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Wedding Gift Registration has become much computerized and much easier to do. Couples can go to stores to register for gifts or use the Internet, which makes the availability of gift registries that much easier. Brides and grooms are able to register online with several retailers including: Major department stores Building supply stores such as Home Base, Home Depot Hardware stores, either local hardware stores or specialty hardware stores like Renovation Hardware Sporting good stores like Sports Mart, Sports Chalet, Big Five, REI Upscale gardening stores like Smith and Hawken or local nurseries Mortgage lenders—registering for contributions to a down payment on a house is becoming ever more popular Travel agents—whether for the honeymoon or another recreational trip Home furnishing & accessory stores—Crate and Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pier One, IKEA, Strouds, Linens & Things Couples can even create wedding wish lists at sites like WhereBridesGo.com , so family

Second marriage weddings are becoming much more common, which means many of the wedding traditions are changing. There are a number of alternatives and choices that may fit your individual situation. Your decisions may be determined by you and your fiancé’s age, whether children are involved, or if this is a second marriage for either of you. Announcing Your Engagement for a Second Wedding When children from previous marriages are involved, you should tell them first. Chances are they already have an idea, but they still need to hear the news from you. A second marriage wedding should be handled carefully and with love. You want them to feel they are gaining another caring adult in their lives. You don't want them to feel as if they're losing a parent or having an existing parent replaced. You also need to notify a former spouse when children are involved, preferably before the children spill the news. Afterwards, let your parents know the good news; then, of c

Being a Bridesmaid Can Be a Pricey Proposition! When you are asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding, you typically assume you'll have to pay for your bridesmaid dress, but there are several other expenses you'll incur along the way! Here's what the average bridesmaid in 2009 spent leading up to the wedding: Bachelorette Party Expenses $152 Bridal Shower Gift $72 Bridesmaid Accessories $52 Bridesmaid Dress $178 Bridesmaid Dress (All Purchases Over Time) $431 Bridesmaid Dress Alterations $56 Hair Service $65 Hotel (per night) $140 Manicure (plus tips) $32 Outfit for Rehearsal Dinner $71 Pedicure $30 Plane Fare $303 Rental Car (per day) $88 Shoes for Bridesmaid $49 Wedding Gift from Bridesmaid $117 Add these up to a whopping $1836! In tight economic times, it's good to know ahead of time

In lieu of the formal readings or traditional vows, why not take a few liberties to personalize your ceremony and make it uniquely you? Some of our favorite ideas include: Write and read your own vows to one another. You can structure them by including all the things you fell in love with, why you are thankful for one another, and what promises you make to one another. There are several great books you purchase with creative ideas on writing meaningful and original vows. My sister has an incredible voice and she sang to her husband at the alter. It was beautiful and breathtaking. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. Coordinate with your officiate to have all of the married couples in attendance stand. Have them sit in increments of those married less than 5 yrs, less than 10 yrs, 20 yrs, etc ... until you are left with one couple standing who has been married the longest. I was at a wedding where the couple had been married 63 years. Everyone applauded them and the officiate

We found a great resource for selecting the perfect wedding palette and wanted to share! http://www.colourlovers.com/ Hundreds of beautiful palettes and patterns, color ideas and inspirations can be found at COLOURlovers ! Once you've found the perfect palette for your wedding, visit WhereBridesGo.com to find matching wedding accessories and wedding favors !

Create personalized wedding party gifts that double as decorative "place cards" at your head table. Doubling as a wedding reception accessory and a super cute bridesmaid gift, these Flower Bouquet Reception Vases are a bride's best friend! Both statuesque in form and stylish in appearance, these one of a kind floral vases provide a helpful service on your big day while remaining a treasured keepsakes for all your favorite girls all the days after! Simply place these vases at the head table to give the bridesmaids a place to keep their bouquets safe as they dance the night away! At the end of the evening, they'll gladly take home the personalized vase filled with their beautiful, floral arrangement. Measures 3 1/2" x 7" tall. These adorable vases are available at WhereBridesGo.com . Coupon code BLOG takes 10% off your vases and your entire order!

The ceremony is the heart and soul of your wedding because it seals your union, marking the start of your new journey as one. Today's wedding ceremonies range from highly traditional to extremely personalized and unique, but their purposes and outcome are all the same ... to complete the union and join the lives of the couple. When planning your ceremony, it can be helpful to create a ceremony worksheet. This will help ensure you haven't overlooked anything important. The outline below can serve as your guide. Be sure to speak with your officiate for his/her input, as well. If you are marrying in church, temple, or other religious venue, there can be specific rules and requirements by which you must abide. ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Ceremony Worksheet Outline Ceremony site reserved: Cost for site (some religious venues simply request a donation): Date of ceremony (be sure to confirm!)

Hi Everyone! I want to introduce myself as the newest team member for WhereBridesGo.com. I'm Mike Waggett (yes - Sandy's Hubby) and I'm joining the team as the Vice President for Business Development. Let me tell you, even though I had an inside track to the job, the interview was still pretty tough. A little bit about myself... I just retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years. The Air Force was pretty good to me...I served as a fighter pilot, assistant professor at the US Air Force Academy, and served some time at the Pentagon among many other assignments. I was lucky enough to get three Masters degrees paid for by Uncle Sam, and ended my career as the Commander of a large training and education center for the Air National Guard. I met Sandy while stationed at Nellis Air Force Base and working at RED FLAG (Fighter Pilot training program). We moved together to Colorado Springs where we eventually married at the wonderful chapel on the US Air Force Academy. San

Did you know that Jordan Almonds are not only popular wedding favors, but they are also a long-standing wedding tradition? The bittersweet taste of the almod is said to signify life, and the sugar coating is added to ensure a sweeter marriage. Traditionally, couples give guests five almonds to represent: health wealth longevity fertility happiness Typically almonds are placed at each guest table setting as favors. They are presented in wedding favor boxes or tulle bags (called bomboniere) and are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date. You can also include a popular Jordan Almond poem to let your guests in on the tradition! Jordan Almonds for Thee Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat, To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife: Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life! Author unknown --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------

Thank you gifts and welcome baskets are often given to guests who have traveled a long distance to attend your wedding and to bridesmaids and groomsmen for participating in the big day. For your out-of-town guests, the welcome baskets are typically presented as they arrive at their accommodations . You can work with the hotel to coordinate delivery of your gifts so each guest feels appreciated and pampered on their arrival. Gifts for the wedding party are often presented at the rehearsal dinner or groom's dinner. For the out-of- towners , a basket of fruit with a bottle of water used to be the norm, but today couples are getting more creative and personal with their gifts and welcome baskets. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Incorporate your own special twist and your guests will thank you for the incredibly thoughtful gesture. Spa Bags & Baskets You don't have to spend a fortune to prepare this pampering gift. Load cosmetic bags or totes with scrubs, lotions, lip

Wedding Favor Containers are traditionally filled with candy or chocolates, but these small stylish boxes can be transformed into custom wedding favor packaging easily! Cone wedding favor boxes are a great fit for wine stoppers, but can easily accommodate other wedding favor items. You can even create a wedding day emergency kit for your bridesmaids by filling them with safety pins, a nail file, lip gloss, and more. Think of the container as more than just wrapping for your favor. Combine the box and favor together with fillers, dazzlers, and ribbon for a truly unique presentation. For a beach themed wedding, fill your cones partially with colored sand and a special note for custom "message in a bottle" wedding favors. Fun miniature galvanized cans and pails work well as favor containers too! Mini metal pails can be stuffed with lollipops and decorated with flowers or dazzlers. Personalize them with custom ribbon or favors tags for an adorable wedding favor. ------------

Every bride is beautiful on her wedding day, and you will be no exception! Enjoy shopping for your gown ... it will be the experience of a lifetime. Whether you are dreaming of a ball gown in white silk and tulle or a simple, elegant A-line dress, don't make the final decision before you've determined the style, season, time of day, and site for your wedding. According to a recent survey, the top 5 most popular wedding gown silhouettes are: 29% A-Line 15% Princess 14% Ball Gown 12% Mermaid/Sheath 6% Empire Other silhouettes chosen by respondents included: Baby Doll, Basque Waist, Dropped Waist, Natural Waist, Sheath, Trumpet, and Two-Piece. Understanding the Silhouettes The typical A-Line silhouette has seams starting at the bust or shoulders and flowing down to a flared skirt. The top of the dress gracefully blends into the skirt. It gets it name from the "A" shape, small at the top and larger (flared) at the bottom. The Princess silhouette is typically an A-Line wi

With the rough and tumble economy of 2008, brides in 2009 will place a heavy focus on saving money when planning their wedding. Some of the expected new 2009 trends include: Smaller weddings with fewer guests Brides and grooms are trimming the fat off their guest lists to help keep the costs down. Look for immediate family, close family friends, and close friends of the bride and groom to receive invitations. 2nd cousins, "work friends", and friends of relatives may not make the cut in 2009. If the bride or groom will be meeting the person for the first time at their wedding, it's unlikely they'll be on the invite list this year! Tip: Save money on your invitations when you order online! http://msw.cceasy.com/ Destination weddings While it may intuitively seem like destination weddings are more expensive, in many cases they are much cheaper than a traditional wedding for several reasons: 1) the guest list is typically much smaller; 2) destination weddings are often he