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Mythology & the Wedding Season

Jason — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:05:10 +0000

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?

Jason — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:48:58 +0000

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

Jason — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:08:22 +0000

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.

Did you know that OurWeddingDay.com has an ongoing series of articles that introduce brides to religious and cultural wedding traditions?

We’re off to a great start, and we have plenty more on the way. Click on the links below for help planning…

Catholic Weddings

Chinese Weddings

Jewish Weddings

Same-Sex Weddings

Southern Weddings

Thai Weddings

Buddhist Weddings

Protestant Weddings

Muslim Weddings

Japanese Weddings

…and we have more on the way! Comment below if there’s a cultural or religious set of traditions that you’d like us to explore!

Wedding Workout

Jason — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:39 +0000

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!

There’s an interesting article over at RedOrbit that explores how exercise and nutrition affects wedding planning. Check it out HERE.

Also, right here at OurWeddingDay.com, check out:

Our 6 Month Shape Up, to get fit in time for your big day
How to Blow-Off Wedding Planning Stress
and our easy-and-fun-to-make home-made beauty and health tools

You’re Covered

Jason — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:07:56 +0000

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

Check it out HERE.

Hunting For Your Dreamhouse

tyisha1 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:32:42 +0000

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!

Here are 5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes:

Not asking enough questions of their lender. You may miss out on the best deal if you’re overly shy.
Not acting quickly enough. You don’t want to rush to a decision, of course, but if you wait too long you risk losing your dream house to someone else. It’s a competitive market!
Not finding the right agent. Only work with someone who’s willing to help you through the entire process.
Not making their offer look appealing enough to the seller. It’s all about negotiating and haggling!
Not thinking about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.

For more information, check out R ealEstateChecklists.com

Simply Fabulous!

Jason — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:24:44 +0000

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

Check it out HERE.

Make-Up Secrets: Timeless Eyes

tyisha1 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:39:20 +0000

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

Jason — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:43:27 +0000

We just posted a new article on choosing your veil.

Check it out HERE.

How Father Figures In

Jason — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:33:10 +0000

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.