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Other couples don’t make this connection, or find it harder because some of their fights correlate with a lack of sleep while others don’t. If you think about it, though, and read the scientific studies available, it makes sense that people would fight more when they’re tired. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People who are tired test lower on all forms of empathy than those who have gotten a good night’s rest. Empathy is the ability to experience the same emotion that another person is experiencing while you’re seeing their situation or listening to them repeat it. Tired people not only feel less when they see or hear stories where you might expect empathy, they also don’t have the physical reactions that rested people have when they experience those stories.</span></div>
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S</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">imilarly, tired people don’t pick up very well on facial cues that indicate emotions.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This means that they don’t notice if someone is looking happy or sad, or angry or hurt or anything else. Not only do they not notice but, when asked to specifically look at a face, they still don’t do very well at identifying the emotion that face is demonstrating. </span></div>
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Facial cues can be huge indicators of emotion in relationships. If one partner is sad, he may not want to talk about it but carrying that emotion can make him irritable. When his tired partner doesn’t notice his sad face, they may fail to ask about what is going on, which can be painful and cause an argument. Similarly, they may say or do something that causes an argument, simply because of the emotional strain their partner is under. </span></div>
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Getting Married Means You'll Have<br />
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Getting married means you'll have<br />
Someone's hand to hold,<br />
Even when you're feeling sick,<br />
Even when you're old.<br />
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It means when you sit down to eat,<br />
Someone will be there,<br />
So you won't have to tell your day<br />
To an empty chair.<br />
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It means that you can have some kids<br />
Just like a mom and dad,<br />
And play with them all afternoon,<br />
Except when they are bad.<br />
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It means that when you need some help,<br />
Someone will help out,<br />
Someone always near to you<br />
So you won't have to shout.<br />
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But best of all is when it's time<br />
To turn out all the lights:<br />
You won't have to be alone<br />
Those long and scary nights.<br />
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So even though you don't have toys,<br />
You don't have to care:<br />
Once you're married you can be<br />
Each other's teddy bear!<br />
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Five ways to customize men’s wedding rings</h1>
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There’s been a tangible shift in men's jewelry trends in the past two decades. Gone are the days of simply picking out a plain wedding band just days before the wedding ceremony.</div>
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Wedding ring styles for men have seen the classics updated with textures and colours. However, it hasn’t stopped there. The goal post has moved into new territory on what’s possible to seal the deal on your special day!</div>
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Classic wedding bands have evolved over the past years to include different shape profiles when viewed in a cross section. For the most comfortable, court and D-shaped styles are the way forward. Flat and beveled styles are clean and modern. For comfort with an edge, knife edge and concave styles take the prize.</div>
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Can’t decide on just one metal? Now you don’t have to! Mixing metals is now very on trend with many wedding band styles available in two or more metals combined.</div>
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Now that you have found your wedding band, why not add a texture to personalize the finish? The most popular textured finishes are matte, brushed, hammered and satin.</div>
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In the age of personalization, the classic symbol of fidelity is the perfect canvas to customize. The band can have a message inscribed on the inside or outside. You or your beloved’s heartbeat (electrocardiograph) or fingerprint (no two are alike) can be engraved into each other’s bands. Go one step further and have patterns engraved on the outside of your ring, from organic to geometric.</div>
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Gone are days when only the ladies get gemstones! Men are embracing diamonds and colored gemstones in their wedding band designs. Diamonds–the hardest gemstone on the planet–are the perfect choice for their rarity and durability. Sapphires follow closely behind on hardness and they’re available in most colors. Or you can have a gemstone set on the inside of your band like your partner’s birthstone to let them know you are always with them.</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">During this bold time in bridal, industry leaders like </span><a href="https://www.azazie.com/all/bridesmaid-dresses/with/length/tea-length" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Azazie</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">. Azazie helped the bride who wanted the trendy look but did not want to sacrifice class and charm. Gowns were designed that gave the coverage needed, with sheer overlay, lace, and nude tones. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Bridesmaids were dressed in A-line dresses, split up the leg to the thigh, with a sweetheart or mock low cut dresses, usually in a single color and design. The trend for this year looks much different.</span></div>
<br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">What is a bridesmaid and how does it affect what she wears?</span><br />
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<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">If you have never been a bridesmaid you, may think that all they do is put on a pretty dress and spend a few hours having her hair done, posing for photographs. However, that is not even close to what being a bridesmaid includes. The word should clue you in. A bridesmaid is an attendant for the bride. A groomsman is an attendant for the groom.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">In ancient Rome there had to be 10 witnesses to have a legal wedding. The Romans believed that evil spirits would try to do harm to the newlyweds. So all the bridesmaids dressed exactly like the bride to confuse the spirits. (</span><a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/57821/21-historical-roles-and-responsibilities-wedding-party" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">http://mentalfloss.com/article/57821/21-historical-roles-and-responsibilities-wedding-party</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">) Nothing says “I love you” like being a decoy to draw an evil spirit to yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Photo credit: </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@mihaistefann" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 13.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Mihai Stefan Photography</span></a></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Today’s bridesmaid</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span>Today’s bridesmaid helps the bride put the wedding together. They may help with the invitations. They may monitor the </span><a href="http://www.honeyfund.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wedding fund</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that is online. They could remove items already purchased and post more items that the couple wants. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The bridesmaids normally give the bride a wedding shower or a bachelorette party. Today’s bridesmaid does not dress like the bride. However, she does dress in a formal dress of the brides choice.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the wedding, the bridesmaid is on full alert. She helps the bride prepare. If something is forgotten, the bridesmaid takes care of the situation. She shields the bride as much as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">She is on her feet for hours that day. While the bridesmaid needs to be beautiful, a bride needs to select a gown that is low maintenance, and comfortable. Many bridesmaids walking shoes while the getting ready part takes place. When it is time to line up for the wedding, she slips into her heels. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year you will notice bridesmaid’s will wear understated and chic gowns. Her dress needs to be below the knee, brushing the calf, or tea-length. Few bridesmaids will be wearing dresses that are long, The only dress that is floor-length will be worn by the bride.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The trend for this season is to wear a dress that has a discrete and sexy overtone. One way the bridesmaid is pulling this off is by wearing a dress that would normally have tiny straps, but trading the straps for a sexy little cup sleeve. Mock necklines is another easy way to have the sex appeal tastefully. Lace that goes over a sweetheart neckline, and fastens at the back of the neck is lovely.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The simple changes give the bridesmaids a classy look. The bridesmaids are having their sensuality is a big way with the backs of the dresses. A low cut back looks beautiful as the bridesmaids are walking down the aisle. Since the hemlines are tea-length (or close to it) a high-low dress works well. From behind they look like they are wearing a full-length gown. When they turn around the sorter from hem is stunning.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The colors you can expect this year are:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dusty rose</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sea green</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gunmetal blue</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blush pink</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coral</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teal</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These colors go well indoors or outdoors. These colors are great for weddings venues such as:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parks & gazebo</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Small church weddings</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Backyard weddings</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weddings on the beach</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vineyards</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Navy blue</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Champagne</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Black</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Deep red</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Deep green</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ivory</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cream</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The venues these colors will work well in are:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fine cathedrals</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A hotel venue</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A smaller church</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo credit: </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">secret garden</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The current trend for flowers for brides and bridesmaids are very large and colorful bouquets. The blooms are completely open. The flowers are embellished with a lot of greenery. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The flowers are normally placed in the center of the table as a centerpiece. The bride's bouquet will be the largest, and it is usually placed at the bridal table.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In many weddings, the final duty of the bridesmaid is to gather the flowers and donate the to a retirement home. Residents rarely receive anything o beautiful. If you can take them inside you will be so happy. The retirement home keeps records. They can make sure that someone who is lonely gets a vase of beautiful flowers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your wedding can be everything you want it to be. Tradition always starts with one person. You could be that bride who introduces a new trend that will change the look of the bride of the future!</span></div>
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Wedding Gown Care</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #800040; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Georgia,Serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.33px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Most gowns are designed to be worn only one time. The designer uses fragile fabrics, delicate trims and beads to make the most elegant looking gown for each bride’s special day. Unlike our everyday clothes, these specialized garments cannot be cleaned in the same manner as your favorite silk blouse or your polyester slacks by the dry cleaner. Special processes, solutions, procedures need to be followed to make sure the soil and stains are properly removed without damage to the gown.
They cannot withstand abrasive treatment and should not be totally saturated with solvent, solutions or liquid which will dramatically increase the weight of the gown. Any major movement or agitation could cause major damage to the gown.
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Invisible stains are important to identify. They are called invisible because they cannot be seen with the naked eye, but the aid of a “black” light will identify them, which shows the area affected and allows the technician to clean the spot or stain completely before the gown goes into the machine. Not cleaning these soil stains properly could result in brownish colored stains in the future, much like when you cut an apple and leave it sitting for a period of time in the air. It starts to turn brown; much like the garment stains will do over time. A bride will never hear a guest say ….” Oh you look so beautiful in this gown, and by the way, I just spilled some of my drink on the side of it”. And if the dry cleaner / technician does not properly “flush” the solvent from the stain area, in years to come, there will be a ring area around where the soil was which may also discolor and affect the fabric of the gown.
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If you are not able to clean your gown within 2-3 weeks after the wedding, do not store it in plastic. The garment needs to “breathe”. You can always wrap it in a sheet, or if you have a cotton/mesh type garment bag, it can be returned to hang there. Gowns should not hang for more than 6-9 months, as the weight of the gown can pull on the bodice fibers and the risk of a “torque” to the bodice may require major alterations if someone else wants to wear the gown.
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You have made a major investment in your gown and cleaning it should be done by a professional who is experienced in gown cleaning. Many cleaners will clean gowns, or even send them out to be cleaned, but the person who is actually doing the work should be trained in the proper techniques and procedures. You are entitled to know how and who will be doing the actual cleaning and a reputable cleaner will provide you with all the information to give you a comfort level that your gown is in good hands. Mailing your gown to an out of state cleaning facility has risk and should be evaluated carefully.
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Here are some tips for keeping your prized wedding gown clean and ready for your perfect day starts the moment you bring it home from the Bridal Salon.
First take your gown out of the plastic garment bag and hang it somewhere it will be safe from little children and pets.
Breathing is important to your gown. It cannot properly breathe while covered in plastic.
Inspect your gown – inside and out. Check for loose seams and beads.
Avoid storing your wedding gown in a plastic bag or container. Plastic emits fumes which can yellow or trap moisture which will be harmful to your gown.
Protect your gown from exposure to light, dust, and air by loosely wrapping it in a clean sheet or freshly laundered unbleached muslin.
Hang your gown using the loops inside the gown which are attached to the side seams, never by the fragile shoulder seams which can stretch or sag.
A Final Fitting should be completed 2 to 4 weeks prior to your wedding in order to complete any last minute alterations and tailoring.
Pre Wedding Touch up – Have your gown steamed and pressed by a cleaner or salon that is trained in gown care and has specialized equipment for this purpose. Pick up your gown 1 – 2 days prior to your wedding date.
Transport your gown to the wedding site in a gown carrying and preservation bag (or protected by a clean sheet pinned around the gown). Consider using a gown specialist who can deliver your gown directly to your wedding site.
Emergency items are important. Attach a few safety pins to a hidden inside seam of your gown prior to the wedding. Most problems occur when a seam opens or the gown gets stepped on during the reception. Safety pins provide a quick fix.
</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-41528792607767054572018-07-23T09:00:00.000-07:002018-08-31T12:28:59.312-07:00Choosing the Right Venue for Your event!<br />
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engagement is a moment you will never forget, and a story you will be telling
friends and family for years to come. But what happens after the happy news?
Well, you start planning your exciting day!</span></span></div>
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of the biggest decisions you'll make about your wedding is deciding what venue
to use. Here are a few important aspects to think about before selecting the
location of your event. <br />
<br /> In your travels, you have probably made an emotional connection to certain
places and memories with your partner. This connection could play a role in
choosing a venue. Do you love the ocean or do you prefer spending time among
the pines in the mountains? Think seriously about the type of location you'd
choose for your once in a life time event. And remember, if it's outdoors,
there should be a back up plan (and if there's rain, well, that's said to be
good luck!) A good first decision is a simple one. Out doors or in? This will
help narrow it down a bit, and give you a jumping off point. Many event venues
have in door and out door options and built in back up plans.<br />
<br /> Location is important. My husband and I wanted to get married in the mountains,
beside a lake. We love camping in Big Bear, and wanted a venue that was
reminiscent of the area, but when we spoke to our families, some issues that we
couldn’t ignore came to the surface. We had family members that would have
trouble at that altitude, so the choice was made to keep the event outside, but
at a more comfortable location for all parties involved. It's important to keep
the seasons in mind as well. Will the weather be predictable or could it be a
problem? </span></div>
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an idea of how large or intimate you'd like your event to be will narrow your
choices down. If you know you want a large guest list, then you know a small
venue is out. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;">Try to make appointments, be flexible, and visit several places before making a
final decision. It's important that the venues you go see have time to plan for
you. It's bad form to show up at a venue or an event just to see what the place
looks like. Also, listen to your gut. This is the just the first of several meetings
with the events manager If there is an immediate disconnect, be weary!</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;">Efficiency is important. If you attended an event, did it run well? Was the
manager behind schedule from the moment you walked through the door? If so,
chances are that the event will not run as smoothly as you'd like. Make sure
you get quotes and ask how much discrepancy could be in the final bill. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRaV7_EGvLVzKrmI_dA-VSGaLEmwW_jgFvdqmqULI__hDarBorsWK7bnDBmLMHS-LIKL4kyX9vHsWAejzaxxbi7p0rA_6t5VqIcOyuFim8EKrkwutaXj0ecRAbk1btnpR-VMyx_mAa44/s1600/Chart3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="500" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRaV7_EGvLVzKrmI_dA-VSGaLEmwW_jgFvdqmqULI__hDarBorsWK7bnDBmLMHS-LIKL4kyX9vHsWAejzaxxbi7p0rA_6t5VqIcOyuFim8EKrkwutaXj0ecRAbk1btnpR-VMyx_mAa44/s320/Chart3.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="margin: 0px;">This
leads to affordability and what is included in the price. Planning a wedding
can be huge endeavor, and, sometimes, the more included in the package, the
better. Find out if the venue includes extras like floral arrangements,
centerpieces, a DJ or coordinator on the day. Venues that do this all the time
will have a lot of vendors they work with regularly. I always suggest using the
list of vendors that the venue knows. They have worked together previously and
know the staff, and the way their events usually work. <br />
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This will be a day you remember for years to come, and you’ll want to take your
time planning it. The day will fly by, and having the right venue and staff
will make it that much better. </span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-2476789505324136752018-07-16T10:57:00.001-07:002018-07-16T14:23:28.663-07:00This Weekends Bridal Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">We will be at this weekends Bride World's bridal expo at the L.A. Convention Center, 1200 L.A. Live Way, Los Angeles, CA 9001,5 on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22nd. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Don't miss the biggest and best Los Angeles County Bridal Show of the year. Now 2x bigger than other bridal events. Shop, compare and connect with 150 Los Angeles County wedding vendors. Find new planning ideas, inspiration and great values at this season's largest gathering of florists, wedding venues, photo booths, photographers, disc jockeys, bridal gowns, tuxedos, entertainers, bridal beauty tips, custom invitations, vintage decor, and romantic honeymoons. </span><br />
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Get your discounted tickets at Bride World's website!The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-40425667054167002552018-06-11T13:51:00.000-07:002018-06-11T13:51:14.362-07:00<b id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-ddde19b5-9478-88d9-99ce-56c7cbad6a54" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #06082c; font-family: Arial, Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your wedding day may be one of the happiest days of your life, but that doesn’t mean stress doesn’t come along with it. The guest list, future in-laws, and making decisions about the venue, flowers and place settings takes its toll on even the most patient person.
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What it comes down to is this—beauty sleep is a real thing, and you don't want to miss it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress management needs to start before your wedding day. There are a few simple ways you can reduce stress in as little as 15 to 20 minutes a day.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />Before you jump into several different stress management methods, consider the conditions in which you sleep. Do </span><a href="https://www.sleephelp.org/mattress-reviews/" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mattress reviews</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /> confirm that your bed is supportive of your preferred sleep position? Are there bulges or valleys that cause discomfort and wake you during the night? Do you keep the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet? Make sure you've created the right environment for a full seven to eight hours of sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meditation has been used for centuries to help focus the mind and body. Today, there is science to support what regular meditative practitioners have known for years that meditation reduces stress and helps you sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress often leads to the release of inflammation-causing proteins. </span><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100111122643.htm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />Yoga</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been shown to reduce the number of these proteins, in turn reducing stress. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />There are many different yoga methods from those that invigorate and strengthen the body to ones that quiet the mind for sleep. While any yoga method is beneficial, quiet, gentle poses done before bed are the most useful for getting a better night’s rest. Some yoga poses can even be performed in bed so you can drift off to sleep when you're ready.</span></div>
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A few minutes of meditation, yoga, or journal writing might be all it takes to help you not only enjoy your wedding day to the fullest but look amazing too. </span></div>
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owning my own business when I was a little girl. I've always loved baking for
my friends and family and did it every chance I got. When I grew up, I began my
working career as a customer service manager. Unfortunately, my son was in a
bad car accident that left him unable to live on his own, so I left the work
force to stay at home and care for him. But in the last few years, I felt the
tug of my creative roots, and have spent time honing my talents and skills with
cake decorating (and baking!), coming back to my original passion in life. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></div>
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day, I created a website, and it has quickly expanded into a thriving business.
I create chocolates, cookies, and - of course! - bake cakes for all occasions,
including weddings! I love listening to couples, helping them to create a
vision for their cake, and being a part of their dream wedding. Everyone wants
to be passionate about their work, and I'm lucky enough to love my work every
single day.</span><span style="color: #9f9b9b; font-family: "Lora",serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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food operation. I offer custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and truffles. For all
your special occasions that need a custom cake or sweet treat, from birthdays
to weddings and everything in between, look no further! Debbie's Cakes &
Treats will be happy to make your occasion a hit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">Debbie can be reached at <a href="tel:(951)%20892-0950" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; margin: 0px;">951-892-0950</span></a>
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necessary for you and your budget. Taking a moment to think about the types of
pictures you want will give you a realistic time frame. Check out this list of
common pictures (include link) to help you get an idea of what types of images
you would want a photographer for. Not every moment needs a professional!
Having the bridal party take pictures of everyone getting ready will not only
keep this moment personal, but it will add to your memories. Having more shots
of your guests acting natural, lets you really feel the emotion of the day! Let
the photographer spend the time going after big moments, while you and your
loved ones are enjoying them! During the reception, include your guests and ask
them to take pictures with a note at their table that indicates where they can
share their pictures. When purchasing photos, leave out the extras and buy just
the retouched images on a flash drive that you can share and print yourself! <a href="https://www.shutterfly.com/?CID=SEGOO.BRAND&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnfLVBRCxARIsAPvl82G9qR9k7JWFe5CmhL6KMmnsya2Xk2H_jqyQHuNAg6eAOLw2rhxauiUaAgVyEALw_wcB"><span style="color: #1155cc; margin: 0px;">Shutterfly</span></a> and <a href="http://www.canvaspeople.com/create-your-canvas"><span style="color: #1155cc; margin: 0px;">Canvas
People</span></a> typically have great prices and offer more specials after
your first order. Follow these tips for a good shot at reducing those
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;">Choose flowers that are in season and grown
locally instead of paying a higher price for exotic flowers to be flown in. For
seating, instead of including flowers on every row, have them alternate. They
are going to be seen for 30-45 minutes and can’t be reused! You can also
decorate with bows in place of stems you may need. These can be made by using
ribbon found on clearance (YouTube videos on how to make bows are available for
assistance, add video). With your bridal party, about an hour of your time and
a bottle of wine you’ll get these done in no time!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Reuse
arrangements to enhance the scenery for multiple uses! Instead of letting them
go to waste after the ceremony, bring them to the reception site. Have the
florist deliver them to the ceremony location and a friend can transport them
to the reception site later on. This can be done during cocktail hour and your
guests won’t even realize!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>If
you’re not planning on preserving your bouquet, consider using yours for the
bouquet toss! Save money on something that’ll either wind up in the trash or
gathering dust. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;">Turn those centerpieces into a party favor!
Make it a game, draw names or seat numbers to select the luck winner. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;">Consider the scenery of your chosen venue. If
the view was part of the reason you selected it, including pipe and drape is
unnecessary. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;">Back from the 90’s with a more decorative
style, last but not least, balloons! You’ll find everything from confetti to
flower petals in these translucent balloons. Depending on the theme of your
wedding, you might want to decorate the ribbon with greenery, such as vines.
Make sure you get enough helium and groomsmen to put to work!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;">I hope this week’s tips have been helpful and
you chose to put some of them to good use. If you found it helpful send us a
message of what you did, how much you saved and a picture if you’d like to be
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-41208909715876856242018-04-02T09:42:00.001-07:002018-04-10T13:55:56.282-07:00Brides on a Budget - Part 2Brides on a Budget - Part 2<br />
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one of the largest expenses, catering. Venues usually come with catering,
facilities with a city venue tend to cost less or you can hire your own
caterer. For the entrée, choose seasonal foods, chicken over beef and reduce
the number of courses. Did you know plated meals are actually less expensive
than buffets? This is because the caterer has control over the portion size.
They have to prepare approximately 10% more food than if they prepare the
plates themselves. Or do you know any good cooks? Ask family and friends to
bring a side dish as your wedding gift! </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">When going with
catering/venue combo many offer the cake as an option and not a requirement.
But compare the prices to really see for yourself. If you bring an outside cake,
you’ll be charged a cutting fee (around $1.50 per slice). Cut the cake cost and
buy a smaller cake for presentation and a sheet cake for guests. If a smaller
cake doesn’t make the right statement, consider using stands or risers for the
height you’re looking for. Risers can be decorated with flowers or rent an
inexpensive fountain to go underneath the cake. Foregoing the filling and
hand-made sugar flowers, opt for butter cream instead of fondant. Skip the
dessert table and the candy bin. Don’t forget to check prices at your local
grocery store bakery and places like Costco. Keep these tips in mind and you
can uses that extra dough your saving on a different aspect of your wedding
day! Whether it’s a 5-star cuisine or premade meals from your local grocery
store, your guests won’t mind if there is great company (and the bride &
groom of course!). </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">What’s the fastest way to cut expenses?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Downsize that guest list! If it’s someone you
only interact with a couple times a year (“liking” Facebook posts doesn’t
count!), you may want to think twice! Don’t feel obligated to invite coworkers
or family you rarely see or talk to. It’s YOUR big day! A new trend you might
keep in mind is a live stream of the ceremony for those that don’t make the
guest list or if distance is a concern. Reducing by just 10 people can save you
around $1000!</span></span></div>
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you don’t purchase pricy upgrades your guests won’t care about the linens and
chairs. As long as they have a seat to sit in, it doesn’t matter if they’re
suave or not! Look into city facilities, such as parks or club houses. If you
want to have alcohol at your reception you can reduce the bar bill by serving
beer and wine only. Champagne for your toast isn’t a requirement! Consider
bringing a personal touch by adding a signature drink. Choose one of your
favorites or you might choose something that you drank on your first date!</span></span></span></span></div>
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Part 1 of a 4-part series
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Congratulations, you have been promoted to Fiancé!!!
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As you start to plan your wedding you could be shocked at the average cost of a wedding today. This year’s average wedding cost just over $33,000. Knowing most brides and grooms are paying for their own weddings, we wanted to give you some tips to help you plan. <br />
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Set your budget before you start planning for the wedding. There is a Wedding Budget Worksheet in your copy of The Wedding Guide and on the website. How much saving do currently have to use towards your wedding? Planners suggest that you save 20% of your monthly income during your engagement to use towards the wedding. Where is the 20% going to come from, you ask? Here are some suggestions.
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Have you ever calculated what you spend on your morning coffee from Starbucks? On average one probably spends about $5 a day at the coffee shop. Multiply that by 5 days then by 4 weeks and you’ve spent $100 just on coffee; that you could have made at home for less than $10. And, if both of you have this routine you could save about $190 a month by making coffee at home. Invest in a coffee pot if you don’t have one and spend $15 on a travel coffee mug. <br />
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Pack your lunch! If you’re eating out during the work week you’re conservatively spending $10 a day, 5 days a week, times 4 weeks, times 2 people. You just saved $400 a month by eating leftovers for lunch. <br />
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Forgo the weekly movie night and save $40 week/ $160 month. If you sign up for Netflix for $10 a month you could save $150 a month.
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The average engagement time is about one year. If you made these minor adjustments, you could save almost $9,000 for the year towards the wedding!
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As you are planning your wedding be sure to keep a close eye your spending. It’s very easy to be in the store and see something and think it’s only $20 and buy it with money that was not allocated for wedding expenses. These spontaneous purchases will throw your budget off. <br />
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Open a separate bank account specifically for the wedding. Use it only for wedding purchases.
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Consider applying for a rewards credit card. Such as one that offers airline miles or cash back to go toward the wedding expense. But don’t let it back fire! Only spend what you can afford to pay-off in full each month. Otherwise, you could create a credit card balance that will have to be paid after the wedding and the rewards could easily end up being less than the interest charges.
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Watch next week for Part 2 on Brides on a Budget to see how to reduce cost and save money while planning your wedding.
The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-75912576235713772842018-01-15T22:10:00.004-08:002018-01-15T22:10:49.004-08:00Why Attend a Bridal ShowAs a newly engaged couple, should you attend a bridal show? This is a very common question; and, yes, you should. Here are a few reason to addend at least one bridal show:
Make a personal connection with possible vendors.
You can get free advice from vendors during the show.
Find out what the new trends are.
See a fashion show, or two!
Try samples from vendors and see samples of their work.
GET A DISCOUNT on services!
Please check new publication and our website for dates and free tickets to bridal shows during the year!!
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It’s the Holidays, and that usually means couples all over the world are getting engaged! If you are a Bride-To-Be, and planning your upcoming Wedding, may we be one of the first to say Congratulations! What a great way to start out the new year!
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And there are so many Bridal shows in January to choose from. Choose wisely, because some are better than others. We recommend all the shows that we will be attending which are listed under Bridal Shows on our website, WeddingGuideonline.com
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These snow scenes are beautiful, but it sure is nice to be outside in the warm sunshine like today. Days like today and yesterday, are the reason we all love living in sunny Southern California! The snow is fun to visit, but living in it every day is a different story. For comfort, I’ll take a beach scene over a snow scene any day! Snowboarding works great in the sand. Sand is a lot like snow, but much warmer.
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We hope your Christmas is wonderful and that you all have a safe, and very Happy New Year. Try to slow your life down, relax and enjoy the rest of this year with your Family & Friends. We’ll see you in January... The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-41761233643893188102017-12-04T20:12:00.000-08:002017-12-04T20:13:48.664-08:00December 5th in OC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyyf1QW0hbd1PCBxHrVkWBn_Gp1BSsiyTMCn9y6_G8n7frUnBRMQjyDooSGh1BHRSle1MDCkEwXujAbCMdkULO15rLWAFVHaQwTQl2X9-PEuP4nqwZ2IWWmOfJghx7XQkQobq9SAJ0ejE/s1600/24252039_10214815128035939_2040657935_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyyf1QW0hbd1PCBxHrVkWBn_Gp1BSsiyTMCn9y6_G8n7frUnBRMQjyDooSGh1BHRSle1MDCkEwXujAbCMdkULO15rLWAFVHaQwTQl2X9-PEuP4nqwZ2IWWmOfJghx7XQkQobq9SAJ0ejE/s400/24252039_10214815128035939_2040657935_n.png" width="320" height="400" data-original-width="768" data-original-height="960" /></a></div>The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-59381967313850918492017-11-13T21:05:00.000-08:002017-11-13T21:05:23.494-08:00Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
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When you ask someone to be in your wedding, they will be expected to spend a substantial amount of time and money on your wedding. This will include buying a dress and shoes or tuxedo rental, fittings, buying a gift for, and attending your shower, bachelor/bachelorette party, and wedding day. Working with your attendants will probably be one of the most stressful parts of planning your wedding, simply because you are working with a lot of different personalities, tastes, and schedules. Try to keep this in mind when you and your fiancé are choosing your wedding party. You want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
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The selecting of the tuxedos seems to be less complicated than the dresses and accessories. Of course this is true of the Bride’s dress and Groom’s tuxedo as well. The bride and groom usually pick out all of the tuxedos together. The groom is generally the only man in a different tuxedo. The best man will have a different accessory such as tie, vest, etc. The hardest part will be getting the groomsmen, best man, and dads in for sizing, and deposits to order their tuxedos. Always be sure they try on the entire tuxedo when picking it up, to be sure everything fits and is included. When choosing bridesmaids dresses, it is best to only take one or maybe two people shopping with you. If you want to go with more, just have fun and don’t try to make any decisions until later. Otherwise, you will be frustrated because you will have several people saying I want this dress, not that one, which will not be fun for you. Very rarely can several women all agree on the same dress as being their favorite. Keep in mind the sizes, shapes and ages of all your bridesmaids when shopping.
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Once you have selected your bridesmaids dresses, each girl will need to come into the bridal shop to be sized, and put down a deposit which is usually half of the total. The shop will not place the order until everyone has been in, so the dresses will all come from the same dye lot. Otherwise, your dresses may be different shades. The maid/matron of honor can have a similar, but different dress or bouquet for her to stand out.
Once the dresses come in, each bridesmaid will need to schedule a fitting for her dress. Some alterations are usually necessary, and are not included in the cost of the dress The most common alterations are side seams for a tight fit, and a hem. At the time of the fitting, it is necessary to have the under garments and shoes that will be worn at the wedding. You will probably want your bridesmaids to all be wearing the same shoes, so it is best to order them at the same bridal shop, especially if you will be having them dyed to match the dresses. You will want to think about the jewelry they will be wearing. The perfect solution may be to buy each bridesmaid matching necklaces and earrings. This way everyone looks great, and you have your attendants gifts taken care of as well!
Article written by Debbie Christensen, Publisher of The Wedding Guide
& former owner of Candle-lite Bridal Salon in Torrance.The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-31949520091688296012017-11-04T16:57:00.002-07:002017-11-04T16:58:54.779-07:00Tuesday at Hwy. 39
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Local Networking Group of Wedding Specialists
Our mixers are always on the first Tuesday of each month, at different locations,
from 6:00 – 8:00pm, and admission is absolutely FREE!
Please join us for our next networking mixer on
Tuesday evening, November 7, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm at
Highway 39 Event Center
1563 S. State College, Anaheim, CA 92806
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Visit with other Wedding specialists, hear about becoming
a Wedding Wizard, and exchange business cards.
Get some valuable tips from our fellow Wedding Wizards,
who attended the Wedding MBA earlier this month,
and see an amazing collection of classic cars
and other memorabilia at this unique venue.
• The Wedding Wizards is affiliated with The Wedding Guide publication
See you there!
Invite a few friends…
The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-55276366580331749362017-10-29T16:28:00.000-07:002017-10-29T16:28:33.378-07:00Weddings Become Marriages
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Getting Married should be about the Marriage and not about the Wedding.
So many Brides get caught up in planning a perfect Wedding, they don’t think about the “Ever After”.
I am a firm believer in Marriage and living “Happily Ever After”.
That doesn’t mean that everything in your life after your Wedding will always be perfect, but if your expectations aren’t unrealistic
you can have a very happy life together.
When you go through the good times, it is so wonderful to have someone to share and enjoy those times with, and when times are tough,
you have someone by your side to help you, and you can work through them together.
The secret is, not having any secrets from each other.
That doesn’t mean that you need to report to each other on every little detail of your life, but that you always share your feelings and opinions
with each other about the important things.
You can agree to disagree, but at least you are talking and sharing.
Pick your battles carefully, everything is not worth fighting about.
Starting with the day you say “I Do” to each other, work together as a unit and you can accomplish so much more in life.
Don’t try to change each other, just accept each others faults and focus on your strengths.
Work to bring out the best in your partner, and allow them to bring out the best in you as well.
Always make time for each other, and remember why you fell in love, and you should stay in love for the rest of your lives.
A few “Words of Wisdom”
shared with you from
Debbie Christensen, Publisher
of The Wedding Guide.
The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-55336371193843017772017-10-15T14:24:00.000-07:002017-10-15T14:24:06.780-07:00Bridal Sunday at the MarriottWe will be handing out our Wedding Guide books at the Bridal Show on Sunday,
October 22, 2017
from 11am - 3pm at the
Long Beach Marriott Hotel,
4700 Airport Plaza Drive,
Long Beach, 90815
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Meet Southern CA most distinguished wedding professionals offering every product and service for your wedding.
Learn what every couple should know when planning their wedding at the Bride and Groom 101 Seminar.
The first 50 brides in line will receive special Swag bags.
Grooms are special too - a separate "Groom's Only Drawing".
You can have your photo taken at the photo booths, learn the latest trends at the Wedding Planning Seminars, Ask the Experts,
enjoy cake tasting, hors d'oeuvres, mini massages, beauty makeovers, entertainment and live performances.
See you Sunday!The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-68086558327607738902017-09-28T20:07:00.000-07:002017-09-28T21:34:01.231-07:00Budget Wedding Mistakes <b>Here are some Budget Wedding Mistakes You Should Never Make!
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Taking care with your wedding budget is admirable and even financial advisers agree that it's a really good idea. Entering a marriage with a truckload of debt from a celebration that lasts a couple of days at most isn’t part of the recipe for a happy future.
There are a lot of ways to save on your wedding. Purchase affordable attire – solid gold bridesmaid dresses don’t actually have to cost you bricks of gold. Or, scale down your guest list to save the most. The cost of each individual guest measurably impacts the bottom line. Marry in off-season, on a day other than Saturday, or at a venue maintained by local government. All of these strategies could favorably minimize your budget.
That said, there are some ways that you simply should not economize when it comes to your wedding.
<b><i>Food Quantity and Quality<b></b></i><i></i></b>
If saving money might lead to choosing a substandard caterer, stop your planning and figure out somewhere else to carve the budget. A great menu is critically important on a wedding day, and ordering enough food so that people don’t go home hungry is just good hosting.
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<b>Rain or Inclement Weather Plan<i></i></b>
No one likes to think it might rain on a wedding day, but controlling the weather is still outside the wheelhouse of even the best of wedding planners. It’s vital that you have a backup plan and you know in advance what you will do if the weather doesn’t play nicely. Sweating the meteorologist’s report 24 hours out and pacing a few minutes before your wedding because you chose to save money on an alternate site in case of rain is not only nerve wracking, but inconsiderate towards your guests. No matter the cost, find an acceptable inclement weather site or plan and pay for it in advance.
<b>Set Up and Break Down Time<i></i></b>
Some venue contracts are paid by the hour and do not include set up and break down time unless you negotiate a rate for it. It might seem like an opportunity to save – like it’s not possible that the venue won’t let you set up, but it’s just not worth the gamble. Don’t cheat yourself or your venue management out of necessary set up and break down time. Make and pay for a reasonable estimate of the time you actually need to do what needs to be done.
<b>Open Bar with No Safe Rides Home</b>
If you plan to pay for and serve alcohol, figure in to the cost of your party easily accessible, safe rides home for your guests. If you can’t afford to provide them with drinks and a shuttle or taxi ride back to safety, simply don’t serve drinks. There is absolutely nothing and no amount of money that is worth the lives of your wedding guests.
<b>Anything Safety-Related<i></i></b>
Don’t use an outdoor, shade-less venue on the hottest day of the year because an air-conditioned building costs more. A flush savings account won’t make you feel better after you’ve subjected your guests to possible heatstroke. Don’t attempt to squeeze more guests than the legal occupancy allows into your ballroom. It only takes one fire to create a disaster, and no one wants a disaster on a wedding day.
Ten, 20, or 30 years from your wedding day, people will remember your gorgeous gown, your stunning attendants in their gold bridesmaid dresses, and the beginning of your marriage story. Save money where you know it legitimately will not impact the final product, and avoid these common mistakes.
<b>by Wendy Dessler (305) 209-1277 Outreach Manager on behalf of www.honeyfund.com</b>
The Wedding Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05964667380253706088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929559321333491743.post-77805139802906829852017-09-23T18:06:00.000-07:002017-09-23T18:06:13.185-07:00Sunday in RiversideWe will be handing out our Wedding Guide books on Sunday, September 24, 2017
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $12 Admission
at the Riverside Convention Center,
3650 3rd Street, Riverside, CA 92501
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