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Selecting Unique Wedding Favors ~ How to give your wedding guests a unique way of remembering your special day.

Planning A Celtic Wedding And Reception ~ For today’s modern brides and grooms-to-be, incorporating the rituals and customs of Celtic culture can be a great way to bring added meaning to their wedding day.

The Wedding Cake Steals The Show ~ Make the wedding cake the focal point of your reception. A unique idea for using the wedding cake as table centerpieces.

Planning A Destination Wedding ~ Planning a wedding can be a very exciting part of your special day. More and more couples are choosing to have their ceremony at a location other than their hometown. Instead of letting this task become overwhelming, let it be fun and romantic.

Hosting A Tea Party ~ Instead of a sleep-over, why not host a tea party for the little girl in your life. In a world that is filled with too little family time, this could be the perfect solution to spend time with your child as well as teach her how to be a gracious hostess. Not only is this a great idea for daughters, but also nieces, granddaughters, and godchildren.

Having A Fairy Tale Wedding ~ How many little girls play dress up and pretend to be a bride? Eventually, some of these little girls carry their dreams of being a fairy princess on her wedding day.

Choosing Your Wedding Photographer ~ Choosing a wedding photographer is probably one of the biggest decisions you will make when planning your big day. Your elegant wedding album will be one of your most treasured possessions for years to come.

So You're Getting Married ~ One day you are young and free and then next thing you know, you have found "the one", the cherished gift of a soul mate. Now you are planning to take that next big step in your life and marry this person. Where to begin?

Choosing The Perfect Wedding Coordinator ~ Now that the big day is approaching, you may want to enlist the help of a wedding coordinator to make your cherished day run smoothly.

Creating Your Wedding Tradition With The Sand Ceremony ~ For many years the Unity Candle has been the symbol of the joining of two families with the marriage of their children. We are seeing a change in this tradition as more couples have blended families with more than one set of parents.

Selecting The Perfect Gift ~ Choosing a gift can, at times, be an overwhelming task. Why not choose a gift that anyone would be sure to enjoy?

Go Green With Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors And Accessories ~ All over the country, people are going green. If you have made that commitment, you might be wondering what wedding favors and accessories you can use to make your wedding day an elegant and special event without sacrificing the environment.

27-Unique-Ways-To- Reuse-Wedding-Place-Card-Holders ~ Place card holders have become a popular wedding favor and this time of year, you are probably collecting them right and left. Or you have accumulated several over the years. Each one is a special little treasure, a memento of a special day you shared with a friend or family member...but what can you do with them after you get them home?

Ever Thought About A Co-Ed Baby Shower? ~ The roles dads play in the birth of their child has changed a lot over the last few decades! However, there is still one area, one bit of uncharted territory left to conquer: the Baby Shower.

Wedding Plan "B" or "C" ~ When you started to plan your destination wedding, there were a lot of things that nobody told you! Now that you have chosen your wedding favors, let’s take a look at what just might go wrong and how to prepare a Plan "B" or even Plan "C"!!

Seasonal Details ~ Planning A Fall Theme Party ~ With fall in the air and leaves beginning to change, you can be assured that plans for holiday gatherings are already being made. Why not use beautiful fall colors as your décor?

Let Nature Inspire A Spectacular Fall Wedding ~ Mother Nature can provide a wealth of ideas and materials for your fall wedding. The color palette, aromas, textures, food, and decorative items are all right there. Many of them are already placed in the most wonderful arrangements to give you a preview of how it will look.

Office Holiday Party – 101 ~ The traditional office party is not as easy to plan as it used to be.

Wedding Day Checklist ~ Planning a wedding can be hectic at best. We have put together a checklist of items that are sometimes forgotten!

Wedding Flowers ~ As you plan your wedding, you should remember that the flowers can be the first impression that you make on your guest. Your flowers should be a representation of your personal taste and represent the style of you wedding.

Holiday Gift Ideas ~ Whether it be family or coworkers, sometimes it is hard to choose a gift for the holidays. A gift should be heartfelt and chosen especially for the recipient to make sure the gift will be cherished for years to come. From snowman bookmarks to winter themed wine favors, your choices are endless.

What Will I Wear To A Wedding ~ Here are a few do’s and don’ts to help you look fantastic right down to your accessories!

The Children In Your Wedding ~ If you are planning to have children at your wedding, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Wine and Dine Your Party Guest ~ By following this simple guideline for choosing a white wine, your dinner party is sure to be a hit.