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Marriage proposals made over a romantic dinner at an elegant restaurant can be very romantic but they are not necessarily creative. Many women dream about the day that the man of their dreams proposes to them and hope that the day will be absolutely perfect in every way imaginable. In a recent study the majority of married women reported that they believe that their spouse spent a significant amount of money on their wedding proposal but that the lack of originality in the proposal had left the women feeling disappointed.

One creative way to propose for a couple involved in a long distance relationship is to plan a surprise visit and set up a scavenger hunt. You could have a friend pick you up from the airport so that your girlfriend doesn’t know that you are coming to visit and have the friend give your girlfriend instructions for the scavenger hunt. You could hide a number of small surprises such as candy, flowers and a CD as the first few stops on the scavenger hunt and then hide at the final location poised to propose when your girlfriend completes the game.

An outdoor enthusiast might appreciate a creative proposal during a camping trip. It’s a good idea to plan a quiet trip for just you and your girlfriend at a picturesque location. You could hide the ring in your sleeping bag to use in a surprise proposal. When it’s time to go to sleep after a long day of hiking and fishing, you could complain that there must be a rock or something underneath you and then pull out the ring and make your proposal. This creative proposal also contains the element of surprise as a camping trip is not a usual proposal location.

Another creative proposal idea is to place an ad in a local newspaper. You could place an outrageous ad in a newspaper asking anyone who was willing to get married to give you a call and include a fictitious phone number. Then when you and your girlfriend are reading the paper together, you could point out the ad as a joke and while she is reading the ad, seize the opportunity to pull out the engagement ring and let her know that you would love to marry her.

Proposing at a sporting event is a creative way to propose to a sports fan. For this proposal idea you could either arrange to have your proposal broadcast over the public address system or displayed on the large screen. If you are really adventurous, you could also contact the team’s public relations department and try to make arrangements to make your proposal on the field at halftime. They might be willing to help you stage a scenario where you are either chosen to win a prize or participate in a contest and while you are on the field, they would hand over the microphone to allow you to make your proposal.

Another creative marriage proposal idea is to purchase a book of poems and leave the first few pages intact and carve a heart into the remaining pages and sew the engagement ring to the back of the book. You could suggest taking turns reading the poems on each page and plan to have your girlfriend turn the final complete page to reveal the heart and ring that were hidden inside. This proposal idea is not only creative but also incredibly romantic.

Having the DJ of your girlfriend’s favorite radio program ask her if she will marry you is another creative proposal idea. You will want to make sure that you are aware of the exact time that the DJ will be sending your message so that you are able to ensure that you and your girlfriend are listening together when he makes the announcement. You could also arrange to have the DJ play a song that has a special meaning for you as a couple so that you can enjoy a dance together after she accepts your creative proposal.

Another creative way to propose is to include all of your family and friends in the event by inviting them all to a surprise party for your girlfriend. To make this proposal work, you would either convince your girlfriend that you want to have a quiet dinner at home or at a restaurant with just the two of you. Once you arrive at the destination all of the guests will reveal themselves and while all eyes are on the two of you, you could take the opportunity to profess your love and propose.

Still another creative way to propose is to hide the ring in an unexpected location. For example you could pretend to have a clogged sink and while you are working to fix the clog, you could reach into the sink and pull out the engagement ring. When your girlfriend is nearby, you could seize the opportunity to pull out the ring you had hidden earlier and say something to the effect of, “No wonder the sink is clogged, I’ll have to find another place to store this ring, how about your finger?” This whimsical proposal is both light-hearted and creative.

A variation on the traditional proposal at an elegant restaurant could be to have the waiter bring out the ring with the bill. You could have a little good natured fun with your girlfriend by going out of your way to drop hints that you would be proposing over dinner. If you keep up the act, she will be expecting your proposal with each course. After dessert you could tell her that you have something very important to ask and as she eagerly awaits your proposal, you could ask an inconsequential question about something completely irrelevant to your relationship. She will probably be furious at this point but her anger won’t last as the waiter arrives with the bill and the engagement ring and you let her know how much she means to you.

Finally a creative proposal idea is for the woman to ask the man to marry her, instead of waiting for him to propose. Many women anxiously await the day that the man in their life will propose but why not add your own creative twist by proposing to him instead. The woman is free to propose in any way that she finds truly romantic and can ensure that the proposal is both creative and romantic and that it’s a moment that they both will remember for the rest of their lives.

A great marriage proposal doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant. Many women are more likely to cherish the memories of a proposal that was inexpensive but truly creative. The creativity is what makes the proposal so memorable and what makes it a great story to tell their friends.

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An exquisite unique-wedding-gift-idea is for my best buddy
Nolan and his new bride; this gift is going to floor them
(no doubt about it).

Nolan and Linda announced their intention of marriage two
years ago. Today is the day for the marriage, and I am
bubbling all over.

It feels like a hundred Christmas eves all in one day. I
need to bring you up to speed.

The night Noland announced his marriage plans, I ran like a
chicken with its head cut off to prepare for it. And why?

I want for them to experience their day over and over again
at least one thousand times, like forever and a day.

Knowing Nolan and Linda as I do, I have had years to know
their hearts desires. I took a full day and dwelt on
finding the one unique-wedding-gift-idea (without a doubt)
would floor them at the same time.

While eating at my favorite restaurant, I got it! I got it!
I got it! I got the best unique-wedding-gift-idea ever; one
that they can share equally at the same time.

I got in my jag and took a drive to a desolate place where
Nolan and I use to camp, a place to think and is a good
place to get out of the city or just a place to not be
found.

I am not going to keep you in suspense any longer. This
place is our place. I have actually thought about this idea
years ago.

This is the ideal spot to put a house on for Nolan and
Linda. My fantasy, this unique-wedding-gift-idea is going to be
really special.

This unique wedding gift is going to be more than grand,
it’s going to so good that they may say that they cannot
except such a gift. This place was our place (our retreat).

I bought 200 acres around this spot; talked to my architect
buddy to make the plans for this humongous house and
grounds. It took about nine months to make the plans for
this unique wedding gift.

This house will be something that when you see the word
‘exquisite’ you will see this house next to it. They won’t
ever want to leave home; indeed, we designed it so you
don’t have to leave it.

It took another nine months (just about) to build it and
furnish it. I then called Nolan and asked where they intend
to have the wedding, and he said that Linda ’s father is
making those plans and has not finalize it yet.

Remember where we use to go, our hide-away? “Of course”, he
says. There is a huge mansion on that land today.

As a favor to me, would you mind if I talked to Linda’s
father and make a suggestion? And as he always says, “have
at it”. This is the crack in the door for me to work my
magic.

You see, I actually talked to Linda’s father months ago and
it has already been negotiated. Let me show you the
unique-wedding-gift-idea I dreamed up.

As you drive through the 20-foot high gate you can see the
first 30 acres leading to the front of the house. On the
left you will behold a small lake with a bridge walkway
leading to the gazebo in the center of the lake.

Gazing into the waters you can see large fishes of all
colors. Driving on to the front of the house, the driveway
turns into a circle with one way in and one way out.

The center is landscaped with beautiful flora. As you
approach the large double door, one of the doors opens
while a friendly voice says, “please proceed to the study
on the left and someone will greet you in a moment.”

Once in the study, another sexy voice says, ” please, I
have made snacks for you that is on the table, make
yourselves at home as your host will meet you shortly.”

I can go on for hours describing this
unique-wedding-gift-idea; but we are going to continue this
unique-wedding-gift-idea tour at another time as the
wedding is about to commencing and I am the best man.

After the wedding all of our closest friends and family
spent the day and night in this grand house. At dinner, I
proposed a toast to the newlyweds.

I am not a speechwriter by any means but my childhood
friend Nolan and his lovely Linda is a fairytale just
beginning.

I want you two to love each other always and
spend days and nights in your new home, these are your
unique-wedding-gift-idea keys to the castle. As you always
say, “Have at it”.

Chris the owner of http://iflsecrets.magneticsponsoringonline.com/ has found and uses this bridge for her marketing fitness. She is more than happy to share this uncommon knowledge to all those that thirst for business longevity. She is in the business of serving networkers with her help and support services called Magnetic Sponsoring.

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First things first, a bit of an obvious one - but if you haven’t got the engagement ring then get it now!

If you have no idea, what kind of look you like, then there are various sites around that show you what rings will look like, and although this may not be as good as putting it on your finger and trying it on, they do give you an idea.

We will be providing information regarding romantic proposals and ideas soon, but if you’re reading this, hopefully that parts been taken care of! For you we will provide places where the rings are really good both in quality and price, we will aim to provide the places based on feedback from you our site visitors and e-book readers.

Make yourself a good checklist, we will help you build this over time, and you will find one on our website soon. This checklist should be broken down into “time zones” (when things should be done by) and tasks.

Another essential tool is a Wedding Diary, this compliments the checklist and it is to record anything and everything that needs to be done, the steps needed to achieve them, when they should be completed by. It is vital that you set realistic deadlines for everything. Try to distribute tasks by when they’re required and their importance, by doing this you will alleviate unnecessary stress.

The diary should also note the specifics and when the action was completed - we used a colour coding system (yes we know it’s a bit “Monicaesque” - Friends) we cannot stress the importance of it enough! Some of you will be “visual” people and you’ll find things well organised simply because of the colour coding.

During the organisation process you will meet a lot of people about lots of things and receive lots of information. You must keep absolutely everything - you never know you might need it later on. You need to ensure that you build good relationships with each and every person you speak to - you never know you might actually need them, and remember, by being nice you might be able to get more out of people, that could come in the form of a price reduction or even a service improvement.

Kaval & Shilpa Patel are a recently married couple. Kaval is an Internet Marketer & Financial Market Trader, Shilpa is a Trainee Health Psychologist. The article is one of a series of articles. You can find the other parts to this article series by visiting Excelsior Wedding Services

Now you’ve decided you want to get married in Las Vegas, it’s time to choose the right Las Vegas hotel wedding chapel. With so many chapels available, you’re spoilt for choice. So which one do you choose?

Location. Do you want to get married in a Strip hotel, off-Strip hotel or downtown? Where is your favorite location in Las Vegas? For a lot of people, it’s the Strip, as this is where most of the fancy hotel casinos are located and it’s not that hard to visit most of the hotels via walkways, trolleys, bus or even old fashioned walking.

Trust your instincts. If one wedding chapel appeals to you more than the others you’re viewing, put that one at the top of your list. If you have a good feeling about a particular chapel, then you’re on the right track.

Thoroughly research each Las Vegas hotel wedding chapel you’re considering. Make sure the venue you choose has all the amenities you need. You don’t want to be disappointed on your wedding day.

How big will your wedding be? Choose the venue that fits the size of your wedding party. For example, if your wedding party will consist of ten people, you wouldn’t want to hire a 200 person chapel. Make sure you know exactly how many people will be attending at your wedding before you book the chapel.

Cost. A small, intimate wedding will generally cost less than a big, fancy wedding. How much money do you want to spend? Will you be happy with a smaller, less expensive wedding or do you want to go the whole hog and invite practically the whole world?

Reception. Do you want to find a venue that also includes a reception after the ceremony, or would you rather hold the reception/wedding meal somewhere else? There are so many places to choose from in Las Vegas that it can be hard to decide what to do. If you’re having a small wedding you could have the ceremony in a Las Vegas hotel wedding chapel and then go on to a fancy restaurant for the wedding meal. The restaurant may even be in the same hotel.

Wedding Cake. Don’t forget to organize the wedding cake! Some chapels may be able to organize this for you. Don’t forget this detail when planning your wedding.

Transportation. Make sure you know how to get to the wedding chapel from your Las Vegas accommodation before your big day if you’re staying somewhere else. Are you going to rent a car to get there or go by taxi or limousine? You don’t want to arrive late to the chapel on your wedding day or get stressed about not being able to find the way to the wedding chapel.

By now you’ve probably thought of some questions of your own. Great! Just be sure to plan properly and you should have a great wedding. Viva Las Vegas!

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Ever had the experience of walking into a room and felt faint from the smell? Just imagine, you will be in a suit or a gown, which is warmer than most of your outfits. There may be some dancing which will make people sweat. Add to it the smell of hundreds of colognes or perfumes and it can be overwhelming experience.

This rule applies to everyone present at your event, not just the wedding party: tone down the perfume. The target is to smell fresh and clean, not to overwhelm the guests with your smell. It is best if they can only detect your cologne if they are about ten inches away from you.

Clue: If people can smell you from across the room, you’ve put on too much cologne. If they can smell you coming long before they see you, yes, you’ve put on too much. If the empty elevator smells like you, you definitely reek!

Keep in mind:

- It pays to find a perfume that truly suits your body chemistry.

- Put the cologne or perfume on your pulse points using just a dab or two. No need to spray the way they do in commercials - we all know those are exaggerations.

- It’s best to put it on your skin not on your clothes. Some scents will stain your gown and that’s something to avoid. Worse, when your cologne evaporates it will leave only the smell of the alcohol.

- Choose a scent that blends well with your soap - it will be more appealing to your new spouse and guests; in fact, check if your favorite manufacturer created a complete line of grooming products. It’s a sure bet that their soap, cologne and any lotion or aftershave will match each other and blend to make you smell beautiful not overpowering.

Once the wedding has been arranged, the wedding flowers chosen and the arrangements decided upon, it’s time to find the source of flowers in the locality.

Flowers from the Farmer’s Market: Many cities have summer farmer’s markets where fresh flowers are sold. This is a great way to get flowers without the hassles of finding a wholesale market. The best way is to go through the local vendors to check the prices and selection, then choose the vendor who is appropriate.

Purchasing Flowers at a Wholesale Market: flowers should be purchased from the wholesale market whenever possible. Located in large metropolitan areas, they often sell flowers to the public after the wholesale buyers are done. They are a bargain.

Flowers from Grocery Stores: for smaller weddings one might rely on the floral department of the local grocery store. There one can find flowers in many colors and prices.

Flowers from Mail Order: There are some wonderful mail-order sources for flowers today. But they are accompanied by shipping expenses and worries about the condition of flowers and their timely arrival.

Flowers from Local Florists: This is a great source for flowers, although they may be somewhat more expensive than other outlets. The quality may be better. One will also have the option to order things like garlands, arches, altar arrangements, corsages, and other specialty flowers.

Greens: one should not forget to order large quantities of greenery. It will fill in centerpieces, add a background to large altar arrangements, and act as a collar around bridal bouquets. It’s a good idea to order extra bundles of greens in case any stems are damaged or some bunches are smaller than others.

Once the flowers have been bought, it is very important to look after them. The best flower care tips can be accumulated from the vendor who sold the flowers.

Wedding Flowers provides detailed information about wedding flowers, fall wedding flowers, silk wedding flowers, spring wedding flowers and more. Wedding Flowers is the sister site of Wedding Flowers.

In today’s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.

There are plenty of details to consider when planning a bridal shower. Some of these considerations include, who will throw the bridal shower, when will the bridal shower be held, who will be invited to the wedding shower, how do you choose a theme for the shower and what type of menu will be served. The bridal shower is a chance for the women in the bride’s life to honor her upcoming nuptials and give her a few useful gifts for starting her new household. While there are no clear cut answers to any of these questions this article will outline the more traditional answers to these questions and will also include some variations on traditional ideas.

Deciding who will throw the bridal shower for the bride is the first thing to consider. Traditionally the maid of honor hosts the bridal shower with the assistance of the bridesmaids. However, in recent years it has become increasingly popular for others to be involved in planning the bridal and it is not unheard of for a bride to have multiple bridal showers. For example the mother of the bride may throw a bridal shower for the wedding party and the women in the family while the maid of honor may throw a shower that includes friends of the bride and the bride’s co-worker may also throw her a shower in the office.

Timing is also an important factor to consider when planning a bridal shower. The rule of thumb is that the bridal shower should be held relatively close to the wedding date but not too close that it begins to infringe on the bride’s wedding preparations. For this reason it is not appropriate to hold the bridal shower less than two weeks before the wedding date. However, it is also not appropriate to hold the wedding shower very early in the engagement before the couple has had the opportunity to create their registry. In general the bridal shower should be held as early as two months before the wedding date but not later than 2 weeks before the wedding date.

It’s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of weddings. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.

A crucial element to planning a bridal shower is drafting up the guest list. While it is not obligatory to invite every woman on the guest list, it is appropriate to invite all of the bride’s female relatives as well as her close female friends. If the maid of honor and the mother are hosting separate bridal showers they may want to coordinate to ensure that they do not have overlapping guests. Care should be taken to avoid inviting anyone to the shower that has not been invited to the wedding. Also, there has been an increasing trend where the bride and groom participate and the showers are co-ed. While these showers don’t follow tradition they can be a way for the groom to share in the fun with his friends as well.

The theme of a bridal shower is another planning aspect that should receive careful consideration. It is important to choose a theme that reflects the personality of the bride. For example throwing a lingerie party for a shy bride may not be appropriate but throwing a beach themed bridal shower for a surfer may be a good idea. The theme of the party is important because it can affect items such as decorations, favors and games. When choosing a theme for a bridal shower, it is important to choose a theme based on the taste of the bride and not the taste of the hostess.

The traditional menu for a bridal shower calls for light hors devours that can be eaten in a cocktail hour type setting. However, when planning a bridal shower the hostess is free to choose whatever menu she wishes. It could be either an elaborate sit down dinner for a shower that includes the elderly relatives of the bride, a barbeque for a shower that includes the groom and his friends or even a night at a fancy restaurant for shower that is thrown by the bridesmaids and includes friends of the bride.

Planning a bridal shower can see daunting because there are so many options but it is important to remember that you are not bound by traditions and are free to choose any theme, menu and location that the bride will enjoy. The key to planning a great bridal shower is to keep the bride’s taste in mind during the planning effort.

Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about weddings into just one article. But you can’t deny that you’ve just added to your understanding about weddings, and that’s time well spent.

Have you heard it said that it takes a village to raise a child? It doesn’t stop there. Much of the wisdom that we get throughout life comes from our village - our group of contacts, friends and mentors, that we trust. In the olden days, marriage advice for young couples would come from parents and grandparents, most of whom would have had longstanding, successful marriages themselves. They were eminently qualified to give marriage advice, and the advice they gave was well taken and utilized. Of course, not every marriage was successful, even back then - but most people agree that marriages had a better chance a few generations ago.

Nowadays, it may be up to us to compile our own marriage advice from various friends, family members, professionals and books. The good news is that there’s plenty of advice out there, and much of it is good. At the same time, it might also be time to question some of the traditional marriage advice that we’ve all heard at one time or another. For example, your mother or grandmother might have told you that you should never go to bed angry. The principle is sound - we shouldn’t hold grudges or hold onto anger. But taking this advice too literally may backfire too; problems can look more serious when you’re tired. Sometimes going to bed - even if you’re still angry - might be just what you need to regain perspective.

Here’s a great piece of marriage advice, though - take time out for each other, just to be together and communicate, no matter how busy life gets. This investment in your relationship will pay off a thousandfold over the years. One of the big problems that couples experience is that they lose the ability to communicate with one another. They might even feel like they have lost interest in each other and in the relationship, if communication is poor.

The best marriage advice is all like that - not necessarily easy to follow, but something you can work at over the years. Marriage can be hard work, but you generally get out of it what you put in. And if we can build solid marriages, we might be well on our way to reviving the ‘villages’ of the past - strong, solid communities that may be a source of traditional wisdom.

You look breathtakingly beautiful, your hair looks perfect, your dress is just divine, your face is as pretty as a picture and oh my goodness your feet are killing you.

Wedding shoes can make or break probably one of the most important days of your life.

It’s a fact that if your feet hurt you will be miserable. You can of course take your shoes off but who wants to do that, especially when you went to so much trouble making sure everything looked perfect. You want to look amazing and your wedding shoes need to take you through to the end of the day without giving you even a hint of discomfort.

I have always wondered why Reebok or Nike never designed a wedding tennis shoe. I know at least three people who changed into their Reeboks for their wedding reception because their feet could stand no more of the pain from their wedding shoes.

Its wise to think about your wedding shoes before you consider your dress. If your shoes are going to be on show or you have a knee length or shorter dress heels are a definite must because they lengthen and slim the overall appearance of your legs.

If you are not used to wearing high heels opt for a lower heel but try to aim for at least 2 inches, 3 being optimum.

If you have a long or trailing wedding dress you could choose a flat or low heel wedding shoe.

Make sure you get the size right. Don’t go for something that just fits, get the perfect fit and if you are choosing shoes with straps or ties, make sure they can be loosened or fit with a little space between the strap and your skin. Even if the weather is not particularly warm, your feet will swell just from standing on them so much.

By giving your wedding shoes lots of consideration before making the final decision, you can be sure aching and sore feet won’t spoil your big day.

Once you decide the heel height you need to go for, choosing the style and design becomes the fun part.

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Nobody, I repeat nobody likes a bridezilla bride. If you feel this feeling taking hold of your higher thinking processes fight it! Fight it will every fiber of your being, if you don’t your friends may never forgive you. I am speaking, from experience of my close friend. She has never been a bride, but often been a bridesmaid. You know what they say; always a bridesmaid, never a bride but I keep my hopes up. But back to the bridezilla thing, it is too easy for the bride to get carried away and wrapped up in all of the planning. And oftentimes if she has a wedding planner she will be inclined to take all of this planners words as gospel. This unfortunately often hurts the bridesmaid’s chances of looking pretty during the ceremony. I don’t know what it is with ugly bridesmaid dresses but they seem to be the popular thing to choose among brides. This is one wedding tradition that does not seem to be in any danger of being lost, like ever.

Be nice to your bridesmaids, they are there to support you on your special day, they don’t deserve to have to wear ugly plum wedding dresses. Sorry that plum dress thing was a flashback. Let your bridesmaids wear a pretty color like soft pink or blue, perhaps even a gorgeous red or green, for the love of all that’s holy, anything but plum! Just kidding plum bridesmaid dresses can actually look quite flattering on many women and this color does go extremely well with all of the flower arrangements that will be decorating the reception hall and the altar. Choosing the color of your bridesmaid dresses is one of the most important decisions that you will make about your wedding. These dresses will be highlighting your fabulous wedding gown and that is why it is so important that you choose the right color. You need the bridesmaid dresses to match your gown but yet not look like it at all. This is where things can get tricky. See, you need the dresses to compliment each other while being a completely different color and style. How on earth?!? Sounds impossible right? It isn’t though, it can be done easily. Just ask for some help at the boutique from which you are purchasing your wedding gown. They should know all of the best tips and tricks.

Again I am going to admonish you to be kind to your bridesmaids. Let them have at least some say in the bridesmaid dresses, they are paying for them and they have to wear them, it is the least that you can do. It really is. Consider what colors would go best with their particular skin tones. Your bridesmaids do not have to wear all the same color although this is the most common practice. One of the best ideas is to have all of the bridesmaid dresses the same color but have the styles vary slightly. This way each bridesmaid will have her own individual bridesmaid dress. They do not have to be too different, just different enough that it showcases and highlights her own unique curves and attributes. This my dear, dear bride is the kind thing to do. And this way the bridesmaids might even get to wear their expensive dresses again someday. Bonus! Wow small things like this matter a lot and you got to learn a lot about the things that make your wedding a memorable day not just for you but for everyone around you.

The best resource for knowing everything about weddings right from dresses to wedding rings you should visit the following website http://www.weddings-online.com/ This article was coauthored by my friend TP. There are some good resources for wedding decorations and about honeymoon destinations in the website making a good read about weddings.