Posted on May 29, 2009 by Special Moments
This working orange grove in Bradenton, Florida, calls its wedding facility Mixon’s in the Grove, and it’s set up for couples who are dreaming of hsoting their wedding in a outdoor facility with the greenery and water elements…. The bonus to this place is there is a “Plan B.”
I love this pergola’s tropical greenery.
The Garden [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2009 by Special Moments
Don’t Learn These Lessons the Hard Way
Lesson 1: Don’t ever pack your wedding gown in your checked luggage.
Lesson 2: If at all possible, don’t wait until the last minute to transport your dress to your wedding location.
If you need to transport your carefully selected, custom-altered gown to your wedding destination–as many outdoor brides do–it’s important [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2009 by Special Moments
By now, surely everyone’s familiar with the unity wedding candle, but did you know there are other unification ceremonies to choose from when planning your wedding?
Although the unity candle seems to have been with us forever, in reality it’s only about ten years old. During those years, more “two-become-one” motifs have arrived to round [...]
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Posted on May 26, 2009 by Special Moments
Bouquet jewelry has become the hot new bridal accessory for your bridal bouquets this season. This new fashion trend allows brides to personalize their bouquet in an entirely new way!
Bridal bouquet jewels vary in size, shape and price. For a touch of glamour, a few crystals placed throughout the bouquet will add the perfect sparkle.
For [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2009 by Special Moments
As the marriage age grows steadily higher, more and more couples find themselves entering marriage with all of the basic dishes, linens, and home goods that are usually listed on a bridal registry. In many cases, the bride and groom may really prefer cash as a wedding gift. While traditional etiquette frowns on this, don’t [...]
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Posted on May 21, 2009 by Special Moments
Many brides consider coming up with a seating arrangement for the reception as one of the most difficult tasks in the wedding planning process. While this will always be an important and time-consuming job, there are some tips that can help make the process go a little smoother.
The first thing you need to know before you [...]
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Posted on May 20, 2009 by Special Moments
There is a difference between planners and coordinators, although most who claim to be either one are actually both. To start with, coordinators do just that, coordinate! She* may be there just for the day of your event, although you should meet with her a few times before the big day so that she understands [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2009 by Special Moments
So, you have the weight of the wedding world on your shoulders, not to mention the expectations of family and friends, and best of all, the in-laws. One more delay in gown alterations, one more meeting with the caterer, one more critique of the wedding invitation, one more late vendor appointment. What is a bride [...]
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Posted on May 18, 2009 by Special Moments
WEDDING DAY! It’s a big day, and many times, it sneaks up on you (I know, hard to believe). Even with all that planning and organizing, it’s very possible that one or two (or more) things might slip under your radar. Here is a little list of things that often get passed by or misplaced [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2009 by Special Moments
This week’s posts May 11th thru May 15th are reprinted articles from the Completely Weddings Blog. We hope you enjoy them and if you want to read more interesting posts by BellaB you can also visit their blog at CompletelyWeddings.com. Thanks Bella for letting us share these with our readers also….
Providing the perfect notes on a [...]
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