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Kathleen
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30th March 2007
Although I was lucky enough that most of the brides who came to by bridal boutique did not fit this description, the term has become more commonplace recently. I first learned of it from my daughter who was a maid of honor to a childhood friend. The you...
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30th March 2007
Looking at wedding vendors online can be very confusing. I know because some are my competitors and I am constantly looking at their products. Many of them are overwhelming in the number of products they advertise. Some of these sites may carry Beverly...
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30th March 2007
Red wedding gowns have been popular in Europe for the last ten years and now are the hot new trend in America. At first we saw a hint of red, in a bold sash attached to a traditional white dress. Now you can select a complete red gown, a red bodice with...
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30th March 2007
My daughter is a September bride and she chose her younger sister to be her maid of honor. The younger one asked me, “What do I do?” I decided I’m not going to frighten her by showing her a long list of chores that can be found in bridal books and...
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30th March 2007
Generally, speaking, many wedding vendors are paid a flat fee, in advance, for their services. They don’t expect to be tipped. These include florists, photographers, musicians and bakers. Others falling into this category include catering managers, h...
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29th March 2007
Sometimes the bride’s mother, who has kept herself in good shape, looks at the selection of mother of the bride (MOB) gowns available and gets very discouraged. These gowns, short, tea length and long, are designed in a way to disguise heavy arms and w...
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29th March 2007
Many brides looking for the perfect, but not overpriced, wedding gown will eventually find themselves at David’s Bridal. This large bridal retailer has 250 stores in 45 states and their slogan is “You’ll Love David’s Bridal.” And while it’s ...
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12th March 2007
The Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Southern California at 7675 Crescent Avenue in Buena Park. The resort is situated on Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park property, and just 6 miles north of Disneyland. Complimenta...
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12th March 2007
In order to write a perfect wedding speech, it’s a good idea to make notes about experiences you enjoyed with the bride, groom or both. Talk to brothers, sisters and friends to gather humorous or tender anecdotes to share with the guests. Speak from t...
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12th March 2007
Many people think of wedding planners as professionals who manage and organize all aspects of a wedding from engagement to reception. While they are happy to offer complete wedding planning, they also offer day of wedding coordination as well as wedding ...
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12th March 2007
Solvang, meaning “sunny field” was founded in 1911 by a small group of Danish refugees. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, about 45 miles northwest of Santa Barbara and in the heart of wine country. The charming town has traditional Danish arch...
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12th March 2007
Traditionally, veils were made from white or ivory tulle with plain, pencil or satin cord edging. This allowed the focus to be on the bride’s face, her headpiece and wedding gown. Now custom designer veils have an abundance of embroidered appliqués, ...
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12th March 2007
Losing weight is never easy, but now you are checking out photographers, picking out invitations, having your gown bustled, getting your gifts registered, and that’s all in one weekend. The easiest, and most tempting thing to do is eat fast food. Mayb...
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15th February 2007
Beautiful Napa Valley is in northern California, about an hour’s drive north of San Francisco. You can easily reach the valley from one of three airports: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), and Sacramento A...
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15th February 2007
One of the best strategies for getting discounts from wedding vendors is to find a sister, friend or co-worker who is getting married during the same year. Go together and interview 4 to 6 professionals from each service you will require. Ask bakers, fo...
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