The Greatest Wedding: May 2009

Wednesday 27 May 2009

Silhouettes Style

When choosing a shape for you bridal gown, the silhouette should be one that is flattering to your figure. Finding the silhouette that suits your figure best comes down to trial and error, of trying different styles and seeing what suits your figure best. No matter what your build or figure you will ultimately find that several styles are most appropriate for you and bring out your best features. Below are descriptions of the five most common gown styles used for bridal gowns.

A-Line
The A-line style is perfect for brides looking for a slimming shape that can hide a few flaws. A-Line is the most figure-flattering silhouette featuring vertical seams flowing from the shoulders down to a flared skirt, creating a an "A" shape. This style suits most people, and is the most popular choice for wedding dresses.

Ball Gown

The Ball Gown silhouette is the traditional bridal gown style, which features a full bodice with natural waistline, well defined across and full skirted. The Ball Gown suits most body shapes and is ideal for drawing eyes to your face, collarbones and waist -- and hiding troublesome hips. This style of skirt is often combined with a fitted bodice and natural or dropped waistline, suiting a wide range of figures especially those with curves.

Empire

The Empire line dress is for brides who don't want a figure-hugging gown. The empire silhouette features a high waistline (directly under the bust) and a skirt that starts just below the cropped bodice. This style of dress suits a small-busted, slim figure, but can also be a good choice for pregnant brides, as the lack of waist means there's no constriction.

Mermaid
The mermaid silhouette is not a style that is suitable for every shape. The Mermaid silhouette features a narrow style that fits tightly to the body and a skirt that flares at the knee. This is probably one of the less comfortable styles available. This sexy silhouette is suited to brides who like to show off their curvy shape.

Sheath The Sheath is another body-fitting gown style, which is similar to the Mermaid

style. The Sheath is a body-fitting gown with no defined waistline; similar to mermaid it does not flare at the knee. This style is comfortable to wear. Because it creates a clean, vertical line, it is particularly flattering to the short bride who wants to appear taller. The sleek sheath silhouette closely follows the line of the body. The slim profile closely follows the body's curves and looks flattering on tall, slim or petite brides.
source by : foreverbrides.com

Wedding Dresses - Trends for 2009 and 2010

Sleek Silhouettes

Slim is the silhouette of choice for the modern wedding dress - as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding dresses ruled the runways. Don’t fret if you’ve always dreamed of donning a billowy ball gown, however, as this traditional style never goes out of style.

Silhouettes Bridal Gowns
10 Richmond Hill Richmond
Surrey
0208 241 2421

Colorful Details

Modern brides are experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white gown remains popular through colorful sashes and appliqué details, or more dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a white or off-white skirt.

Wedding dresses dream in color by Jorma wedding dress factory

High Hemlines

Not afraid to show a little leg, today’s brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer’s latest collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away at the reception.

High hemline wedding dresses

Tiered Skirts

Whether chiffon, tulle, organza, or even feathers – layers of fabric are the newest major detail designers are playing with to create soft, yet dramatic gowns. This flowing style is perfect for the bride who is a romantic at heart.

Tiered Skirts by Birnbaum & Bulloc

Floaty Fabrics

Dresses weighted down by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding, donning a lighter fabric will ensure they’re glowing – not sweaty and red-faced - on their wedding day.

This dress is not only gorgeous but it is quite fun too with the strip of overblown fabric corsages running around the bustline.
The empire line style has layers of floaty fabric and a waterfall-like back detailing which pools into a small train.
I think it would look fabulous at a summer wedding paired with a bouquet of huge vibrant peonies. (BridalWave Gallery)

One Shoulder

This asymmetrical look is a hot fashion trend that has crossed over into the bridal world to update the basic strapless gown. Carrying a simple, no fuss vibe, the one shoulder gown is a great option for a destination wedding. Bonus points for those blessed with toned limbs, as this neckline shows off the upper arms and shoulders.

This one is an evening gown worn by the actress Kiera Knightly,
but you can imagine how this one will look in at a wedding. Nice! (Bridal Galleria)

Practical Pockets

Having graced gowns for a few seasons, pockets remain hot in 2009. The style lends a casual vibe for relaxed events, and – perhaps best of all – it’s practical too, allowing brides to keep essentials like lip gloss or tissues on hand throughout the day.

practical pocket wedding dresses (amsale gallery)

source by : elagala.com

Tuesday 26 May 2009

Choosing wedding flowers by season

Flower are always add beauty in a wedding. We find that the wedding is always there in every season but when we want to determine what flower would used, the season must be considered. Most flowers bloom in spring but there are some flowers that have a uniqueness bloom in a season. A bride will either choose wedding flowers which fits the season than flowers which she can get all year around when she is planning her marriage festivities. This may be the reception, the inside decor of the celebration, the ceremony, the table decoration and it is also important when the bride chooses the flowers of her bride’s bouquet.

1. Summer Wedding Flower
You can't go wrong with an abundance of flowers at a summer wedding. There are so many varieties in season, you may have a tough time narrowing your choices down! More than 30% of the weddings take place in this period of the year and it is easy to understand why. The possibility of sunshine is much higher and the yellow color of the sun is associated with the summer. However, yellow represent sunshine; you will find other vibrant colors which are suitable for a wedding flower bouquet, for example white, pink, green, brown, red, orange and purple.

The following suggestions flower popular and suitable for the selected:

Dahlia
Dahlia is a colorful flower which is available in yellow, orange, pink, red, white, cream, burgundy and rust. Its size ranges from a diameter of 5 cm until 30 cm.

Calla Lilly

Calla Lilly is a beautiful flower and available in yellow, orange, purple, lavender, white, cream and pastel. These flowers represent the beauty of the nature.

Dendrobium orchids

Dendrobium orchids are exotic and sexy flowers which are available in white, green, yellow, pink mauve and rust. Bright purple dendrobium orchids are much less expensive during the summer months, so you can feel like a queen without the budget of one.

gerbera daisies
Garbera daises distinguished by large flowering heads that closely resemble those of sunflowers, gerbera daisies come in a vibrant rainbow of colors. Bright pink, snow white, sunny yellow, and ruby red are just a few of the gorgeous colors that these happy flowers boast.

cosmos

Cosmos are herbaceous perennial flowering plants. Cosmos flower plants grow to 3-6 feet tall. Cosmos flowers occurs in Solid pink, white, maroon, and pink with deep pink flares.

zinnias elegants

Zinnia elegans originated in Mexico and therefore, likes a arm-hot climate. The Zinnia plant's leaves are lance-shaped and sandpaper like in texture. The Zinnia plant's height ranges from 15 cm to 1 meter.Zinnias come in an array of colors, multi-colors and hues. Zinnias come as yellow, orange, white, red, rose, pink, purple, lilac and multi-colored blooms. Zinnia varieties include both miniatures and giants that range from about a foot to over three feet tall.

2. Spring
Spring is the second most popular season for couples choose to get married. It is the season when most flowers start blooming and you may experience the colors of these flowers are more beautiful than in other seasons. Some people call this period of the year the time of rebirth. The winter is done, the dark days are over and spring expresses an emotion of feeling happy. It is the most fabulous time of the year to choose flowers because there is no other season where you will find so many varieties:

Anemone * Blue, red, pink, white * Jan-May and Aug-Dec.
Bells of Ireland * Green * January-October
Casa Blanca Lily * White * January-October
Daffodil * Yellow * January-Early May
Delphinium * White, Blue * April- October
Hyacinth * Purple, Pink or White
Lilacs * Violet or White
Narcissus * White
Peony * Pink or White * Late Spring – Early Summer
Ranunculus * white, pink, red, orange and yellow * February-May
Star Gazer Lily * Pink and White * January-October
Sweetpea * white, pink, red/coral, and lavender/purple * December-May
Tulip * Many colors, including white, pink, yellow, red, and purple * December-April
Waxflower * pinky purple and white

3. Autumn
Autumn is also a good timing for marriages. The days shorten during the Fall and the temperature for many people often is more enjoyable for a happy wedding day than the hot days of the summer. The nights are cooler and you can see the green colors of the summer changing in deep yellow and red. Here are some suggestions of popular flowers :

Aster * White, Pink
Chrysanthemum * White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, other colors
Dahlia * Many Colors
Marigold * Yellow, Orange, Red
Statice * Purple
Zinnia * Red, orange, pink *
Dried Leaves

4. Winter
Winter is not a popular period for marriages but you may be surprised how beautiful it can be if you marry when it is snowing. Only 15% of the marriages take place this time of the year and likely because they fear cold and rainy days. This time of year doesn't represent the happiness which you can find during other seasons. Choosing flowers is also not easy because most of the flowers are not in bloom anymore.You have to make your choice between flowers which are available all year round :

Amaryllis * Red, White
Anemone * Blue, red, pink, white * Jan-May and Aug-Dec.
Bells of Ireland * Green * January-October
Camellias * White, Pink
Casa Blanca Lily * White * January-October
Cosmos * Pink, White, Brown, Other Colors
Daffodil * Yellow * January-Early May
Forget-me-nots * Blue
Holly * Green with Red Berries
Jasmine * White
Narcissus * White, Yellow
Poinsettia * Red, White
Ranunculus * white, pink, red, orange and yellow * February-May
Star Gazer Lily * Pink and White * January-October
Star of Bethlehem * White
Sweetpea * white, pink, red/coral, and lavender/purple * December-May
Tulip * Many colors, including white, pink, yellow, red, and purple * December-April
Waxflower * Pink, White

source by :Nina Callaway(about.com) and Eric

Five signs your partner may have credit trouble

Five signs your partner may have credit trouble:

1. His/Her Salary Doesn't Support His/Her Spending.

Lucky you. Your partner is always springing for thoughtful gifts, fancy dinners and last-minute weekend getaways. But take a minute to consider whether his/her lifestyle matches income or if he/she is using plastic to fill the gap.

2. He/She Pays For Everything With Plastic.

Credit cards are accepted more places than ever. But if your partner is paying with credit, especially in places where purchases are small and cash is usually used -- such as coffee shops and taxis -- take note. He/she could be maximizing rewards points, but also could be short on cash; and if it's a credit card commonly associated with poor credit, beware.

3. He/She Uses More Cards Than A Vegas Black Jack Dealer.

The average American carries about four credit cards, but typically only uses about one or two. If your partner seems to have a lot of them and uses a different card on every occasion, it could be a sign he/she is near the limit on many cards.

4. He/She Makes Only the Minimum Payments and Continues To Charge.

It could be a sign that someone has a problem or an irresponsible outlook on spending.

5. He/She Hides His/Her Credit Activity.

Your relationship may have problems if your mate is sending credit-card bills to his/her work address, or if he/she is hiding purchases so you won't know he/she is excessively using the credit cards.

Source: CreditCards.com and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sunday 24 May 2009

May Memories

May is such an amazing time for a wedding....

Mother nature is in full bloom,

Birds are singing, flowers are aboundant,

and Brides are walking down the aisle to say "I Do."

Enjoy the Freshness of Spring-

Keep small and intimate weddings clean and crisp.

White, yellow and green are the perfect colors for the seasons.

by: Kevin Lee,

Occupation: Celebrity Florist
Website: www.lapremier.com

Friday 22 May 2009

Wedding Financial Tips

Tips on managing the wedding, and the marriage and wedding finances. Marriage can be an expensive event - the ceremony and reception require the most attention.

Weddings are an extremely special occasion for the bride and groom-to-be. There are so many finite details which go into planning a wedding that make this event a big deal. When planning a wedding, the couple needs to consider financial aspects with regard to their big day. There are a few financial tips for the happy couple so as to ensure that the financial planning which goes along with an event of this type will go as smoothly as possible.

Prepare a Budget

The first thing which a couple should do prior to purchasing any items for their wedding or reserving any establishments for the special event is to sit down and make a budget. This is beneficial for a few different reasons. First, the couple will be able to mark down how much they are able to spend on the wedding ceremony, wedding reception and any and all other expenses which go along with planning an event of this type. Secondly, by preparing a physical budget, the couple can adequately prepare a list of what types of items they will need to purchase and approximate how much each one will cost.

Save Money by Planning an Off-Season Wedding

For those individuals who do not really mind what time of year they exchange vows, there is a way to save money on the wedding by planning the big day at a time of the year where not every other couple is getting married. Although individuals can and do get married twelve months out of the year, there are certain seasons such as spring and summer where more couples engage in their nuptials. Certain establishments may offer discounts to couples who get married in the “off-season”. Not only will the couple save some money but they may be more likely to have their choice when it comes to booking establishments for the big day and be less likely to have the place filled up on that particular date.

Buy in Bulk

Another financial tip for couples to take advantage of when planning their wedding is to buy items in bulk. This is a distinct possibility with regard to weddings as there are usually quite a few guests who will be attending and one can often receive a discount on wedding related items that are bought in bulk, such as wedding favors in groups of 100 or 200, for example.

A wedding is such a special event that the couple is sure to want the day to go as smoothly as possible. In addition, they are most likely hoping to get as much for their money as possible and make the day as spectacular as it possibly can be. By creating an initial budget, considering getting married during the wedding off-season and attempting to buy wedding related items in bulk, the couple can get the most for the money without having to spend a fortune on the wedding ceremony and reception.

source by : my wedding blog.com

Wednesday 20 May 2009

Wedding Tips

There are many facets to a wedding. Here are some wedding tips and advice we have written and collecting from people's personal experience with weddings. The right kind of wedding tips and advice can often assist you execute your planning efforts flawlessly the first time.

One’s wedding day is a special event for many reasons. First and foremost, two special people are joining together to become one in matrimony. Secondly, it is a time for friends and family members to get together and celebrate. Therefore, it is imperative that the day is as perfect as it possibly can be. There are a few wedding tips to help individuals make their wedding day a complete success.

Plan As Much In Advance as Possible
For those who are able to do so, planning in advance as much as possible is a great idea. Those couples who plan their wedding day spectacular in advance will find that not only will they be able to reserve the desired locations and obtain the perfect wedding day necessities, they will also be much more relaxed when the big day approaches. Planning in advance allows the individuals to feel prepared and prevent them from being rushed to get everything completed in time for their wedding day.

Make a Wedding Checklist or Purchase One

Another wedding tip for ensuring wedding day success is to prepare a list or buy a pre-made one which displays all that the couple needs to do in order to make their wedding day complete. Items such as reception hall rental, ceremony location rental, wedding attire purchases, flower purchases, etc. are just some of the things which the couple should have on their checklist. Many wedding preparation books which one can purchase at a bookstore will have lists of this type within them as well as a detailed timeline for when the couple should complete each task. This really helps the couple get their schedule together and complete everything fully and on time.

Prepare a Budget
An engaged couple who is about to start planning their wedding should sit down together and prepare a set budget to follow along the way. This can be done by looking at their total income, deciding who will be paying for what items or if it is a collective arrangement and allotting certain funds to specific purchases. This will provide the couple with a good financial plan to follow so that they can adequately spend certain amounts on each item and not be short of funds at the end.

Ask for Help

It is important to keep in mind that the engaged couple does not have to do this alone. It is more than okay to ask friends and family members for help with regard to the planning aspect of the wedding should they feel it necessary to do so. Things such as flower choices, wedding gown selections and even asking for help decorating the church or reception hall is fine and the friends and family members whom the couple asks to help with their wedding planning are sure to say yes to help make the day as special as possible.

The previously mentioned wedding tips are just a few ways in which to make your wedding day as special as possible. source : (my wedding blog.com)

Tuesday 19 May 2009

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The jokes were savage, key relationships were marked by ennui and indifference, and the Bundy family name couldn't help but make one think of America's most notorious, real-life serial killer at the time. Yet the show had a hint of Golden Age Hollywood gloss, a retro-screwball feel that one could detect in the snappy verbal warfare between husband Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill) and wife Peggy (Katey Sagal). The characters, and the show, eschewed sentimentality, which certainly opened the floodgates to comic cynicism but also kept a door ajar for moments of genuine sweetness. A decade later, however, by the time Fox cancelled the increasingly expensive series, Married... with Children's first-season tone would be considerably different, replaced by a stronger reliance on running jokes and character stereotypes, particularly concerning Bundy children Kelly (Christina Applegate) and Bud (David Faustino).

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Tuesday 12 May 2009

Wedding Songs Songs for Your Wedding

For those who prefer songs or would want to mix it with instrumentals, here are several songs you can use during the wedding ceremony and reception. Some of these songs would be perfect for the bride's entrance, others would be great for the newlyweds' first dance.

# "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson

# "Your Love" by Jim Brickman

# "Destiny" by Jim Brickman

# "Close to You" by The Carpenters

# "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain

# "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion

# "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg

# "'Til There Was You" by The Beatles

Til There Was You - The Beatles

# "I Will Be Here" by Steven Curtis Chapman

# "Always" by Atlantic Starr

aLwaYs - aTLanTic StaRr

# "Evergreen" by Barbra Streisand

# "Truly, Madly, Deeply" by Savage Garden

# "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw/Faith Hill

# "Love of My Life" by Jim Brickman/Michael W. Smith

# "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney

# "Beautiful In My Eyes" by Joshua Kadison

Beautiful In My Eyes - Joshua Kadison

# "You" by The Carpenters

# "For You I Will" by Monica

Monica - For You I Will - Monica

# "I Do Cherish You" by 98 Degrees

I DO "Cherish You" (High Quality) - 98 Degrees

# "When I Fall In Love" by Nat King Cole

When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole

# "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago

# "My Valentine" by Martina McBride

# "For the First Time" by Kenny Loggins

# "One In A Million You" by Larry Graham

# "Unexpected Song" by Sarah Brightman

# "I Finally Found Someone" by Barbra Streisand feat Bryan Adams

# "All of My Life" by Barbra Streisand

# "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole

Natalie Cole And Nat King Cole - Unforgettable - Natalie Cole

# "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

# "You're My Home" by Lea Salonga

# "How Did You Know?" by Chiqui Pineda

# "Could I Have This Dance?" by Anne Murray

# "If It Wasn't For Your Love" - by Heather Headley

# "Come What May" by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor

# "Grow Old With Me" by Mary Chapin Carpenter

# "When I Said I Do" by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman

# "The Wedding Song" by Peter, Paul and Mary

# "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney

# "You Had Me From Hello" by Kenny Chesney

# "Could Not Ask for More" by Edwin McCain

# "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

# "I Swear" by John Michael Montgomery

souce by about.com and video:youtube

Monday 11 May 2009

Wedding Make Up Tips & Advice

You want to look your best on your special day so make sure you plan your make up carefully, well in advance.

Whether you are doing your make up yourself or hiring someone else to do it, try to remember the following:

1. Your make up should be an enhancement of what you normally wear. For example, if you usually go for the natural look, stick to natural colours but slightly stronger. You don't want to try out blue mascara and red lipstick! Remember your fiancé is marrying you, so he should at least recognize you! Saying that you should define your features stronger than what you usually do, so they show up in photographs. You should feel comfortable in the make up you are wearing, this is not the time to try out anything drastic. On your day you don't want to be worrying about your shade of lippy whilst saying your vows.

2. If you are having your make up done professionally, make sure you have a practice run before your big day. A good idea is to have a dress rehearsal and take photos, so you can then check that it will look good.
3. Like a very dear friend of mine who recently got married, she cried the whole way through. Waterproof mascara is a must!

4. You want your make up to last all day. There are some fabulous long lasting make up items around, which will ensure that you don't need to “touch up” during the day. Believe me you won't have time to re-apply your make up.

Make up Tips

1. Starting with concealer and foundation. Be careful about the colour foundation you choose. Whilst you should always go for a match as near as your skin, anything too pale will make you look washed out if you are wearing a white/ivory dress. Try to choose a yellow toned foundation to bring warmth into your face. Alternatively use bronzing powder to give you a bit of colour – if you are wearing a low cut dress remember to sweep it across the chest area so you don't look “two toned”.

2. Whilst there are some lovely “shine” products available to give a dewy complexion, again be very careful where you use them. In photographs it will be easy to mistake the “glow” for sweat – not nice. If you are applying a highlighter, stick to brow bones, cheekbones and a dab in the middle of your lips. If you are wearing a low cut dress add a little on your décolletage. Beware of any makeup that is too sparkly, this can look strange in the photos. Matte is usually best.

3. Pending on what season you are getting married this will also have to be taken into account when planning your makeup. Avoid anything too shiny on your skin if you are getting married in the summer, stick to a coloured lip-gloss but don't wear shine all-over. Light formulas are better as you don't want your makeup melting in the sun. Winter make up can be more dramatic although again it's best to stick to a stronger look of your usual make up, bear in mind if it is a very cold day, you may want a green concealer. Green will counteract any redness to stop you looking like Rudolph!

4. To make your lipstick last all day. First apply a lip primer to give your lips an even surface and rid of any flaky bits. I always apply foundation to the lips and let it dry – this gives a good base. Then line your lips with your lip pencil (which should be the same shade as your lipstick). Then fill in all your lips with the pencil. Finally on top of that apply your lipstick. Blot with a tissue and reapply your lipstick – repeat this twice. Now your lipstick should stay on all day. If it does start to wear off you will have the lip pencil underneath so your lips won't look patchy.

5. Although foundation/concealer should be left to areas where you need it, i.e. around the nose then blended into the cheeks (you don't want to put it everywhere otherwise it will look false), you can also apply to your eyes to give your eye shadow a good base and something to cling on to.

6. Eyebrows - have them professionally shaped before your big day and enhance them with a same colour eyebrow shade. Eyebrows frame your face and it can make a huge difference if you have the professionally shaped – a la Liz Hurley!

7. To make your eyes look bigger and whiter choose dark navy mascara. If you are dark skinned or have brown eyes then black is usually best. Brown mascara can make eyes look tired.

8. To lift your eyes apply a highlighter just below your brow bone. If you have small eyelids, apply a highlighter just in the center of the eyelid and a dark brown shade in the eyelid crease – this will lift your eyes. White/ivory eyeliner in the rim of your eyes also makes them appear brighter, however be careful if you wear contact lenses as your eyes maybe sensitive. To make your eyes look more wide set blend the highlighter in the inner corner of your eyes.

9. For a natural flush apply a light natural pink shade onto the apples of your cheeks – don't go to harsh, especially if you are drinking which can give you a natural flush look without the blush.

Finally remember on your big day to have the following to hand.

* Cotton buds, to wipe away any smudges under the eyes
* Your lippy, should you need a touch up.
* Some translucent powder to blot away any sweaty patches
* Breath freshener (you will be doing lots of kissing – alcohol breath is not very attractive!)
* Contact lens solution – if you wear them.
* Small phial of your perfume to keep you smelling gorgeous – which you will be!
* And your man of course!!!

Video Wedding Make Up tips:

source by: cosmetic 4 less.net

10 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage

In today's world there are so many worries. Recently, we have been told about the Swine Flu and how important it is to wash our hands, cover our mouths when we cough, take more vitamin C as some of the precautions that may protect us from getting the flu. Weekly there's some new awfulness to consider like the Wall Street financial breakdown, job losses, 401k losses, home devaluation, high gasoline prices, school violence, lack of health insurance, global warming, bankruptcies of companies to big to fail and so forth. It appears that many things are falling apart. Change is occurring without your input.

One of the best ways to deal with uncertainty is to invest in your relationships especially your marriage. A healthy relationship will pay dividends year round and most especially during hard times the benefits will be substantial. Relationships are investments that are worthy of our time and effort. As a marriage partner you can reinvest your dividends or take a loss. Dividends are trust, warmth, safety and love. Losses are distrust, fear, anger, apathy and jealousy. Marriages, like investments, need our attention on a regular basis not just in time of a crisis. Ten ways to invest into your marriage are:

1. Be open to change. Change is something that cannot be avoided. Learn to embrace it by focusing on "what is" rather than on "what should be".

2. Learn to listen. Real listening is based on attention. It is important to take the time required and give your full attention to your partner. If you find you are too distracted then say so and establish another time that will work for both of you.

3. Be open to new ways of being together. It is easy to do the same activities week after week especially if you are raising children and have a demanding job. Consider doing different activities as a couple as a way to add zest to your relationship.

4. Take care of yourself. The ability to love another person is based on how well you care for yourself.

5. Be grateful, each day, for one thing about your companion. Accent the positive rather than the negative. Your relationship

will thrive.

6. Be generous. Difficulties arise when the focus is exclusively on what is wrong in the relationship. Remember your spouse, like you, is doing their best.

7. Ask for support. Your spouse is not a mind reader. Let your spouse know how you want to be supported.

8. Risk being vulnerable. Be willing to let your spouse know how you feel rather than pretend or avoid your feelings.

9. Make time for each other. Scheduling time together, on a weekly basis, will alleviate stress in your marriage.

10. Learn to respond to each other rather than react. Reacting is an impulsive act. While reacting may provide immediate relief, it will often have long-term negative consequences.

by Charlotte A. Michie

Friday 8 May 2009

Heidi Montag: ‘We Will Be Married For Ever and Ever and Ever!’

Heidi Montag has opened up in a new interview about what married life is like when you’re eternally bound to a man with a flesh-colored beard.

“It’s real love,” Heidi told “Extra” in an interview airing Thursday (May 7). “And we will be married forever and ever and ever!”

Heidi has taken a huge step toward showing everyone that this is the real deal. “I legally changed my name to Pratt. … I’m very excited,” she gushed. Spencer, who calls married life “amazing,” added, “We’re going to the DMV and we’re getting the license, and I’m framing it.”
Heidi, who wore a Monique Lhullier gown to the wedding in Pasadena, California, on April 24, said that moments before they married, she knew she had made the right decision. “I was just sitting there in my dress, like, ‘I am really about to marry the most amazing man, and this is such a great experience.’ ”

She said the dress was the one she had always wanted. “I thought about my dress for years. I knew everything I wanted,” she said. “I knew I wanted a strapless, gorgeous, big, flowy, princess, fun, amazing dress, and that’s what I had. I wanted it to be really classic but young and fun and fresh. I felt like a princess, and it was perfect.”

She is really into her dress! And what she was thinking while wearing the dress. Which is something I’ve wondered too.

She may not realize it but this interview confirms that their whole Mexican wedding drama last December was a planned hoax. Unfortunately it looks like there’s no chance of fakery this time, guys. Prepare the bomb shelter for when they decide to procreate, most likely in time for the Season Six finale.

source by: deceiver.com

Thursday 7 May 2009

Preventing Stress of Being a Money in Marriage

Marriage and money. If both are managed in a way that is wrong, money and marriage can make people become stressed. During this time, many couples strive to seek and raise money to meet their household needs. However, the economic conditions of the more difficult and the high prices in the household often needs to trigger the emergence of financial problems that affect the life of your marriage. How do I make a wedding money and thus can be coupled hands? This is the number of ways:

1. Stay Calm

Talking and discussing financial much better when you are in calm conditions, not in a state of emotion. When your emotions rise, the statement and how you will always correct you, while your partner is always wrong. So that both of you emotionally stable, harmless to stress management techniques like breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, massage or switch to listen to music soft.

3. Focus On Solutions

When faced with financial problems, sometimes even showing emotion and attitude of blame. This attitude of blame that can result in fatal for both of your household is taruhannya. Therefore, they should focus on how to find a solution. Accept your financial condition and pair now, and then create a clear plan about finances together. For example, how large the portion of your shopping for your own purposes, the portion for the pair, how much the cost of household needs, how much money akan ditabung and so forth.

4. Team Cooperation

Two heads are better than one. In marriage, it is very important, especially in cooperation in financial affairs. Yet, for all interests and gratify you both. You two can work together to create budgets, such as to make the repayments house, car, buying a home needs, and children's education costs.

5. Search Help

If there is still difficulty in overcoming financial problems and how to manage finances together, talk with a third party who can be trusted. You can talk with both of Financial Advisors. Financial advisors will help find solutions and about your financial settlement. Financial problems can impact on the relationship you both. So, no ruginya if you both ask for help from the Marriage Advisory.

Text: Ratri Suyani

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