, as well as their love and support on your wedding day is to 

give them a wedding favor.  Favors have been a long-standing tradition, and the actual origins of them date way back from the 16th to 18th century in Medieval to Early Modern day Europe.  During that time, these small gifts distributed to the guests represented more than just a token of appreciation.  They displayed wealth and nobility, as these gifts were costly sugars and confections.

Today, couples are becoming...]]></summary>
   <category term="WedShop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedshop/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: First Coast Weddings with 10 More Important Vendor Questions]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-first-coast-weddings-with-10-more-important-vendor-questions.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-first-coast-weddings-with-10-more-important-vendor-questions.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-04T00:00:03Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[As you begin interviewing wedding vendors, you'll likely be asking questions that you've collected from several advisory "Questions to Ask Your Vendors" lists.  Asking potential wedding vendors the right questions will be vital in making the decision to hire them or not.  While the common inquiries are a great place to start, here are some additional, unique, questions you may want to consider for coordinators:
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Diamond.com]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/diamondcom.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/diamondcom.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-03T00:00:02Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[



Since 1999, Diamond.com has been offering it's customers extraordinary values on the largest inventory of certified diamonds in the world, along with an exceptional selection of fine jewelry-all with the privacy, security and convenience of online shopping. They proudly guarantee certified diamonds and fine jewelry with an unconditional money-back guarantee. 
...]]></summary>
   <category term="WedShop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedshop/" />
   <category term="Wedding Fashion" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-fashion/" />
   <category term="Gifts &amp; Favors" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/gifts--favors/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Want to Get Married Outdoors?  No Sweat!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Mary</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/want-to-get-married-outdoors--no-sweat.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/want-to-get-married-outdoors--no-sweat.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-03T00:00:01Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[There are lots of reasons to be married al fresco, and you don’t have to 

be limited to the hot summer months!  With contingency plans, you can tie 

the knot in the great outdoors during any time of year (yes, even winter).  

Here are some things to consider:
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: Barbara Waltz on Wedding Insurance]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-barbara-waltz-on-wedding-insurance.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/06/guest-blogger-barbara-waltz-on-wedding-insurance.html</id>
   <updated>2009-06-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Everything has been set up for the big day, the dress bought, the ceremony planned, the music for your reception, but did you think about one thing you have had most or all of your life and how it will change when you get married; your insurance.

Obviously planning your honeymoon and new home and life together is going to be very exciting and in comparison insurance is not nearly as fun or romantic but must be done at some point.  As you likely have experienced in your life, having good coverage is a huge relief in your times of need,...]]></summary>
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

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