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Wedding in Florence, Italy by Cynthia Martyn Events; photo credit Mimmo & Naz

There is no doubt that Destination Weddings continue to be a hot trend for engaged couples in 2010.  But is it an option for your nuptial plans?

Reason #1: Save Money
Surprisingly, the financial savings can be substantial.  You may safely assume that most of your guests will be those truly close to you and...
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With the New Year behind us, we are thrilled to welcome our ChickAdvisor readers to the official start of wedding planning season!  The Christmas holidays are typically the busiest time of year for engagements, and we send our congratulations to all the newly engaged brides-to-be. 

If you are just starting your with your planning, you may be seeing plenty of coverage on one of the most...
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Booking your wedding venue is probably the most important decision of the entire wedding planning process.  Did you know that the ceremony and reception venues and their associated costs for site fees, food & beverage will consume at least 50% of your total budget?  Finding the perfect location can easily take weeks or months and, understandably, can be one of the most stressful...
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Photo credit: EPA/Fred Marcus

Ah, wedding stress. Sleepless nights spent muttering over Mommy-in-law's critique of the exact shade of ivory for the napkins, or your band who has just a few too many Barry Manilow songs on their playlist are bad enough. Worrying about your not-so-toned armpits and underarms creeping out the top of your strapless gown is enough to make you want to strap on that...
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When designing your wedding, both the invitations and wedding favours are typically two areas where engaged couples can have a little fun with their wedding style!  The invitation set that you send out to your guests is their first introduction to the magical event that awaits them, and give cues to the formality of the wedding, the setting, and style (is yours a casual backyard BBQ affair or...
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Choosing a hair style for your big day can be a challenge for many brides.  Let's face it - hair is a very personal thing, and an important element of our personalities and identity.  Throw in a wedding day, and the pressure to find your perfect "do" can cause some major stress!

The latest trends in bridal hair will have you sighing with relief - natural styles with beautiful...
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So you're engaged! Congratulations! As your newly engaged glow starts to fade and you get into the nitty gritty of planning the biggest day of your life, you may find that what we call the wedding "money train" is lurking just around the corner.

When clients come in to meet with me, I typically find that their budget expectations are grossly underestimated. The average wedding cost in Canada...
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wedding Series: Choosing a Wedding Dress

When it comes to finding your dream day gown, there are countless options for brides.  Any bride who has already been through the process will tell you that finding the gown can be the most frustrating task during the entire wedding planning process! 


To help you through the myriad of choices, here is my quick guide on the latest wedding gown trends for late 2009 into 2010:


Shorter...

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The Big Day.  You have far too much on your plate, but still need to look fresh and gorgeous for the aisle walk to the reception and the wedding night!  Get your bridal beauty routine together by taking a few easy steps to ensure healthy and glowing skin.  Here are my best tips to ensure you are in top wedding form:
 
The Facial
A facial will give you that new bride "glow". ...
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As a wedding planner, one of the decisions many of my clients struggle with is selecting a song for their First Dance at the wedding reception.  What should be a romantic moment can turn nerve wracking with 150 pairs of eyes watching the new couple sashay across the dance floor.

I try to remind couples that the First Dance is really a perfect way for you and your new hubby to spend a few...
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