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