Frugal Decorating for a Wedding Banquet Hall

I love to use "frugal" decorating... I think people appreciate it more too. Here are a few ideas...

1. Music: couple of boom boxes, or a portable stereo, play the music the couple enjoys the most. Or, big band era, 50's, something fun but not annoying.

2. Luminaries for the walk: Spray paint sturdy lunch bags gold and then use stakes, and string Christmas lights inside them. Or, cut a hole in the bottom of the bags stick the light bulbs inside and hang them upside down like Chinese lanterns.

3. Tulle bag of candy: I think the little tulle bag of candy is a good idea definitely cheaper...

4. Pictures: If you wanted to have pictures of the couple, why not enlist someone from the family to create a collage from their marriage to know. Maybe poster size to 8 x 10 and sit on the sign-in table.

5. Sign-in table: Get one of those $4.00 round tables from Wal-Mart and a nice starched white sheet to table cloth. You could get the glass for on top and put pictures under the glass. A single taper candle and a bud vase with a single rose.
You could create a small heritage scrapbook with each a picture on side and on the other side your guest can sign and say a little something about that is specific to the picture. (by the way, I made one for my parents and it was great. they really loved to look back on it.)

6. Cake table: Again, use one of those round tables from Wal-Mart. Starched tablecloth or sheet. If you're using the glass, then you can place pictures on the perimeter of the cake. I think a gold tablecloth with a lacey topper would be pretty.

7. Candles: Take some old jars fill half-way with colored sand, insert small votive candles inside. You can easily color playground sand with food coloring. Fill gallon size ziploc bag with sand drop food coloring, seal bag real good, and squish... it's a lot of fun too. Tie some pretty lace or ribbon with a little card at the top of the jars. Later, you can raffle them off as door prizes.

8. Colors: I think it's real important to another color too. Purple is a great compliment to the gold. It will look very pretty in photographs. See if you can get a large purple flat sheet, hang it behind where the couple are sitting and affix a big 50 on it. You could probably print them out on the computer using sturdy cardstock for the numbers and double-faced tape. It will also give a nice backdrop for the photos.

9. Table setting: Have you tried the "dollar store" for your plates and silverware? Sometime if you call there they can hold it for you. Try imaginative napkin folding; you can do ahead of time. That is always a big eye catcher.

10. Checklist: Put together a 3 checklist's for yourself. Do Ahead OF Time, Who You Call and Time To Go...

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A Little Wine Goes A Long Way by: Mark Hooson

Changing to a healthier diet needn’t mean you miss out on the good things in life …

A question of balance:

You’ve embarked on a diet – and have even discovered some exciting new recipes – but what about wine? According to doctors, a little bit of what you fancy does you good, so much so that heart attack patients in one Wiltshire hospital were given two glasses a day during their stay. It’s also a great stress reliever, helping you unwind at the end of a busy day. The secret is moderation – but by drinking less you can afford a few special bottles and expand your wine horizons.

A world of choice:

Start by taking a grape variety you know, then work your way through different examples from around the world. Lovers of Aussie Chardonnay, for instance, might ring the changes with rich, barrel-matured white Burgundy. If you’ve already discovered fruit-filled Chilean Cabernet, then you really need to try the aristocratic reds of Bordeaux. Find out for yourself why the wines of New Zealand have become so popular, or experience the everlasting appeal of Burgundy. Just a few rungs up the price ladder, flavours become more intense – making it far easier to stick to a single glass!

When exploring, don’t be afraid to ask questions of waiters or shop staff – if properly trained they will be full of useful advice. The very cheapest wine is rarely the best value for money. Excise duty, VAT, transport and packaging are virtually the same whether it’s a basic vin de table or from a prestigious estate. By paying a little extra – say £5 to £7 – you get a big increase in wine quality.

The easy option:

More people are ordering their wine online thanks to the convenience and range of wines on offer. Online wine merchants invariably provide more information about their wines than you will find on the label when perusing the supermarket shelves. Laithwaites were voted UK Independent Wine Merchant of the Year 2007 and have seen their online orders increase rapidly in recent years. It isn’t hard to see why – a quick look at their website reveals a wide range of wines with helpful descriptions about each bottle. Ordering is simple, each selection is delivered direct to your door and every bottle is covered by a full money-back guarantee.

With expert wine merchants available at your fingertips it has become a whole lot easier to enjoy better wines at very competitive prices. Avoid cheap supermarket wine and you’ll discover a little good wine really does go a long way. You may find that you shed those unwanted pounds and your health, not to mention your palate, improves too!

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Bridesmaid Hairstyles

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Coordinating your wedding is not easy to do. There are dozens of elements that need to be designed to reflect your weddings’ theme, and your bridesmaid hairstyles make up several of those design elements that you need to coordinate. Fortunately most women enjoy trying new hairstyles and they will be more than willing to go that extra hair mile for your special day.

Decide an overall hair theme

The first step for coordinating your bridesmaid hairstyles is to decide on an overall hair theme for your wedding. To do this you will need to examine the theme of your wedding and get an idea of what hairstyles typically are associated with that type of wedding. For example if you are planning a formal wedding then you will most like focus on up-dos. However, if you are planning a Renaissance themed wedding then you will want to look at hairstyles and headdresses from that period.

Hairstyles that complement

The second step is to meet with your bridesmaids to figure out what types of hairstyles are going to compliment each bridesmaid. Because you want your wedding party to look as good as possible, and as uniform as possible you will need to work with your bridesmaids to try out several hairstyles to find a selection of styles that will compliment all of your bridesmaids. You may need to work with a professional hairstylist to vary one hairstyle to flatter each of your bridesmaids.

Experimenting with different hairstyles

Before you select a single hairstyle you should experiment with several hairstyles. Your first option is to create a variety of hairstyles on each bridesmaid. This can be an expensive option if you are using the services of a professional hairstylist, however, if you need a less expensive way to try new hairstyles you can use hairstyling software. This type of software will allow you to scan in a photograph of your bridesmaid and then change their hairstyle digitally. This is a fun way to try out a lot of hairstyles in a short period of time, without damaging the bridesmaid’s hair. It can also be a great party game.

Coordinating Hair Color

In addition to selecting a hairstyle for your bridesmaid you may want to consider coordinating their hair color as well. Having your bridesmaids’ hair colored to match or to reflect your wedding’s theme can be a great way to really step up the look of your wedding party, and it can also be a great bridesmaid gift.

Ask the Bridesmaids

Your final step is to ask your bridesmaids what they think. Their input is important. If they are not happy with how they look then they will not be projecting the confidence that you want your wedding party to have. Incorporate their opinions into the hairstyle designs that you decide on, and make sure that you don’t let differences of opinion ruin your relationship with your bridesmaid or your wedding party.

Best Gourmet Coffee - The Top Ten Ingredients by: Joachim Oster

Premium arabica coffee is a gift from the sun and the earth, born only under perfect environmental conditions in the mountainous regions between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. The best coffee requires light, fertile volcanic soil, abundant rainfall, some cloud cover, warm temperatures, very little wind, sunny mornings, rainy afternoons and the purest air. But where on earth can these ideal conditions be found? How about Kona, Hawaii? At the base of volcanoes Mauna Loa and Hualalai, the view is bounded on one side by mountains of perpetual green and pacific blues on the other. The morning air is soft and balmy, yet pure and refreshing. There is no place more beautiful where one would desire to pass their allotted time on earth, nor is there any other place better suited for growing specialty coffee! This is the Kona Coffee Belt, a 20-mile long by 2-mile wide band, which rests 700 to 2,500 feet above sea level. Spanning between the slopes of two volcanoes, lush green hills are covered by small, family owned plantations made up of trees that are sometimes more than a hundred years old. Here's are the 10 key reasons why Kona coffee, one of (if not THE) worlds top gourmet coffees can come only from Kona, Hawaii.

The Air

There is an island, which is far away from any other land. So far actually, that when the winds finally arrive, the air is cleaner and clearer than anywhere else on earth. Naturally filtered of pollutants and oxygenated by thousands of miles of ocean in each direction, it feels like breathing pure silk. This is Hawai'i, the most isolated archipelago in the Pacific and in the world. Hawaiian weather patterns are affected primarily by high-pressure zones in the north Pacific that send cool, moist trade winds to the island's northeastern slopes. The winds are forced up-slope, where moisture condenses into rain producing clouds - a phenomenon that creates the rich tropical environment for Hawai'i's flowers and vibrant greens.

The Earth

The Big Island is a bit smaller than the state of Connecticut and slightly larger than the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. It's the largest of the seven Hawai'ian islands though, yet only 130,000 inhabitants call this place home. Due to Hawai'i's remoteness, the islands have been spared many diseases and countless pests have never landed on its shores, which enables the land, the sea, even the air to remain abundant, fertile and pure. The disintegrating volcanic rock on the Big Island is rich in natural minerals and erodes easily. This geologically young, porous and well-drained soil, mixed with decayed vegetation creates nutritious and healthy pastures for Hawaii's flowers, fruits and verdant greens. The Big Islands broad slopes and high peaks obstruct the flow of weather patterns over the Pacific, causing 13 of the world's 16 global climates to be found here: sunny beaches, tropical rain forests, cool alpine regions and stony deserts - each with its own unique weather, plants and animals.

The Water

The year-round warm ocean waters are responsible for the equally balmy air temperature. On their long journey, the trade winds pick up the cleanest ocean water and drop it onto our mountains. Rain is not gloomy here, but nurturing, cleansing, warm and refreshing. Towering cumulus clouds tend to build up over the volcanoes on sunny warm afternoons, resulting in brief, intense and localized showers. One may ask where all the rainwater goes, if not used by vegetation or running back to sea? Accumulated rainwater is filtered through rocks and pools between ancient layers of lava, creating gigantic aquifers of the purest fresh water deep in the earth to be tapped by future generations.

The Fire

The Hawaiian islands were created by a fine crack in the mantle of the earth, which leaked so much lava onto the deep ocean floor that it created the world's highest volcano. And if measured from the ocean floor, it is also the world's highest mountain. Magnificent steam explosions occur where the glowing lava flow enters the ocean and creates new land out of rocks, pebbles and sand. The volcano is believed by Hawaiian's to be an incarnation of the goddess Pelé, who is soothed by sacrifices and offerings of respect. Occasionally one may find stony strands of her 'hair' or pellets like shiny 'tears' on the beach, from when she wanders amongst us mortals in the figure of an old woman.

Sun drenched mornings and misty afternoons are not all Kona needs in order to produce the perfect Hawaiian coffee climate. Large steam plumes on the other side of the island are produced where lava enters the ocean. These clouds contain a mixture of light hydrochloric acid and water droplets, which is created when the intense heat of lava evaporates salty seawater. This hazy mixture we call 'laze'. The constant airborne emissions of the Kilauea crater releases sulfur dioxide gases, which react chemically with sunlight and oxygen. They form a sulfuric acid fog we call 'vog' (volcanic fog). The trade winds dilute these cloud mixtures and send them on a hundred mile journey around the southern tip of the island to Kona. Here in the coffee belt this cloud mixtures serve as a gentle and natural fertilizer for the coffee trees. Volcanic soil is sometimes too alkaline and requires these acids in order to balance the pH value, which in turn creates the perfect growing conditions for coffee arabica trees. This unique combination is yet another reason that Kona coffee beans come from the most productive trees on earth!

The Trade Winds

Throughout most of the year Hawaiian weather patterns are affected primarily by high-pressure zones in the north Pacific that send cool, moist trade winds to the island's northeastern slopes. The strength of these winds build as the heat of the day rises and reach a peak in the afternoon, only to diminish in the evening and start again the next day. The trade winds are forced up-slope by the mountain heights where moisture condenses into rain producing clouds. Most of this rain falls then in the mountains and valleys on the wet, windward (northeastern) side of the island and it is this weather phenomenon that creates the rich tropical environment for Hawaii's flowers and vibrant greens. Shelter on the dry, leeward (southwestern) side from the prevailing trade winds and occasional tropical storms is provided by the 14,000 foot height of the volcano Mauna Loa. But there is enough wind left for the Kona coffee belt for some cooling breezes during tropical nights.

The Shade of Vector Clouds

Coffee trees cannot withstand dryness, heat or frost. For these reasons only the world's premium coffees are grown under shade trees, which protect against the overhead tropical sun. Other commercial or inexpensive coffee varieties require additional fertilizers and pesticides in order to thrive in harsh, sunny terrains. Without a lush tree canopy for protection, the thin tropical soil of these sun-loving varieties is exposed to blazing rays and eroding rains. The sun literally scorches the much-needed microorganisms that exist within the earth. Once destroyed, they must then be replenished artificially. Naturally shade grown Kona coffee maintains a nutrient rich soil, which reduces acidity and produces dense and more flavorful beans. During the course of any given Kona day the land is gently heated by the sun, which draws moist breezes up the slopes to create what's called vector clouds. These clouds not only make shade trees obsolete, but they prompt drizzly convection rains throughout the afternoon. Therefore only in Hawai'i is coffee grown at lower altitudes and naturally irrigated. Each day around 20,000 gallons of pure, fresh Pacific rainwater is poured onto each acre of happy coffee trees. But moments after these periodic rains disappear, one may witness the sun once again pushing its way through at the coast below, creating magnificent rainbows and the most breathtaking Hawaiian sunsets.

The Trees

The coffee tree is one of the few plants that can simultaneously grow a blossom as well as a ripe fruit on the same branch. These trees develop a deep root system in our porous, deep and well-drained soil. Not really huge trees, they appear more like bushes with heavily ridged leaves and long whip like branches that bend toward the ground once heavy with fruit. Members of the gardenia family, they produce amazingly fragrant, brilliantly white flowers that coat the hills many times throughout the year. Over here the folks like to call these blooms 'Hawaiian snow'. Century old coffee trees are handpicked to obtain the best flavor, assuring that only the reddest, ripest and finest cherries make it into your cup. Picking cherries too early or too late in the season will affect the taste of coffee, so only a trained eye knows exactly which fruit is at the right stage. Not many people know this, but the average Kona coffee tree yields about 13 pounds of raw cherry, which results in about 2 pounds of roasted coffee. So when you order 2 lbs from a Kona coffee farm, you're actually buying the yearly fruit of an entire tree! If you want to avoid consuming higher levels of caffeine,make sure to always serve coffea arabica beans, as they have half the caffeine, but double the aroma of the cheaper coffea robusta beans. To know that you got any of the other aforementioned benefits buy only pure Hawaiian Kona coffee (100% Kona Coffee).

The Sun Drying

During the pulping process the harvested red berries are soaked in the freshest and purest rainwater to ferment overnight. This labor-intense 'wet method' is the preferred way of processing high grown arabicas. The soaked skins and pulp are then removed from the beans, which are later washed and spread out to dry on a wooden dry deck. The moist beans are raked many times throughout the day so that the drying happens uniformly. Kona's warm sun and gentle breezes dry the beans slowly to the perfect moisture level. Commercial grades of coffee utilize a mechanical drying method, which forces hot air over the beans to speed up the drying process. This method proves less labor intensive, therefore lowering the price. Sundried coffee maintains more of a delicate, mellow flavor--whereas kiln dried coffee will oftentimes lose some of the aromas Kona coffee is famous for. The only way to safely preserve coffee and its rich aromas for as long as possible is to keep it in its parchment form. Yet most coffee is processed very quickly to its green bean form in their respective country of origin. Once the green beans are exposed to air, light and humidity, the surface oxidizes and bacteria, yeasts and moulds start their deteriorating work. Many months journeys in the stuffy hold of a ship, various cargo trucks and warehouses go by before the green beans get to the roasters and ultimately to your cup. Better to only hull the parchment of the beans right before they are roasted. It's simply healthier and tastier.

The Small Estates

Family owned plantations produce the finest, estate-grown coffee with superior large, dense and flavorful beans. Kona coffee maintains individual subtleties; much better tasting than pooled, generically sold cheaper alternatives. Kona is comparable to the Champagne region in France, which produces the only legitimately named 'Champagne' product. And like Champagne, 100% Kona coffee is distinguished from commercial blends not only by region and the ideal growing conditions, but also by the enormous amount of care taken throughout each step of the farming, harvesting and roasting processes. Whether it's from the individual pruning of the trees, handpicking only the ripest coffee cherries, carefully sun-drying on large open decks and roasting prior to packaging the coffee in specially sealed bags to ensure freshness--you can be assured that Hawaiian Kona coffee is comparable to no other. Only 14,000 to 16,000 sacks of this precious Kona coffee is produced each year by the few hundred farms dotting the hills of this region, making pure Kona coffee the rare and sought after gourmet coffee in the world.

The 100% Rule

Most likely any coffees you ever drank came from ultra-productive, low-waged labor, machine-picked and pesticide sprayed coffee farms in other parts of the world. Large companies who trade in coffee are interested in buying the cheapest beans available, resell, ship, store it for many months to the point where they have to infuse coffee aromas back into the beans during the roasting process! And you wonder why your stomach rebels against that second cup... Intense hand labor, only ripe beans, a unique climate and soil in Kona combined with natural processing gives this coffee its greatness. Real, fresh 100% Kona coffee is hard to come by outside of Kona, which is why many coffee drinkers are easily duped. Companies all over the world mislead customers and profit on the reputation of the Kona fame by mixing few Kona coffee beans with much, much cheaper inferior Central or South American beans. This combination produces an atypical, cheaper taste, and is commonly referred to as '10% Kona Blend', 'Kona Roast', or 'Kona Style'. Yet this name misleads folks to believe that the bag of coffee they've purchased contains a mix or 'blend' of various Kona coffees. The law of Hawai'i stipulates that a bag of pure Kona coffee must have printed on its label the words 100% KONA COFFEE to guarantee its contents. So watch out for it and check the bag or cross check the coffee websites carefully before you order!

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Help Older Adults Stay Connected With Easy Photo Printing by: Matt Smolsky

f you’re like a lot of people, you have older relatives who aren’t connected to the Internet. And if you’re like a lot of people, you email pictures back and forth, which means a lot of older adults will be left out of the photos sharing fun. Well, thank goodness for easy photo printing sites.

With easy photo printing you can keep older relatives in the loop of all the fun things happening in the family. In fact, nowadays it’s oftentimes a lot easier than before.

Think about what it was like in the past for a moment. What qualified as easy photo printing them was to buy film, load the camera, take the picture, have it developed, get the prints back from the developer, and then share them – and usually, you only had one or two copies of the prints. You see, with film, you had to get the whole role developed and pay for prints you didn’t even want. That’s not exactly easy photo printing.

But now, you take pictures with a digital camera. Even if you use film, man developers let you have your photos loaded to a CD, which means they’re automatically made digital. This makes easy photo printing a lot better for sharing. You can send specific photos to family and friends, and they can use their favorite easy photo printing site to order prints.

But what about grandma and grandpa? Well, here’s the answer – simply make sure to include in your email a reminder to print off a few extra copies for the older relatives. That way, cousin Sue will be sure to think of her mom and dad when you send her pictures of your kids at their violin recital. All she has to do is order a couple extra prints at an easy photo sharing site.

Or, if you have an aunt or uncle, or even a parent, who lives in a far off city, you can go to your favorite easy photo printing site and have prints sent directly to your older relatives. It’s that simple! They’ll be so surprised and glad to get prints of family and friends they haven’t seen in a while, or who they don’t see very frequently.

This type of thoughtfulness is especially important if you know of older adults who are living in nursing homes or assisted care facilities. Just thing, with easy photo printing, all you need to do is upload your pictures, pick out the ones you think they will like, and have them delivered directly to their room at the nursing home – with a personal note from you included.

Easy photo printing truly is a great way to stay in touch with the people who might otherwise get left out of the loop. And remember, you can even have prints delivered by next day air, so if you want and older friend or relative to share the moment right away, you can! And once you use easy photo printing to share the moment, be sure to give them a quick call – they’ll love to hear from you!

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Gift Ideas for Bridesmaids

One of the last details that you need to tend to when planning your wedding is selecting gifts for your bridesmaids. The gifts that you select should reflect your budget, the taste of your bridesmaids, the relationship that you have with your bridesmaids, as well as the theme of your wedding.
Traditional Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you are planning a traditional wedding then your bridesmaid gifts should also be traditional. Think about lockets, necklaces, or other small pieces of jewelry. Hair jewelry is also appropriate. When selecting these items make sure that the bridesmaids will be able to wear it to your wedding.
Fun Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you want to give fun gifts to your wedding party then you have a lot of options to choose from. First of all you can give out novelty gifts that are wedding themed. These gifts can be found at novelty shops or via mail order catalogs. Other fun gifts include games, funky footwear, funky sunglasses, and frilly handbags.
Golf Themed Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you are planning a golf themed wedding then your bridesmaid gifts should have a golf theme. Think about things like golf themed hats, shirts, socks, and shoes. If your wedding party will be playing golf before the ceremony then treat your bridesmaid to a round of golf and then a special lunch at the golf course restaurant.
Wild West Themed Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you are planning a Wild West wedding then your bridesmaid gifts should have a cowboy theme. If you want to give clothing as a gift then you may want to think about giving out cowboy hats, chaps, or a western shirt with the bridesmaid’s name embroidered on the chest pocket. If you want to give a fun gift that has a Western theme then consider roping classes, a wagon ride, or horse riding lessons.
Beach Themed Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you will be having an outdoor wedding on the beach then your bridesmaid gifts can range from spa themes to Hawaiian themes. First of all you can give your bridesmaids a gift basket that include beauty items and skin care products that they can use on the day of your wedding. You may also want to include beach themed trinkets like a starfish charm or earrings. If you want to treat your bridesmaid to an activity instead of giving them a physical gift then think about a short cruise, a day on wave runners, or a day at a spa.
Halloween Themed Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

If you are having a Halloween themed wedding then you can have a lot of fun with your bridesmaid gifts. If you want to give your bridesmaid a gift basket consider including items like black fingernail polish, wigs, Halloween makeup, fancy masks, and sweet treats. Other Halloween themed bridesmaid gift ideas include a little black dress for the ceremony or reception and Halloween themed jewelry.
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Kitchen/Cooking Themed Bridal Shower Invitations:

Write party information on a recipe card. Be sure to remind guests to bring gifts related to the kitchen. Put an extra blank recipe card in with the invitation and ask guests to write down their favorite recipe.
Decorations:

Create centerpieces by putting kitchen utensils in vases with some flowers. Place different kinds of cookbooks upright on the tables. They can easily double and prizes for winners of the games. See image for how-to. Instead of place cards write each persons name on an apron and tie it to the back of a chair.
Activities



Name The Ingredient

Put white food substances in jars and number them. Some suggestions are: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, powdered milk, and instant vanilla pudding packages. Give each guest a piece of paper and pencil and have them try to guess what each one is. The person who gets the most right wins a prize.
Food

Of course food would be the main attraction of a kitchen themed bridal shower. Have the ingredients for a few simple recipes ready. Let guests divide into groups and make the recipes. It will give everyone time to talk and have fun, then you can eat it when it is done.
Gift Ideas

A great do-it-yourself gift idea is a Kitchen set for the bride-to-be. Use pretty pink fabrics to create a set of matching kitchen towels, mitts and pot holders for her.

Choosing a Wedding Location Choosing the perfect location for your wedding

Yes, the location of your wedding definitely has a lot of influence in the mood and theme of the wedding. Many of the popular venues have pumped up prices. So how can you still have the perfect wedding when you cant afford the perfect place?? Don’t get discouraged, the perfect place is there you just have to know here to look. So grab the yellow pages and let your fingers do the walking.

Start in your own hometown. Check out the city, county, and state facilities available in your area. There are senior centers, parks, gardens, museums, libraries, courthouses, marinas, clubhouses and universities that will rent you a space. How about covered bridges, old railroad stations, boat houses. Do you know someone who owns an old farmhouse that would be the perfect backdrop? Ask, you quite possibly will get the use of the grounds for free. Antebellum mansions are great places to use also.

Churches or synagogues: Most large churches rent out to weddings to help earn a little extra $$. Since around 80% of all formal weddings take place in a church, it seems to be the first place people think of. Usually it is very inexpensive to rent a church. Around $300-500 depending on the size/availability. Of course if you are a member of the church, they probably wont charge you anything. If there is a fellowship or social hall, use it for your reception. Remember though, some churches wont allow dancing or liqueur.

Call the chamber of commerce: Most towns have a variety of sites available. Some of those could be; lodges (like the elks or masons), privately owned gardens, ranches, farms, vineyards, campgrounds, dance halls, and amusement parks. Is there a water fall near you?

State Parks: Check out your what the state has to offer. There are all sorts of beautiful parks in our county. Many have inns and lodges where you can hold a reception. Most have campgrounds, shelter houses, nature centers and other wonderful places to hold the ceremony. Most state parks charge an entrance fee, but you maybe able to pay a lump sum to cover the cost of all the cars that enter. Of course the fees are usually very small $3-5 bucks per car, so it would be ok to let the quests pay their own fee. How about the lake?

National Parks: The federal government allows outdoor wedding to be preformed at national parks. How about getting married at old faithful or maybe at pikes peak? Most only require a permit which runs about $30. You can obtain the permit from the rangers station. Look in the yellow pages under government offices to find the station near you.

Unusual wedding locations: I have seen wedding performed in a host of strange places. From Walmart's snack bar to the bus terminal downtown. Your venue should be a reflection of your personalities. So no venue is really unusual. It’s ok to get married where you meet, or where he proposed, or where you shared your first kiss. Contact the owner or manager of the area you wish to use, and explain the circumstances. Most of them will be happy to oblige. Beach weddings have become very popular, just keep in mind that you may have bikini clad beauties wondering thru the ceremony (unintentionally we are sure).

Pricey and yet still popular:

With prices that start at $72 per head plus gratuity a wedding of 200 could run you upwards of $15,000 just for the reception hall and room reservations. Dresses, flowers, the band and the rest of the good stuff are extra.

Hotel ballrooms (usually require you to use their catering service which will have a minimum $ amount)

Country clubs ( unless you or someone you know is a member, don’t waste time asking)

Resorts (VERY pricey, usually required to reserve a block of rooms with your reservation)

Restaurants (not as pricey, but the words “grill” “pub” or “pit” should never be on a wedding invitation)
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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus! by Terry Leslie

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There's no doubt about it. Men and women are wired differently. Men know this, yet they continue to use the same, ineffective tactics to try to get women. What's even more stunning is that they are surprised when those tactics don't work. So, just what are those differences and how do they effect the way that men and women communicate?

The answers may surprise you.

American ethicist, psychologist and feminist, Carol Gilligan, details some of the more striking differences between the sexes in her book "In a Different Voice." In one section she discusses how males and females approach a problem and make decisions. Generally, males make their decisions based on the ethics of justice while females use the ethics of care. This goes back to the beliefs that men are more logical and women are more emotional, but takes it a step further.

This is very important when communicating with a woman. While men are more results oriented and prefer a more straightforward approach with the easiest route to the end, women operate in a different manner. Women tend to communicate in a manner that is conducive and focused on building and salvaging relationships.

Now, when you are trying to determine just how this information will help you communicate better with women, consider this: If you talk to a woman in her language, on her level, don't you think that you will get better results than you would if you just forged ahead doing your own thing? Of course you would!

Women are also more inclined to talk things out than a man would. Women want to resolve conflicts, or perceived conflicts, by discussing various aspects of the situation. They want to rehash the topic over and over until it has been worked over and wrung dry of useful information. Men, on the other hand, tend to clam up, preferring to refrain from discussing the issue, or "saying their piece" and then moving on. This can cause problems between men and women because the man shuts down and the woman feels neglected.

The smart man will take the time to listen to the woman in his life. He should not only listen, but respond to what she says. Ask questions, insert comments and create some open dialogue. This will not only fulfill the woman's need to communicate, but it will also get issues out in the open and on the table so that they can be dealt with and faced. This could work to your advantage, particularly if you are in a relationship that you value.

Men and women are different, for sure. But if you are watchful and pay attention to the clues that the women around you are dropping, you can learn how to communicate effectively with them. Just try to mimic them, discretely of course, but emulate their body posture, look them in the eye and pay attention to little cues that she will give. Ask questions, talk with her and show that you care. When you meet her on her level with her communication style, you will have her attention - and possibly even her devotion.

In the mean time, Good Luck!

Heart-Inspired Wedding Favors

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Weddings are romantic affairs. When it comes to love and romance, the one symbol that comes to mind is the heart. Celebrate the powerful emotion called love with your guests through these heart-inspired wedding favors:

1. Foil wrapped mini chocolate hearts – Chocolates are favorites no matter the occasion. Have heart-shaped chocolates in colorful and shiny foil and gather them up in a tulle. Finish with red and gold ribbons.

2. Red and silver candy hearts – Red and silver make a striking combination. Place these candy hearts in a miniature glass bottle. Finish with red and silver ribbons.

3. Heart-shaped picture frames – Silver heart-shaped picture frames will make elegant and functional wedding favors. Place a photo of you and your spouse in the frame. Guests can replace it with their own photo later on.

4. Heart-shaped paperweights – These are great decorative and functional wedding favors your guests can display on their desks.

5. Heart-shaped candleholders – These are elegant wedding favors that will transform a simple votive candle into something spectacular.

6. Heart-shaped soaps – Tell your guests to pamper themselves with scented heart-shaped soaps nestled in dainty boxes and bound with organdy ribbon.

7. Heart wine bottle stoppers – Classy and elegant, these are functional wedding favors that will be kept by guests.

8. Heart-shaped sugar cubes – Package these tiny heart-shaped sugar cubes in transparent plastic favor boxes or glass tubes.

9. Pewter heart bookmarks – Functional and elegant, pewter heart bookmarks will be cherished by your guests. Personalize each bookmark by clipping a thank you message addressed to each guest.

10. Personalize heart compacts – These are practical favors for your female guests. They’ll be able to carry these around wherever they go. To make them even more special, engrave their names on the compacts.

11. Monogram heart cookies – Edible favors are popular and are a sure hit with guests. Customize the cookies to match your wedding colors. Have your last name’s initial in the middle and the initials of your and your groom’s names on either side. Wrap the cookies in a cello bag and decorate with satin ribbons.

12. Heart-shaped glass bottles or jars – Fill these heart-shaped bottles or jars with candies, Jordan almonds, bath salts, potpourri, chocolates or coffee beans. Personalize the bottles by tying personalized messages with sheer organdy ribbon around the openings.

White Gold by: Sarah Cobler

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White Gold began gaining popularity in the early 1900’s as an alternative to platinum. Platinum was steadily becoming more fashionable, but because of its rarity many could not afford it. Then, during World War II the government put a ban on the use of Platinum for any non-military functions and the demand for White Gold skyrocketed.

The most common alloys added to gold to produce white gold are nickel, palladium and silver. Most white gold jewelry is also given an electroplated rhodium coating to intensify brightness.

Throughout this process, white gold retains many of the benefits of gold. It won’t tarnish and due to the metals added, it is stronger than its yellow counterpart.

Recently, palladium has replaced nickel as the common alloy in white gold. It seems that a small percent of the population-approximately 12-15%-has an allergic reaction to nickel causing skin irritation and rashes. It is now required by law that jewelry pieces containing nickel be labeled “nickel-containing.”

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_gold
http://www.gold.org/jewellery/technology/colours/white.html
http://www.govmint.com/knowledgebase/PreciousMetals.aspx

What Would a Fashion Model's Diet Plan be by: Mary Watson

Have you ever wondered how the so-called super models manage to get in such good shape and stay trim, even after having a family?

Fashion models depend on their slim figures for their livelihood, so it's imperative that they always look good. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting that you should embark on a diet of leaves and nuts. I'm not an advocate of the size zero, but I'm sure you'll find it interesting to know what sort of diet a fashion model would choose.

The Fashion Models Diet Plan

A favourite way for models to look good is to "Cleanse" or "Fast". This is not a complete starvation diet, as it will include the intake of soups and fruit juices over a 3 to7 day period. It is more of a detox routine and is gernerally only carried out once or twice a year.

The benefits of this detox is to obviously rid the body of harmful toxins, such as preservatives and food additives together with inhaled smoke and fumes. It also gives the colon a chance to rid the digestive system of any fecal build up. The results can be dramatic as the liver and kidneys are able to repair and replace damaged cells instead of continuing to rid the body of toxins.

A typical "Cleanse" diet might consist of a combination of fresh carrots, celery, beet, spinach, apple, coconut, broth and juices. Citrus and tomato juices are too acidic to drink while fasting so these should be avoided. It's important to drink plenty of water during the detox and avoid consuming any unnecessary medications or supplements.

The advantages of a detox are weight loss, reduced body odour, shinier finger nails, stronger hair, reduced cellulite, a glowing complexion and more beautiful eyes.

After the detox, the typical fashion model will then begin her normal eating habits, which to some people may appear to be a "real" diet. However, it will simply be a healthy balanced diet, which might typically consist of the following:

---Breakfast (9am)
One boiled egg with a slice of wholewheat bread
A bowl of cereal with skimmed milk
Black coffee
Total 369 calories

---Lunch (12.30pm)
Turkey salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Cup of tea with skimmed milk
Total 320 calories

---Early Evening Snack (4.30pm)
Low fat Jell-O pudding
Total 100 calories

---Dinner (8pm)
Lean Cuisine chicken a l'orange with rice
2 slices of low fat cheddar cheese with wholewheat crackers
Total 448 calories

The total calorie intake for a typical day is 1237. The aim of the diet is to keep the daily calorie count below 1500.

This is a typical example of a fashion model's diet, which will also involve some form of aerobic exercises 3 times a week.

So, as you can see it's not at all what you might have originally thought. It's just a sensible eating plan and a sensible exercise routine. However, if even this diet seems a little too much to stomach, you could try a natural herbal diet remedy.

Here are the top 5 tips that fashion models highly recommend for staying in trim.

1. Decrease your alcohol consumption. Alcohol suppresses the body's ability to burn fat.

2. Eat more Black Pepper, Ginger, Chile Peppers. Spicy food helps speed up the body's metabolism.

3. Increase your muscle mass. Muscle burns fat, so adding 5lbs of muscle will help you burn another 250 calories a day.

3. Increase your vitamin B and Calcium intake. The B-Vitamins give you more energy and increase your metabolism.

4. Drink More Water. A healthy, well-hydrated body is important to flush out toxins and aid in metabolising fats

5. Increase your intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fatty acids can help to balance blood sugar levels and control

Anti-Aging Skin Care- Seven Steps To Reducing Wrinkles And Preventing Aging Saggy Skin by: Ellen Agius

Are you wondering which are the best anti aging treatments and ways to rejuvenate your skin?.

What can be done about existing lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin? Traditionally the only solutions available have been painful and expensive cosmetic surgeries, toxin injections, and harsh chemical peels. Each of which has a long list of potentially dangerous side effects. Recent scientific breakthroughs have allowed for the development of more gentle cosmetic products that can reduce saggy skin as well as facial lines and wrinkles without the risks involved with other more traditional procedures.

Probably you are confused with all the different ingredients that we can find in anti aging skin care products, and with so many choices, we don't even know where to start.

Aging is related to accumulation of damage at the cellular level. Offenders include environment, free radicals, and chemicals. The best way to deal with aging skin is to ensure that you take a proactive approach to skin care and follow a few simple steps to help prevent the early onset of aging and keep your skin hydrated and moisturised.

STEP 1. Use A Preservative Free Paraben Free Skin Care System

The major key in reducing aging skin and restoring youthful lustre is to avoid preservatives in your skin care products. Preservatives, methylparaben in particular, have been shown to increase the damage to skin caused by UV light, thus increasing the aging of skin .

If you want to prevent aging of your skin you really need to be aware of what you are putting on your skin. While many companies claim their products are “all natural” and of the “finest quality,” a close look at the ingredients reveals they contain toxic synthetic preservatives, ‘suspected’ carcinogens, drying alcohols, and synthetic fragrances and dyes.

So make an educated decision to use products that contain absolutely no preservatives . A good book to refer to is “The Truth About Cosmetics…And Some Natural Alternatives” by Haru Naito.

Until recently, most skin care products around the world have contained preservatives that promote skin aging. However, new skin care technology has developed and there are now a few unique skin care ranges on the market that have eliminated preservatives with the goal to support the skin’s state of wellness and protect the skin from premature aging. (http://www.revolutionaryskincare.info ).

In fact a world’s first water-based skincare line has been recently released in Japan, Australia and the US which uses a revolutionary patented water filtration system where fungus and bacteria can not grow thus eliminating the need for any preservatives. You can receive a free report and skin care brochure at http://www.preservativefreeskincare.info

STEP 2. Keep Your Skin Clean

Cleanse your skin with a gentle exfoliating cleanser. Make sure you do not leave on make up or allow residue to build up on your skin. This will lead to increased stress on your skin and can cause pores to clog and become infected.

The key here is not to rub, scrape, or be overly abrasive in the process. You will require a gentle cleanser that contains a fine abrasive to get into your skin pores and remove bacteria and soil. New skin care technology uses a fine ground stone which has tiny holes, when you wash our face, the stone goes into the skin pores and removes bacteria and soil from the pores.

STEP 3. Keep Your Skin Properly Hydrated.

Hydrating aging skin and helping it to retain moisture are the keys to reducing and preventing wrinkles. Water provides hydration to our skin. So you require a skin care line that can provide water to your skin cells and plump them up like a grape rather than shrivelled up and dry like a saltanna. Look at the hydration rates of the skin care product you are using and the clinical proven results.

Also many skin care products use carriers to take the moisturising ingredients into the cells. You need to ensure that no carrier chemicals are used which can be absorbed into your circulation and can cause serious health issues. A new water-based skincare line hydrates the skin by 80% after only one use and uses the technology of glyconutrients (plant based nutrients) to carry the water to the skin cell and hold it in. This dramatically reduces wrinkles. Research also shows that glyconutrients in skin care products seal the skin keeping in the water and keeping harmful elements out, meaning skin cells will be regenerated and skin can return to be like a babies bottom.

So use a skin care line that hydrates and uses safe carrier nutrients to fight the visible signs of aging by reducing wrinkles around your eyes, mouth and forehead.

STEP 4. Nourish your skin with healthy ingredients

Nourishing the skin with the proper ingredients is also important.

Use skin care that delivers only healthy nutrients that can protect your skin from premature aging, stress and dryness. Many plants in the world have long been recognized for their therapeutic health benefits. Just make sure the ingredients are natural plant foods or certified organic ingredients. Today many scientific studies demonstrate the numerous benefits of using specific botanicals that provide nourishing properties that assist your body in renewing healthy moisture enhanced skin tissues. This is the foundation of a preservative free skincare product line.

STEP 5. Use A Wrinkle Cream That Is Proven To Work

Wrinkles and spots are normally too deep to be effected by skin care products, but not now with the recent advancement in skin care technology skin cells can be corrected from damage done and create new healthy skin cells.

An anti-wrinkle cream lessens the appearance of your wrinkles, depending on how often you use it, the type and amount of active ingredient in the wrinkle cream and the extent of the wrinkles you want to treat.

Do they work? Consider these points when judging the merits of using a wrinkle cream: Ensure the skin care system you use has been subjected to research and clinical trials to prove their benefit. You’ll likely need to use the wrinkle cream once or twice a day for many weeks before noticing improvements. Remembering that skin cells rejuvenate every 28 days.

STEP 6. Support your skin’s health and prevent premature aging with good quality supplements.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Oxidative stress is the principle cause of aging and premature death. By controlling free radicals, anti-oxidants influence how fast and how well we age. It is virtually impossible to get optimal amount of antioxidants from foods alone. So invest in a good quality antioxidant. After a lifetime of exposure to pollutants, we need antioxidant help. The best antioxidant on the market is provided by the Australian Bush Plum and studies at an Australian University provides the research to prove the effect of this antioxidant which is provided in a capsule food supplement.

PHYTOSTEROLS

Scientists can tell how old you are physiologically based on the amount of DHEA (primary hormone of the body) in your blood. Levels peak at age 25 years and then decline. Most researchers agree to retard aging DHEA levels must be maintained. In our modern diet our daily intake of hormone modulator is severely depleted. A Phyto Hormone supplement provides your body naturally with the building blocks to maintain and enhance normal hormone production. It will support efficient fat burning, help you look younger, feel younger and potentially live longer.

GLYCONUTRIENTS

Science has now established that certain natural plant sugars are vital for maintaining good health. Glyconutrients play a vital role in disease prevention and immune system restoration. Supplementation with a blend of glyconutrients have been shown to improve the immune system and improve the antioxidant level inside cells. In addition research shows that glyconutrients help with reversing 8 of the biological signs of aging. A good reason to start supplementing your diet with these nutrients. There is only one manufacturer of the exclusive source of the complete blend of these nutrients.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

Make sure you get a good blend of essential fatty acids in your diet.. Supplementation with essential fatty acids supports your skin to become softer and smoother. They are necessary to make cells membranes and for many of the important hormones and other chemical messengers that tell your body what to do.

In recent years, researchers have been able to determine the reason essential fats are so critical to the formation of soft, smooth skin texture and the management of certain skin conditions. Investigative studies have shown that the link between fabulous skin texture and intake of essential oils is explained by the effect essential fats have on the synthesis of prostaglandin hormones within epidermal cells.

So supplementation with a combination of these nutrients is required for you are wanting to reduce the signs of aging and support your skins health from inside as well as outside.

STEP 7. ADEQUATE REST

Make sure you get enough rest, so that your skin has time to repair itself.

We all know that aging skin can be problematic and sometimes even downright scary. By following the tips listed above and carefully selecting your skin care products, you'll be one step ahead in the battle against aging skin. We all get old but we don't have to look that way!

The bottom line is to know the science and ingredients behind the products you use, look at the clinical trials, ensure the company is ethical and practices good manufacturing practices and then stick to doing business with one that has a solid reputation for delivering results. There are countless products on the market but only a handful that are based on legitimate science. These are the ones to add to your daily skin care regiment.

The one thing you must do is be constant, without getting obsessed, with whatever you choose to rejuvenate your skin. A new era of skin care technology is a huge breakthrough in the battle against our aging skin.

So in summary your Skin Care wish list should include:

1. Preservative Free
2. Anti- Aging
3. Fragrance Free
4. Colorant Free
5. Allergy Tested
6. Suits All Skin Types
7. Non- Comedogenic (not clogging, won’t aggravate acne)
8. No Animal Testing
9. Opthamologist Tested
10. Visible Real Results

Too much in one skin care line. Do your research and you will find that there are limited skin care products that provide all these benefits.

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Skin Care Moisturizer Cream Can Keep Your Skin Smooth and Supple by: Sylvie Bordeaux

hey say beauty is only skin deep, but only a woman knows just how true that is. You can be the prettiest thing in the room, but wrinkled, sun damaged skin can certainly bring your appearance down several notches. Skin care moisturizer cream is just the thing you need to help prevent new wrinkles, reduce the appearance of the wrinkles you have, and help heal sun damaged skin. Whether you struggle with dry skin, combination skin, oily skin, acne, or some other type of skin condition, there is a moisturizer that is made just for you. The only challenge is finding the right moisturizer for you and knowing what to look for. It’s all about getting the details right -- what types of moisturizer are best for you and how often to apply them. Luckily for you, we’ve got the scoop on the best moisturizers for your needs.

Water Based Moisturizers are a No-No

When purchasing moisturizer cream, many women simply do not stop and look at the ingredients. Often women are attracted to a pretty box or a pretty jar with a fancy sounding name without realizing that many of the moisturizers out there contain up to 40% water. Other women make the mistake of going with a water based moisturizer, thinking that water is the most natural moisturizer in the world and that it should do wonders for their skin. Strangely enough, that is not the case. Different all natural ingredients, like Aloe Vera, are better suited for a moisturizer for the face, especially for those looking for anti aging or anti wrinkle benefits. It may not seem like it but water based moisturizers are a recipe for disaster when it comes to dry skin. They dry out your skin even more as opposed to adding much needed moisture.

Consider the Benefits of Natural Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera based creams are different and for those who have only used water based products or for those looking for a change in their present moisturizing routine, this is the best and only alternative. A few of the skin care moisturizer cream products even contain essential fatty acids and other ingredients that actually imitate the natural actions and compositions of your skin. These special ingredients work wonders against drying and breakouts, and makes it easier for the ingredients to be absorbed into the skin. Aloe Vera itself is 100 percent natural, coming straight from the plant of the same name and is known for its healing benefits to damaged skin.

How Often is Too Often?

Depending on your skin and its makeup, you never know how much to moisturize until you figure out what is best for you. If you have normal skin, moisturizing once a day should be sufficient, but if you have dry skin or skin with a condition you may want to consider moisturizing twice daily -- once during the morning hours and once before bed.

Be sure to follow the directions that are specified on the back of moisturizer box or jar for best results and remember that not all moisturizers are created equal. Some of them have specific instructions and are designed to treat different skin conditions so be sure to read the label carefully. Some moisturizers have natural oils, vitamins, lipids, and other ingredients that are designed to smooth and beautify your skin. Be warned that chemicals have been added to other moisturizer creams and these should be strictly avoided.

How do you know which is the best skin care moisturizer cream for you? In all reality, there is no “one size fits all.” Everyone has a different type of skin and unfortunately there is a bit of trial and error that you must go through. You have to find out the hard way sometimes but often you can take shortcuts by getting recommendations from other women with skin similar to yours. Remember though that just because a particular product works for someone else does not necessarily mean that it will work for you. One thing you can be sure of though is that it is pretty hard to go wrong with an aloe vera based moisturizer. Aloe Vera can heal damaged skin, moisturize, and even provide some anti aging benefits as well. Plus it doesn’t dry out the skin like water based moisturizers do...and it should go without saying that dry skin is much more prone to wrinkles than hydrated, moisturized skin.

The benefits of Aloe Vera are endless and no matter what type of skin you have, you should be able to enjoy the benefits of this all natural ingredient that was discovered more than 3,500 years ago and that is still being used today. An Aloe Vera based moisturizer can help give you healthier, more beautiful skin no matter what kind of skin you have and no matter how much sun damage you have.

Be sure to read the label before buying any moisturizer cream and always, always, always demand an Aloe Vera based moisturizer.

Do you hate fine lines?

Do you hate wrinkles?

Do you hate sun spots?

Do you have old acne scars to get rid of?

Do you want to feel beautiful again?

An Aloe Vera based moisturizer cream just may be the way to go and due to its healing properties, Aloe Vera should be something you look for in any skin care moisturizer cream.


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MY WEDDING GOWN

To choose a wedding gown is not a simple that people imagine. The bride should choose the gown with uitable on her personality. The color of wedding gown is also important to be thinking.Wedding gown will make all brides in the world beautiful.

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What to look for in a Wedding Videographer! by Juhlin Youlien

Have you chosen a Professional Wedding Videographer yet for your Wedding? Finding a Professional one can be difficult and perplexing.

Your special day is coming up very fast! And really the last thing you need to fret about is whether or not you have hired the right Professional Wedding Videographer to capture the memories of your Wedding day.

First, start out by checking out their website and watching some of their demos. If they have no demos available to view online that is a BIG red flag! Only choose a Professional Wedding Videographer who has demos on their website. That is very important! This allows you to see what the Videographers style is!

Make sure that your Professional Wedding Videographer makes your DVD with DVD authoring. If your Videographer provides this service, the final film of your Wedding day should look like a Hollywood Style film with menus and chapters. This is a lot more than just transferring footage to DVD and takes a lot more time; so make sure that your Videographer does this. It takes it from home-style movie to Hollywood Style! This is also very important!

Here are a few other questions you should ask yourself when choosing your Professional Wedding Videographer:

1. Is the Wedding Videographer knowledgeable? 2. Is the Wedding Videographer professional? 3. Was the Wedding Videographer able to answer your all your questions and did they answer you back (if conversing in email) in a timely manner (This will show their level of Professionalism)? 4. And most importantly; does the Wedding Videographers services validate their product(s)?

If the Wedding Videographer is professional then they should be accustomed with all the Wedding Industries products and terminology.

The Wedding Videographer should also be able to explain in detail the services they are providing for you and your Spouse on your Wedding day.

If the Wedding Videographer doesn't have enough demos on their website to satisfy you, then ask them to mail you another demo to watch at home. Most professional Wedding Videographers will be happy to accommodate you and send you one free of charge.

If the Wedding Videographer has enough to watch on their website then make to watch them thoroughly online and remember these key things:

1) Web quality is always worse than what your Wedding day DVD will be. This is because websites with videos are made specifically for allowing the video to download quickly for the viewer. Because of this, the quality of the video must go down in order for the downloading speed on the Internet to be fast. So don't judge the clarity by the online footage. If you want to see an example of how clear your film will look just ask the Wedding Videographer to send you a demo and that will allow you to really see the clarity and the quality. 2) Was the camera person/ Wedding Videographer creative with their shots and were they steady? Watch for that, creativity is key to having a beautiful Wedding DVD! 3) Sound quality of the songs. Did everything sound good? 4) Color, was the color vibrant. This will tell you if the camcorder that the Wedding Videographer is using is good quality or not!

Another thing to consider is making sure that the Wedding Videographer offers for you to call at a later date and request additional copies. If they say "Yes!" that is a good sign, meaning that they achieve all their footage properly and this will also show their Professionalism!

Everyone's Wedding day is so different and unique! It is a once in a life time moment that can never be repeated or recaptured so make sure when choosing your Wedding Videographer you only go for the best! Don't get a cheap service because in the end, that's what your film will be, cheap. Don't cut corners! Your Wedding day is special and deserves that best of the best. You want to remember is always in beautiful clarity! Good luck on planning your wonderful Wedding day!

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Elegant Handbags For Your Bridesmaids by Angel Cruz

Your bridesmaids will take good care of their hand bags when you present them with elegant bridal style clutches in satin, velvet, faux suede or leather. They say a beautiful purse completes the perfect outfit, and you can tell she loves it when she buys her next evening dress to match her handbag! Bridesmaids' handbags in different gorgeous colors are an ideal way to express your thanks to your bridesmaids. Check out these 5 handbags:

Bridesmaid's Pink Monogram Tote Bag - Pretty, pink, and personalized, this bag is perfect for your bridesmaids. A decidedly pink personalized tote bag is for the woman who thinks pink will never be out of style. Made of 100% polyester, you can also have it monogrammed with her initials. It also features black handles and a black monogram design, and has inner and outer side pockets for more storage.

Susie Satin Bridal Bag - Think confection candy colors and satin roses... this bridal bag is made just for bridesmaids. Include bridal jewelry, earrings or necklaces for a special gift to thank your bridesmaids for the part they play in your wedding. You will want to ask your wedding photographer for some photos of your bridesmaids carrying these beautiful purses. Furthermore, your flower girl will also look angelic holding a pink satin purse.

Marites Personalized Evening Clutch - This clutch is the perfect accessory and bridesmaids gift to help your lovely ladies transition from ceremony to reception. This polished personalized gift compliments your bridesmaids' evening look, and has plenty of room for their lipsticks, compact powder, and other essentials. It can be personalized with an elegantly scripted initial in sparkling Swarovski Austrian crystals to create a truly unique gift. This elegant purse is available in black satin polyester and features a snap closure and optional-use chain shoulder strap.

Adriana Personalized Evening Handbag - This evening handbag makes a wonderful bridesmaids gift. Give your bridal party these sleek, formal, personalized purses that will compliment any dress. These beautiful item, embellished with a splash of genuine Swarovski Crystal, will look stunning in your bridesmaids' arms at your reception.

Nancy Personalized Evening Purse - This evening purse was designed as an evening accessory that sparkles. Your bridesmaids will have a classic versatile evening bag that can also be carried as a clutch for other formal celebrations.

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Etiquette For Wedding Invitation - Seating Plan Etiquette for Your Wedding by Mary A. Jane

Now that you have planned a beautiful reception that everyone will enjoy as they help you celebrate the happiest time of your life, the next step is to make the seating arrangements. You should seat everyone correctly so that you do not violate seating plan etiquette by seating someone where they are not supposed to be. Planning seating can be quite a task if you are planning a big wedding. Of course this is not true of small weddings. If your guest list is indeed large, you may want to buy some computer software that will help you arrange and rearrange your seating chart without too much of a problem. Using post-it notes will work well for small wedding but is quite inconvenient if the reception will be large.


Begin with the head table, which is the easiest. The head table is long and straight and is placed in at the front of the reception space. It is obviously arranged so that it is facing the wedding guests. The bride and groom take their seats at the center of the table. Wedding etiquette allows for flexibility when it comes to if the bride should be seated on the right hand side or the left hand side.


The bride’s parents are seated next to the bride and they can sit in any order. If parents are remarried, this will be a complication. You may want to have them sit at a different table and have your bridal attendants sit in their place. The bride’s maid of honor should be seated after her parents. These tips go for the groom’s parents as well if there has been a remarriage and the former spouses cannot get along.


Another easy table is the kids table. Older children do not have to sit with their parents. They will even feel important. There should be no problems if they know they will be seated with other children. They will enjoy it! Seating plan etiquette lets this table be placed where adults will not want to be seated. Seating children near speakers would be just perfect.


After you have planned out the seating for the head table and kids table, seating plans get a little more difficult and complicated. It is best to attempt to keep people that know each other together at the same table if that is possible. Co-workers will probably feel more comfortable sitting with each other if they do not know your family well. Seating plan etiquette suggests that you should try to keep people of similar age groups together if you need to seat them with people that they may not know. Another good tip is to try to balance the number of males and females at a table. Try to keep the numbers even.


You should consider particular circumstances when you are seating certain guests. Senior citizens, small children and women who are pregnant may need to be placed near the restrooms. If any of your guests have a disability, keep this in mind as well. Those giving a toast should be placed near the front of the room while exes should be kept as far away from each other as possible if they don’t get along with each other.


It is a good idea to have a seating chart near the entrance of the reception hall so that your guests can find their seats. You might want to use a map of numbered tables so that it is easier for them to know where they should sit. Every table in your reception hall should have a number placed in the center. Place cards should be put at each seat and legible if you have assigned seats. Seating plan etiquette lets you just assign a table if that is what you prefer.


With a few seating plan etiquette tips you will hopefully be able to plan the best seating plan for your wedding.


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