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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 talks of Wedding Planning Guide. Wed Listing provides useful links regarding wedding planning, wedding rings, wedding cake, wedding florists, wedding gifts, wedding videographers, wedding dresses and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 talks of <a href="http://www.wedlisting.com/">Wedding Planning Guide</a>. Wed Listing provides useful links regarding wedding planning, wedding rings, wedding cake, wedding florists, wedding gifts, wedding videographers, wedding dresses and more.</p>
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		<title>Wedding Photography Tips for Your Special Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Photographers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hiring a wedding photographer can be an affordable and creative way to remember every single moment of your wedding. You may need to hire a professional wedding photographer, make a list of important events you want to be photographed, choose good locations, gather every relative and what not. First, you have to hire a good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hiring a wedding photographer can be an affordable and creative way to remember every single moment of your wedding. You may need to hire a professional wedding photographer, make a list of important events you want to be photographed, choose good locations, gather every relative and what not.</p>
<p>First, you have to hire a good professional wedding photographer well in advance by properly checking his credentials and other details. If you delay the booking you may not be able to find good photographers. Once you have decided on a person you need to work together to make him understand all your requirements. You can give him all the details about the important moments you want to be captured, your relatives, and the various locations to include so that he can be prepared for the job. Make a complete list of shots you would like to be made and hand it over to him well ahead so that he can be prepared for the event.</p>
<p>Quite often, you miss a lot of people in your photographs, especially some of your close relatives. In order to avoid such situations, it is better to appoint a family coordinator who can guide the photographer to take photos of all the important guests without missing anyone.  To get the best wedding photographs you need to do a lot of preparation. You can make a visit to beautiful locations close by to look for places you want to be photographed. This will also be very helpful on your special day to quickly go to these locations and take shots.</p>
<p>For additional assistance, the photographer can also have a second photographer to help him out on certain occasions. Some moments may be difficult to shoot from a single location. In the presence of a second photographer he can take the shots from another angle as well. This will be very helpful to choose the best shots of the important events. Apart from this the photographers should be well prepared with their cameras which should be in good working condition and include all other necessary items which might be useful in emergency situations.</p>
<p>There might be some moments when something goes wrong in the midst of the wedding. Such situations can be used to capture a lot of fun images which will be appreciated and fun to look at later on. So it is up to the photographer to use his own creativity and initiative to provide the best wedding photography for everyone to remember.</p>
<p>In Ohio, whether you prefer to customize the smallest details of your wedding photography, or want the simplicity of packages, professional <a href="http://www.chrisaram.com/">Ohio wedding photographer</a> at <a href="http://www.chrisaram.com/">Chrisaram.com</a> offers both options! </p>
<p>Pricing is a la carte but they offer a collection of packages that may serve as helpful starting points. They&#8217;ll talk about what you&#8217;re looking for when they meet and ultimately design a plan that is tailored exactly to you.</p>
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		<title>How can I politely ask guests to give money instead of a gift at my wedding?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marion Chamberlain</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wedding Gifts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wedding Invitations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re thinking about mentioning money gifts in your wedding invitations, don&#8217;t even think about it! There is nothing more tasteless then the mention of wedding gifts in a wedding invitation, period! It suggests you see your wedding guests as dollar signs. The only polite way to tell wedding guests about your money preference would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about mentioning money gifts in your wedding invitations, don&#8217;t even think about it! There is nothing more tasteless then the mention of wedding gifts in a wedding invitation, period! It suggests you see your wedding guests as dollar signs. The only polite way to tell wedding guests about your money preference would be to explain your situation to close family, wedding party members and friends so that they can pass the word along. Your wedding guests will then be aware of your preference and be free to give you whatever they like.</p>
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		<title>Ideas For Wedding Invitation Kits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Kelly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Invitations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wedding Invitation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A big must for all couples is to have a realistic budget and stick with the budget plan. Just think if you don&#8217;t then costs could spiral out of control very quickly. Important thing to remember is your wedding is for one day whereas marriage is for life. All couples who are planning a wedding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A big must for all couples is to have a realistic budget and stick with the budget plan. Just think if you don&#8217;t then costs could spiral out of control very quickly. Important thing to remember is your wedding is for one day whereas marriage is for life. All couples who are planning a wedding will know that the cost of printed invitations can be over 1500 dollars. That is a large chunk of money out of your budget right away. Why not purchase wedding invitation kits at a fraction of the cost of wedding stationery invites. Have a go at making your own invites with the kits. You will see how talented you really are.</p>
<p>A recent wedding invite we received from a cousin was made from one of the kits. The front page showed a photograph of the happy couple on a recent trip overseas with a beautiful back drop. On the reverse of the wedding invitation the couple had inserted the wedding invitation words. The invites not only looked professional but had an added sparkly personal touch from the couple. Invitation kits come ready supplied with all the materials you require to make your invites. The only thing you need to buy is glue. An example of what is supplied if you have selected an ivory colored invite. You would receive envelopes, paper, card, buckle and ribbon directly to your house. Once you ready to make your invites. Glue the buckle and ribbon to the front of your card. Insert the wedding wording and you are ready to send. Brides may select a heart shaped invite kit. You will receive a sash, ribbon, paper, card, and envelopes. Again once you are ready to begin. Glue the sash to the side of your invite. Secure with a ribbon around the sash. Insert your printed wedding words on the inside of the card. The invite is finished ready to send out to your guests.</p>
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		<title>The Right Selection of Fall Wedding Flowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fall Flowers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable part of the year. The weather and the environment remain very pleasant during these days. It is a very amusing time to begin the most auspicious relationship of the life. A wedding ceremony arranged in these beautiful days must be very enjoyable. If you are going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fall is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable part of the year. The weather and the environment remain very pleasant during these days. It is a very amusing time to begin the most auspicious relationship of the life. A wedding ceremony arranged in these beautiful days must be very enjoyable. If you are going to get married during these fall days, you may consider yourself a very lucky person. You may get the company of the most vibrant colors of the flowers during the season.</p>
<p>Choose your fall wedding flowers here:</p>
<p>The fall wedding flowers are very attractive because of their vibrant colors and their spectacular beauty. Commonly used fall wedding flowers include Aster, Chrysanthemum, Sunflower, Dahlia, Zinnia, Daisies, Marigold, Statice, and the dried leaves that are available everywhere during this fall season. These fall wedding-flowers are available in magnificent colors of white, yellow, orange, red, purple, and pink. The color of the dried leaves is always brown that add a very good contrast to these colorful wedding flowers naturally.</p>
<p>How to choose the fall wedding flowers:</p>
<p>The selection of the fall wedding flowers in the most important part of the business. Before you think over the color of these flowers, you must decide which color you are going to make the base of the celebration. The following steps can help you to finalize the selection conveniently:</p>
<p>* Think and decide the color of your choice. For this, you must consider all the possible color combinations available with the fall wedding flowers. A professional artist, who knows all these color combinations well, can help you to see and then decide the right combination you are looking for.<br />
* Take the advice of your florist or the supplier of the flowers and discuss with him the possibilities of getting that color combination. You can also consider the other color combinations as shown by the florist. You can seriously consider the hues of fall wedding flowers like Sunflower, Daisies, and Roses.<br />
* To make your idea of decoration more attractive and natural, you can also think of adding some plastic vegetables pumpkins, gourds in between the flowers. However, you are free to add centerpieces and flower vases in between the decorative items. These centerpieces make the places very attractive.</p>
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		<title>The Costs of Limousine Rental Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 08:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Limousine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limousine is needed in several circumstances. They are mostly rented during special events like proms, weddings, or when you attend extra-special parties. However, you need to cheap-in for Limo rental services as the costs can be quite high. The number of hours is also limited when you rent a limousine. Of course, the prices and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Limousine is needed in several circumstances. They are mostly rented during special events like proms, weddings, or when you attend extra-special parties. However, you need to cheap-in for Limo rental services as the costs can be quite high. The number of hours is also limited when you rent a limousine. Of course, the prices and offers vary depending on the car company that you rented your limo from. The costs of limousine rental services actually vary on a number of factors. The time of the year at which you are going to rent it may affect the price. You can expect peak seasons to have higher rates for limo prices and you can anticipate for much lower costs during the non-peak days. The type of limousine may also vary the costs of your rental. If you are about to rent a brand new limousine, you can only expect for much higher prices. The better the quality, the higher the price of the limousine.</p>
<p>The time of the week at which you&#8217;re going to rent the limo may also affect the price. Usually, Sundays and Saturdays are subject to higher prices. On the other hand, weekdays have lower prices for limo rental services. The area which you live in may also affect the price of the limousine rental. If you live in grand cities like New York or Paris, the prices for car rentals could be quite high. But if you rent from the countryside, you can get cheaper rates for limousine rentals. The distance traveled for the rental service may also vary the price. If you are going to tour a whole city, then you can expect for higher prices. The type of service may change the costs of the limousine rental service too. More services from the rental shop may mean extra charges on your part.</p>
<p>When you rent a limousine, you should think about the extra costs of services. Some rental shops allow rental of the limo alone. You have to look for the chauffeur and you have to spend for the gas as well. The rules of rental services vary from one another. All you have to do is research for the exact costs and compare prices between limo rental shops. Limousine rental services would certainly increase during the following occasions: weddings, proms, gala night, and other special events. Some rental shops have advanced bookings for cheaper rental pay. If you book one year in advance, you can definitely get great discounts on your limo service.</p>
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		<title>The Best Men&#8217;s Formal Wear Suits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Formal Wear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The common rule for the men&#8217;s wear is every man should have at least one tuxedo his own. The formal wear suit is the most important and impressive dress a man can own. Good designer tuxedo suits exude elegance and class that impels people around you to respect you. Formal wear suits obviously express your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The common rule for the men&#8217;s wear is every man should have at least one tuxedo his own. The formal wear suit is the most important and impressive dress a man can own. Good designer tuxedo suits exude elegance and class that impels people around you to respect you. Formal wear suits obviously express your class and style but they can also be used as formal dress for some specific events such as wedding parties, funeral, and communion or graduation party. Often people think that the most expensive suit is the best available suit. But while buying tuxedo wears from online stores, you must remember that just the expensive price of the formal wear suit will not make it the best suit for you. One may also choose to take a tuxedo suit from some online tuxedo rental store for some formal occasion on rent.</p>
<p>The formal communion tuxedo vests were used to be traditionally black in color but with the changing time, nowadays people prefer to have white tuxedo suits for their communion meets. It is also important to have a proper matching shirt with tuxedo accessories. Furthermore, a fitting and matching dress pant is also needed to complete the formal suit. You may choose to use a tie depending on the design and style of the tuxedo vests. Formal wear rentals store provide the complete suit along with necessary shirt, pant and tie.</p>
<p>Graduation day is also very important occasion in any man&#8217;s life. The young graduate often prefers 3 button black tuxedo suits as the black formal fits the occasion. People in general believe that tuxedo rentals are a lesser expensive options than buying a new graduation formal suit. If one can provide some time for internet research for various men&#8217;s wear store providing formal wear suits at discount and comparatively cheaper rates, they may find that tuxedo rentals are no less expensive. Furthermore, if you buy a new tuxedo suit for your graduation, you will not have to worry about returning it within the time to the tuxedo rentals. Also, you may use that formal wear suit in future for wearing at some other important occasion such as wedding parties of your relatives or friends.</p>
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		<title>Choosing a Wedding Chapel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are choosing a wedding chapel, you will firstly need to determine your budget. Most chapels provide wedding packages in a range of prices to suit all budgets, so you should be able to find somewhere you can afford if you look around. Visit the chapels on your shortlist in person, and arrange some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are choosing a wedding chapel, you will firstly need to determine your budget. Most chapels provide wedding packages in a range of prices to suit all budgets, so you should be able to find somewhere you can afford if you look around.</p>
<p>Visit the chapels on your shortlist in person, and arrange some time with the chapel coordinator to have a thorough look around at all the facilities. Check that it has suitable seating and parking for all your guests, and confirm details about the duration and cost of a typical ceremony. You should also check up on the chapel&#8217;s music facilities, dressing rooms and whether it has suitable access and seating for elderly guests, or those with mobility impairments. It might also be a good idea to look at the chapel from a photographer&#8217;s point of view, and check if there are any attractive gardens or features that you can utilise for your wedding photos. If you are planning on making a wedding video as a memento to the day, make sure you check with the chapel coordinator that this will be allowed.</p>
<p>Once you have selected a chapel, book the date of your wedding and check at this point whether there are any particular legal requirements that will need to be settled before the wedding. Most chapels will require you to provide your birth certificate, and also if you are divorced a copy of your final divorce papers. Some chapels may also ask you for a copy of the relevant death certificate if you are widowed, but this is unusual. If you have changed your name legally, you may be asked to show this documentation alongside your birth certificate. It is also common to be asked details about your parentage, so make sure if you are booking the wedding on behalf of your partner, you have the full details of both sets of parents in hand, such as full names (including any middle names) and also their full home contact details.</p>
<p>There are many different types of chapels to choose from, and as this is a special day it is important to pick a place you feel comfortable with, or have a personal relationship too. It may be the chapel you were baptized, or a place you visit regularly for worship. If you are not already familiar with the routines of the chapel, it is important to check whether there are any other religious observations during the time you have booked the chapel for, as this may affect the basic decorations. This may benefit you if you are on a tight budget, as you will save money on decorating the venue yourself, or on the other hand you may not feel the colour scheme is appropriate for your wedding, and would prefer to change the date instead.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a place to get married in Los Angeles, <a href="http://www.samedaymarriage.com">Access Legal Services</a> is literally your one stop shop to get married fast. They offer legal services that will get you a marriage license in Los Angeles without the need to go through a lot of planning and spending a lot money! They also have a wedding chapel where you may get married with an official ceremony with all amenities provided for you. Take a look at their <a href="http://www.samedaymarriage.com">wedding chapel in Los Angeles</a> where they perform a civil ceremony that satisfies LA County Registrars requirements to make your marriage legal. Whether you are looking forward to getting married fast or wedding chapels in Los Angeles they have what you are looking for without breaking the bank! Call now to inquire. They are located right in the heart of LA.</p>
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		<title>Elegant Ice Sculptures</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ice Sculptures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ice sculpture design can be quite varied. The most traditional sort is clear ice done in some sort of romantic shape, such as a swan. But don&#8217;t feel that you are limited to that. If you like the old-fashioned styles of ice sculpture, you can also consider motifs such as cherubs, hearts, and other romantic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ice sculpture design can be quite varied. The most traditional sort is clear ice done in some sort of romantic shape, such as a swan. But don&#8217;t feel that you are limited to that. If you like the old-fashioned styles of ice sculpture, you can also consider motifs such as cherubs, hearts, and other romantic symbols. One of the most popular ideas is to have the ice shaped to form the initials of the bride and groom. The sculptor can use a combination of clear and frosted ice to make the letters really pop. Another cool idea is to incorporate other elements into the ice. Once idea is to use mirror backed Swarovksi crystals to out line the couple&#8217;s initials. This is a spectacular way to tie in the ice sculpture with the bride&#8217;s look if she is wearing a beaded gown and crystal bridal jewelry. </p>
<p>A good ice sculptor will be able to find all sorts of ways to make your vision come to life. For instance, there is no reason that an ice sculpture must be colorless. If you really want to make it a bold part of your wedding design, then consider having the ice colored to match your wedding colors. Another idea is to stick with the clear ice, but have a colored spotlight set on the sculpture to set it off. One of the most innovative things that people do with ice sculptures is to make them function as fountains too. Not the sort that sprays something up, but rather a fountain that drips down. Nothing goes better with ice than premium vodka, which is why this is a popular choice to have pouring from your sculpture. Perfect for a bride and groom with Russian heritage.</p>
<p>Think carefully about the placement of the ice sculpture in your reception venue. Although they have a pretty long life, you want to take care to put it in a place that will hasten melting. So if you are going to have serving dishes over sterno flames, put your ice sculpture on a different table! Also take care to set the ice sculpture in a place where guests and waitstaff will not be bumping into it; the sculpture will definitely break if it is knocked to the floor. An ice sculpture is a great way to wow your guests at your reception. There are numerous options available, so you can choose a design that really fits in with the rest of your wedding. Whether your style is traditional or modern, you will find that an ice sculpture can really add a nice &#8220;pop&#8221; to your wedding reception.</p>
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		<title>Wedding Dresses Through the Ages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Formal Wear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wedding Dress]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wedding dresses may be every girl&#8217;s dream after receiving an engagement ring. It&#8217;s just the symbol of the wedding ceremony in the woman&#8217;s eyes. Actually, wearing wedding gowns has been a tradition though many years. For a long period of time, wedding dresses are just the best dresses of every girl. During medieval times, brides [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wedding dresses may be every girl&#8217;s dream after receiving an engagement ring. It&#8217;s just the symbol of the wedding ceremony in the woman&#8217;s eyes. Actually, wearing wedding gowns has been a tradition though many years. For a long period of time, wedding dresses are just the best dresses of every girl. During medieval times, brides worn dresses made from satins, silks or furs which different colors. The more color used, show more wealth of the family. Also the dresses matched with a lot of heavy jewelry. It was not until 1840, when the Queen Victoria made the white become the social history. Before that, many other colors are used in wedding gowns except black. Then the white wedding gowns were selected by most brides till now.</p>
<p>When it comes to 20 century, wedding dresses increasingly reflected the fashion trend, for instant, in 1920&#8242;s short gowns with dropped waists are popular, and 1930&#8242;s the cut of downs are more feminine. During the war, the wedding dress always was the military uniform or some borrowed one for the short of fabric. The tea length gowns were popular in this period. It falls between knee and ankle, and always together with a hoop under skirt and decorated with pearls and sequins. Silk and satin were usually used material. White was not the only color used, some other colors like cream, ivory also popular.</p>
<p>Cathedral veils, bonnets and even soft hats were worn in 60&#8242;s. During 70&#8242;s, the trend returned to the natural waist lines. Diana Spender&#8217;s leaded the 1980&#8242;s wedding fashion. She made the elaborate dress with puff sleeves to be the popular gowns. The popular style of 1990&#8242;s was the corset bodice and full skirt. Today the wedding dress style was changeable during these years. Different elements of fashion are utilized in the designing. People would like to try more unique dresses in their big day ceremony which make it memorable forever.</p>
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