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    Wedding Special Effects | Hot New Wedding Effects 

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    Published on 05-13-2013 11:00 AM
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    Hot new wedding effects that are gracing our area lately are the dancing in the clouds, snowfall and uplighting. These wedding special effects make for a very long lasting memory of your wedding reception. Originally only found on broadway these new wedding effects are making their appearance at a venue near you.

    Dancing In The Clouds Topping in at number one is the so called "dancing in the clouds". It is an effect of using hot water and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) to create an illusion of the newlyweds having their first dance on a cloud. Clouds of white gently roll across the dance floor approximately a foot high gently around the couples feet. As they grace their dance moves the white billows make this formality a much sought after effect. ...
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    10 Wedding Themes You Will Love 

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    Published on 04-29-2013 08:48 AM
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    Every wedding in one way or another has a theme and here are 10 wedding themes you will love. Let your imagination inspire you to make your wedding the best that it can be. Consider these great wedding theme ideas but feel free to elaborate on them if you like.

    The BBQ Theme
    With couples looking for ways to slim their budget having a backyard reception or renting a pavilion at the local Pittsburgh park is a great way to save. Hotdogs, hamburgers and BBQ ribs will create a more informal ...
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    Wedding Contest | Toilet Paper Wedding Dress 

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    Published on 03-21-2013 08:48 AM
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    We all know how expensive a wedding dress can be not to mention the flowers, dinner and even the honeymoon. Well here's a wedding contest for you to win $2,000.00 toward your very own wedding dress.

    Create a wedding gown made entirely out of Charmin toilet paper, tape, glue and or needle and thread. That's right, toilet paper. Cheap Chic Weddings has launched it's ninth annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest.
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    Personalize Your Wedding | 12 Wedding Tips 

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    Published on 03-02-2013 08:49 AM
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    Personalize your wedding with any of these 12 wedding tips. Todays brides are consistantly looking to find ways to make their wedding day unique and different from everyone else's. This stands to reason as each wedding couple has different styles and personal tastes.

    Your wedding celebration is a once in a lifetime opportunity to show your guests who you really are, what you like and enjoy. From the colors that sync with each other to your hairstyles and even your rings, all add to their own unique style.
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    How To First Kiss | First Kiss Between Husband & Wife 

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    Published on 03-01-2013 01:51 PM
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    For brides and grooms how to first kiss usually isn't something they give much thought to. That first kiss immediately following the phrase "You may now kiss the bride" is a monuments occasion and should at the very least be given some pre wedding ceremony practice.

    You are sealing the deal, so to speak, and all eyes will be upon you. Your hands holding each other as you move in close and take that moment to kiss for the first time as husband and wife.

    Whether you realize it or not this is the most watched and photographed kiss between you, the newlyweds. The very moment you two lock lips your Pittsburgh wedding photographer will be zooming in close to capture that precious moment. With this in mind you may want to do a little practice before the big day.
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    15 Cost-Cutting Ideas For Your Wedding | Wedding Budget Tips 

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    Published on 01-31-2013 01:27 PM
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    Weddings and Receptions can be very expensive and you need to make every dollar count. Here are 15 great ways you can cut your wedding budget, and quite possible in half.

    Though some may not pertain specifically to your special day, but saving on your wedding ceremony and reception even a little can be the difference of hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

    Before you dive in and get completely overwhelmed take time to look at the big picture and decide what is most important to you with regard to the wedding day. Focus on what will give you the biggest bang for your buck.

    You do not have to spend the presently average $27,000.00 and up on your celebration to have a wonderful and memorable time. You want your guests bragging for years on how much fun they had at the wedding, and not how fantastic those ...
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    Identical Twins Marry Identical Twins 

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    Published on 01-26-2013 08:23 PM
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    Identical twins Diane and Darlene Nettemeier told their story on "The Jeff Probst Show" with their identical twin husbands, Craig and Mark Sanders. Married in 1999 in a joint wedding with their father walking them both down the aisle.

    Both Diane and Darlene wore the identical wedding dress. "It was fun shopping for dresses, because she would take half and I would take half, and we would try them on." Diane said "If it didn't look good on her, it wasn't going to look good on me."

    These two couples first met at a twins convention and immediately paired off, Craig with Diane and Mark with Darlene. The twin brothers both proposed on the same day and did so with same style engagement rings. ...
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    Wedding Registry Do's and Don'ts | Top 10 Reasons For Bridal Registry's 

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    Published on 01-16-2013 12:34 PM
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    Wedding registry's are a great way to inform your guests what items you would like to receive. Setting up your registry is fast and easy, many can be done completely over the internet. Simply select a few department or appliance stores that you enjoy shopping at and register. To make it even easier on you to decide whether or not to register, here are the top 10 reasons you should create a wedding registry.

    Registering Is Easy
    It takes just a few minutes to set up your wedding registry and you will be doing yourself a huge favor, as well as your guests. Your wedding guests are going to want to know what you need and what they can buy for you. By registering you are helping them select something exactly what you need and or want. You also are decreasing the possibility of receiving duplicate gifts. ...
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    Hot Wedding Dates in 2014 | Easy To Remember 2014 Wedding Dates 

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    Published on 01-12-2013 11:23 AM
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    Looking for easy to remember wedding days in the year 2014? We have discovered many throughout the year making it easy for your husband-to-be to remember your anniversary. Most are on Saturdays making it even more of a battle to secure your wedding venue, cake baker, florist or Wedding DJ in Pittsburgh.

    The recent bride shows have shown a great deal of activity already for the 2014 and 2015 wedding season. No longer are October and September the most popular months to get married in, brides are heading back to the more traditional spring time and early summer. The months of May and June have presently the most sought after days to carry out their nuptials.
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    Do It Yourself Wedding Centerpieces | Unique and Easy To Make 

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    Published on 01-03-2013 07:43 AM
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    Do It Yourself wedding centerpieces are a great way to save some money and show off your creativity. Easy to make and the supplies can usually be found at a craft store. All you need is your imagination, a few helpers and you have yourself a unique wedding table centerpiece.

    When you have something different your guests will find these beautiful creations worthy of remembering and talking about for a long time. You can even choose to give them away after the wedding reception.

    Make a few extra and place them around the reception venue such as the place card or gift table, wedding tree or even the cookie table. Incorporate the colors into your creations so that they coordinate with the theme. ...
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    Wedding Invitation Trends | Latest Trends In Wedding Invitations 

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    Published on 12-18-2012 06:38 AM
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    Here are 2 wedding invitations that are sure to grab attention of your future wedding guests. No longer the "Mr. and Mrs. have invited you" style but something more creative and fun. From home-made, to folk art to modern the "Story Teller" is my favorite.

    The story teller invitation does exactly that, tell a story. About how the two of you met, where and what you were doing at the time. What transpired after that in each of your lives from graduating college, to moving possibly vacationing up to the "will you marry me".

    Brief and concise but interesting enough for guests to want to learn more about you, and hopefully respond, we will attend. It takes on the appearance of an
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    Wedding Color Of The Year 2013 | Pantone Emerald 

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    Published on 12-08-2012 11:58 AM
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    Brides and Grooms Pantone has just announced the Color Of The Year for 2013, Emerald 17-5641 TCX. While Tangerine Tango is still hot a new and vibrant color is quickly taking hold for wedding receptions and party's.

    Emerald is the color we associate with mother nature, grass, money and jewelry. It's radiant, brilliant and enhances beauty and well being. Emerald will definitely draw attention and your guests will long be talking about your wedding day.

    Pantone's Emerald pairs well with many other colors especially yellows and oranges. This lush color can be mixed with your rich colors like purples, blues, reds, black and gold. Black and Gold Wedding Theme in a Steeler town just opens the doors to all kinds of creative ideas. ...
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    Planning The Expense Of Your Destination Wedding 

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    Published on 11-27-2012 08:25 AM
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    Currently 1 in 4 couples are having a destination wedding. The expense of getting married at home is on the rise and is currently around $29,000.00, excluding the honeymoon. So many couples with a tight budget are looking to a destination wedding as an alternative for their big day. The destination wedding can provide a way to escape the financial burden, and stress of having your wedding at home. This is one reason couples are looking to get married and celebrate overseas.

    However before you start packing for your destination wedding, there are a few hidden expenses you should be made aware of. The average cost of a destination wedding being $7,000.00 and locations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda it's no wonder so many brides and grooms are choosing to get married abroad. This avenue represents a huge reduction in overall expense.
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    Pittsburgh Bride Talk Wedding Forum Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary 

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    Published on 11-10-2012 08:00 AM
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    One year ago the Pittsburgh Bride Talk Wedding Forum was created with the sole intension of helping brides, grooms and their families create a wedding that was everything that they had dreamed of. Over the last 12 months we have posted articles from many different facets of the wedding process. ...
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    Top Notch Wedding Trends Appearing 

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    Published on 11-01-2012 05:24 PM
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    Virtually every Saturday and many Fridays and Sunday's we entertain hundreds of guests at weddings. Some are small while some as large as over 600 guests. One thing we have noticed over the last 20 plus years is the emergence of a few new, or forgotten wedding traditions.

    Couples are striving to make their wedding unique ...
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    Royal Caribbean Offers New Weddings At Sea 

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    Published on 11-01-2012 07:46 AM
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    Royal Caribbean International is offering couples the chance to have their wedding or vow renewal ceremony at sea through its new Royal Romance program. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas has cleared the line to conduct legal weddings aboard its ships while at sea.

    Royal Caribbean ships can offer a 'multi-destination' wedding, and facilities that can cater to large parties or intimate gatherings, the line reports. To celebrate the new program the line is offering the Sweethearts at Sea promotional offer, which includes ...
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    Wedding Mad Libs | Something Unique For Your Wedding Day 

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    Published on 10-25-2012 02:31 PM
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    Brides and Grooms if you are still looking for a little something to add to your wedding day celebration, and want it to be unique then consider a wedding mad lib card.

    It's merely a few sentences with a couple nouns, adjetives and verbs omitted on a card for your guests. The topic of course is the two of you and ...
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