December 2009
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Wedding Receptions: Extravagant or Simple?
Once you have decided to get married, one decision you should discuss with your fiancé is what type of wedding both of you prefer. Weddings can be formal, semiformal, or informal. If you are both of the same religion and custom or tradition calls for a specific type of wedding and reception, this will probably not be a decision you will need to make. But couples of different faiths or couples...
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Invitations & Thank-you Notes
Having a wedding will mostly be all about you and your special love, yet you need to remember some etiquette rules that apply to your guests. The better you treat your guests, the more likely they are to enjoy your wedding and think of you in a positive light.
Wedding Invitations
Wedding invitations should be mailed out six weeks prior to the wedding day, unless friends or relatives need to...
Erika's Bracelets for Breast Cancer
Give to the women in your life and help support the women in the life of others.
I’ll never forget it myself. Nor will I ever forget the time, 19 years later, that I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I was diagnosed in April 2009 at the age of 39. It was an aggressive cancer so they started chemo therapy almost immediately. I lost my hair and my strength within a few weeks. Chemo...
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Selecting the Right Music for Your Wedding
A wedding reception is a time to celebrate the love between you and your fiancé that will last a lifetime. The perfect way to do this is through dancing. Dancing lightens the mood and makes for an enjoyable evening. But remember, to have a successful dance you need to have the right music. Choose music that you and your fiancé enjoy and something that the guests will feel comfortable dancing...
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To Fit Your Needs!
One of the most important things you’ll need to remember when you plan your special day is the caterer. This is because the food you serve will be one of the most memorable parts of the reception for your guests. Caterers can be booked up to a year in advance, so it is wise to search one out early. A simple time line for finding a caterer is to start looking for one at 10 months before the...
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GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY
Have you been together as a couple for a while now? Have you seen your romance grow into love and mutual respect? Do you communicate deeply and solve conflicts together? Do you want to be with your partner for the rest of your life? Is it time to start looking for a diamond?
When buying a diamond in Hawaii there are steps you can take to ensure that you get the most for your money. There are...
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“Love feels no burden,
thinks nothing of trouble,
attempts what is above its...”
– Thomas A. Kempis
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10 Innovative Ways To Advertise Your Wedding...
“Interesting” and “challenging” are two words that best describe this past year in the wedding industry. While it used to be thought that the wedding business is “recession-proof,” many in the industry saw first-hand that was not the case. Within the current economic climate, brides, grooms and their families are being more careful with what they’re...
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SPONSORED POST: KAI VODKA
KAI Vodka is the ideal drink for elegant weddings, memorable celebrations, and intimate or grand parties. Kai is a locally-owned company that distills its vodka in Vietnam from exotic and floral Yellow Blossom Rice. Kai offers both a lychee flavored vodka (70 Proof) and an unflavored vodka (80 Proof).
Kai Vodka has previously worked closely with Halekulani’s House Without a Key – a destination...
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Words Women Use
This is something I heard on the radio a while ago. I thought it was really cute so I looked it up and saved it on my computer. I was looking through my documents the other day and thought it would be fun to post for you:
WORDS WOMEN USE: FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. FIVE MINUTES: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an...
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Kindness Trend
More and more couples right now are incorporating a charitable element into their big day – and it’s not just celebrities who are doing this. A wave of couples everywhere are making the choice to do something generous for a good cause as part of their wedding celebration.
Weddings have always had a self-indulgent element to them, and so it’s exciting to see couples generously opening their hearts...
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“Of all actions of a man’s life, his marriage does least concern other...”
– John Selden 1584-1654, British Jurist, Statesman