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How to Meet With a Wedding Florist

Flowers play a very important role in wedding ceremonies and receptions. Ten percent of your wedding budget should be allocated to flowers and decorations. They help set a romantic ambiance and bring out the colors chosen for the wedding. Choosing the right florist can help alleviate stress leading

How to Plan a Party at Home

Though most people would love to be able to rent a venue for hosting a party, that's not always possible due to budget restraints or limited availability of party places. If you have to host your party at home, it may seem like a daunting task to not only plan the celebration, but ensure guests have

Your Big Fat Hawaiian Wedding

Hawaii - the name evokes images of sun-kissed beaches, crystal clear waters, beautiful dancing and delicious food and drink. Why not make it the destination for your dream wedding?

Dressing The Princess Of The Wedding

Weddings are an elaborate and a dazzling affair in India. Each step of a wedding involves the brains and the hearts of an entire household and their relatives. It starts with choosing the right Wedding ...

The Greek Wedding Tradition of Breaking Plates

The Greek wedding ritual of breaking plates is believed to have evolved from an ancient custom. In earlier times, newlyweds broke plates in the doorway of their new home, as this was believed to ward off evil spirits. Over the years, the tradition has evolved into the breaking of plates during the w

How to Replace a Shank on a Badly Resized Ring

As a jewelry artist, you may take in extra work sizing friends or client's rings or offer to up or down size a stock ring to meet a client's needs. Not all rings take sizing well and the shank or base of the ring can thin and crack or deform. When this happens, it is necessary to replace the shank.

Benefits of Using Silk Bouquets in Your Wedding

Some brides decide that they would like silk bouquets for their wedding flowers instead of the real thing. There are some advantages to artificial silk flowers in such an important bouquet. Read on for a better understanding of these.

Tips On Writing Wedding Thank You Notes

After the wedding day gift-givings are finally over, your new task is to thank your wedding guests who have been so thoughtful enough to give you some gifts. The way you write and choose the words in

Good Dinner Ideas for a Party

Throwing a party can be fun and exciting for you and the people you invite, but it's important to plan the party properly. Aside from activities, music and conversation, the most important part of any party is the food. What you serve to your guests can determine whether your party will be one to re

Father and Daughter Costume Ideas

Costumes reflecting family tradition have sentimental value.Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty ImagesEnhance the experience and sharpen the memory of a costume event by choosing the proper father and daughter outfits. Costumes should be age appropriate and ideally demonstrate a special connection...

How to Host a Formal Dinner

Formal dinners can range from a private dinner at home to a large group event. A host at a formal dinner directs the evening's events. A good host can be very helpful for the group serving the formal dinner. Hosting a formal dinner doesn't need to be an overwhelming experience. Here are a few simple

How Rings Are Resized Without Cutting

Whether you want to resize your wedding ring or a wear a family heirloom, it can be possible to complete this task without cutting the ring. Factors that influence ring resizing include the material from which the ring is made, jewel settings and the degree of the size difference. When getting a rin

How to Make Crafts for a Wedding

Making crafts for your wedding can save you money in the decoration and wedding favor department. Make wine charms for each of your guests with some jewelry wire, beads and needle nose pliers or save money on table decorations by piecing together some mirrored candles with flowers or figurines using

Skateboarding Birthday Party Ideas

The skateboarding theme wins over the hearts of young skateboarding enthusiasts. Bring the excitement of professional skateboarding competitions and events to the birthday party by incorporating the theme throughout the celebration. Set the tone early with skateboard-themed invitations. Carry the sk

Bustiers - For Brides and For Every Woman

Providing additional uplift and support, a bustier is still a very popular piece of underwear which women wear for special occasions, it makes her figure appear trim and firm when out on the town. More casual versions are perhaps more designed with bedroom entertainment in mind!

Wedding Seating Cards Etiquette

Wedding seating cards, or place cards, tell guests where to sit at a wedding reception. Seating cards ensure that each guest has a seat with his date and, when possible, other people he knows. Seating cards also ensure that people who don't get along, like divorced couples, do not end up at the same

Bora Bora Honeymoon Vacations

Poets, sailors, honeymooners and other romantics have officially declared this island to be the most enchanting, breath-taking, romantic and unique place on earth. This is because Bora Bora honeymoon vacations are all about relaxing and enjoying secluded moments with a loved one on a Utopian island

Hair Frosting Tips for Carmel Color

Jazz up dark hair with frosted caramel highlights.hair image by DXfoto.com from Fotolia.comFrosting is not just for cupcakes anymore. It's also a style of highlighting hair, where selected sections of the hair are lightened using a peroxide or bleaching agent, before adding the hair color...