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Getting the Christmas Wedding Jitters is a common emotional roller coaster for many brides, particularly if the wedding  you’ve planned is spur of the moment.

Take a moment to read

“The 6 Worst Dangers Of A Christmas Wedding”

By planning your wedding carefully you’ll discover you can have a delightful winter wedding.  There are just a few things you need to keep in mind.

In addition to the items pointed out in this great little book you want to keep in mind things such as:

1) Do you really want to link a holiday with your wedding day?   I know you’re excited about your wedding being the most wonderful gift you could give each other and yourself.  But don’t you have just a little niggling sensation that your wedding day would be nice to celebrate in the future as your very own special day?  Only a thought …

2) Family members plans at Christmas can be a touch nut to crack.

3) The weather … and ultimately your choice of apparel and that of your guests

4) Destination – long plane rights during the busiest time of the year can already be a headache … and worrying about your clothes (or lack of them) arriving on time can be a nightmare.  Also – with the new airport frisks who wants to go anywhere when you get “felt up” by strangers in an embarrassing and intimidating manner?   I for one will no longer travel to see family in another country or if I have to fly because of this – and I’d hate to have to miss the wedding of a close family member because of it.  But if I have to I will.

Anyhoo, those are my thoughts this snowy day. And don’t let these negatives stand in your way of having a wonderfully happy Christmas and Christmas wedding if that’s what you’re planning.

Christmas weddings can be filled with warmth, cheer and blessings, Yuletide ones included.  Bet a wonderful wedding celebration followed by a tremendous celebration beside a cracking fireplace overlooking a beautiful mountain setting where all of you retreat to your individual chalets would top many wedding day experiences bar none.

Brings to mind places like Leavenworth, WA and places like Banff, Alberta and Jasper, Alberta …

Time for some hot chocolate!

Cheers!

Planning your marriage is not just about planning your wedding day and your honeymoon. It is much more than that. It’s about planning your NEW life together.

So many of us go through life on a wing and a prayer, without direction or focus and wonder how come we never get to where we wanted to go. It’s because we are unclear – and never really take the time to get really focussed, plan out and visualize what we really, really want our lives to be like.

I know from personal experience I tend to let my extended family side-track me on certain things, and then I sometimes don’t get accomplished in a day what I set out to do. Familiar?

If this sounds like you, then you’re going to love what I want you to check out!  This ‘something’  has the power to change your life and really make your dreams happen.

Marriage is something you really need to plan, and with much more gusto and enthusiasm than just throwing the biggest party of your life.   You don’t want one single day to be the only hi-lite in your life, do you … don’t you want more? The home, the kids, the cars, the fun, the doing things together- the vacations … and  ….

How about being so excited about finding out what each new day together brings that you can’t wait to jump out of bed in the morning kind of feeling?  That’s what I’m talking about!

Of course you want that kind of an exciting a life! But how to go about it and engage the enthusiasm of your partner … and later your kids ?   I wish I would have thought of this but go take a look at it, try it out … and post me back on what you think and how it works for you.

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….oh … almost forgot … and live the life of your dreams with your marriage being everything your dreamed it could be and more!

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Cheers,

Ange

Looking for a simple, easy to use,  understand and implement wedding planner?  Then grab our complementary copy to the left of this post.  If you’re looking for fabulous professional Planners Of Weddings to plan yours or what are often called Destination or Professional Wedding Planners, then here is a quick  refresher on what you absolutely need to look for before you even start looking for your wedding dress.

5 Wedding Planner Tips You Absolutely Need To Know Before Hiring Your Professional Planner

1. Check their reputation and ask for customer testimonials before you part with any money.
2. Along with the customer testimonials check with the BBB also known as the Better Business Bureau.  You can get a lot of insight if they have problems or not if they’re listed.  You’ll also get a BBB rating if they are BBB members.  So … check the BBB!
3. This is just as important!  Don’t part with your cash right away.  Some  planner/consultants will want a retainer up front and others will ask for the whole amount before hand. Only give 30% to 50% of their fee after you’ve checked them out – not before!
4. Get a detailed written plan from your wedding planner exactly what they are going to do for you and what they’re not.  This will include what’s covered and what isn’t and what theme you’ve chosen for your big day.
5. Additionally they should indicate which venue your wedding event will be held at.  If you want them to also plan and take care of the events the day before the wedding such catering for the rehearsal reception (this is often covered by the groom’s family), if you want doves to be released after you exchange your vows,  or flower petals strewn about … all these little details should be outlined.

Now, they may not have that ready for you immediately on your first meeting, but they should have an introductory booklet or brochure about their services.  After their initial consult with you (and you shouldn’t have to pay for the initial consultation), as professional destination wedding planners they should create a customized plan written up detailing everything – ready for your review.

Now, hopefully you’ve got all your ducks in a row, you’ve asked two or three such planners to give you a detailed overview as outlined above.  And they should now give you their quote and hopefully you’ve got your hands on some great customer testimonials too.

Do not settle for an estimate!  Estimates are just a nice way of saying, “we’re leaving the door open to charge you more later”.

Once you’ve got your detailed plans in hand along with their quotes, select the one that is best suited for you both and your budget …  and then if you want to go ahead with a particular wedding planner, by all means … sign on the dotted line and get started!

To happy beginnings!

PS – If you have a planning a wedding story that you’d like to share or guest post, comment below.

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Plus size vs skinny minnie?  Just because a gal is plus size doesn’t mean that she’s dumb, unhappy, or a person that is boring to be around.  Actually, if you take a look on the TV you’ll often find all kinds of modelling shows … with most models being the skinny minnie variety.

How many of them do you see ever crack a smile?  How many even look healthy, never mind happy?

You can take the exact same dress and put it on a plus gal and hands down people won’t notice the dress whether you’re a skinny minnie or not.  What people will notice is the attitude that shines through your personality.

Are you a joyful person?  Or, an unhappy grumpy person that just shows up when you have to?  The difference is like day and night.  Who would you rather be around – some one who’s negativity hangs over everyone like a cold shower, or someone who even if they have a few extra pounds is the light and joy that uplifts,  and brings a sense of excitement and anticipation to everyone they’re around?

Who are you now? Who do you want to be?  To borrow from the tale of Snow White … Grumpy or Happy?  If you’re Grumpy and wondering why everyone seems to be “too busy” or avoiding you, or for some reason you always seem to get interrupted in conversations … step back and take a look at your attitudes about yourself, your life, the kinds of thoughts and conversations you have and notice what “tone” those thoughts and moments took.

I’ll bet it won’t take you long to discover that if other people aren’t eager to be with you, then you’re probably putting out “negative vibes” and are perceived as a “grumpy” personality.

Thoughts change things.  ”If something doesn’t suit you change your thoughts and you change the thing.”  I forget who first coined this phrase, but it is so embarrassingly true!  I notice it myself and my attitudes.  I notice it with my sales people.  If they’re grumpy … I tell them to go for a round of golf, a cup of coffee or go meet a friend for lunch … anywhere to get them to change their state of mind.  Once they come back with a smile on their face … wouldn’t you know it … all of a sudden their sales pick back up and they’ve got dates galore for parties and people wanting to be with them.  Go figure.

When you change your state, you change your point of focus and things that you were blind to before you suddenly see clearly and wonder how you ever missed it before.  Want to change your life?  Change your attitude and your thoughts … and it really doesn’t matter if you’re a plus size.  In fact … all that matters is your internal set point … try it and see for yourself.

Cheers,

Ange

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Easter is popular time for weddings and although I have no excuse I’ve been off finding new styles and designs which I hope I can add to the line up soon.

Please bear with me … I’ve also been in the process of getting my kitchen remodeled so I can have more work space.

What seems to be most popular right now are two extremes …

The number one favorite wedding gown right now in the market appears to be the cathedral wedding gown, and equally popular is the “beach” or “destination” wedding dress as it’s more popularly known.

I’m working on it!!!!

Have a great day!

Ange

Here are 6 Quick Tips to help you choose the perfect “plus size wedding dress”. So let’s get to them!

1) Choose a style that lengthens your image. For example, if you have a short neck, do not select a gown with a high neck or a dress that has a lot of poofy paraphernalia at the neck. If you go against this – you will notice that in your photos your neck will appear shorter … like your head is perched on your shoulders. (Sorry if I’m direct, but this is something you need to know … especially when you’re wanting your wedding photos to be picture perfect)

2) Have you done this before? Chosen a fabric that you hate … just to please someone else? Don’t! Wear a fabric that feels fantastic to you and makes you feel wonderfully special!

3) I know I made this mistake with a dress once … (hope I’m not alone). I chose a satin that looked wonderful … but after a about 20 minutes in the sun I felt like I was in the sauna. So what’s the tip? Satin is fine … for winter weddings, for indoor celebrations where it’s kept on the cool side with air conditioning.

4) Boat neck styles … are flattering on only a few women I know of. But my perception may be different from your own. Boat neck style dresses tend to widen your appearance at the shoulders … which is OK, if you’re trying to compensate for being overly wider at the beam.

5) OK, how many of us have heavy legs? Some of us have great legs and it’s wonderful when you can show them off. But if you don’t fall into the category of legs that are super sexy, you can draw attention away from them in 2 ways and emphasize your best features instead. What are those two ways:
a) wear a long flowing gown that will emphasize your height, or your bosom, your long neck, …
b) select a wedding dress (long or short) that has a provocative rise, gather or slit in the skirt that gives you just
the barest hint of skin and leg.

And last, but definitely not least is Tip #6.

6) Be vibrantly alive! Choose a color that not only fits the occasion and theme of your wedding, but choose a color that makes you not only makes you feel fabulous … but it looks fantastic on you too!

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And if you’re in the middle of planning your wedding, if you’re anything like me, you can use all the help you can get to help you stay clear and focused. My friend Natalie really makes it simple … and shows you exactly how to get yourself in tune to your emotions and get clear on what you really want. And when you’re just starting out in a new family relationship … you need to be very clear.

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She’s put together a brand new way to over come life’s challenges so you can truly experience your greatest success in a way that is effective, systematic and surprisingly powerful.

And the frosting on the cake?  Your happiness!

Unfortunately she only takes in a limited number of people and I know she’s had lots of people knocking down her door for her latest product.  But don’t dilly dally around either.  It’s entirely probable she might be sold out in the next day or two.  You can try it and see for yourself how powerful it is.  I know I’ve taken her up on one of her offers … and it truly is incredible.

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So do it now

All the best,

Ange

PS – you owe it to yourself truly happy! Plan your wedding with confidence!

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Feel like a Greek Goddess!  Consider the appeal of an “Ilse of Greece” style wedding – not only will you look and feel fabulous, but all of your guests can also be participants, not just observers.

So you’ve made your decision to take action and check off  “buy wedding dress” on  your wedding planner list, but should you chose a grecian theme for your wedding day, why not allow your inner goddess to shine through?

From grecian inspired romantic gowns to lingerie, allow yourself to  feel like Aphrodite herself throughout the whole of your wedding day, your honeymoon … and  your ever-after.  Chances are your special guy will be eating out of your hand and worship the ground you walk on!

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Not only will you be a trendsetter, but you may also chose a “grecian day” as a special day each week or month, or as a surprise to share a romantically indulgent weekend, or for your anniversary.  To set the atmosphere just right, don’t forget fresh fruits, grapes and wine.  But to spice up the atmosphere you’ll also need a few key pieces of jewelry such as an arm band or two for each of you, earrings for yourself  and perhaps a necklace with large golden leaves (or a crystal and gold necklace and earrings).

If you’re choosing this as your wedding theme, let your guests know and make suggestions as to their attire and what they can expect or what you expect them to do.

If you choose this theme as a surprise or an anniversary theme, don’t forget your goddess gown that is flowingly chic and don’t forget his toga, or his gladiator gear!  If this seems like a wee bit too much for him, at least get him  gladiator style sandals.  Shop for a surprise outfit for him if you’ve decided to make the whole thing a surprise.  Put his whole outfit in  a gift wrapped box, and drop it off at his office for them to deliver it to him with a special scented note from you specifying time and place  …. well, I don’t need to tell you what to say … you can at least be a little creative!

Now you’ll also need just for these occasions a pair of crystal gladiator sandals for yourself to go with your gown … you don’t want to bruise those goddess feet do you?

Scout out ideas at your local antique shop for bargains to use for your occasion for items such as accent lighting or set the mood with candles.

Heck you can even craft your own aphrodite style candle holder accents easily. Head over to your local craft shop (such as Michaels) and go to the aisle for artistic painting supplies. Here you’ll find not only a selection of paints, but usually they also have rolls of gold colored foil, rolls of sheet copper and the like. Get about a foot of the thinnest sheet copper they’ve got and some gold colored paint or the gold foil.

Trace out some fabulous leaf shapes on the copper, attaching long slender stems to each of your leaves. Before you cut out your shapes, apply either the gold paint or the gold leaf. Then cut them out, entwining them as desired around your candle holders or flower vase, shaping them to your desired effect … and Voila – a custom made center piece or candle holders with a grecian flair!

Cheers!
Ange
PS -Don’t forget the grapes, wine, roses, his outfit and your goddess’ gown and your lingerie!

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Just a quick note to let you know I’ve been revamping the site today. There have been 5 new catalogue style pages added as follows:
Tea Length Wedding Dresses
Beach Wedding Dresses (also called Destination gowns)
Wedding Night Lingerie
Greek Goddess Style Wedding Gowns
Red Wedding Gowns

It may take the full 48 hours to auto populate. Please let me know if you’re having any difficulties.

Thanks,
Ange

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