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Wondering what to include in your cute little wedding purse?  Here are a few of my recommended essentials.

What Items Should I Include in My Wedding Purse?

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Checking out the hotel on your own is okay, but making a site visit appointment with a hotel salesperson(and your wedding planner) is even better. Here is a recommended checklist that you can take with you on your site visit.

Hotel Site Visit Checklist (Part 1)

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Kosibah Creations is an exclusive brand specializing in figure-enhancing bridal gowns.  Kosibah’s signature use of corsetry and draping creates gowns that flatter and enhance every woman’s figure no matter her size or shape. 

I Love This Dress! Kosibah Creations

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When Jacqueline Bouvier was preparing for her 1953 wedding to then Congressman John F. Kennedy, her mother sought out a talented African-American dress-maker name Ann Cole Lowe to create the wedding gown.

Wedding Dress Designer Ann Cole Lowe

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  Did you know that you can send a wedding invitation to the President of the United States, and receive something in return from him? Well, you can.  Simply mail one of your wedding invitations to the President, and you will receive a pre-printed card with the signatures of the President and First Lady.  Of […]

Invite the President to your Wedding

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The late Princess Diana wanted to support England’s fashion industry when she searched for her wedding gown, so she selected a young British couple, Elizabeth and David Emanuel of London’s Mayfair district. They had only been in business only seven years. Of course, their business shot to the moon after making Diana’s ivory taffeta and […]

Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown Security

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With so many brides chatting and blogging about their wedding dreams and the latest trends, it can be intimidating to say that you have absolutely no idea what you want for your own special day. So, here are some recommendations for figuring this out.

Wedding Planning and the Starbucks Experience

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I have no idea how I grew out my hair, so I asked my sister Shina (the Howerton family stylist!) for the answer to this question.  Read this post to see what she said.

Growing Out Your Hair for Your Wedding Day

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As the couple, you are the guests of honor of a pretty significant celebration.  Family, friends and colleagues are going out of their way to ensure that you are honored, happy and comfortable on your special day. To ensure that your wedding guests are as comfortable as you, I recommend that you avoid some of the […]

Keeping your Wedding Guests Comfy

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