Wedding Color Q&A
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Without a doubt, color will set the tone of your wedding, whether it’s a bright and bold summer soiree or a romantic winter wedding. So what color palette will you choose? With such a big style decision, making this choice can be harder than you might think. Luckily, we can help — here are the answers to your biggest color-picking questions.
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10 Unexpected Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas
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If the father-daughter dance is done right, there won’t be a dry eye in the house when it’s over. When it’s time to cut a rug with dear ol’ dad, the song you pick is key—and the options are seemingly endless. Should you go with a classic favorite, like Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler, or Isn’t She Lovely, by Stevie Wonder…or something a little less expected? Are you looking for a tune that’s soft and sweet or something that will have guests on their feet? To narrow things down, it’s a good idea to focus on tunes that have lyrics you can relate to, or songs that both you and Dad have always enjoyed. Need a little inspiration? Here are 10 DJ-approved ideas that might help.
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Before You Shop For Your Wedding Dress
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One of the biggest decisions you will face as the big day approaches is choosing the perfect wedding dress. The process of shopping for a wedding dress can be a fabulous adventure, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming–particularly because a bride-to-be often starts shopping for her gown before many other details are determined.
You might have had a clear mental picture of the perfect wedding dress ever since you were five years old. On the other hand, you may have no idea what you are going to wear or feel strange about the idea of wearing white. The important thing is to relax, and remember that there are as many different kinds of dresses out there as there are different kinds of brides.
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How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet
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There are three methods: silica gel (quick-drying mode via immersion in a sand-like, silicon substance); pressing (press select blooms from the bouquet and flatten via a flower press and framed); and freeze-drying (pros spray the blooms with a starch to set the colors and then “bake” the bouquet in a freeze-dryer). All modes allow for beautiful presentation in frames, glass domes, etc. But freeze-drying is the only method that allows for “open arrangements” (they don’t have protective covering), and yields the most true-to-life results in terms of flower shapes and colors.
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What You’ll Need In Order to Get a Marriage License
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If you’re planning to get legally married, there is one thing you mustn’t forget – the marriage license. A marriage license is sort of a permit, kind of like a driver’s license. It says that you are legally allowed to marry, although obtaining one does not mean that you ARE married.
The rules and requirements for obtaining a marriage license vary from state to state and from country to country. To make sure that you have all your ducks in a row, contact your city or town clerk’s office who will direct you to the right information. Many towns now have websites with all marriage license requirements spelled out.
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Insurance 101: Engagement Ring Insurance
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There are a few ways to insure your engagement ring. Ring insurance can be purchased as an extension (also called a “rider”) for your renters’ or homeowners’ policy. Renters’ and homeowners’ policies cover the stuff in your home, but only up to a certain dollar value: Expensive, special items like engagement rings, art, and electronics are guaranteed through scheduled personal property coverage — an insurance policy extension that covers particular items.
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The Mother/Son Dance
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Figuring out what to dance with mom at the reception can be difficult if you make it that way. Pick something that she will like and relate to not what you will relate to. So your favorites like “Pop that Coochie” and “Lolipop” won’t work here. So do some research and ask around. Include your sibling and father for suggestions, they do come in handy. If they don’t, here is a list of songs you can dance to with your mom at the reception for the mother son dance.
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Toasting: Tips for the Maid of Honor
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Today’s maid of honor steals the spotlight from the best man to dazzle the crowd with a toast of her own.
Maid of honor, we salute your decision to grab the microphone from the best man at toasting time. After all, your inspiring words need to be heard, too. Here’s your complete guide to the maid of honor’s toast — what to say, when to say it, and how to get rid of those nervous butterflies.
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Groom Basics: Real Grooms Tell All
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How do guys really get involved in the wedding planning process? How about dealing with a planning-crazy bride? And how do they relax leading up to the wedding? Here, recent grooms dish their best tips and advice.
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The Grooms Best Man, The Brides Best Friend 
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