December 2010
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Resolutions
With Christmas and other special holidays behind us and the New Year coming soon thoughts of renewals and goals are foremost in our minds. New engagements, new commitments, new ideas and dreams for ourselves and our futures. There are many things to consider as resolutions for 2011.
Will you make the same goals as last year? Lose weight, exercise more, volunteer… Or are there other?. I...
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“A happy New Year! Grant that I
May bring no tear to any eye
When this New Year...”
– Edgar Guest
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Why Attend A Wedding Expo?
Most girls grow up dreaming about their wedding day. So when that magical moment happens and prince charming slips a ring on your finger you immediately beam with excitement. It has finally happened…you are getting married. This should be a piece of cake, right? Then reality sets in, and the stress of planning can get in the way of the excitement. Bridal shows are a great option...
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Getting Married In Hawaii?
Are you just starting to plan your wedding and deciding where in Hawaii to get married? Not sure where to start? Come to the Hawaii Bridal Expo this January 21st-23rd at the Blaisdell…..get discounted tickets on BridesClub.com and check out these amazing locations!
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa (sooo beautiful!) - www.ihilani.com
Haiku Gardens - www.haikugardens.com
Hawaii Prince...
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Date
Here are several important things to consider when choosing a date. First, sit down together to determine a priority list. (You both may want to include your families in this conversation, especially if they live out of town.)
The honeymoon: Consider the type of honeymoon you both want. For instance, if you are both sun-worshipers, don’t plan a wedding date when your favorite island is...
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Happy Holidays! Christmas Engagements
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is this weekend and the New Year is less than two weeks away! Wow, where did this year go?
This one is for the guys…. Are you thinking about asking the woman of your dreams to marry you this Christmas? Need some ideas on how to ask? Here’s a few ideas I found that I thought might help…..
You can get her a shirt and print...
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“An archeologist is the best husband any woman can have; the older she gets, the...”
– Agatha Christie
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Maid of Honor Duties
1.Host or Co-host a bridal shower with the help of the other bridesmaids and/or the bride’s mother, sisters, etc. 2.Help the bride choose her dress and shop for bridesmaid dresses. (The Wedding Expos is the perfect place for this one!) 3.Make sure the bridesmaids all go for their dress fittings and get everything they need for the big day. ie jewelry, flowers, shoes, etc 4.Lend an ear when...
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HoneyMoon Registries - What A Great Idea
When you get married you can look forward to lots of gifts of from your friends and family because they are so kind and although it is a very nice gesture, you may not actually need them….. you know, the toasters, the mixers, the dozen picture frames, ect.
Especially if you and your fiancé have both been living on your own, chances are you really don’t need or want these things. ...
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Hot Trends For 2011
One of the first questions us women tend to ask ourselves when planning our wedding is “What are my colors going to be!”. Sometimes we’ll go with our favorite colors, maybe we’ll get some input from our fiancé but a lot of times, we just want to know what’s in this year! What are the newest trends?
2011 seems to be bringing fun, bright, playful colors to popularity for the year’s weddings. ...
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“A little girl at the wedding afterwards asked her mother why the bride changed...”
– Unknown
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Diamonds - 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 there are steps you can take to ensure that you get the most for your money. There are great values...
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Looking to save some money on your wedding?
Who isn’t these days? If you’re shopping for your wedding you’re probably wondering if you’re getting the best deal possible on all of your services. And because you probably don’t want to sacrifice the quality of your vendors what you need to do is visit the BridesClub.com home page and special offers page. Then, visit a Wedding Expo near you. Every day quality...
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Choosing the Right Photographer for you....
Long after the vows have been taken, the cake has been devoured and the music has stopped, one of the single most important tangible parts of your wedding that is left are the photos.
The photos from your special day will be seen by your children, your grandchildren, your family and friends for years to come. So you want to be sure you pick just the right photographer for you! You need to...
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“In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick...”
– Robert Anderson
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My Favorite Part of the Wedding Expos
Well besides all the great people it’s the samples of course! Besides the cake which I talked about last week, a lot of the caterers at the expos have samples out for you to try to see if you like what they can do. And trust me, they do an amazing job!
If you’re wedding is a little less formal and you’re looking for just a really great BBQ, you can check out Famous...
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Wedding Planning Timeline
Here’s a timeline to help you plan your wedding. The timeline is assuming you have a year before you are getting married. Good Luck!
NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE
Announce your engagement.
Create a preliminary budget.
Start a guest wish list to help you gauge how many people you will be inviting.
Hire a wedding planner (if you think you need one). If you’re not hiring a planner, select...
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Invite Insight
In the realm of frequently asked wedding questions, there is one that typically stands alone at the top. Though the particulars are interchangeable, the theme is constant: invitations. With that in mind, here is a short list of reminders that are sure to prove beneficial.
It’s Not A Save The Date
Your save the date will include just that: THE DATE. The save the date will go out about 6 months...
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“The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church...”
– Barbara de Angelis
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“Marriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is...”
– Louis K. Anspacher
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“Give her two red roses, each with a note. The first note says For the woman I...”
– Source Unknown
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With This Ring
It is highlighter in every photo album of every wedding. It’s the symbol of marriage and commitment; and for most of us, it is how this whole process got started: The Ring. However, just because the engagement ring is on the finger, your ring needs are not quite finished. In my own engagement, I failed to remember that the engagement, though it may be the biggest investment, is only 1/3 of your...
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“A good marriage is like a casserole, only those responsible for it really know...”
– Source Unknown
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Trends for 2011
With winter weddings at the doorstep, we begin to look to the year ahead. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations for summer weddings begin. So what will be the trends this time around? What will the best of 2011 have to offer? After considerable research, I find two words that are inevitably in every conversation I see. They are unavoidable. Romantic and Whimsical. That’s right, if you...
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Free Seminar for Wedding Professionals
Brad Buckles from BridesClub.com is offering free seminars in Honolulu, HI & Seattle, WA in the month of December! These seminars will teach you how to double your wedding business in the next 12 months! At the Washington seminar, Brad will go into how to build a better booth at the Wedding Expo complete with a demonstration.
All you need to do to attend is RSVP to kathy@bridesclub.com to...
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Wedding Traditions, Where Did They Come From?
Ever wonder where all of our coveted wedding day traditions come from? Although many traditions have changed purpose or meaning, it’s amazing how many of them are still around today.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe and other more commonly known and still widely used traditions like the wedding bands that symbolize eternal love I’m sure...
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Beyond Bliss Bridal Giveaway
Here’s a cool contest from Aesthetica in Hawaii, a vendor in the Hawaii Bridal Expo this January!
WANT TO WIN A FREE BRIDAL MAKEOVER FOR YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE? ENTER TO WIN OVER $10K+ IN SERVICES!! If you or a loved one is planning on a wedding, let Aesthetica help make your dream day, a dream come true!! Simply email or mail us a photo of the future bride and groom, with a short...
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“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times always with the same...”
– Mignon McLaughlin
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Wedding Cake at the Tacoma Wedding Expo
I don’t know about you but one of the first things I think of when I think of a wedding is the cake! I LOVE wedding cake! I could really eat it all day and sometimes do at the Tacoma Wedding Expos thanks to Celebrity Cakes in Tacoma!
Not only can cake bakers do an amazing job of making your cake look fabulous, they make it delicious too! At the Wedding shows over the years I’m...