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How good or bad was your Wedding Speech ?

Getting prepared and ultimately presenting a wedding speech is quite an experience. You like it or you don’t like it, if you agree to be a best man or maid of honor you know you have to deliver a wedding speech at the wedding ceremony. The groom, the father of the bride and sometimes the bride don’t even have that luxury. A groom is a groom by default and so are the other two. They have to give their respective wedding speeches. No escaping from that.

But, not necessarily, things should be as bad as you expect it to be if you are afraid of public speaking. After all it’s a great honor to be selected as a best man or maid of honor. And if you follow a few simple guidelines you too can deliver a wedding speech that would be remembered for long. That’s for those who are not that comfortable while speaking in front of a crowed. But many of you out there are really good speakers and can handle the job with confidence. But in spite of being a good speaker, you should plan your speech before hand and actually put your thoughts on paper. You can thus make your wedding speech even better than your expectations.

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Wedding Fans Speak for Themselves!

I'm a wedding fan! Are you a wedding fan? Who doesn't love a good wedding? If anybody, it's the poor guests who are invited to an outdoor wedding. In the southern part of the country. In the summer. No sweat! If you're having a outdoor summer wedding in a hot climate, your wedding favors can be the easiest decision you make!





Provide your guests with a fabulous, elegant fan! I went to an outdoor wedding in early June. The bride and groom, who also had a huge galvanized tub filled with ice and personalized bottled water, had placed a magnificently gift-boxed fan in every seat. Not one fan stayed in the box. Fans were fluttering like crazy, and it made all the difference in the world! At one time, though, fans we're a forerunner of Twitter!

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Creative tips for budget bridal showers

(ARA) - When hosting a bridal shower, it can be easy to get carried away. Hosts, typically a close friend or relative of the bride, often feel obligated to give the bride the “perfect” party -- a concept as elusive as it is expensive.

However, if you find yourself planning an upcoming bridal shower on a budget, have no fear: It’s entirely possible to plan a tasteful, fun and sentimental gathering without breaking the bank. Here are five time-saving and cost-cutting ways to throw a beautiful bridal shower:

Invitations

It can be tempting to blow your entire budget for the party on the invitations, but consider saving money (and time) by sending them electronically. Web sites like Pingg.com make sending invitations and tracking responses electronically a breeze. And with an enormous online image database, it’s almost guaranteed that even the pickiest planner will find the perfect invitation design.

Food

Skip hours of baking and frosting and provide your guests with a creative and low-fat ice cream cake. Ice cream sandwiches from The Skinny Cow look sweet when stacked in a pyramid and topped with creative garnishes. Your guests will be thankful for a low-fat snack option, and you will have time to actually enjoy the party. Sandwiches come in strawberry shortcake, chocolate, vanilla, vanilla/chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, mint and cookies n’ cream flavors. Use one flavor for a consistent look or mix and match flavors for extra guest options.

Drink

Sangria is an unexpected and delicious drink to serve at your shower. Added bonus: the ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find. You can even substitute grape juice and seltzer water for wine for a tasty non-alcoholic version. The only other ingredients required are slices of fresh fruits such as oranges, pears and peaches, and about 1/4 cup of sugar. For variations on the classic recipe, check out Cooks.com or AllRecipes.com

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The most romantic wedding destinations in America

This is the most special moment in your life and you want to savor it. You want to commemorate by making the occasion unique and pleasant. You don’t want to go to the church in your locality and do it like the rest of your family members or your friends. You want to make sure that your partner (or rather, would-be partner) remembers and cherishes the moments throughout her lifetime. Yes, I’m talking of your wedding, guys.

The best way to do so is to go for a destination wedding and you know what it is. It is not a new term to you. You know what elopement wedding or wedding-moon is, don’t you? You have already made up in your mind that you want to travel to a beautiful location and celebrate your wedding ceremony over there and also, might continue with your honeymoon as well. It will be a small family affair and more opportunity to enjoy every bit of the moment.

But you would like to carry that out in US itself. Now, while there are others who probably go for the classical Europe or the spiritual East, US is not that bad, is it? There are plenty of unique locations where you carry out your fancies. Some of them are…

* Central Park of New York, NY
* “Chapel of Love” in Bloomington, Minn
* “Columbia George Hotel” in River Hood Region
* Disneyland in Anaheim, California
* “Empire State Building” in New York, NY again
* “Graceland Wedding Chapel” of Las Vegas
* “Little Church of the West Wedding Chapel” in Las Vegas
* Fine Arts Palace in San Francisco
* Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, PA
* “West Beach Resort”, Key Largo FLA

After these, should we really neglect the exotic cities of Miami, Las Vegas, Hawaii, New York City, New Orleans, Aspen, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley etc?

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Wedding Cakes: What To Ask The Baker

There is no doubt about it, the wedding cake is one of the centerpieces during a wedding. Many people look forward to seeing the cake and actually tasting it during the reception. Tradition has it that the cake be part of any wedding ceremony, whether it be a grand wedding or a simple gathering. Even civil weddings with a small party afterwards normally feature cakes. So when planning for your wedding, you must ensure that your cake is exactly what you want it to be – both in physical appearance and taste. Here are some questions you can ask the baker when canvassing for a wedding cake.

First and foremost, request for a tasting. This should not be a problem, especially if the baker specializes in wedding cakes. You should know what you will be buying and therefore should have a taste of what the baker has to offer. Many bakers will offer you a range of frostings and flavors to choose from – do not hesitate, taste all of them until you know which one you want for your own wedding cake.

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Make Your Own Wedding Veil

So, you want to make your own wedding veil. With the cost of quality wedding veils ranging from £50 to £350, it’s easy to see why you and many other brides are looking into the do-it-yourself wedding veil route.

It just doesn’t make sense for most brides to pour that much of their money into this gauzy headpiece. But before you make a mad rush to the fabric shop and go ahead make your own wedding veil, take a few moments and give it a bit more thought.

Decide what length and style of veil best suits you and your event. And there are many to choose from! From birdcage veils, finger tip veils, Spanish style mantillas, chapel length veils, super long cathedral veils and more! So with so many styles available how does a girl choose?

So How Do You Decide?
Consider a simple equation when trying to decide on what type of veil you are interested in: Hair Style + Dress + Ceremony Location = Veil Style

Make your own wedding veil kitChoosing your wedding day hair will certainly help by giving you an idea of where on your head a veil would fit best after the hair-do is in place. And taking your ,wedding dress into consideration is certainly important, as you do not want a veil that is receiving more attention than your dress. But the true determining factor is your ceremony location. Let’s face it ladies… the cathedral length veil is not going to do well at a beach wedding ceremony on a windy day, for example. Consider what your ceremony conditions might be like, and use this to help make your final decision.

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Prince William misses the bus with Princess Madeleine

After Prince William temporarily ended his relationship with Kate Middleton two years ago, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the youngest daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, was briefly mooted as a possible replacement.

William was certainly not alone in being impressed by the 27-year-old princess's beauty, but now, alas, she is taken. Sweden's royal palace announced yesterday that she was engaged to Jonas Bergstroem, a 30-year-old lawyer whom she had been dating for seven years.

No date has been set for the wedding, but Princess Madeleine, who works for the World Childhood Foundation in Stockholm, will presumably have to wait until after her elder sister, Crown Princess Victoria, 31, marries Daniel Westling, a 35-year-old entrepreneur, in June next year.

Flyover falling-out

As the local worthies prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Chiswick Flyover in West London next month, a reader tells me there is a story behind how Jayne Mansfield was chosen to cut the ribbon.

Christian Ingerslev, the son of Eric Ingerslev, the boss of the company which built the flyover, says Ernest Marples, the transport minister, had decreed there was to be no opening as he had been irked that the company had submitted its tender for the job too late in the day.

Ingerslev's father decided to organise the opening off his own bat, persuading Miss Mansfield, who was in town for a Royal Variety Performance, to do the honours. Marples was livid.

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Bridal Makeup Shines

Bridal Makeup ShinesPhoto: Larry Fagala

A little shimmer, a little sparkle, a little shine. It’s the most alluring look in bridal makeup, fresh off the runway and making its way down the aisle.

O.K., so when we say shine, we’re not talking greasy foreheads or oily noses, dear Houston bride. Heaven forbid! We’re talking subtle metallics and shimmering pastels that create the illusion of ethereal loveliness.

Our top picks in this hot trend?

Shimmering Eyes: Whether you go for subtly smoky or youthful and sweet, metallic eye shadow is all the rage. We especially love the current crop of purples, from lilac to amethyst, although we’re also fans of pewter and gold. Add drama to soft shimmer with long, dark, luscious lashes (a few, well-placed artificial ones work wonders) and strong, beautifully shaped brows.

Sweet Cheeks: Sheer shades of peach or pink are the perfect complement to shimmering lids. Cheeks should look flushed and fresh, not sculpted or severe. Depending on your overall makeup design, you might try a mineral bronzer for a subtly sun-kissed look.

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Hottest Wedding Trends for This Year

We talked about some wedding trends early this year. Now that we are in the middle of the year, with the traditional wedding month coming up, let us take another look at some more hot trends for 2007 weddings. If you can’t make it this June, then there are still 6 months to go before the year ends!

First trend: glam. Yes indeed, glamorous weddings are in this year. Say goodbye to the simple and quiet wedding. The trend this year is to shout it out to the rest of the world and let everyone know about your wedding. Elegance and sophistication are the themes for this year’s weddings. Then again, this is just a trend and it does not mean that you should follow it. Good for those who have a taste for the glamorous, though!

Second trend: pay particular attention to the back of the wedding dress. Common sense will tell us that most of the time, the wedding guests will be seeing the back of the bride as she will be facing the minister. As such, the trend is for embellished backs. No matter which style you choose for your dress, try to add a little more detail and flair to the back of your gown.

Third trend: go for something that will make a statement. This is in regard to the color theme for the wedding ceremony. From the bride’s gown and the groom’s suit to the flowers and decorations, the trend is to use rich and bold colors such as purple, gold, orange, and the like. Gone are the days of cute and sweet pastels. Of course, you have to choose something that you actually like. More than that, make sure the color of your gown will suit your skin tone as well. Making a statement does not mean that you should not take your aesthetics into consideration as well.

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