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Archive for January, 2009

Wedding Etiquette- Separating the Dos from the Don’ts

by Patti January 27th, 2009
Planning,Weddings


When it comes to wedding etiquette there are certain rules for proper conduct and manners that are etched in stone and very traditional while others fall into the gray area. Here are some common examples of wedding etiquette that would be wise to follow:


-Send wedding invitations six to eight weeks before the scheduled date.


-Always include return postage with the RSVP cards in the invitations.


-You can send wedding invitations...

The Four Important Properties of Engagement Ring Design

by Patti January 20th, 2009
Planning

When it comes to choosing the design of an engagement ring there are no hard and fast rules. There is no special formula and no mathematical equation. Often it is simply a matter of which one is more appealing to the eye. In other words- it all boils down to personal preference.


To help you in your decision making process, there are four important properties when it comes to the design of an engagement ring. If you find a ring that is lacking in...

And the Winners Are. . .

by Michele January 20th, 2009
Contest

The Doubly Good December Contest has ended after an extension due to a tie for the most commented article.  Without further ado, prizes were awarded to:

Gumer Liston for most commented article

Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on

Congratulations to both!...

The Basic Elements for Selecting an Engagement Ring

by Patti January 13th, 2009
Planning,Weddings

When it comes to selecting an engagement ring, there are three important aspects to the decision making process. These include choosing the diamonds for the ring, choosing a metal for the ring and finally, choosing the design for the ring. Here we look briefly at all three of these.


Diamonds for an Engagement Ring


There is a grading system when it comes to diamonds. It is known as the Diamond 4Cs. The 4Cs include the cut of a diamond,...

Dressing the Groom for the Big Day

by Patti January 6th, 2009
For the Groom

The dress code for a groom is dependent upon the type of wedding that he is having. If you choose a theme for the wedding, then that will dictate the suit of choice for the groom as well as the groomsmen. On the other hand, if you choose to have a traditional wedding then the suit of choice will be a morning suit.


Historically the traditional time of day for a wedding was the morning, and that is why a groom’s suit is referred to...