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Father of the Bride Blues

June 26, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

Luckily for me, my dad is totally in touch with his feelings. But according to Meg Meeker, MD, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, some dads start feeling rather blue as soon as their little girl finds "another man" to spend the rest of her life with. As your wedding looms closer, dad my start to exhibit strange behavior, whether he's more distant, short-tempered, distracted, or anxious. This is because thoughts of your marriage may trigger separation anxiety, qualms about entrusting … [Read more...]

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Ethical Jewelry: Know what you’re buying

November 11, 2009 By dena 2 Comments

If you are headed toward an engagement, or are engaged already but still looking for the right ring or other bridal jewelry, there are other things to think about aside from style, price, and size of the rock! Whether your personal values have led you to follow a more environmentally and socially conscious lifestyle, or you just want to do your part in making the world a better place, consider buying an "ethical" - not just beautiful - engagement ring. It’s amazing, points out Katherine … [Read more...]

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5 New Engagement Ring Trends

June 29, 2009 By dena 5 Comments

Diamond rings are always in style. The settings might change from season to season, but the current trends are simply new takes on an old theme. Whether your style is contemporary or classic, ornate or simple, these 5 trends will provide inspiration for everyone. After all, diamonds are forever... and diamonds are a girls best friend... so choose wisely! Shown: Tacori Vintage Engagement Rings Old Stones and antique settings prove that old is new again! Shown: Doyle & Doyle $2,950; … [Read more...]

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Questions to Ask Before you say “I DO”

June 28, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

When you approach a marriage, you must be prepared to give it your all, but you also need to be sure there are no major "red flags" that will eventually doom your union. When a couple works together to build a strong, loving, respectful relationship, they really can overcome mountains... but you need to have a solid foundation to build on. Here are a list of questions you can ask yourself to ascertain whether there are any lurking issues that need to be worked out before you say "I do." 1. … [Read more...]

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Engagement Portraits with Flair!

April 28, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

Engagement sessions are great because you get a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera while also getting to know your photographer, says Geoff White, a San Francisco wedding photographer. It takes a lot of pressure off the wedding day, and allows your wedding photographer to hit the ground running, as you have already established that comfort level. Photo: Brian Crane Phototgraphy Planning your Engagement Session You want to show off your relationship and also your personality, … [Read more...]

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We’re Engaged! Now what?!

November 11, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Congratulations on your engagement! You're basking in the happy anticipation of your new life together and looking forward to your wedding day. You're envisioning yourself clad in white (or cream? or lilac?) holding a lovely bouquet of-- roses? calla lilies? wild flowers? -- as your mom and bridesmaids (sister? cousin? best friend from college?) beam at you in their matching bridesmaids dresses (pink? brown? long? short?). And then it dawns on you: Planning a wedding involves lots and lots of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Getting Engaged, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: announcement, attendants, budget, engagement, formality, guest list, shopping, style, timetable, venue, wedding consultant, wedding date, wedding dress, wedding party, wedding planner, Wedding Planning

DIY wedding invitation tip: Use rubber stamps!

October 30, 2008 By dena 3 Comments

Oh, how i wish I'd made my own wedding invitations, if only for the joy of all those lovely stamps!! And then of course there are the accessories and embellishments, such as embossing powders, glitter, stickers, beads, ribbons, beads, foil, paper flowers, punches... oh my! Whether it's wedding or bridal shower invitations, place cards, wedding favors, or thank you cards, consider using rubber stamps on your home-made creation. There is an incredible array of options ranging from classic to … [Read more...]

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Wedding ring symbolism: Then & Now… and why isn’t Madonna wearing hers?

September 1, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

I wear my wedding ring (engagement ring plus wedding ring) rarely, usually if I'm getting "dressed up." I don't know what the unwritten ring-wearing laws are, but I know there are women who never, ever take their rings off. The reason I stopped wearing my rings is boring: when I had kids, the prongs of my square diamond became annoying; I would often scratch my baby when changing a diaper or pulling on a little shirt. So rather than taking the rings on and off a dozen times I day I just … [Read more...]

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Damage Control: How to Cancel a Wedding

June 7, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, not all engagements lead to a walk down the isle. Sometimes the wedding is called off, and the bride and groom need to work quickly to control the damage. Marcy Blum, wedding and event planner, provides six steps to ensure a wedding's cancellation goes as smoothly as possible. 1. Let your guests know as soon as possible. If your wedding is called off after the invitations are mailed and time is running short before the planned date, then you--or a friend or a family … [Read more...]

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5 Ways to Stay in Love Forever

May 15, 2008 By dena 1 Comment

I'd heard that a friend of mine (we'll call her Rachel) was having marriage difficulties and I called her yesterday to see how she was doing. Married just over a year, I vividly recall conversations we had while she was dating and engaged. She couldn't say enough about how wonderful he was. She was so excited about getting married, and she was unquestionably in love. And now... "We are going to a talk to a highly recommended marriage counselor tomorrow," she told me yesterday, " But it … [Read more...]

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