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Weddings 101:
Wedding
Planning Lessons

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Candy
Theme Wedding
With the emergence
of the candy bar and cupcakes as modern wedding trends, the only
logical next step is an
entire candy theme wedding. A
candy inspired wedding can work for any season, its inexpensive to
create, and its a new and unique wedding theme idea - no more of the
same old, same old wedding themes your guests have seen at upteen
weddings before yours
Creative
Wedding Table Names
At most weddings,
guests consult a seating chart or escort cards to guide them to their
seats when they arrive at the reception. While you certainly can name
your tables by number (1 - 15, for example) as is quite standard, it
does nothing to add style or personality to your wedding. Why
not take the opportunity to do something a little more creative, fun,
personalized or expressive? Check out these terrific ideas for
creative wedding table names.
Edible
Decorations
Dazzle Your Guests
With Edible Wedding Decorations. Whether you need to decorate a
wedding cake or add "bling" to cupcakes for a wedding,
party or shower, edible decorations will WOW your guests every time.
Edible sugar diamonds can add a touch of glamour to any party or
reception decor. Find out more about these wonderful confectionary
treats and the different ways you can use edible decorations to
create a wedding that is truly one of a kind.
Wedding
Cake Buying Tips
Expert tips on
what to look for when shopping for the perfect wedding cake.
Affordable
Wedding Cake Ideas
With the average
cost of a wedding today being over $30,000, weddings are continually
becoming more spendy - and wedding cakes are right up there on the
"its costs HOW much?!" list.. However, if you are
savvy, with these affordable wedding cake ideas you can still
have a gorgeous wedding cake within a sensible budget.
What
Is a Wedding Consultant... And Do You Need One?
Jennifer
Lopez played one in the hit movie The
Wedding Planner, but
Hollywood aside, just what does a wedding consultant really do?
Learn more about the benefits of using a professional wedding
coordinator. You might be surprised to discover that you
might actually need one... and even more surprised to learn how
affordable it really is to hire a professional to take planning your
wedding to spectacular new heights...
The
Best Man's How-To Guide
An
easy how-to guide covering everything you need to know as the best
man at a wedding. What is the role of the best man? What are the
responsibilites of the best man? What expenses does the best man need
to cover? How do you propose a toast and give a wedding speech? How
do you act as master of ceremonies? If this article doesn't answer
all your questions and then some about being the best man at a
wedding, just submit your question to wedding planning expert Linda Kevich.
All
About Receiving Lines
Everything you'll
need to know about receiving lines! Who should be included in the
receiving line and who stands where? Is it absolutely necessary to
have a receiving line? What is proper receiving line etiquette?
Catering
Your Own Wedding
Catering your own
wedding is one way to save a lot of money and still have the wedding
you've been dreaming of. However, anytime you are feeding a very
large number of people there are logistical issues you'll need to be
prepared for. Follow thse expert tips for successfully catering your
own wedding.
Wedding
Color Schemes
Your wedding color
scheme is one of the first major decisions you need to make for your
wedding because its going to show up everywhere throughout your
wedding -the flowers, bridesmaid dresses, table linens, decorations,
invitations, even the favors. Your wedding color scheme will help
establish the mood for your wedding. Use this guide to help you find
the perfect wedding color scheme to match your personal sense of style.
Wedding
Guest List: The "B" List
Once you've
created your wedding guest list, and cut it down to number of guests
you can accommodate, it's a good idea to create a "back up"
list or "B" list. These are guests you'd like to have at
the wedding but whom you don't currently have room to accommodate...
The
Kindness Trend in Weddings
Christina
Aguilera did it for her December 2005 wedding. Angelina Jolie just
announced shes doing it for her upcoming wedding to Brad Pitt.
And now, couples everywhere are including acts of kindness as a part
of planning their weddings too, making this one of the hottest
emerging wedding trends of this year. It's the "Kindness
Trend in weddings.
Destination
Weddings - Top Trend in Weddings
One
of the most watched trends in weddings right now that of the
"destination wedding". Today, a whopping 10% of all couples
are planning destination weddings, while just 10 years ago this
concept was virtually unheard of. Don't expect to see this trend
cooling down any time soon, in fact, its just gaining speed. Find out what
it is, why it's hot, and what you need to know to plan one.
Wedding
Gown Preservation - How Prevent Permanent Wedding Gown Damage
Not only did it
cost you a fortune, your wedding gown is also oozing with sentimental
value and heirloom potential. Unless you're willing to risk
being reduced to tears by the deterioration of this treasure at some
point in the future, find out what you need to know about wedding
gown preservation, and why you need to start thinking about it NOW.
Wedding
Favors: Ideas to Add Style,
Personality to Your Wedding
The right wedding
favors can help add uniqueness and an individual sense of style
to your wedding. Thats why today's style-savvy brides are so wild
about favors Guests are impressed by attention to detail, so here is
your chance to shine! Find out about the hottest trends in wedding
favors, unique wedding favor ideas, plus discover how and why the
wedding favors custom got started in the first place!
Who
Gets Gifts?
Aside from being
the recipient
of gifts on your wedding day, proper etiquette requires that you'll
need to give a few, too. Put your most gracious foot forward to
ensure that you don't overlook anyone who should be on your gift list
with our clear-cut gift giving guide. Once you have a handle on who
should receive
gifts, we'll get you rolling with some excellent tips and ideas on what
to give, and where to find it. Take the guess work out of gift giving
- its much easier than you likely ever imagined it could be!
What
to Know Before Choosing a Wedding Photographer
When your wedding
is over, all you will have left will be memories and photographs.
Follow our expert advice to ensure that your choice of photographer
is made with the care it deserves.
Wedding
Customs, Traditions, and Rituals...
Weddings are
overflowing with them. Ever stop for a second to wonder about them?
Where did they come from? What do they really mean? Why do we DO all
these things?? You might be surprised to discover the real meaning
behind some of the things you'll be doing on your wedding day!
How
to Understand a Groom
A Humorous look at
why the groom often seems a little less than interested during the
whole wedding planning process. This article unveils some of the key
differences between guys and gals where weddings are concerned, and
will provide you with the understanding necessary to make the months
ahead a little less bumpy for you and your groom-to-be!
Real
Brides Views on Wedding Gowns
Real brides share
their tips, ideas, experiences and opinions on wedding gowns. You'll
be enlightened, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll learn from the
things they say. How do you know when you've found THEE dress? Are
there little tricks to save big money on bridal gowns? What about
your guy seeing you in your gown? How many dresses should you try on
before you've tried on enough... and more.
Bridal
Shower Basics (External
Article):
Real brides share
their tips, ideas, experiences and opinions on wedding gowns. You'll
be enlightened, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll learn from the
things they say. How do you know when you've found THEE dress? Are
there little tricks to save big money on bridal gowns? What about
your guy seeing you in your gown? How many dresses should you try on
before you've tried on enough... and more.
What
You Should Know Before Shopping for Rings
Few couples know
as much as they should about shopping for quality and value in
diamonds and rings. Take our quick crash course to find the highest
quality possible within your budget.
What
to Know When Selecting Your Wedding Musicians
Professional tips
for selecting musicians for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Preserving
Your Bridal Bouquet
The bride's
bouquet is a focal point at every wedding ceremony, but it's life
span is so very fleeting. Such a shame that such utter loveliness is
so brief and bitter-sweet. Today, with the help of a process called
bouquet preservation, the bouquet you invested so much time, thought,
effort, and expense into choosing can be transformed into a life-long keepsake.
Plan
Your Wedding In No Time
Book Review:
While
some brides delight in fussing over even the most minuscule wedding
planning details, regardless of the endless time it consumes, there
are others who just aren't into obsessing over details - they just
want to get the job done so they can get on with the celebration.
They need an organized, no-nonsense, 'just get it done' approach,
complete with checklists and timelines. Sound like you? Then read
our review of this new book.
Wedding
Planning Software:
Changing
the Way Weddings
Are Planned
Wedding
expert Linda Kevich explains why one of her top recommendations to
couples today is to use wedding planning software, and the
secrets behind how it really makes the world of difference in
planning a wedding with utter perfection. Plus, find
out which software product she recommends, and get a free 30 day risk
free trial of the product!
Expert
Wedding Advice
Internationally
recongized wedding expert Linda Kevich has been featured in USA
Today, Brides Magazine, The New York Daily News and hundreds of other
newspapers and magazines. The media have labelled her a "wedding
guru" alongside such legendary names in the wedding industry as
Colin Cowie. See how she answers visitors wedding questions and read
her trusted wedding advice based on nearly two decades of expertise.
Or ask a question of your own!
Wedding
Etiquette Issues
Wedding expert
Linda Kevich sets the record straight on the top two etiquette issues
she gets asked about the most. Are you committing a wedding faux
pas...? Find out....
Hot
New Trend: The Honeymoon Gift Registry
You've registered
for the china and silverware, towels, sheets, and pots and pans...
But did you know you can register for a honeymoon?
Yes, today there is
such a thing as a honeymoon registry. For the couple who has all of
the household items they could possibly need, this may very well be
the perfect solution...
Insurance
Advice for Newlyweds
Marriage is filled
with questions, from when to pop the question to which exotic beach
works best for a honeymoon. But one important question many couples
forget to ask themselves as they embark on a new life filled with new
responsibilities (like owning a home or having children someday)
concerns insurance. When a couple marries, they become responsible
for each other's financial obligations. Without your spouse, could
you continue to meet and protect all of your financial obligations,
including the payment of a new home, new car, or credit card debt?
Could you continue to live the lifestyle to which the two of you have
become accustomed on your income alone? If you are planning to have
kids at some point, locking-in life insurance when you're young and
healthy is important because it guarantees some level of protection
no matter what ailments or injuries may come later on. Learn why life
insurance is important for young couples and review the helpful list
of questions you should ask yourself to determine your insurance needs.


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