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Make your “I Do” last forever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Choosing your wedding cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Five wedding mistakes to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rules of engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bed & breakfast honeymoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tips for brides on a budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Styles of wedding dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Having a “Fashionista” wedding on a budget . . . . . . 13 A fashion party of a different color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Honeymoon tips for lasting memories . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Add sparkle to your wedding day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Wedding preparation check list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Having an eco-friendly wedding reception . . . . . . . . 18
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Make your “I Do” last forever (NewsUSA) - In between the guest list, the flowers and the perfect three-tier cake, it can be hard to find time to shop for your wedding rings. However, it is important to remember that most of the wedding details are fleeting and gone after a few hours of enjoyment, while your rings are enjoyed forever. So, whether you are having a smaller gathering or a more traditional affair, this important to-do on your event checklist should not be overlooked, especially since your rings mark your commitment to one another and will last a lifetime. Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor has a few tips that are sure to help you find matrimonial bliss when it comes to ring selection: * Create a budget. There are many details to consider when planning a wedding that can quickly drain your budget. It is important to set aside money for a lifelong symbol like your wedding bands. Not sure how much to budget? Consider that in 2006, couples spent an average of $2,079 on wedding bands, according to the CN American Wedding Study. And since the age-old rule for purchasing an engagement ring is to spend two months salary, plan to spend one month’s salary for the two wedding bands. Check out the “Budget Calculator” at www.TheKnot.com.
Platinum 950 is the most durable precious metal and will last a lifetime. It’s 30 times more rare than gold, and for wedding bands set with diamonds, its natural whiteness will ensure the diamonds sparkle and stay secure. It is no wonder that Hollywood’s A-list designers such as Tacori, DeBeers, Ritani and Kwiat are all * Shop together. It is a good idea to shop for rings together. In choosing Platinum in their designs. But don’t worry, you don’t fact, 80 percent of couples do, which isn’t a surprise since your have to be a star to own a Platinum ring. Platinum engagement rings, which don’t have to match, should reflect your personal and wedding rings are available for a wide variety of budgets -; making it an affordable luxury. Some resources that offer popular styles and tastes. price points include Lieberfarb, Scott Kay and Blue Nile. * Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to go shopping for your wedding bands, they’re simply too important. Plan to start “As the ultimate metal, Platinum’s unmatched durability and shopping for your rings six months prior to your “I do’s.” Not only beauty make it a top pick among designers and 81 percent of do you need time to research and shop, but you also need to allot brides,” said Michael O’Connor. time for custom orders, sizing and engraving. For more information, visit www.engagementguide.com and * Invest in quality. Because you want your ring to last a lifetime, it www.preciousplatinum.com. is important to put thought into the quality of metal you choose.
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Choosing your wedding cake Are you ready to sink your teeth into a day confection? Not many guests leave the reception before the cake is cut! Your delicious and decorative wedding cake is a tradition that will be featured in your many photographs for years to come. Therefore, read on to how to choose the perfect wedding cake! 1 Choosing Your Cake Traditionally, the had to be a tiered, white cake with white icing. Nowadays, just about anything goes! Today there are hundreds of cakes that you can choose from, in a variety of shapes, colors and styles. You can order a wedding cake customized to match your own unique taste and have just about any design and flavor under the sun. When you are ready to start looking for the perfect wedding cake, these are the basics to take into consideration: Size & Shape: The size of the wedding cake will depend on the number of guests that you are expecting. If you are planning to save some cake for guests unable to attend, keep this in mind while determining the exact number of people. The traditional and still popular shape is round or square. However, nowadays you can use your imagination and choose from any unique shape for your cake. Keep in mind that a round or square cake will most likely serve more
guests and is quickly and easily cut. Design: A creative baker will help you design your own cake. Your choices here are endless. Look through wedding magazines and the baker’s cake sample pictures to find a wedding cake design that dazzles you. Modern cakes can be decorated to match the bride’s lace pattern on her gown or even the flowers in her bouquet. A particular theme from your wedding can be used to design the cake around that theme. Just realize that the more intricate the cake, the more expensive it will be. Flavor: While it is essential that your wedding cake appeal to your visual senses, it is even more important that it taste moist and delicious! Cakes come in a multitude of yummy varieties from chocolate or vanilla, to fancy carrot, cheese, banana, fruit or mousse fillings. If you are tempted by different flavors, you can have a multi-flavored cake with different tiers in different flavors. Icing: The icing on the cake is traditionally white or ivory. A more contemporary approach is to match your icing to your wedding colors. Anything goes from dark chocolate icing, to pale pastels or bright colors.
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Ask for a Tasting: Ask the baker to offer you a tasting before you order your cake. Many bakers will let you taste the various cakes, frostings and fillings used for wedding cakes. Delivery and Set-up: Ask the baker if they deliver and set up the cake. Your caterer will not be happy if he or she has to set up a cake that has not been ordered by them. Additional Charges: Ask the bakers if they are going to charge you any kind of deposit for items such as cake tops, pillars, or columns, which will have to be used and returned to them. Inquire about costs if you fail to return the items. Also inquire if there is an additional charge for setting up the cake. Ordering the Wedding Cake: Bakers often require you to place your order at least a couple of months in advance. This gives them enough time to devote to making your cake. Once you settle on a particular baker, put down everything in writing and have them confirm it so that there is no room for any confusion later on. Make sure the order clearly states what kind of wedding cake you have chosen. If it is going to be a shaped cake, write down the exact shape or design that you have requested. List down how many tiers the wedding cake is going to be made of. If you wish to store the top tier of the wedding cake for your first anniversary, remember not to count its pieces for serving your guests. Also specify what flavor each separate tier should be of. The wedding cake order should include a little description of the decorations that you have decided on. Specify which cake topper will go on the wedding cake. List the time, date and location of the . Lastly, specify the exact cost of the entire wedding cake, including any additional charges. If any deposit is given, write down the amount of the deposit as well as the remaining balance.
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Rules of engagement (NewsUSA) - An engagement ring symbolizes your promise to love and cherish your partner forever, and shows the world your commitment to your fiancée. Many women dream about their engagement ring their entire lives, so choosing the right style is of utmost importance. Here are some tips to ease the pressure of finding the ring and proposing: It’s Not Only About the Diamond A ring’s setting is as important as its diamond because the setting is what displays and secures the stone. Platinum provides an ideal setting as it is stronger than other precious metals, which means that you don’t have to worry about losing the center stone with everyday wear. Also, platinum is a naturally white metal, allowing the diamond to sparkle even brighter.
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A fashion party of a different color (NewsUSA) - “And you’ll be able to wear it again!” is a phrase often used around bridesmaids’ dresses. Because a ridiculously expensive lime-green taffeta shepherdess gown is appropriate for almost any occasion, and the Peter Pan collar is poised to make a comeback any century now.
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