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Then & Now: Wedding Music
Dawn Erdelyi-Merrill | September 10, 2010Imagine feeling as though you've stepped into a different era on your wedding day. You can use vintage music mixed with modern music to personalize your special day. There are several options for the delivery of music for your ceremony and reception. For instance, you could use individual instruments or a combination of instrumentation: a string trio or quartet, harpist, vocalist, orchestra, or pianist.
The Wedding of the Century
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010If you love pearls, lace and tulle, you would have loved Gertrude Oliver's wedding gown. It had copious amounts of both, placed over white satin. The dress was ankle-length, but the train very long. It was rather simple in overall style, "made along old-fashioned lines," but heavily embroidered.
Stretching your Wedding Budget
Anne Landis | September 10, 2010Whether you are in the beginning planning stages of your wedding, or arranging the final details, a wedding should come down to personal style, at any budget. I have listed some alternative planning strategies that will reduce your wedding budget without sacrificing your personal style.
Honeymooning in St. Lucia
Brooklyn Fell | September 10, 2010When deciding on a honeymoon destination, the choices are endless and can often be overwhelming. Newlyweds Jennifer and Ken Zielinski were pleased to discover that the Caribbean island of St. Lucia was diverse and exciting, with a "varied spectrum of lifestyles, from basic to modern and luxurious," says Jennifer.
Marrying Your Money
Cathy Merrill | September 10, 2010For millions of couples, pooling finances after years of making their own money decisions and combining incomes can cause marital conflict. Newlyweds often think that money matters will just fall into place. Merging finances requires communication, compromise, honesty and trust-the very ingredients that, in part, form a strong partnership.
Jaclyn and Dave Kennedy's First Dance
Josh Savage | September 10, 2010Newlyweds, Jaclyn and Dave Kennedy are finally relaxing after the whirlwind of their marriage. Aside from the typical wedding preparations, the Kennedys decided to add another element to their special day that would make it an occasion unlike any other. Hoping to surprise their friends and family, Jaclyn and Dave secretly began the hunt for ballroom dancing lessons.
High Style/Low Budget Bouquets
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010Your bridal bouquet should be an expression of your distinctive style and taste. This is your chance to showcase your favorite blooms while allowing them to enhance your appearance as you walk down the aisle toward the man of your dreams! A tight budget won't hinder a talented floral company in achieving the look you want at the price you need.
The Long and Short of Wedding Hair
Susie Beer | September 10, 2010Getting married? No, you don't need long hair on the big day to WOW the crowd! Number one, you need a great haircut! Number two, start experimenting with some of the amazing liquid styling tools that are out there! A quick "ring-sized" squeeze, pump, or squirt...amazing! Styling? Keeping it easy-a little product, air dry, done. Heat protection products are an absolute must before blow drying or the use of hot tools!
Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010What does a wedding have to do with Francine's Friends, the mobile mammography program supported by Francine's Friends, in partnership with Parkview Comprehensive Center and the Breast Diagnostic Center? Just ask Rosie Werling.