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| DO YOU NEED A WEDDING CONSULTANT? |
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Long before Jennifer Lopez starred in the hit film "The Wedding Planner", brides-to-be have been pondering the question of whether they should rely on the services of a wedding consultant or plan the event themselves. ... Story |
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| SPICE UP YOUR WEDDING WITH A THEME |
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| Feel free to get extravagant with the details of your theme wedding. After all, the decor, wardrobe and special touches you include will help solidify the theme.
COORDINATING ACCESSORIES: Repetition of a element is a simple way to carry out your theme. If you want a butterfly wedding, use pillar ... Story |
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| giftgiving :: |
| GIFTS FOR THE WEDDING PARTY |
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| They threw you a shower, organized your bachelor/bachelorette party and played therapist when you had pre-wedding jitters. They are your wedding party. Thank your bridesmaids and groomsmen with a special gift. If you opt to personalize the gifts with an engraved message or monogrammed initials, be sure to order them ... Story |
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| Bridal Wear :: |
| SWEET ELEGANCE |
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Lazaro's ice blue tulle over iridescent taffeta A-line bridesmaid's gown is romantically sweet yet elegant. Accented with a delicate ribbon bow at the waist, its strapless gathered bodice falls into a lush tiered tulle skirt.... Story |
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Preserve your bouquet for a lifetime |
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Wedding-day memories are preserved in a photo album and maybe a video. Your wedding dress is preserved in a box. Don't forget to add your bridal bouquet to the list. You've spent a lot of time and money to ensure the floral arrangements were perfect. Keep that memory alive by having your bouquet professionally preserved.
PRESERVATION METHODS:
1. Silica gel: It's a quick-drying mode where flowers are immersed in a sand-like, silicon substance.
2. Pressing: Selected blooms are pressed and flattened with a press & framed.
3. Freeze-dry: Flowers are sprayed with a starch and then "baked" in a freeze-dryer. This is the only preservation method where flowers don't need a protective covering. Plus, it will give you the most realistic looking shapes and colors of flowers.
It's best to make bouquet preservation arrangements before wedding. Ask to see samples of the preservationist's work so you can get an idea of how your flowers will look. Inquire about prices.It will always be less expensive to preserve a few blooms instead of the full bouquet.
The fresher and healthier the flowers, the prettier they will look preserved. Consider leaving your actual bouquet in a safe place during the reception. Have the caterer store it in the refrigerator or stick the stems of a hand-tied bouquet in water. Then, at the ceremony, toss another bouquet instead. These steps will ensure that the flowers will be in their most pristine state come preservation time.
Ask if the preservationist can pick up the flowers the day of your wedding or the very next day. If you can't do it yourself, give the bouquet to a trusted bridesmaid who can bring it to the preservationist for you or mail it to one that's further away.
Your bouquet can become a decorative keepsake in your home. Put it in a glass or acrylic dome and mount it on a wall. Choose a tabletop frame style that can adorn your living-room table. Perhaps you can have your wedding invitation, program or vows framed alongside the arrangement. However you display it, preservation methods will let you enjoy your bridal flowers for a lifetime. | 
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