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Relaxing: The Bride's Guide to De-Stressing

At some point, brides realize the excessive amount of planning that needs to happen for a smooth, one-of-a-kind wedding.  As you make phone calls, try on dresses, and contact guests and vendors you may be ready to pull out your hair (and have the right to do so!).  However, successful wedding planning also depends on your ability to take deep breaths and refocus.  Here are some ways to help you prepare for another day of wedding-related tasks.


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Dear Bride-to-Be:


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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!
 
The Wedding Shoppe Directory family knows and understands first hand the chaos of wedding planning. It is our goal to help you get through this time with the greatest of ease and to make your planning both an exciting and happy process for you.

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Check Out Trendy Bridal Styles for 2010!

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The Color Strategy
It’s a new year and this year’s bride is going to love creating their wedding in a host of amazing colors with classic touches. The best way to describe what is likely to be the most popular theme would be “exotic tropics’. Bold and vibrant turquoise and ocean blues are being paired with sun-drenched yellows, oranges with touches of deep reds.

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How Did He Propose? 

A Wedding Shoppe Directory Bridal Contest

This is a story that you’ve been asked to tell about a million times, “how did he propose?”, and you love to tell it again and again, so now tell us about it! We are asking newly engaged couples to share with us how the big question was popped.  Your proposal may be the one we deem as “The Best”, “The Most Creative” or “The Most Romantic”.  We will feature your proposal and give you an exclusive article dedicated to your wedding day on our homepage.  This is a great chance to tell the world what a wonderful man you are about to marry. And make the other girls a bit jealous too!

How to Enter

  • Include a photo of yourself and your fiancée.

  • You must be a registered Wedding Shoppe bride. Sign up here. 
  • Deadline to enter is March 19th

Winners

  • Contest winners will be announced on April 5th

  • Winning submissions will be posted on our homepage for a minimum of 2 weeks.

  • One winner will be awarded to each category for a total of 3 winners.

  • Winners will have their wedding day exclusively featured on our homepage.  A staff writer will contact the bride approximately 3 weeks after her wedding date to gather details and photos for the article.
 

Upcoming Events

The Patrician Bridal Expo
* March 14, 2010 1 - 4pm

The Times/Shore Bride Bridal Show
* March 21, 2010 1 - 4pm

The Wedding Shoppe Directory Bridal Extravaganza
* April 18, 2010 1 - 4pm

Don't miss out! Be sure to check back so you don't miss an upcoming event.

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Destination Weddings

Have You Ever Dreamed of Getting Married in Paradise?

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A destination wedding takes you to sun-blessed islands with romance, gentle breezes, white sand beaches and warm clear waters...

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Wedding Etiquette

 Newspaper Annoucement

One way a couple can announce their engagement to a big audience is to put it in the newspaper. This is usually done shortly after the engagement but can be done up to two to three months before the wedding date.  If you plan on getting married in your hometown but live elsewhere, the announcement should be in your hometown and where you currently reside.

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Unique Favors

"Fleur-de-lis" Frosted-Glass Tea Light Holder

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Click Here for more information on this featured favor and other unique favors

Make Every Dollar Count

You: The Best Money Saving Tip

You are going to be putting your heart and soul into this wedding and it can literally be anything you want it to be. Many brides end up being their own worst enemy with lots of second guessing, not sticking to budgets, and not knowing when to ask for help. This is going to be the happiest event of your life. You don’t want to remember it as being stressful. Only you can make it go smoothly and these money saving ideas will help.


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Current Trends & Ideas

Top It with Style: Cake Jewelry
 
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It’s typically the bride who dons the most elegant jewelry but now cakes are getting the same attention. You can doll up your cake with a variety of stones wrapped in gold, platinum and silver.

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