April 30, 2007

From Disney to Elvis: Taking a Wedding Theme Idea a Little Further

Wedding Elvis

Have you considered a as part of your wedding planning? OK, theme weddings do not have to be whacky, but the following ideas may at least get your thought processes working!

The Walt Disney Company has taken their commitment to and even further. Disney goes all out for weddings, allowing brides to ride to the ceremony in Cinderella’s carriage. Well, now a bride doesn’t have to just ride in the carriage to feel like a princess on her wedding day – she can dress like one, too!

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April 22, 2007

Involving the Family in Wedding Planning

Determining how to blend a pre-existing family into your wedding planning isn't always easy. Much of it depends on the couple's ceremonial choices and the talents of those involved. With today's lifestyles, often a new marriage isn't simply between a bride and groom, but children, friends and family as well. Rather than the traditional designations of "junior groomsman" and "junior bridesmaids" some couples are opting for larger, more fulfilling roles for their offspring and loved ones. More on Involving the Family in Wedding Planning

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April 21, 2007

Wedding Planning Dreams with Disney

Scratch the surface of many brides-to-be and the dream is still there: the fairy tale, princess wedding. For anyone still inspired by this romantic classic, there's great news: Disney unveils a new line of this week in New York. Designer Kirstie Kelly offers 34 different designs inspired by classics like Sleeping Beauty and Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Should your activity include a quick look?

With prices ranging from £755 and £1,500 ($1,100 to $3,500), there's a Disney dress for even the most . The collection hit runways in New York on April 16. More on Wedding Planning Dreams with Disney

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April 7, 2007

Wedding RSVP Cards

As you were doing your you probably spent a lot of time agonizing over the guest list. You had to decide who to invite and exclude, and then you spent time addressing and sending out your lovely invitations. However, in order to truly know how many people you will have at your wedding, you will need to give your guests a way to RSVP. More on Wedding RSVP Cards

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April 6, 2007

Wedding Invitations for the Multicultural Couple

One of the biggest challenges for some couples is how to combine their languages and cultures at the wedding. While doing your wedding planning you may be having to incorporate elements that are written in more than one language to accommodate guests that do not speak English. So, how can that multiculturalism be reflected on a wedding invitation? More on Wedding Invitations for the Multicultural Couple

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April 5, 2007

Why Send Save-the-Date Cards?

Save the date cards are not the most common part of planning a wedding today, but they can be a rather useful tool in keeping your wedding organized. Many brides and grooms are surprised when asked about save the date cards, because most have never heard of the practice. So, what are these cards, how are they used, and when do you send them?

What Are Save the Date Cards?

Save the date cards are similar to the wedding announcements that you see in the newspaper, but these cards are more personal. They are a way to tell your guests early that you are engaged and planning your wedding for a particular day. It allows guests to keep that date open. More on Why Send Save-the-Date Cards?

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April 2, 2007

How to Give a Wedding Speech or Toast

So, you’re slated to to the bride and groom or prepare a for your friend’s special day. That means standing up in front of all those people and actually speaking eloquently. If you haven’t done a lot of public speaking you may not know the tips and tricks the pros use to make themselves look calm, cool, and collected. Here are some ways you can make it look like you give wedding speeches and toasts all the time.

Use the Right Body Language
Using proper gestures and body language is important to giving a wedding speech. Where your hands are and how you present yourself to your audience tells them how confident you are in giving a speech. Avoid wringing your hands or putting them in pockets. Stand up straight and smile as you give your . More on How to Give a Wedding Speech or Toast

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March 26, 2007

Best Man Wedding Speeches: Finding the Right Words

So, you’ve read all the you can find, but you’re still having trouble coming up with the wording for your speech. While being the best man is an honor, creating a can be nerve-racking. Here are some tips for finding the right words, including some pre-written sayings that can fill your with heart and humor.

The Personal Side
There is no miracle advice for extracting the personal parts of your best man speech. Everyone’s history is different, so instead it is good to ask yourself some questions in order to put together the best wedding toast possible. How long have you known the groom? The bride? What are some of your best memories together? Were you around when the groom first met the bride? What was the moment you knew the bride and groom were destined to be together? More on Best Man Wedding Speeches: Finding the Right Words

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Groom’s Speeches

Most weddings today involve the . Yet some grooms need a little help knowing what to put in his wedding toast. Should it be long? What goes into the groom’s wedding speech? Are there certain things that should be covered? Here are some tips to help you get started writing a :

Keep It Short

You are speaking after several other people, so the can get tedious for your guests. Therefore, you should try to keep your speech to a maximum of five minutes. Just get to the point, add some humor, add some words from the heart, and you have an excellent groom’s speech. More on Groom’s Speeches

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March 20, 2007

Wedding Planning

WeddingChannel.com Unveils New Look and Enhanced Editorial for … - PR Newsw…
20 Mar 2007 at 12:22am

WeddingChannel.com Unveils New Look and Enhanced Editorial for ….
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 12 hours ago
"This initiative is the first step in fortifying WeddingChannel.com as a leading wedding planning website in addition to its position as the nation's ….

New Online Wedding Planning Software Launches (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
19 Mar 2007 at 7:55am
My Wedding Hero, LLC launches its online wedding planning website. Software includes real-time online access for bridal couples, planners and organizers.

Information provided by Google and Yahoo

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