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5 May 09
It's okay to take a chance and scale back on the number of wedding cake servings. You may
be thinking, "But everyone wants wedding cake!" But, how many weddings have you been to where the wedding cake got
passed out to every single table, but guests were having too much fun dancing to eat it, and lots of cake was wasted? Then
there are those who don't really like cake, and take one or two bites just to be polite.
So what should you
do instead? Offer a cake and coffee station, where guests can come get a piece in between dancing. Since between 10-25% of
your guests will pass, you can take the chance and order less cake. If you're the nervous type, this tip isn't for
you, as there's always a chance you won't have enough cake. But for those who hate to see food go to waste, especially
when you're the one paying for it, this chance might be worth it.
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ReUse your FlowersCall a local nursing home or hospital and ask if you can contribute your reception blooms after
the big day. Appoint a trusted friend or family member to transport the buds--and, spread some cheer!
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2 Sep 08
Write thank-you notes as the gifts come in.Yes, you're busy, but you can always carve out 10 minutes from your schedule to write a
thank-you note. So place your stationery box and a big sheet of stamps in the center of your desk and sit down to express
your gratitude within 48 hours of a gift coming in. If you wait, your note-writing list will quickly grow to a frightening
length, and it'll become that much more intimidating to tackle it. And if you let too much time pass before writing your
notes, the gift-giver might wonder if you received the present.
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Bridesmaids or ClonesEvery good friend knows that along with the honor of being a bridesmaid comes the obligation to wear
a dress in a color and style that's not of her choosing. So your girls accept that, but it doesn't mean they'll
submit happily if you force them to wear identical shoes, jewelry, wraps, and hairstyles. In order to have a great time at
your wedding, your bridesmaids need to feel attractive too -- something that's impossible if you've micromanaged their
looks down to the lipstick hue. (Plus, buying a bunch of matching accessories they may never wear again gets expensive.) And
your bridesmaids will look even better if you give them leeway to let their individual styles shine through the blush-colored
chiffon gowns you've dressed them in. So let them choose their hair and makeup styles; give them more than one option
with accessories like shoes, jewelry, and cover-ups.
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16 Oct 07
Hair Jewelry
You can find hair accessories everywhere...But,
here's something you may not have thought of: Wrap a pearl necklace (or, rhinestone, gems, etc.) around your updo to create
an easy (and, gorgeous!) embellishment.
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