Monthly Archives: September 2010

Have you set a date yet?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Katie

It seems that after any great milestone, society has an annoying question to ask. After you graduate from school, everyone asks, “Do you have a job yet?” After you get settled in your job, everyone asks, “Are you seeing anyone yet?” After … Continue reading »

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Brides Against Breast Cancer

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Christine

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are lots of brides that participate in a Brides Against Breast Cancer event to honor a family member or sometimes even the bride herself.  You can purchase a gown or donate your gown. My … Continue reading »

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DJ or No DJ?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Sharon

The quality of the reception’s dance party is an important factor for any fun wedding. We pretty much decided that we would choose a DJ over a band, but are DJs really worth the price? DJs in the Maryland/Virginia/D.C. area can range … Continue reading »

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Internet Auction on Bridal Gowns

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Christine

Once in awhile, Rasmus will auction wedding-related items for bridal stores that are going out of business. It’s hard times for retail and this site is a way to liquidate their merchandise. If this sounds familiar, it’s because I talked about it … Continue reading »

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Underwhelmed and Overspammed

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Katie

This past weekend, I dragged poor Kris to the Washington Bridal Showcase held at the North Bethesda Marriott Conference Center. (There is another one this upcoming weekend in Greenbelt, MD if you’d like to go.) I don’t know what I was expecting. … Continue reading »

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Cake!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Christine

So the wedding couple that won the Today Show Wedding needs to choose their wedding cake. They showed four options and viewers can vote. Or, watch for inspirational ideas! Vote on the Today Show Facebook page. Which one did you vote for? … Continue reading »

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Modern Wedding Registry

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Christine

As couples wed later in life, sometimes it’s difficult for them to put a wedding registry together because they already have everything they need. But sometimes it’s just cooler to get something cool. If you’re looking for practical AND fun, consider cooler … Continue reading »

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Orthodox, But Not So Much

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Christine

I had a rough rough week and was writing an interesting article about registries (coming soon!) but decided, I needed to unwind and laugh a little. So I went to Wedinator because they have comical wedding photos/videos. So I went to the … Continue reading »

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Blinded by the Shiny

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Katie

I’m kind of like a raccoon, in that I’m attracted to almost all shiny things, but not all shiny things are best suited for everyday use, and this was not something that I realized as I ooed and aahed over every piece … Continue reading »

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Skate Champions Wed on Ice

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Christine

I think it’s cute when two people from the same profession get married. Although two IT consultants isn’t as romantic sounding as two ice skaters. haha. On September 10, the couple did a 15-minute wedding ceremony during a two-hour ‘Artistry On Ice’ … Continue reading »

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DIY Your Own Wedding Day Chignon

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Christine

If you’re considering something simple for your hair, check out this video to do it yourself: It’s so easy….even I can do it.

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A proposal of marriage should not be a surprise!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Katie

Perhaps I should have put an asterisk after that comment because my fiancé popped the question when I least expected it, but aside from the manner in which and exact date when he posed that all-too-important question, I knew it was coming. … Continue reading »

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