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Dec 28 2011
(NC)?After the stress of organizing your wedding, the high point really is the honeymoon, a wonderful time that just the two of you spend together. Some couples prefer to celebrate their wedding night close to home, while others take a trip to a faraway destination. Just as you did with your wedding preparations, you will [...]
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(NC)?Are you planning to get married soon? If so, it is only a matter of time before the race to do all the preparations begins: the hall, caterer, bridal gown, photographer, music, decorations, invitations, cake, honeymoon, and more. The long list of purchases keeps growing right up to the big day and there is a [...]
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(ARA) – Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, a decrease of 5 percent from 2009, weddings continue to be big business. But many couples are opting to cut the guest list instead of big ticket items like wedding gowns. In fact, the average [...]
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(ARA) – Getting married is a dream. Who hasn’t fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Because people travel so much these days, weddings aren’t always local any more. Destination weddings on the beaches of Hawaii or the Bahamas, or [...]
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(NC)—Weddings are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. According to Weddingbells’ annual survey, the average cost of a wedding in 2011 was C$23,330, up more than $3,000 from 2010. “There are plenty of ways to ensure that you have a wonderful wedding at an affordable price,” said Jennifer Ball, senior vice president [...]
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(NC)—Nothing can kill romance faster than the word: prenup. But a marriage contract that spells out how assets will be distributed in the event of separation can save couples heartache and hassle. “Prenups are not just for the rich and famous,” said Tom Junkin, senior vice president of Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada. “One in [...]
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(NC)—Every detail of your wedding day is planned, from your dress to the caterer to the flowers—but what about life after your special day? “A wedding is a big financial commitment, but it’s only the first of many,” said Angela Maitland, vice president of Fiduciary Trust Company of Canada. “Some of the initial decisions can [...]
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(NC)—Special occasions such as weddings, trips, birthdays, anniversaries and many others, are filled with memories worth keeping. Chances are you’ll find yourself returning to these moments and reliving them time and time again on your own or by sharing them with others. So rather than just printing and sharing your pictures, do something different that [...]
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(NC)—The fall season offers plenty of picture-perfect moments you’ll want to capture. Following are three photo-worthy occasions and tips to help inspire unique shots you’ll want to capture. Weddings October is one of the most popular months to tie the knot. Make sure to be on the lookout for informal shots at the next wedding [...]
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(ARA) – When you think of prime wedding months do May and June spring to mind? You might be surprised to learn that October and November are also popular months for nuptials. When you realize autumn brings not only cooler weather, but less busy caterers or wedding venues, the season’s appeal is easy to understand. [...]
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