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Who Else Wants Unique Wedding Decoration Ideas?

I always find things that are done differently than the standard so interesting and exciting. Weddings in particular usually have a pretty standard decorating regiment: flowers, candles, centerpieces and ice sculptures. Though using these items to decorate for wedding festivities can be beautiful, quite frankly, it just gets a little boring sometimes. I went to a wedding a few weekends ago that blew me away. Not with the elaboration or amount of money that was spent, but by the unique beauty of the atmosphere that was created for this ceremony.

There was not a flower in the place except for the ones the bride and her bridesmaids were holding. Continue reading "Who Else Wants Unique Wedding Decoration Ideas?" »

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Applicable Marriage Laws By State

Understanding the marriage laws in your state will save you time, effort, and money in the long run. There are many laws that could throw a wrench in the wedding plans of which many brides are unaware. Need examples?

  • Planning a destination wedding? Make sure that the state that is hosting your wedding ceremony will recognize the union. For instance, you must be a resident of Indiana to be legally married there.
  • Hate needles? Let's hope that your wedding ceremony location is in a state that does not require a blood test.
  • Taking a honeymoon trip right after the wedding? Make sure that you're back in 10 days to file your marriage license if you were married in Oklahoma.

These and many other laws exist to protect the couples and make their union as special as possible. To understand the applicable wedding laws in your state, simply browse the table below!

State
Age Req.
Waiting Period
Blood
Test
Cost
Validity
Residency
Alabama
18
 None None $25 30 Days None
Alaska 18 3 Days None $25 90 Days None
Arizona 18 None None $50 1 Year None
Arkansas None None None $30 60 Days None
California
Article 		18 None None $50 – $80 90 Days None
Colorado 18 None None $20 30 Days None
Colorado 18 None None $20 30 Days None
Connecticut Article 18 Varies Varies $35 25-35 Days None
Delaware 18 24 Hours None $30 30 Days None
District of Columbia 18 3 Days Yes $35 Indefinitely None
Florida
Article		 18 3 Days None $56-$88.50 60 Days None
Georgia 18 None Yes $40 None None
Hawaii 18 None None $50 30 Days None
Idaho 18 None None $28 Indefinitely None
Illinois 18 None None $15 – $20 60 Days None
Indiana 18 None None $18 60 Days Yes
Iowa 18 3 Days None $30 None None
Kansas 18 3 Days None $50 6 Months None
Kentucky 18 None None $34.50 29 Days None
Louisiana 18 3 Days None $25 30 Days None
Maine 18 3 Days None $20 90 Days None
Maryland 18 2 Days None $55 6 Months None
Massachusetts
Article		 17 3 Days Yes $25 60 Days None
Michigan 18 3 Days Yes $20 30 Days None
Minnesota 18 5 Day None $70 6 Months None
Mississippi 21 3 Days Yes $21 90 Days None
Missouri 18 3 Days None $50 30 Days None
Nebraska 19 None Some $15 1 Year None
Nevada
 Article 		18 None None Varies Indefinitely None
New Hampshire 18 3 Days None $45 90 Days None
New Jersey
 Article 		18 72 Hours None $28 30 Days None
New Mexico None None None $25 Indefinitely None
New York
Article 		18 1 Day None $20-$30 60 Days None
North Carolina 18 None None $40 60 Days None
North Dakota 18 None None $35 60 Days None
Ohio 18 None None $45 60 Days None
Oklahoma 18 None Yes $25 10 Days None
Oregon 18 3 Days None $60 60 Days None
Pennsylvania
Article		 18 3 Days None $25-$40 60 Days None
Rhode Island 18 None None $24 3 Months None
South Carolina 18 1 Day None $25 Indefinitely None
South Dakota 18 None None $40 20 Days None
Tennessee 18 None None $31 30 Days None
Texas 18 3 Days None $36 30 Days None
Utah 18 None None $40 30 Days None
Vermont 18 None None $20 60 Days None
Virginia 18 None None $30 60 Days None
Washington 18 3 Days None $52 60 Days None
West Virginia 18 None None $23 Indefinitely None
Wisconsin 18 5 Days None $50-$60 30 Days Yes
Wyoming 18 None None $25 Indefinitely None

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The Proposal That Got Me Hook Line & Sinker

We'd been dating for just over a year when my fiance surprised me one Christmas with a marriage proposal. It wasn't our first Christmas together so I wasn't expecting anything major.

We were playing "Dirty Santa" with my family when Josh asked me to trade gifts. We hadn't opened them but he seemed to know what was in the package that he held. I agreed to trade because he seemed really adamant about it.

I opened the package and laughed out loud. Inside was a big-mouthed bass. Continue reading "The Proposal That Got Me Hook Line & Sinker" »

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Throwing A Fun Gingerbread House Decorating Party

There's nothing quite as festive and entertaining during the Christmas season as entertaining friends and family with a fun party. Sometimes the trick to great hosting is having the unique party theme that stands out from the others. Well you have that this year thanks to a great gingerbread house decorating party!

Grab your friends together or invite your children's friends over to make a gingerbread house using delicious gingerbread cookies, colorful icing, candy buttons and other sweet treats. You might end up covered in icing and cookie dough crumbles, but it'll create a multitude of fun and photo-worthy stories.

So what goes into this party theme? Well, lots of Continue reading "Throwing A Fun Gingerbread House Decorating Party" »

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Organize Your Big Day to Keep Stress Away

When planning a wedding—whether large, small or in-between—a great wedding planning tip is to have an organizer to keep track of all the details—and I’m not talking about your wedding planner. Although even If you’re working with a wedding planner, it’s important to keep your own record of what you discuss and agree upon. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have it all in your head and can remember all the details. The true is as the big day approaches and the stress builds, some of those "little" details may slip out of Continue reading "Organize Your Big Day to Keep Stress Away" »

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Unique and Unusual Wedding Story

When I saw the picture submitted to the Wedding and Party photo gallery by Levy, I knew I wanted to know more about her wedding and the theme that inspired such a beautiful wedding cake. I thought that others planning a wedding could get some ideas from her wedding story. I sent her an email asking out their wedding and its traditions and she was gracious enough to reply.

Hi there Ma'am, I apologized too for the delay of my replies. I have 4 weddings in a row this month and checking my emails is so hard hehehe. Anyway, I want to introduce first my self to you.. I am Levy B. Tkaczyk, a wedding coordinator/ planner for 11 years now. I am happily newly married last Feb2008. I just want to showcase my wedding coz i believe that its kind of unique and unusual.

Our wedding concept/ theme is a fusion of Ethnic/ tribal theme with canadian touch since my husband is from Canada. I live in an island here in the Philippines were the tribal/ethnic tradition is still intact. I am a Sociology graduate too and am fond of indigenous materials because i find it artistic and unique. Our Wedding Cake was inspired by different tribal groups of Mindanao namely Maranao, Higaonon and Subanen. It was 4 layered chocolate cake with 6 islands.

yes, Mr. Edwin Orbe is a professional photographer. He was the one who took beautiful pictures before and during our wedding. I recommended him also to almost of my clients here. I have a website too , feel free to view it ma'am.. mybrideandgroom.multiply.com —- i put some pics of my clients this year. we have a wedding website too its www.dannylevz.com, and we have some post nup pics at rlbphotography.multiply.com so till next, i am looking forward hearing from you soon Jam. thanks really for the email , it means so much. if there's anyway that i could help just let me know too…if its okay , i would like to link ur site too over my multiply account. please take care and God bless!

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Wedding Story: I Needed A Sign From Above

Submitted by: Jennifer from Missouri
Since junior high my best friend and I have prayed for a very specific sign that would let us know whether or not we were supposed to marry our current boyfriends. We call it our "pact with God." Part of the intimacy of this is that no one knows what the sign is except for us and God.

Well, the man of my dreams finally made his way into my life several relationships down the line. My Continue reading "Wedding Story: I Needed A Sign From Above" »

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3 Great Party Food Ideas

A party isn't really a party without food … at least not in my book. Maybe I'm food obsessed. When ever I receive an invitation to a party, I always wonder what types of yummy food they will serve. Now I know I'm not the only one who thinks about these things; you know you do too. Whenever I host a party, I try my best to incorporate as many foods as possible or at least some interesting combinations.

A New Twist On Birthday Or Theme Party Food Ideas

One of my go to places for unique food ideas and twists on old stand-bys is my local caterers. These guys Continue reading "3 Great Party Food Ideas" »

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Infusing Italian Wedding Traditions Into Your Special Day

Wedding traditions are charming ways we hold on to our heritage and ethnicity. When we are able to incorporate even minute details of our heritage it makes our wedding day that much more special. But what if you don't have a direct relationship to a particular heritage or ethnicity?  Can you follow their traditions?  Remember imitation is the best form of flattery.  So why not incorporate the traditions of an ethnicity or  culture that you admire.  For me some of the wedding traditions that began with the Italian culture are the most special.

In fact, Italian wedding traditions are easily incorporated into any wedding celebration. If you’re a bride who Continue reading "Infusing Italian Wedding Traditions Into Your Special Day" »

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Holiday Party Tips

I would not consider myself a party expert, but I do love to entertain, and have hosted my fair share of holiday parties. In my rookie years of party hosting, I was a mess. I never looked up from the oven or kitchen sink to enjoy the actual party. Now that I have a few under my belt, I have made a standard list of “musts” that I abide by when hosting any kind of party. I will be glad to share these with you; so, you can Continue reading "Holiday Party Tips" »

Standing Beside the Bride & Groom

Being included in a wedding party is a great honor and can be a wonderful experience. But if you’ve never done it before or it’s been a while, it can feel daunting or like you’re missing something. Here is a comprehensive list of what is typically expected and tips for maneuvering dress shopping with the bride, finding your own attire, ensuring a smooth rehearsal, and navigating expenses. 

Something Old, or Something New?

Is the return to “timeless, chic, and nostalgic” just a trend in and of itself? Is this turning back of the clock and attention to traditional sophistication really timeless or just another aesthetic?…

What if it rains on my wedding day?

There’s nothing more romantic than a wedding day—except maybe a wedding day with a soft drizzle and a sky full of drama (hello, moody photos!). But let’s be honest, most couples don’t dream of rain when they picture their big day. That’s why having a solid rain plan and the right mindset can turn unexpected weather into part of the magic!