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[...] , the sentiment and meaning is still here.   1. The Wedding Cake The sweetest part of the wedding day dates back to ancient Greece when couples shared crushed sesame cakes to ensure fertility and [...]

[...] There are several important details brides need on their wedding day: 1. Lunch for the Bridal Party.  Too many brides forget to make special arrangements to feed [...]

[...] advantages to hiring a professional wedding photographer.  A pro understands the flow of the wedding day and will be able to anticipate what's happening next in order to get in postion for the best [...]

[...] that most brides experience "heightened sensitivity levels" on their wedding day. There are details to coordinate, once-in-a-lifetime moments to enjoy, and let's be [...]

[...] about that oh-so-special piece of jewelry. Here, a basic history of the engagement ring. Engagement rings have been credited all the way back to Ancient Egypt, but instances of exchanging rings goes [...]

[...] the ring.  Let’s take a closer look at the most common precious metals used for engagement rings: Gold is a classic option for engagement rings.  Because it is a softer metal, pure 24- [...]

[...] Despite the rising popularity of colored gemstones in engagement rings, The Knot's most recent Market Intelligence Report revealed that 93 percent of the brides [...]

[...] an heirloom ring. Bigger is Better: No surprises here: The higher-end brides received larger engagement rings. The average center stone for that group was 1.50 cts. Meanwhile, the average center stone [...]

[...] her into a game of scrabble but be sure to come up with the "will you marry me" marriage proposal at the end of the game. Create your own find-the-word puzzle and plug in the marriage [...]

[...] The marriage proposal is the first step towards marriage. Marriage proposals these days are varied and unique, but [...]

[...] crave and work a snow ball fight, a date ice skating, or even snow man building into your marriage proposal. Bring out your inner child…she love seeing this carefree side of you.  Whether [...]

[...] , "more than 75% of women agree that the "surprise factor" is important in a marriage proposal." 3. Document the moment.  "You should document the proposal, either with a [...]

[...] Q: Is the guy supposed to include the girl when selecting an engagement ring, or is she supposed to be surprised? A: It's a long-standing tradition that the guy chooses [...]

[...] Engagement ring style is a matter of personal preference:  Some girls dream of a classic and beautiful [...]

Use Slender Prongs: One clever way of maximizing the appearance of your center stone is to minimize the appearance of something else: "Look for a sett [...]

[...] such a great job with the proposal and I felt so special.  However, I really think this engagement ring would look better if it were a halo shape.  Would you mind if we take it in to fix that? [...]

[...] the bride and groom's bedroom before they retire for the evening.  All the detritus of the bridal party dressing should be removed, the pillows should be fluffed and she might even consider leaving [...]

[...] , and someone to be the point person for each vendor. 3.  Send a timeline to the bridal party.  Include every member's contact information, along with the point people you've [...]

[...] 'll have to buy a bunch of thank-you gifts.  Everyone knows that you're supposed to get your bridal party thank-you gifts. "What they don't tell you is that you have to remember your parents, [...]

[...] and follow a timeline.  "When the events of the day unfold in a timely manner, and the bridal party and guests alike are not left standing around wondering what's next or where they should go or [...]

[...] , with heart- and trillion-cut center stones proving the least popular.   Source:  JCK Online [...]

[...] help of friends or family members to guide their guy to styles they love.   Source:  JCK Online  [...]

[...] opted for a new custom-designed ring. Good news for most independent jewelers. Source:  JCK Online [...]

[...] to the non-high-end brides; just 3 percent were concerned with a designer name. Source:  JCK Online [...]

[...] You've decided to hire a wedding planner - but how do you know which person is right for you and your big day? Thanks to a growing [...]

[...] outline for spending breakdowns and adjust according to your priorities.  Hiring a wedding planner? A day-of coordinator can charge $1,500 and up, while an event designer will cost [...]

[...] sure you don't lose valuable dance and party time is to pre-plan the toast with your wedding planner or MC.  That will ensure the microphone is somewhat controlled and not just anybody can [...]

[...] , there may not be a special place to put envelopes holding monetary gifts.  Sometimes the wedding planner will hold them for the couple until after the wedding, but if there isn't somebody there to [...]

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[...] memories of the day you got engaged, but you'll also havde photos you can use on your wedding website, save-the-dates or engagement announcements! Take an Engagement-cation Whether you fly [...]

[...] venue. 6.  Register.  Sign up at a minimum of three retailers. 7.  Launch a wedding website.  Create your personal page through a free provider such as weddingchannel.com.   [...]

[...] each individually. 4. Ditch the invite.  Yes it's non-traditional, but setting up your own wedding website and emailing out the link means you can be much more imaginative, share more plans with [...]

[...] :  To make it easier on yourselves, write down your proposal story (put it on your wedding website too) so your friends and family can get all the details. 4.  People will ask you about [...]