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Engagement Photos Gone Wrong

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

Happy Friday! OK, we like engagement shoots here, after all when else do ordinary people get to pretend to be fashion models? But not all engagement shoots go as well as you might like. Check out these hilarious examples, courtesy of Guidespot.

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engagement photo session, engagement session, photos




Robbin Montero: Cheers! When to Toast and When to Roast!

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

Are you looking for advice on how to give a great wedding speech or toast? This month wedding planning expert, and owner of A Dream Wedding, Robbin Montero offers excellent advice about making toasts and speeches. Make sure to bookmark and forward this article to your Maid of Honor, Best Man, Father of the Bride, and anyone else you think might get the urge to speak at your wedding! What's the best or worst speech you've heard at a wedding?

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Food
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speeches, toast at your wedding, toasts, Wedding Expert Tips




Don’t Let Your Wedding Cake Become A Frosted Disaster!

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

The New York Times published an article yesterday, entitled When the Icing on the Cake Spells Disaster. This article was cooked up after speaking with Jen Yates, the brainchild behind the Cake Wrecks blog, which celebrates the "folly of professional confections gone horribly, horribly wrong." Wondering how you can avoid a wedding cake blunder like the ones featured above?? Search for your baker on OneWed, where we've got detailed ratings and reviews from past brides and grooms. You...

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Cakes
Tags:
avoiding wedding day disasters, funny, just for fun, ratings and reviews, wedding cake, Celebrity Weddings




Coming November 1: Chicago Spotlight!

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

We all have our favorite season, our favorite time of year... But there is no denying that Fall in Chicago is one of the best! Albeit shorter than we’d all like, the falling leaves, rich changing colors, and of course, da BEARS… Autumn in Chicago is simply the best. Because of this, throughout the month of November, we'll be spotlighting the work of talented Chicago wedding vendors on the Savvy Scoop blog! So, if you are a Chicago gal who knows a baker who creates the most...

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autumn wedding, Chicago, city spotlight, fall, Wedding Favors & Gifts, Celebrity Weddings, Wedding Pre-Party




Ask the Experts: Deciding on Your Buffet Items

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

Ask the Experts is a weekly feature that allows couples to get a variety of opinions on their real-life wedding questions. If you have a question for the panel write us at asktheexperts@onewed.com This week's question: I plan on having 180 guests at my reception. How do I decide on how many items per person if I'm having a buffet? Visit our advice section for an answer to this wedding menu question.

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Food
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ask the experts, catering, Wedding Expert Tips




Ask the Wedding Maven: Help! My Bridesmaid is Pregnant!

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

In this week's column the Wedding Maven tries to help a bride get a little perspective on what she can and can't control with her bridesmaids. Here's a hint, you can't ask them to delay getting pregnant. If you need wedding advice or have a question about wedding traditions, etiquette or relationships, you can write the Wedding Maven at weddingmaven@onewed.com. Don't forget, if you have questions about anything from how to decide on a menu to how to get the most out of your...

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Bridesmaids Dresses
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Ask the Wedding Maven, bridesmaids, children, Wedding Expert Tips




Featured Wedding: Chelsea and Jonathon

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

Featured Wedding by Benfield Photography The overall vibe for Jonathan and Chelsea's wedding was love and laughter! The flirty black, white, and fushia color scheme mixed with tons of gorgeous fresh flowers blended perfectly with the upbeat attitude of the bride and groom! Laughter was a common thread throughout the day! There was laughter before during and after the ceremony. Chelsea and Jonathan are such a fun and silly couple! They high-five each other every chance they get! So...

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Cakes Flowers Photo and Video
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black, candy bar, chic, damask, fuschia, hurricane vases, lime green, purple, vibrant, White




Amazon Wedding Registry Tip: Cameras and Camcorders

October 15th, 2009, by Azure

You do know that after your wedding day there won’t be people following you around with cameras anymore, right? That’s where this week’s Amazon Registry Tip comes in! Digital Cameras & Camcorders A digital camera and camcorder are the best ways to record the major milestones and day-to-day joys of your life together. The images and movies you capture will help you keep in close touch with friends and family and will be a treasure for generations to come. Digital...

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amazon, amazon.com, Bridal Registry, digital camera, wedding registry






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