Archive for January, 2010

Should Mom and Dad Be Guests at the Bachelor/Bachelorette Party?

by Patti January 29th, 2010 | For the Bride, For the Groom, Weddings
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are most often held anywhere from one to three weeks before the wedding day. In most cases these pre-wedding events are hosted by the best man and the maid of honor respectively. They tend to be focused on the celebration of friendship as opposed to the celebration of family. With this said, should the parents of the bride and the groom be included on the guest list?

A bachelor party is a time when male bonding occurs. A bachelorette party also provides an opportunity for women to bond as friends in their own unique way. It is
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Beauty Timeline for Brides

by Anna P. January 22nd, 2010 | For the Bride
There are a few moments in your life that you want to look and feel like the most stunning princess in the room, and your wedding is one of them. A large percentage of your time and budget will be spent on achieving that beautiful bride look. But like most things involving the wedding, it takes time, often several months worth of planning. Luckily, here is a checklist/timeline of things that you will probably want  to do beforehand to ensure that you look like the beautiful bride you are.

Six Months Ahead
If  you want to lose a little weight before the
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How To Choose Your Bridesmaids Wisely

by Anna P. January 15th, 2010 | For the Bride, Planning, Weddings
Selecting your bridesmaids can be tough to do, particularly if you have a lot of close friends or come from a large family with a lot of sisters. Getting caught up in the excitement also can make you prone to selecting a maid of honor or bridesmaid that is less than par.  Being a bridesmaid is more than an honor, its also a big responsibility. That is why you cannot choose just anyone, and you certainly don’t want to choose someone who will let you down. How do you select your bridesmaids and maid of honor? Read on.

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