So you are at the point in your plannig process that you are ready to create your registry. Did you know that most couples return anbout 75% of thier gifts ? That means to me that couples register for things that don't really want or dont really need. So before you go and register for everyting in the store here are some tips that you might want to consider first:
1. Review the registry program of the leading stores...who offers the most and who has the bigger selection of merchandise.
2. Review what you have...one of the biggest reasons for returns is that couples register for things they dont need.so see what you have before registering for another coffee maker.
3. Discuss things with your partner before you arrive to the store so atleast you will have a game plan.
4.survey the land!!!! If you are going to a larger store go before you actually want to register..the benefit is that you know the layout and you are not walking around aimlessly through the store....registering could take hours if you don't know where to look.
5.print out a check list...these are so helpful because they tell you what you need and how many you need
6. Lastly HAVE FUN!!!!! While scanning merchandise talk to each other listen to each other...after all you both have to look at this stuff for the next few years so you both need to like it.!!!!!!
#Happyscanning#happyplanning
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So he asked you and you said yes!!!!! This time leading up to your big day can be filled with a lot of anxiety and frustration..and most brides spend so much time being angry because things aren't going her way instead of using this time to enjoy your engagement . One sure way to enjoy being engaged is to have a party if course. Engagement parties are used for many different reasons :
1. To tell the world that your getting married
2. To let people shower you with gifts and best wishes
3. To let your family and friends see the other side of your relationship
4. ( most importantly ) to celebrate. With the people you love the new journey you and your beloved are about embark on .
I suggest that while planning your engagement party have some fun don't get so caught up in theme , decor, food, or even your venue because you have plenty of time to go over that while planning the big day. Enjoy it relax let your hair down and don't worry about the wedding just focus on enjoying your soon to be spouse . # living2plan
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Most of us have seen the movie Monster in law and sadly to say more and more people are not getting along with their spouses parents. In the movie Monster in law Jennifer Lopez is engaged to a mommas boy and they are planing their wedding and she keeps budding heads with his mother. Throughout the whole movie they argue and the fight for his attention and its not until the end that they both realize how important each other is to the groom/son. If you are finding that your soon to be spouse and your parent is not getting along here are a few things that you should do:
- Take a stand .... you need to let both of them know(separately) that you love them and that no one can ever replace them.
- You need to make sure that they both understand how important the other is to you .
- make sure that they understand the role of the other.
- lastly make special time for each of them believe me it makes a difference
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Bridal Beauty ……..
It’s your Wedding Day and don’t you want to look AMAZING!!!! Well of course you do so here are a few tips that might help you look flawless.
1. Hire a professional … if you are not good at knowing what blends well or what color goes well with your skin or what foundation you need to use… Chances are you need a professional. Professional make up artist pride themselves on making you look beautiful but natural on your wedding day. Also see if they will do a trial run so that you both will be comfortable …. They can take notes and you can say what you like and what you don’t like.
2. Practice Makes Perfect …. If you decide that a make up artist doesn’t fit in your budget… I encourage you to go a make up counter (M.A.C or Macy’s) and let them do a trial run on you. Trial runs are important because you can see what looks good on you and when you do it at the counter they will sell you all the makeup and the utensils that will be needed to recreate the look.
3. DO NOT DO ANYTHING DRASTIC! This is most important do not dye your hair; get a tan or a facial the day before. The reason behind this is that you don’t want to do something that takes a day or two to set in.
* Hair Dye- Sometimes it takes a few days or a few washes to actually be the color that you want it to be.
* Tans- If you are a frequent tanner you may not want to get tanned the day before because anything can happen and you want to look even tone instead of ORANGE!
* Facials- Be careful because these can break you out… facials are designed to make you glow or make your skin look rejuvenated …but sometimes that have the opposite effect on your skin. Believe me ,you don’t want to have an allergic reaction the day before or look like a strawberry in your pictures.
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So you are ready to get married????? Well there are three things you might need to know before you get down on one knee.
1. Think about her ring ….. when a guy get’s engaged the first thing that people say to him is ”congrats” but when it’s the girl the first thing that is said to her is “let me see the ring “ then they congratulate her . Do some shopping around look at rings that are in your budget and rings that fits her style….also look around her house try to see if she has been leaving clues around for you… Chances are if you’re ready today she was probably ready months ago. And lastly call her friends or family because sometimes having a 2nd option will make all the difference.
2. Figure out her family….. Now if her family is traditional you might want to schedule a time where you can talk to them prior to popping the question. You don’t want to upset her parents prior to the wedding … Upset parents = upset bride!
3. Plan It! When you propose marriage to your beloved remember that your proposal is the most intimate conversation that you will ever have … so make it GOOD! There are so many ways to pop the question, some people do it big and some do it small … but however you do it make it something memorable. Because after they gawk at her ring they will ask “how did he do it? “ So create a story that she will remember for a life time. ****** ALSO TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE CLICHE DAY’S LIKE VALENTINES DAY, HER BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEARS ….she will probably be expecting something on those days… so try to surprise her!
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So you childhood friend is getting married and your INVITED! After the excitement settles and you put the date on your calender you realize .... You have nothing to wear. Wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding. You'll have to do a Little research but don't worry there are ways of finding out the theme and or the style just by looking at whats in front of you .
Start with the
invitation.....
- If it's on ecru card stock with fancy letters chances are the wedding is semi formal......
- Does it ask you to come see them get hitched..... You can bet your bottom dollar that this wedding is nice and casual so go with an casual outfit.
Also look for clues that simply tells you what to wear or the type of wedding it is
Next Look at
Location......Think about where the wedding will take place
- outdoors- avoid anything that will get caught in the wind .... you don't want to be caught by the photographer with you dress over you head.
- avoid high heeled shoes because if the ground is soft you will sink in the sand or in the grass.
DON'T WEAR:
- White... unless the invitation says so .. stay away from this color .. You don't want to make the bride look bad....
- Black to a daytime wedding....reserve this color for evening weddings... also you risk the chance of being overdressed
- Jeans, no matter how casual the wedding... you are not gong to the mall
- Anything too sexy or revealing... yes there are other single guest but this is not a night club
- Anything torn, with holes, stained, too big or too small for you!.... no matter what you want to look classy even if the theme is casual
- Anything sleeveless or strapless to a religious wedding. Bring a wrap or jacket to cover your arms you don't want to offend anyone
Also feel free to go to you local bridal boutique for they all have sections on what you as the guest should wear! #living2plan
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