One of the hardest and most perilous tasks that any bride has to do is pick out the bridesmaids dresses for her closest friends and families. These dresses have a terrible reputation, and while everyone is excited to be a bridesmaid, most people immediately start to feel creeping dread about what they’re going to have to wear to the event. Even just the idea invokes negative feelings in many people, and it’s your job to make sure that you pick the perfect dress for everyone. There’s a lot of pressure to make sure that dress not only is pretty and representative of your taste and wedding themes, but also that it will look great on every girl who wears it. Chances are that all of your maids don’t look exactly the same, so you’ll have to follow a few tips to ensure everyone ends up feeling good at the end of the day.

The first step to picking these dresses is actually pretty easy- you just need to figure out what you’re going to wear when you get married. Your wedding dress sets the tone for the other dresses, as they need to match yours without overpowering it. If you wear an extremely formal dress, but then you pick out casual dresses for everyone else, then it’s going to create a really clashing image for your wedding party. Once you find your dress, or at least figure out the main aspects of what it will be like (how formal, what color, what style, what fabric), you’ll be able to start thinking about the others.

Your going to want to decide on the color first. It’s relatively easy to flip through a book of swatches and find a color that matches the over all color scheme of the wedding dcor. It’s not particularly easy to find a color that will look good with everyone’s skin tone. This is not an issue if everyone is basically the skin tone, but it can be real problem if you have a diverse line up. The same holds true for the size and type of figure of all your maids. If all of your girls are about the same size and build, then picking out a dress will be easy. In the real world, you’re going to need to find a cut that is flattering to women of all shapes and sizes.

One way these problems have been solved is the emerging trend of bridesmaids wearing a series of matching separates. The overall look and cut of the pieces will be similar and will all be designed to look good together, but each girl can individualize her outfit according to what best matches her particular look.

And of course, there is always the easiest way to solve this problem- don’t make anyone wear bridesmaid dresses! At the end of the day, it’s your wedding and you can make sure everyone is happy which ever way you want. If that means bribing each of them with a special bridesmaid gift (and the lead girl with an extra special maid of honor gift) then so be it. If that means letting everyone co-ordinate amongst themselves to figure out what they would like to wear, than that is a small price to pay to avoid the seemingly never-ending headache of finding one bridesmaid dress that is perfect for everyone.

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There are a million and a half things to think about and plan when you’re going to get married. From place card holders to multi-tiered cakes, from jewelry to seating charts, the list seems both endless and random. Here are some of the most important things to consider, and how to make sure their details do not go unnoticed.

Photography is one of the most important parts of a wedding. Think about it, after the even all you’ll have is your memories to rely on without great pictures. How reliable is your memory on any random day, when everything isn’t going by in a rush and you aren’t worried about all the different things that can go wrong? Not only will great pictures remind you of the all the wonderful moments of your special day, but they will also allow you to share some of your joy with people that weren’t able to make it. This is especially important if you opted to have a small wedding, as there will be plenty of people who want to know what it was like.

It’s not just enough to hire the first photographer you meet. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when selecting who is going to take those photos. Are you only going to have one person, or multiple? Do you want them to be there just for the ceremony and reception, or do you want them involved for the whole day? How aggressive do you want them to be? Is it better for them to get the perfect shot, or to not intrude at all on the proceedings? What type of camera do you want them to use, and what sort of style do you want the pictures to have? Do they need to capture those unique placecard holders you picked out yourself at an antique sale? Make sure you work these things out as thoroughly as possible beforehand to ensure that when you flip through the photos after the honeymoon you see the same wonderful wedding you remembered attending.

Your vows are another detail that sometimes can go woefully ill-considered. After all, there are so many other big and pricey items that scream for attention that it can be easy to forget about this small, totally free, yet incredibly meaningful part of the day. The first big question you want to ask yourself is whether you want to use traditional vows, or whether you want to write original ones yourself. If you decide to work with traditional vows, you still have a few options. After all, you can select beautiful and meaningful vows that you didn’t write yourself that none-the-less express how you feel. The most traditional vows can feel a little outdated and overplayed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore poems and other verses that you wish to say at your wedding.

If you decide to write your own vows, you should remember a few things. First, you need to remember to relax about it. If you’re overly concerned with what everyone is going to think about what you wrote, you’re going to end up putting down something bland and lacking in both color and meaning. As in all writing, the first rule is to simply strive to be honest. Be true to how you feel and what you care to express to this person, and you can’t go wrong.

Of course, you might not be a great writer, and while total honesty can be endearing, in those cases it’s a good idea to sit down with someone who knows how to use their words and have them help you construct something that allows you to express how you feel honestly, without stumbling over your words.

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Carrie Underwood has to feel like she is leading a charmed life. She is the winner of American Idol and has since launched an extremely successful country music career. Even her look has changed. If you were to compare a picture of Carrie in her American Idol days to a recent photo, it is almost like night and day. She changed her hair, lost weight, and even looks happier then she ever has before if that is even possible. Carrie Underwood would contribute the last part to the man in her life, her new husband, Mike Fisher. She and Mike exchanged vows on July 10th. The wedding was held in a tent at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation Resort in Atlanta, Georgia.

The $500,000 wedding and reception was huge with over 250 close friends and family attending. Carrie looked stunning in her Chantilly lace and silk Organza Monique Lhuillier gown by Swarovski but wasted no time changing into a strapless Lhuillier cocktail dress so she could dance. “She said she wanted to get her boogie on,” says a source. Her pup, a miniature pincher wore a pink, crystal encrusted tuxedo (also by Swarovski) and looked absolutely dapper as he accompanied Carrie down the aisle.

Reporters flew in helicopters and the lake waters were filled with boats with cameras zoomed in on the action. Celebrities like Simon Cromwell and Faith Hill enjoyed themselves at the lavish event and a great time was had by all. There was also scripture reading and wonderful food. Carrie has been quoted as saying that she feels extremely blessed by God and that she is so happy that she found Mike. The two were engaged for just about a year before tying the knot.

Carrie booked the entire hotel for the wedding at a cost of over a quarter of a million. Not to worry, it is rumored that she will come out ahead after selling the photo rights to People magazine for several million. Hopefully, Carrie and Mike will use some of that to buy wedding favors. With that kind of cash, they could buy some very unique wedding favors for the friends and family that show their support on the biggest day of their lives. Mile Fisher is a successful Canadian ice hockey player with a lot of career ahead of him.

After the wedding, Mile and Carrie headed for Tahiti and Bora-Bora for some sun and a relaxing honeymoon, if you can call helicopter rides and snorkeling with sharks relaxing. They left with very little luggage and big smiles. You would think that with her touring schedule, his game schedule and a huge and eventful wedding that the couple would want to just disappear from the limelight but they have made no attempt to either slow down or hide their whereabouts. It is refreshing when celebrities as popular as these two live their lives out in the open and are not afraid to say a few words to the press and their public now and then.

Most celebrity couples go into hiding after a secret wedding to get away from everyone. Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher seem to be actually enjoying themselves right out in the open and for that reason, reporters and even the paparazzi are keeping a little distance. It is so nice that they are able to enjoy each other, their honeymoon, and allow us to enjoy it with them. No word yet on how long the couple will honeymoon but knowing Carrie and her appetite for work and her desire to please her many fans, it won’t be too long before she is on the road again.

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When planning your wedding reception menu, you may want to take into account the seasonal treasures that are offered at a lower cost than those that are out of season and harder for grocers and wholesalers to get into their stores. Most people do not realize that meats are seasonal items as well, for instance, Lamb is freshest in the spring and summer. Certain fruits and vegetables come in late in the fall while others–early to mid-summer is the perfect time to purchase. You have made sure that your wedding favors are unique wedding favors. Now make your wedding menu unique as well. Here are some tips to help you make your fruit and vegetable wedding menu unusual and just in time!

In the Good Old Summertime Summer is the time of plums and pluots. The pluot is an extremely sweet and overly juicy plum developed in the U.S. by Floyd Zaiger. This adventurous soul crossed the plum with the apricot to produce a tasty fruit that is absolutely addictive. Serving these delectable fruits is one way to ensure your wedding menu is a huge success. Another fruit that combines flavors is the nectarine, which you can only find in the summer time. For vegetable that are at their peak flavor in the summer, go with squash and zucchini. This gourd like veggie can be prepared in numerous styles of recipes and are always a hit.

Fall for Autumn Fresh turnips are hard to pass up and are a treat that many people go years in between enjoyment. Who can resist a fresh plate of sliced turnips with lemon and parsley? I know I cannot pass up seconds on these tongue-twisting treats of temptation. A nice surprise when cruising the reception buffet is a great spread of tomatillo. This little fruit/vegetable is related to the gooseberry but looks like a tomato. Purple and yellow in color, anyone who sees these jewels just has to try them and they almost always come back for more.

Winterize the Menu If your guests like grapefruit, they are sure to fall in love pommelos. This sweeter version of the popular fruit is still commonly served with either honey or sprinkled sugar and will turn heads with its bright color. Spice it up and serve it cold. As for a vegetable that will enhance the pommelo experience, lay out a plate of chicories nearby and watch them disappear. The Chicories, which include endive, escarole, and radicchio, are fabulous forms of lettuces that are fantastic standing alone or chapped and served with blue cheese to enhance their bittersweet edges. These study salad busters will stay fresh longer than standard lettuce and have a much bolder taste. No one who tries these delicacies will be able to resist a second serving and many will sneak a third.

Spring Time Foods A spring wedding is the dream of many a youthful girl. The air is fresh and clean and springtime rains make everything seem fresh. Just as fresh are the cherries that come into their peak freshness in the spring. I salivate to think of the wonderful recipes that involve cherries, including lamb. Kiwi fruit will also be as good as it gets in the early spring. For vegetables, you cannot go wrong if you are a lover of the green onion and rhubarb. Now is the time to serve that fresh rhubarb pie that the majority of your guest may have never experienced.

These are just a few of the choices that your guests will appreciate and love. They will make your wedding menu a one of a kind and unforgettable experience that all weddings should be.

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Almost everyone gets cold feet to some degree or another. The thing is that most people are strong enough to resist it or in love enough to ignore it. However, there are people who seem to be afflicted much more than others. These unfortunate people are the ones who barely make it through the ceremony without bolting. They sweat profusely and their eyes are constantly darting about, looking for avenues of escape. If you suspect your immanent spouse to be one of these poor souls but you are not sure what to look for, here are some of the tell tale signs and how to spot them.

The first thing you can do if you want the down and dirty info on your spouse and you want it on the down low, which is slang for if you want to know how he or she is reacting but you don’t want them to know that you know, is to use spies. This is very easily done with bridesmaid gifts or maid of honor gifts that are overly expensive. You basically hire the person to be your spy and pay them out in the open to avoid blowing their cover with an unusually expensive yet expected gift. However, you will want to watch your camp and make sure your groomsmen are not suddenly wearing Rolexes or that your groomsman is not sporting around town in a new car that you know he can’t afford. These are telltale signs that the enemy, or in this case, your betrothed is watching you closer than you think.

If your spies report to you that your soon to be spouse has purchased a plane ticket for Jamaica for the day of your wedding but you were honeymooning in Hawaii, you can take this as a sure sign of cold feet. This would be the time to test your information. Watch for other signs like if they suddenly start using a Jamaican accent, mon, dat wood be a sign dat dey might be goin to Jamaica to warm dem feets, mon.

If you catch your future spouse practicing the short sprint and you find they are wearing running shoes under that beautiful wedding dress or sharp tuxedo, they may be planning to sprint back up the aisle at the last possible moment. Little things on your wedding day are sure indications of a possible last minute break that they might not be aware of planning themselves. Quick, unconscious glances at their watch every couple of seconds tells you they are thinking about their time running out. At this point, check and see if there is a car parked on the corner, empty and idling. If there is a taxi waiting for someone but the driver tells you he or she does not know whom, they were just told to be out there at five minutes before your wedding is scheduled, you might want to pay the taxi and send it on its way.

If, during the ceremony, you hear a cell phone ringing somewhere under that veil and she tells you to hang on because she has to take this call and then heads up the aisle as if looking for privacy, odds are she won’t be coming back. Fortunately for you, this is more a call for help than an actual break and you still have time to persuade her back to the alter. If, however, you are standing at the alter alone, with all of the guests seats on your side full but the groom isn’t there and no one on his side made it either, it is a safe bet that he got cold feet and told everyone he knew except you. If this is the case, all you can do is cross your fingers and hope that the best man is single, rich, good looking, and will step up to the plate.

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After a year of planning details, hiring caterers and interviewing bands, disc jockeys, and surveying wedding halls and churches, you are going to be either completely exhausted or totally focused. In either case, the last day of your wait, which is the day before your wedding, you have 24 hours to wrap up the details and take care of a few commitments. However, the biggest challenge you now face is getting some rest, you are going to need it.

The last day before your wedding is usually reserved for beauty treatments such as hair and make-up prep, nails and for final rehearsals. With any luck, you have worn and broken in those shoes you are going to be standing in for eight to ten hours tomorrow. If not, today is your last chance to get them worn so you know what to expect from them. You have a long day tomorrow, which means you have a lot to do today.

The most important thing that you must do today is get some rest. After you have tied up all the details and loose ends, and after you have spoken to all the caterers and picked up your dress, and after you have been to the salon and the rehearsals, it is finally time to relax so that you can be at your best when the big moment comes. Since you are going to the salon anyway, why not line up a nice, soothing massage. There is no better way to get those kinks out than to lie down and let a professional work all of those tired, aching knots out of your body. A massage will relax you and give you an invigoration that you will definitely need on your wedding day so bite the bullet and spend the money.

A good regimen of vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 is recommended for clear-headed thinking, especially today. This is pretty much the most important day next to your wedding day because you have to wrap up the details and make sure everything and everyone is 100% ready to go tomorrow. If you are medically sound, you might consider drinking one of those 5-hour energy shots. These are fantastic at allowing you to focus on small details and do not have that let down that other so-called energy drinks have. Whatever you do, stay away from those 16 – 32 ounce energy drinks, as they are full of sugar and do more harm than good.

Check your wedding planning notes, check-off list, and journal if you kept one and use it to create a detail list. Mark off items that are completed such as whether you ordered and received those candle-wedding favors or if your elegant wedding favors have been transported to the reception location. Have all your caterers been notified and verified? Is everyone clear on travel arrangements to and from their home or hotels? These are the kind of details that you must attend to the day before the big event. There are many more so make your detail list as detailed as possible.

Make sure to schedule everything as early in the day as possible, including any rehearsal dinners or walk-through. You will need to get plenty of sleep so keep a clear schedule late in the day. Everyone and his or her mother will want to call you to wish you luck on the upcoming day. Even though you want to speak with them, be polite as possible and do yourself a favor, get some sleep. If you cannot sleep, be comforted in the knowledge that the body will get rest if you lie awake but inactive. It is not as good a nice, sound sleep but it is better than nothing. Avoid taking anything to help you sleep as you might wake-up groggy and you will need all your faculties on your big day.

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Many people are still under the impression that once a woman gets married, she has to change her name. While it is true that this is common, the fact is that there are many options available to couples and all should be explored. Here are some other options that are available to couples in the 21st century.

It’s a Guy Thing Most people do not know that it is just as feasible for the man to change his last name to that of the bride’s family. This is rarely done as men tend to think of carrying on their family name and feel a sense of pride when they provide their fathers with a new generation in their lineage. Why is this so important? It is a guy thing. The fact of the matter is, in families who have only one daughter who is marrying into a family with more than one son, using the bride’s family name just makes more sense. Unfortunately, until recent times it has been a predominantly man’s world.

Meeting in the Middle There is no set rule as to what name a woman or a man should change, if they change at all but one notion that is catching on is changing the woman’s middle name to her husband’s last name. This meet in the middle mentality is indicative of the kind of thought that goes into this process. It is an important decision that cannot be wedged between whether to purchase beach wedding favors or summer wedding favors. It is an important decision that should be well thought out because it is a difficult and time-consuming process and cannot be undone easily.

Hip Hyphenation In the 1990s, many women started to hyphenate their last name, keeping their family name and adding their married name to the end. This movement became especially popular among actors and businesspersons who wanted to keep their career name but also wanted to honor their husbands and tradition. The hyphenated name usually has the bride’s family name first, then a hyphen, followed by the groom’s family name, as in Jada Pinkett-Smith, wife of actor Will Smith and talented star in her own right.

A New Name for a New Life Another choice that has emerged in the last few years is a new name altogether. Some couples will combine parts of each last name to form a completely new name and yet retains enough of each last name to be recognizable. Still others go one-step further and make an entirely new name, developing the name from an important place or event that has meaning for both of them, like the place where they met or something they love that they have in common. For instance, if they met and fell in love at a Neil Diamond concert, they might change their name to Diamond to commemorate their love for each other and their common passion for Neil Diamond’s music.

What is in A Name? Finally, some people do not change the names at all, choosing to have the best of both worlds by keeping the family names intact. Of course, if and when they bring children into the world, this spawns a completely new debate in which name to give the children, the bride’s, the groom’s, or perhaps, both. Who knows what the future holds as more people realize that they have options.

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Planning a wedding can be a very time consuming and difficult task, especially if you work for a living. Having to juggle work and the details that go into planning a wedding is just about enough to drive anyone crazy. By the time the big day comes along, you are drained, often physically and mentally. That is why the honeymoon is so important. Here are a few honeymoon tips to help you get it started right.

Sometimes, waiting can be hard to do, especially when you have worked really hard towards a goal for a long time. All the caterers and decisions like wedding favors and unique wedding favors, all the people you have just conversed with, and all the hard work you have done and supervised is behind you now. After planning a wedding for a year, it feels like miller time with a capital “M.” However, you may want to consider waiting a few days before you venture into the great unknown for things to settle back down. It would be much better on you emotionally and physically to actually get some much-needed rest before traveling for any length or distance.

Not only have you been going after it for almost a year planning you big day, but the wedding day itself can be hard on your body. The average bride is on her feet for 10 to 12 hours on her wedding day. This is especially hard if you forgot to break in your wedding shoes and you did not wear flats. The human leg was not meant to stand for that long in a shoe that is four inches higher in the heel than it is the toe. You have stood for hours on end, danced until you are dizzy, eaten sporadically at best, and you are just plain weary.

Another aspect to consider is the emotional drain that most brides experience right after their wedding. If you are traveling by car to your honeymoon destination, you will not be able to enjoy your trip nearly as much as you would were you rested. (And well fed) One of the most pleasurable parts of a long car ride is the company that you enjoy while you and your new husband travel together, possibly for the first time, across country. There is a special bonding that can take place during this particular trip and you may find yourself too exhausted to experience it.

Another of the most important treasures that you could miss by leaving immediately for your honeymoon from the reception is the time of reflection that should be enjoyed from a fresh prospective. When you are tired, it is very hard to reflect on the glorious day you’ve just experienced. If you continue to puch yourself to travel after a day like that, you could lose some of the most precious details and you will want those memories to be fresh in your mind during your honeymoon. It would be much better to sleep and rest up so that you can think about your blessed day and remember it well.

Finally, a good nutritious meal is just what the doctor ordered to help your brain retain those valuable memories. Studies have shown that the body needs nutrients in order for the mind to function at its best. Fast food from a burger joint or convenience store is a far-cry from nutritious food. Take a break, get a nice meal, get off your feet, and unwind with the one you love. You will enjoy your honeymoon that much more if you do.

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Don’t Forget to Breathe The big day is coming faster than you can prepare for it and you are so stressed out you could light a match…just by looking at it. Pre-wedding stress can be a royal pain in the wallet as well as the heart and there is no worry worse than one that involves money. You have planned a wonderful wedding and reception but more things have seemingly gone wrong than right. You have heard that wedding planning is supposed to be fun but by now, that is just a vague rumor and you know the truth. If this sounds familiar and you are still planning your wedding…, STOP! Do not forget to breathe.

Choosing Your State of Mind Wedding stress is natural and is sometimes hard to deal with. It is also fun and a wonderful experience. Which one of these you get the most out of is completely up to you. If you are in a frenzied, ready to pull your hair out and then start on someone else, very stressed out mode and you are just weeks from the big day it is time for a breather because this kind of state is the last frame of mind that you want to be in going into your wedding day. It is okay to let someone else take the reins for a little bit while you gain your composure. Pass smaller but important tasks, like choosing wedding favors, especially unique wedding favors, on to someone you trust. You do not have to do everything yourself.

Did someone say Spa Day? Its Miller time and you need it. If you are too stressed, and find yourself taking it out on everyone around you, take a break. You want to be relaxed and composed on the big day so treat yourself to a spa day and get a massage. If that is not an option for you, grab your closest girlfriend or your best man (if you are the groom) and go do something fun. A nice bed and breakfast would be just the ticket to get away for a few days and read a book. Do whatever it takes to get rid of some of that stress because you will enjoy your blissful day much more if you go into it with as little stress as possible.

Honeymoon Myth Do not get into the mind-set that everything will be better when you get to your honeymoon destination. By that time, the damage is done and your wedding memories will be far less clear if you went through your wedding stressed out and with all the pre-wedding rush fighting for position in your mind. If you can take a break a few days before your wedding day and go somewhere relaxing and new to you, do it. You will enjoy your wedding day much more if you are less stressed and clear headed than if you went into it in a stress-filled fog.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Perfection is for God and God alone. Everything and everyone else is flawed. Things are going to go wrong and that is a fact. You can plan, plan some more, and do everything in the world to try to have a perfect wedding and chances are, you will. If, however, things go wrong, do not let it get you down. Remember to enjoy the reason you are there and do not lose sight of the overall, big picture. You are marrying the person that you love and that is all that matters.

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Celebrating the most important day of your life in an outdoor wedding and reception affords you with opportunities an indoor wedding cannot, especially if you have a beautiful garden. With a little hard work and some help from Mother Nature, your wedding can be as beautiful as the one in your dreams. Here are a few tips to make it even more so and help you on you way to an unforgettable event.

One option is to have your wedding ceremony in the evening so your guests can enjoy the beauty a garden flower affords and with the reception held in the oncoming dusk, you have an opportunity to show off your favorite parts of the flower garden with lighting. Strings of white lights hung in smaller trees and shrubbery add luster to the affair and solar panel stake lights can light the way down pathways to help you navigate your guests to food or dance areas. Have ushers in attendance to help older guests to the bathroom and back to their seats.

Having your reception out of doors saves your budget on food as you grill for hungry guests. For larger weddings, have several grills set up and dedicate one to children’s favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs. Volunteers from friends or family can cook or you can hire professional grillers for your reception. This is less expensive than you would think and much less expensive than having the entire reception catered. You will afford your guests freshly cooked food, right off the grill.

Sound carries better at night and a live band will afford more quality than a D J. Make sure to have the band set up as far away from the food area as possible to avoid too much traffic in one area. A patch of grassy lawn makes the perfect dance floor or you can have one made from wood and linoleum that is fairly inexpensive. Surround you band and dance area with round tables and reserve a long rectangular table for the bride and groom and the wedding party. These tables are the perfect place to present your guests with spring wedding favors or garden wedding favors.

Most weddings have up to a year of preparation time so plan your garden accordingly. Cover less desirable areas with wildflowers; which are inexpensive and will grow in shade or sun. This will keep your guests out of trouble spots and children can be occupied by making bouquets from these as they are easily replaced.

Lakes and ponds are beautiful and inviting but do not be tempted to set up your reception too close. Large bodies of water are bug fests and mosquitoes and snakes love a good party. Protect your guests by putting some distance between you and water. Spay for bugs a day or two before the event and set up a barrier with a line of citronella candles. Certain flowers also repel mosquitoes and your region might support this so check with your local Department of Parks and Recreations for a list.

A makeshift wishing well is the perfect opportunity to get your guests to participate. As they arrive, have the ushers give each guest two shiny pennies and inform them they can make a wishing well wish. Let them know that one penny is for good wishes for the bride and groom and one is for them. You can then set up a camera and microphone so you can make a video of your well-wisher’s sentiments.

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