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NEW YORK, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Conde Nast's premier destination bridal website Brides.com now gives brides-to-be the ability to upload their photo and virtually "try on" five different wedding day hairstyles via the Brides.com Wedding Day Hair Studio. In addition, women can also experiment with the hairstyles of various celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba, Hillary Duff and Beyonce Knowles.

Brides.com's Wedding Day Hair Studio can be found at Brides.com/hair and coincides with the release of the April-May issue of Modern Bride, which has a companion hairstyle story featuring the five wedding day styles brides-to-be can have fun trying on-online.

Susan Rerat, Vice President of Brides.com, said, "We're excited about this partnership with BeautyRiot.com to bring the Wedding Day Hair Studio to the Brides.com users. It's a great starting place for brides-to-be who are beginning to make beauty decisions for their wedding day."

Brides.com visitors can apply the chic, sexy low knot or the sleek side pony that rule the runways this spring to a photo of themselves, which can be easily uploaded. Other style choices include a classic up-do and one with flower accents, a free and loose hairstyle and the popular "half-up, half- down" look.

Brides.com is a premiere bridal destination site, with over 1.2 million unique users every month and 60% year over year growth in traffic. Brides.com's dedicated editorial team creates original content, develops interactive tools, cultivates an engaged community and provides an array of beautiful imagery and videos to empower the bride throughout her wedding planning process. Brides.com commands a superior market position by aggregating content from the three national magazines -- Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride -- and 16 local bridal magazines.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Putting a modern image on traditional values, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently launched a Web site designed to promote healthy marriages. The Web site, which is located on the Internet at http://www.foryourmarriage.org/, can aid couples of all faiths. With everything from daily marriage tips to statistics on divorce and cohabitation, this site is an up-to-date resource.

The For Your Marriage Web site includes resources for everyone, including engaged and married couples, and facts about Catholic marriage. The Web site is designed for a wide and varied audience and is part of larger campaign, which includes television public service messages, which can be viewed on the site. In just one month, the site has received nearly 500,000 hits with the average visitor viewing 6-12 pages.

The site offers daily marriage tips that suggest simple ways to cultivate a healthy marriage. A link on the home page also gives couples a tool to find Catholic marriage information locally. A monthly marriage quiz can serve as a conversation starter on sensitive issues.

Information on conflict resolution, communication, and financial concerns is posted throughout the Web site. Topics such as intimacy and parenting also are featured. Visitors also can view stories and advice from married couples.

"The Internet has become a crucial means for evangelizing, especially among younger people," said Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Chairman of the bishops' Marriage and Family Life Committee. "We hope youth especially will find inspiration and hope at the stroke of a key."

The contemporary design of the For Your Marriage Web site has versatility and accessibility to enable the Internet to be a medium for evangelization and education.

The For Your Marriage Web site is part of a multi-year National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage. The simple exhortation to do something for your marriage is the practical advice promoted by the Web site and the entire campaign.

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MELROSE PARK, Ill., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Here comes the bride ... but there goes her hair ... this is not how you want your wedding day to be remembered. Of course, your hair that day has to look its best ever, since it serves an important role in completing your overall look. Licensed Cosmetologist and Soft & Beautiful Consultant, Roslyn Echols Baker, has assembled the following tips for planning a great look from ceremony to reception and from the big day to honeymoon nights.

"When choosing a hair style for your wedding day, there are several things to consider. You want something that's feminine, flattering and, yet, easily adaptable to the time you spend on your honeymoon," Baker said.

She advises brides-to-be to begin with a great relaxer. Her choice is the new Soft & Beautiful(R) Ultimate Protection Relaxer System, which now offers six times more protection against breakage with its new Triple Hydration Oil (TM) packet. The new relaxer system is designed to hydrate, nourish, and strengthen hair as it straightens. The result is stronger, healthier hair from the first use. For more information on the new relaxer system, go to softandbeautifulhair.com .

Baker reminds brides-to-be that, when choosing a hair style, they should consider whether they'll need color, extensions, or a fresh cut. "The cost of achieving styles with these additional looks should factor in to your wedding budget," she advised.

"Another consideration is whether your stylist will be with you the day of the wedding. If not, you should choose a style that you can easily maintain the day of the wedding and throughout the honeymoon," Baker added.

Baker notes that nothing looks more elegant than an updo. "Hair that lifts off the neck gives an elongated, chic appearance," she said. She recommends updo hairstyles, such as, French twists, pony tails, and chignons. She says these styles also look great with bangs, and, suggests that for a softer look, you should leave a few wisps of hair around the face and along the nape area.

Baker reminds brides-to-be to also prepare for the honeymoon. She suggests you pack the following items for your honeymoon:

-- Satin scarf, satin pillow case or foam rollers wrapped with satin material

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-- Fashionable hair clips, scrunchies, hats or hair bands

-- Umbrella

-- Clip-on Pony Tail

-- Soft & Beautiful Regimen; Moisturizing Shampoo, HMC Conditioner, Lite Creme and Oil Sheen

Baker closes with the following advice. "Make your lists, plan ahead and add Soft & Beautiful to your regular hair regimen. For more styling tips go to softandbeautifulhair.com ."

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I have noticed recently that many of my friends have gotten married. I seem to be attending at least four weddings every year, although I have attended very few weddings about five years ago. I now have a pretty good idea of what is popular when it comes to marriages because I have been part of so many ceremonies in the last few years. I hope that this knowledge would be able to help me plan my own nuptial in the near future. Elegant wedding guest books are one of the things that I've seen at each reception.

Have you ever seen a guest book for a wedding before? Wedding guest books are basically big scrapbook-style keepsakes. They are usually signed by those who attend the ceremony such as the newlyweds' friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Guest books for weddings come in different styles, sizes, and designs.

Some wedding guest books have spiral bindings like notebooks, while others have a stitched binding. I have also seen huge, oversized albums and smaller, more manageable guest books. Some couples decide to have fancy guest books that have ornate covers, while other choose to go with the simpler designs. You can surely find fabulous wedding guest books that will suit your tastes. One thing that I have also observed is that many couples have different ideas about personalizing their wedding guest books. A lot of couples are content just to have their guests sign their names somewhere on the pages, while others prefer something a bit more personal. You can have a more personalized guest book by asking your friends and relatives to write a short message or poem in your guest book. You can also add photos from your wedding and place them next to the signatures and messages.

Don’t forget to tell everyone exactly how you want your wedding guest books to be handled. The guest book for your wedding is a treasure that you want to keep for a long, long time to come, so it should have lovely, moving messages from your guests. The last thing that you want is a guest book that has raunchy jokes on the pages.

You can purchase wedding guest books from the same stationery store that you ordered your invitations from. You will have one less trip to the store to make if you go by this route. You can ask the stationer to match the guest book's cover to the color or theme of the invitations. You can also purchase the guest book for your wedding from an online retailer that specializes in these products.

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Western Wedding Done Dirt Cheap
by Therea Bruce
 

A Western Wedding Done CHEAP

Can be done at reasonable price, if you have the friends and family to help you out. If not about what you know, but rather who you know, When it comes to cost cutting corners. I'm not going to expect everyone to be able to reproduce what I did, but hopefully it will get you thinking on what people can do for you.

My wedding was simple, yet was able to accommodate my needs.

I wanted a wedding, where everyone who we wanted to attend could.

I didn't want to worry about Drunk Driving, and worrying about the guests to get home safe.

About 140 adults and about 30 some children showed up to my wedding..

So the brainstorm started. How about an outside wedding. I originally wanted a barn dance wedding, but that was out of the question no one was willing to give me their barn.

So I opted to rent tents. To rent tents cheap, try town halls, or a place in charge of out door activities a lot of the time for fairs, they have these, and with enough time and notice you may get lucky. I paid $300 for the tents. Next Tables and Chairs. I contacted the local high school who had a cafeteria, and got the use of the chairs for the weekend for free. We hauled the chairs and tables with horse trailers.

The ceremony was a Justice of the Peace.

The dress, my mother in law made for me. Cost of material was $150.00. Although a good friend of mine got her wedding dress at the dry cleaners for $75.00. Lots of people take their wedding dress to the cleaners, and can't afford to take them out, or either that they move, or divorce. My friend had a huge puffy dress, with tons layers and a long train. Simply gorgeous.

Brides maid dresses. I sent them all $25 each toward their dress as their Wedding part gift, and sent them all ( I had 5 ) to the nearest city to buy their dresses. I just told them black sun dresses. They came back looking identical.

Groomsmen wore black jeans, and rented Western tuxedo tops and shirts, and stuff, and wore black shoes of any sort. Instead of boutonnières made of flowers, they wore miniature cowboy hats wrapped around with colored ribbon. None of my groomsmen wore cowboy hats, as none of them were any sort of real farm boys.

Flowers - Didn't have any. I made fans instead for everyone, including the flower girls. This was a lot of work and still cost approximately $20. 00 a piece. Doing it again, I would have opted for single white roses, for a cheaper and less hassle experience.

Supper was a cold supper, We baked the stuff previous, at different ovens. We did Turkey and Ham, all bought at the previous holiday when it was on sale. Friends of the family donated their time and money and made salads. Friends of the family also served and got the food ready to buffet style. We did purchase plastic plates, cups, spoons etc. For Dessert we did Ice cream and strawberry's, and the wedding cake. We did Buffet Style, including the bride and groom and wedding party.

The wedding cake, my sister in law made, she had a book on making wedding cakes, and had always did kids cakes, and cakes for special occasions. So she did up a fake one, and a real one, the Real one was plain, and the fake one had the topper.

Decorations. A helium tank that cost $75 and balloons. The Wedding was White, Hunter Green, and Black. so that was the color of the balloons and ribbons. For the wedding center piece I made Wedding books. Which consisted of taking Reader Digest books and gluing the pages down so it made a permanent book fold in the middle, painted the inside white, and sides black then Glued hand made page that Read our names and date, with two little rings in the center. We then hot glued ribbon and roses on the edges, with lace, and made a small loop with ribbon to hang add helium balloons to at each table. cost about $2.00 each and a lot of time doing them. I just had bridal parties, called up the girls, drank wine, and did centerpieces.

Wedding Favors were just mints wrapped in tole and had ribbons tied on them.

Out door weddings, You have to create outdoor bathrooms. My parents house was close, as it was in their back yard, but when you have over 100 people over, you need to accommodate, so we rented one Port A Potty cost was about $75.00

While planning the wedding, Two of my dads friends offered to carry the bridal party, and groom party in their horse and wagons. After the wedding they drove all guests around as well, till the horses got tired.

The bar was believe it not, BYOB- Bring your own Booze. We only bought wine for each table at the wedding, and for the bridal party, and immediate family a Keg of Beer. We had the wedding at my parents farm. Everyone pitched a tent, or brought their holiday camping trailers, etc. Nobody had far to walk. Most people did stay over.

Pictures - I was lucky - I had a cousin who did photography as a hobby, So he was free to use, just had to pay for developing the film.

The dance. No Dj, just a great stereo, and pre-mixed tapes, done ahead of time. Which is easier to do today with current technology. Everyone just danced on the grass.

Midnight supper, was all just leftovers from the supper.

The Gift Opening was done the night of the wedding after the supper and before the dance, to get rid of the dead air space between entertainment, and since a lot of people were leaving the following morning, this way they all got to see what we got for gifts, and gave them some entertainment as well.

Everyone had a great time, and many people re created the same wedding after-wards, in near by towns, after hearing about what a wonderful way to do this type of wedding.

Hopefully this article inspired you on ways to cut costs down on your wedding for your big day, after all its not about the wedding, its about the marriage. Weddings last one day, and your marriage is suppose to last forever.

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Theresa Bruce is an online business women and has been doing online marketing on the net for over 3 years. She is happily married and has two kids.


 

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Hostess of the Shower?
Anyone can plan the shower -- family members, friends and/or co-workers. A mommy-to-be can have many showers but it is wise to consult her or her mother (if it is a surprise) so that the themes can all be different -- this also avoids duplication of gift items.

Before the Baby or After the Baby is Born?
For first-time mothers, showers before the baby arrives are great fun for her to look forward to in the last month of her pregnancy -- and she and the daddy can play and dream with all the gifts while awaiting their bundle of joy. Mothers having their second or more children, sprinkles can be held before or after the baby is born. The up side of holding the shower after the baby's birth is that gifts can be chosen by the sex of the baby.

 

Who Pays for the Shower?
The person that plans and invites the guests pays and it is usually considered her gift. Often times, several people will get together and share the expenses. Potlucks are not only fun but budget-saving, as well.

 

Who Should be Invited?
Traditionally, anyone invited that was invited to the wedding can be invited to baby showers. The best idea is to consult with the new mommy and daddy. Avoid inviting the same people to more than one shower, although some people want to attend several. Best to invite by groups, for example, co-workers, church, etc. The mothers and grandmothers of the mommy and daddy should be invited to all of the showers but it is up to them to decide which ones they will attend.

 

When Should the Shower Be Held?
Four to six weeks before the baby's birth -- or -- four weeks after the baby is born.

Does the Shower Have to be Held on a Weekend?
The shower can be held any day of the week and at any time of the day that is convenient for the mommy and the invited guests. It can be a brunch, lunch, dinner or just cake and punch. It can be casual, formal or better yet -- a fun baby shower theme.

 

Is It Acceptable to Serve Cake and Punch Instead of a Meal?
Cake and Punch is very appropriate and makes for a shorter shower. Serving any meal is strictly up to the hostess. If food is served, plan on buffet-style and remember to provide either real dishes or sturdy papergoods because food does get heavy. If it is not a sit-down meal (restaurant or hall), remember that guests have to balance their plate, beverage and napkin on their lap.

 

To Invite the Daddy or Not Invite the Daddy?
Traditionally, the daddy did not attend showers but does arrive at the end of the shower to say hello to everyone, help load the gifts into the car and to take his wife home. Now-a-days, the daddy can be invited to a baby shower and couple's showers (men and women) are becoming more and more popular.

 

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Bridal Consulting Online Schools
by Michael Bustamante

If you have been dreaming about becoming a professional wedding planner, an online course in Bridal Consulting can turn your dreams into an exciting career. Through a Distance Learning course, you can study via the Internet to become a certified Bridal Consultant in as little as six credit hours!

Since there are no enrollment prerequisites, online Bridal Consulting schools are open to anyone who wants a professional career as a wedding planner. Bridal Consultant certification qualifies future wedding planners for a challenging and rewarding profession helping brides, grooms and family members to coordinate every aspect of the perfect wedding.

Future Bridal Consultant are taught how to plan ceremonies and receptions, arrange for a photographer and videographer, select and order flowers, suggest wedding attire and invitations, advise the wedding party on etiquette, decorate the ceremony and reception area, and even how to start a new wedding-planning business!

The business of Bridal Consulting can be complicated, time-consuming, and competitive. Online certification helps future wedding planners gain the skills, savvy and confidence needed to oversee all the aspects and details of a wedding, resulting in a magnificent event. A distance learning course is a convenient way to obtain Bridal Consultant Certification in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, and without giving up current employment.

If you are interested in learning about the field of Bridal Consulting, feel free to research our site for more in-depth information and resources.

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The Bridal Beauty Countdown - A Step-by-Step Beauty Regimen for Brides
by Cori Locklin

Seeking that illustrious bridal glow? Of course you are. Few times in your life actually command all to rise from their seats to feast their eyes upon your beauty as you walk into view. For such an occasion, looking  good just doesn t cut it. You need to look once-in-a-lifetime fabulous. Feeling the pressure? Fortunately, the one thing you can control on your wedding day is your bridal look. For while that fabled glow won t just miraculously arrive in time for the big day, careful planning and prep work can ensure your most radiant self walks down that aisle. To avoid last minute beauty blunders  here s what you need to do now, and what can wait until your final hours of singlehood&

Get Started Now! (or about 6 months out)

1) Get Great Skin  Now s the time to address any skin problems you ve tolerated; rid your skin of acne, sun damage, scars or wrinkles. Book an appointment with your dermatologist and discuss treatment options, such as retinol creams, lasers, skin lighteners or chemical peels.

2) Get In Shape  If you haven t already, start a fitness and nutrition routine that you can live with - and stick with until your wedding day (and beyond!). Need some motivation? Join the bridal boot camp craze. These fitness programs geared towards brides are popping up all over the country.

3) Plan Your Look  As soon as you ve found  the dress, decide how you want to wear your hair and makeup for the big day. Start growing your hair if you think you ll want it longer. Now s the time to test new looks. If you re contemplating a drastic cut or color change  do it now  and leave time to get used to your new do, or change it back.

3-6 Months Out

1) Hire Your Pros  If you love your stylist and are getting married locally, make sure he or she is available on your date. Otherwise, start auditioning stylists for the big day. Many hair stylists also offer makeup services and are willing to travel, while others do not.

2) Get a Facial  To ensure positively glowing skin on your wedding day, start a regimen of monthly facials

1 Month Out

1) Make those Whites Pearly  Schedule a teeth cleaning, and if necessary, consider whitening your teeth. Crest white strips are a painless, inexpensive way to whiter teeth. Or if your budget allows, have them professionally whitened.

2) Go for a Trial Run  Schedule your consultation with your hair stylist and makeup artist for about one month prior. You should have your veil and any hair pieces at this time.

3) Fake a Tan  Experiment with tanners, bronzers, lotions, tanning beds etc. Give yourself enough time to ensure the look is natural and to your liking.

4) Banish Cellulite  Be bikini-ready for your honeymoon. Prep your thighs and any problem areas with cellulite cream. One to try  Revlon Sublime Slim. Apply twice daily, and reduce the appearance of cellulite in four weeks.

1-2 Weeks Out

1) Cut and Color  The best time to schedule your final cut and color is 1-2 weeks out  to ensure enough time to fix any last minute color mishaps. Avoid doing anything too drastic.

2) Shape your hair  down there  Make an appointment to have your bikini line waxed (you don t want to fumble with razors on your honeymoon), and have any other waxing done now (eyebrows, upper lip, legs). This will allow enough time for any redness to fade.

3) Get your last facial  Again, leave enough time for any acne/redness to fade.

The Day Before

1) Put on the Polish  Get your final manicure and pedicure the day before so nails can thoroughly dry. Get a bottle of your polish from the manicurist for last minute touch-ups.

2) Go Light on Sodium and Curb the Alcohol  Have fun, but don t go crazy at your rehearsal dinner. Too much salt and alcohol leads to eye puffiness.

3) Pack an Emergency Kit  Include tissues, nail file, breath mints, bobby pins and nail polish. Get pressed powder and lipstick from your makeup artist.

4) Get that Beauty Sleep  Avoid caffeine and exercise before attempting to go to bed. If you just can t get enough shut-eye, freeze moistened green or white tea bags to put over your eyes the next day. The tannins will help reduce any puffiness.

Day Of

1) Eat Breakfast  Avoid anything to fatty or salty. Instead eat fibrous carbs and lean protein for energy.

2) Drink plenty of Water  Try to drink at least 32 oz in the eight hours leading up to the ceremony.

3) Give Yourself Time  Bride s typically begin their hair about three hours in advance, followed by makeup.

4) Relax and Smile  You know you look fabulous!

For more articles and advice to help you plan your wedding, visit Elegala.com's complete Wedding Planning guide.

Cori Locklin is editor-in-chief for Elegala.com and Elegala Magazine. Elegala is a new wedding planning resource offering the most comprehensive portfolio of superior wedding reception sites and wedding services, along with planning tips, photo galleries and checklists to keep brides in-the-know on today's wedding trends and styles. For a complete guide to creating an elegant and memorable wedding celebration, visit Elegala.com, your ultimate wedding planning resource. Cori Locklin may be contacted at http://www.elegala.com

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