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May 15 2012
(NC)—Extravagant centrepieces can be nice, but aren’t necessary. You may have attended a wedding where the centrepiece impaired guests from talking with each other or from seeing what is happening on stage. Or perhaps it had so many elements that you wondered how the couple could afford them. If you’re preparing for your wedding, consider [...]
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(ARA) – Finally found the perfect dress? Now it’s time to go from blushing bride to a fashion stand-out your family and friends will be talking about for years. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of old-Hollywood glamour or the daring innovation of the avant-garde, fashion instructors from several Art Institutes school locations share the [...]
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(ARA) – The average wedding costs about $27,000, according to a recent survey from The Knot. One of the most important investments for brides and grooms is hiring the right professional photographer to capture the special moments of their big day. In fact, about a quarter of brides responding to a recent Shutterfly survey wished [...]
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(ARA) – Planning a wedding today is about all the little details that make it perfect for the bride and groom. Personalizing every aspect of the big day is the key, as couples try to create a one-of-a-kind event. Here are some tips on how to pull it off, according to Things Remembered, the leader [...]
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(ARA) – If long-standing wedding traditions seem a little confining and out of date for your modern nuptial celebration, you’re not alone. Lifestyles are trending toward practical and tasteful simplification. An easy-going elegance and a balance of formality and fun is now the norm. So you might ask, “How can creative couples introduce more contemporary [...]
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(ARA) – Since getting engaged, Jillian Brown, 32, from St. Paul, Minn., is hitting her neighborhood fitness center more often. “I’ve added weight training to my regimen,” says Brown, who is planning an August wedding. “I have to get those arms and shoulders wedding dress ready.” Every bride wants to look great when the big [...]
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(ARA) – Amanda Davis grew up listening to stories of her grandmother’s beloved china. When her grandmother surprised her by giving those cherished pieces to Davis to celebrate her own wedding, the precious gift marked a dream come true. “I cannot tell you how much it meant to me to receive this piece of family [...]
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(ARA) – You’ve dreamed of this day your entire life – from the vows to the dress to the reception decor. But often, it can take a king’s ransom to make the fairytale wedding of your dreams a reality. Fortunately, cost-conscious brides have discovered they can plan a wedding that’s fit for a queen – [...]
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(NC)—Edible bonbonnières are always a popular wedding favour at receptions. In fact, sometimes that beautifully wrapped bag of candy coated almonds or chocolates are eaten on the spot, depending on what time dinner is served. Meanwhile, bonbonnières of the non-edible variety sometimes consist of little trinkets and heart-shaped keychains that you never use. Instead, you [...]
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(NC)—Engagements are exciting, but the wedding budget is the hard part.. Today the average cost of a Canadian wedding is around $20,000, say specialists in this field. The costs rack up quickly if spending is not tracked, or if interest charges pile up on credit cards. For example, deposits are typically required before the big [...]
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