Lifestyle Trends
More couples deciding to have 'do-it-yourself' weddings to cut costs
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The average cost for a wedding in America is still between $20,000 and $25,000. For some couples, that's as much as they will make in their first year as newlyweds, especially if they are students on a tight budget. For those that want a nice celebration without breaking the bank, creative couples are breaking the mold. The do-it-yourself wedding is growing in popularity. |
How to pick your wedding date
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Congratulations on your engagement. As you've probably learned, the first question everyone asks is when is the wedding date? Setting the date for your big day takes much thought and investigation. |
Details make the difference for your wedding guests
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Is your wedding day really all about you? In some ways it is, but in others, it's very much about other people too. While the ceremony is certainly about you and your fiance, the reception is about your guests - something that becomes apparent as you plan your event. After the vows have been said and the rice thrown, you want to make sure that your guests have a wonderful time at the reception. |
Food and wine: How to create a perfect marriage
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Weddings are one of life's most celebrated occasions. For brides- and grooms-to-be and their families, an incredible amount of creativity and planning is poured into this all-important day: from the wedding gown to the ceremony, from the invitations and flowers to the wedding cake itself. One of the most-remembered details is what guests are served, so the wedding menu should reflect the couple-to-be's unique style and personality. |
Don't let scams and identity theft ruin your honeymoon
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The excitement of getting married doesn't end after the rice has been thrown, the cake has been cut and the presents opened. For most couples, the next stop is the adventure of a honeymoon. |
Just married? How to reconcile your decorating differences
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After the "I dos" are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying "I do" at the altar, that phrase frequently turns into "I don't" when the couple begins combining two unique decorating styles into a single household. |
Three secrets to creating your dream wedding
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Wedding season is here and millions of couples are finalizing plans for their big day. But what many couples don't know is that there are easy ways to avoid stress while planning a wedding. <br/>By following these tips, you can focus on all that is special about your wedding and reception, and avoid the headaches that sometimes come along with them. |
Desire a destination wedding? Domestic destinations offer beauty, value
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Every wedding is as special as the bride who takes her vows that day, no matter if the setting is a centuries-old church, a hotel ballroom or the bride's own backyard. But if you dream of saying your "I do's" beside the gentle tide, or greeting your guests from the top of a staircase that looks like it's straight out of "Gone With the Wind," then a destination wedding might be right for you. |
The wonderful world of wedding photography
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No matter how much planning you put into your weddings day none of it will be accurately remembered without pictures. That is why, despite the fact that every part of your ceremony and reception is equally significant, hiring the right wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make. |
Scent-sational ideas for aromatherapy wedding favors
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Planning a wedding can be a high-pressure time, even for couples with a clear vision of what they want and the budget to accomplish it. One aspect of your wedding that doesn't have to cause stress is choosing wedding favors. Go with something simple, elegant and timeless that will fit the lifestyle of virtually every guest - aromatherapy. |
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