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Destination Wedding & Honeymoon travel: Advice from a Travel Agent

January 23, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

Planning a destination wedding with lots of people involved can be daunting. Even planning a honeymoon for two can have its headaches. Travel agent Jennifer Doncsecz of travelbyvip.com is known for her travel savvy and insider perspective on under-the-radar destinations. Here, she shares her best advice on planning a get-away, via Martha Stewart Weddings. How is working with a travel agent beneficial when booking a destination wedding? When you book a block of hotel rooms directly or with … [Read more...]

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Getting your Beauty Sleep: Banishing Pre-Wedding Jitters

October 2, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Getting a good night's sleep (6-8 hours per night) is crucial for your health, and too much or too little is known to cause problems in many areas. Among the negative effects caused by sleep deprivation are a weaker immune system, weight gain, memory loss, and increase in stress-related disorders such as ulcers, constipation, and heart disease. And on a more superficial note, sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on your looks, causing dark circles or bags under your eyes, make your skin … [Read more...]

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Beware! 13 Bridal Beauty Pitfalls

February 22, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

The Knot polled hundreds of wedding beauty experts for their top tips for brides who want to put their best face forward. Some of them you may have heard already... and some may surprise you! Here they are! 1. Don't drink wine or eat dark-colored foods like berries. You should avoid foods that can tint your pearly whites, or you may end up with a stained smile. For really dazzling teeth, invest in a professional teeth-whitening service, or do-it-yourself with Crest Whitestrips. "Start any … [Read more...]

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6 Things Your Wedding Photograhper Wants You to Know

January 19, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Brides.com reveals six things that your wedding photographer wants you to know... but might not want to tell you. While we might think we know what our photos should look like, and how to achieve the results, remember that these professionals have been doing this for a lot longer than we have! So you might want to discuss some of the following details with your photographer and see what he/she has to say! 1. You don't look silly! "Realize that even though you feel stupid while you're getting … [Read more...]

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Budget-Slashing Wedding Planning Tips

January 12, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Martha Stewart Weddings presents 65 Ways to Trim Your Budget... and who's budget couldn't use a little trimming, right? Here are some of their best wedding planning tips. If you have any other great budget-slashing ideas, please add them in the comment section! Save on Alcohol Instead of providing a full bar, serve a signature drink, such as punch or a favorite cocktail, instead of providing a full bar. Another option is to limit alcoholic beverages to wine and beer, choices that will … [Read more...]

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Saying I’m Sorry: Mending the Relationship

August 17, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

No one is perfect, and no doubt, one fine day, you will find yourself in the wrong. You know you messed up. Your partner is hurt. You need to say "I'm sorry," but do you know how to express a sincere apology? Whether you've forgotten her birthday, insulted his mother, or been untrustworthy, make sure he/she knows how truly sorry you are. Diane Gottsman, a nationally recognized etiquette expert, shares some simple, yet effective ways to make an apology the right way. As she reminds us on … [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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Mom Make-overs: Beauty tips for the Mother of the Bride

March 1, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

Christopher Hopkins, "The Makeover Guy" believes women get more attractive as they get older. He is the author of Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45, and he's just the one to give your mom tips on how she can freshen up her look for your wedding day! Moms, we know that next to the bride, you are the ones who stress the most about how to do your hair and makeup for the wedding day. You want to look lovely and youthful, yet elegant and … [Read more...]

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13 Things to Think About when Renting a Tux for your Wedding

January 1, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

There's something exciting about men wearing tuxedo's. As a little girl, I remember when my parents would get dressed up for a fancy occasion... my mother putting on a beautiful dress with matching heels, and my father donning his tuxedo, complete with cummerbund and bow tie. Then I knew it was really a special occasion! Maybe it's for this reason that some choose to don tuxes for their wedding festivities. If you plan to wear a one to your wedding, it's not something that should be left to … [Read more...]

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Picture-taking tips for a picture-perfect wedding

October 28, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Being in front of camera can make you feel a bit stiff. How should you hold your arms and at what angle should you face the photographer? Here are some expert tips from Bride.net for a wedding-day photo finish. Face: "Know your face," says Michael Waring, who photographed this story. "Look at celeb photos for reference. They all know their angles and whether they look best smiling with or without their teeth showing." There’s nothing wrong with taking a few shots in the weeks before your … [Read more...]