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Mythology & the Wedding Season
June 20, 2008, 4:05 pm
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We can all thank the Romans for declaring Juno patron goddess of the Roman Empire and honoring her with the month of June, but is it divine intervention or just coincidence that most weddings occur in the month of June? Maryann James (click HERE to read what she has to say) recently gave us her take, let us know what you think?



Chiffon or Charmin?
June 20, 2008, 3:48 pm
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Take a look at Katrina Chalifoux’s winning wedding dress design made of 100% toilet paper. Charmin hosted the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest and awarded Chalifoux with a $1,000 gift card for her original creation.

Click HERE to read more at MSNBC.



No Boundries
June 19, 2008, 5:08 pm
Filed under: Articles, Planning


You and your groom traveled separate journeys in the past, but now it’s time to join yourselves and your families.

As times change it can be confusing to know how to implement the right traditions into your wedding.

Maybe you’d like to represent your family history, or your groom-to-be comes from a different background than you do.

After the jump we’ll address how you can inject some tradition into your modern wedding. (more…)



Wedding Workout
June 19, 2008, 3:16 pm
Filed under: Articles, Beauty, In The News


Feeling good and healthy throughout the harried wedding planning process can sometimes be a struggle.  Eating well so you have then energy you need (and will still be able to fit into your gown!), when it’s so much easier to order a pizza and eat a pint of ice cream, isn’t always easy.  And running around a track after you’ve spent all day running around town isn’t always appealing.

But never fear.  That’s what we’re here for.  More after the jump!

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You’re Covered
June 18, 2008, 5:07 pm
Filed under: Articles, Food and Drink, Planning


We just posted a new article on what you need to know about your reception linens.

Check it out HERE.



Hunting For Your Dreamhouse
June 18, 2008, 4:32 pm
Filed under: Home, Planning

For many newlyweds, the planning process extends beyond the “big day,” to the new life in the new home. But for a lot of those newlyweds don’t know what to look for, and what to ask, when house shopping.

Dreamhouse Hunting tips after the jump!

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Simply Fabulous!
June 17, 2008, 9:24 pm
Filed under: Articles, Celebrity, Planning

We just posted a new article all about planning a casual wedding.

Check it out HERE.



Make-Up Secrets: Timeless Eyes
June 17, 2008, 1:39 pm
Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Fashion, Trends


To really make your eyes stand out on your wedding day, try using a white eye shadow, or highlighter, to the inner crease of your eyes.  Sexy stars like Scarlett Johansson have been turning heads lately with this classic look, and now you can make your eyes sparkle too!  But remember: If you’re using it in combination with a darker eye shadow, leave your lips nude; too much will over power your face.  It doesn’t take much to make you look glam and gorgeous!



Veiled Compliments
June 13, 2008, 8:43 pm
Filed under: Articles, Beauty, Fashion


We just posted a new article on choosing your veil.

Check it out HERE.



How Father Figures In
June 13, 2008, 7:33 pm
Filed under: Articles, Planning


We just posted a new article about letting you dad help you plan your wedding.

Check it out HERE.

And share stories about putting dad to some wedding planning use in our Comments section.