planning_title = "";
planning_headline = "Destination Decisions";
planning_subheadline = "Finding a spot to tie the knot isn’t as easy as it sounds";
planning_author = "Anna Sachse";
planning_excerpt = "[credit: Sandals/Martha Stewart Weddings] Maybe you always wanted to get married by the sea but both you and your fiancé have lived your whole lives in Nebraska. Or maybe you’re just looking for a subtle way to trim your guest list. Both of these reasons and more provide perfect motivation for a destination wedding. But with an entire world at your disposal, how do you pick the perfect place to go? “The first thing I do is ask clients what they’re going for,” says Br...";
planning_date = "2010-01-28";
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feature1_title = "";
feature1_headline = "Vintage Flair";
feature1_subheadline = "Brides look to something old for modern wedding style";
feature1_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
feature1_excerpt = " As brides-to-be anticipate a new future, they are also looking back to the past for wedding inspiration, especially when it comes to their sartorial decisions. They’re weaving those timeless touches into their dress selections and accessories, whether it’s a broach from their grandmother, silver jewelry or birdcage veils. For vintage touches, brides are choosing gowns made with chiffon and laces and detailed with bateau necklines and textured floral embellishments. Designers such as...";
feature1_date = "2010-03-04";
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feature2_title = "";
feature2_headline = "Ride Away";
feature2_subheadline = "Bike trips offer a different spin on honeymoons";
feature2_author = "Anna Sachse";
feature2_excerpt = " Sure, all those months of planning make Michelin-rated meals and hours-on-end in sumptuous spas sound mighty appealing – for a day or two. Instead, set forth on an active honeymoons and you’ll never get bored! Here,  the benefits of a two-wheeled biking honeymoon: Because a bold bottle of Cabernet or frosty glass of beer tastes even better after a day of invigorating climbs, breezy down-hills, and leisurely peddling past miles of bucolic scenery on a bicycle built for two. For two s...";
feature2_date = "2010-03-04";
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mywedding_title = "";
mywedding_headline = "Dog Wedding-Day Afternoon";
mywedding_subheadline = "Putting a pet in the wedding is no walk in the park. Here are some tricks for guiding your dog through the big day";
mywedding_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
mywedding_excerpt = " When wedding guests rise upon hearing the “Bridal Chorus” from Wagner’s Lohengrin opera, they don’t usually expect to see a canine trotting down the aisle. Though not the norm, betrothed pet owners often want to include their pups in their special day, whether the tail-wagging creature is accompanying the bride on her march to the altar or looking spiffy in wedding day photos. “People bond with their pets before they have their kids, so they can’t imagine tha...";
mywedding_date = "2010-01-21";
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weddplanner_title = "";
weddplanner_headline = "Countdown to a Fascinating Wedding";
weddplanner_subheadline = "";
weddplanner_author = "";
weddplanner_excerpt = " • Share the news of your engagement with your family and friends and announce it in the local newspapers. • Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget. • Set the date and ceremony/reception locations. If you’re set on getting married at a certain time of year, choose the date first, then the location. If you have your heart set on a specific venue, let that drive your decision. • Meet with the officiant or the clergy at your church/temple...";
weddplanner_date = "2008-05-29";
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fashion_title = "";
fashion_headline = "Standout Style";
fashion_subheadline = "Gowns with layers of light, flirty fabrics are giving brides a fresh look for 2010";
fashion_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
fashion_excerpt = " Scrimping here and there is very much in vogue for 2010, but when it comes to weddings, bridal boutiques are finding that frugal frocks aren’t the only ones selling. Brides are also embracing flirty, frothy gowns with fabrics composed of English net, tulle and silk organza with heaps of ruffling and textures. Brides will practically float down the aisle in these light-as-air creations. The design, which can work in ball gowns and mermaid styles, helps brides stand out from the sea of A-li...";
fashion_date = "2010-01-14";
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beauty_title = "";
beauty_headline = "Beyond the Veil";
beauty_subheadline = "Lend your bridal ensemble some real panache with the latest hair accessories";
beauty_author = "Anna Sachse";
beauty_excerpt = " Move over bridal illusion, English netting and silk tulle, and make way for large silk flower pins, feather headbands, freshwater pearl tiaras and Swarovski crystal combs. These days, veils often have to share or even cede the spotlight to elegant or eye-catching headpieces and hair jewelry. “We’ve seen a lot more accessories for the hair in ready-to-wear, and it has carried through to bridal,” says Rachel Leonard, fashion director for Brides magazine. Here’s what you ne...";
beauty_date = "2010-01-21";
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style_title = "";
style_headline = "Color of the Year";
style_subheadline = "For 2010, turquoise is the hue of choice for adding a splash of something blue to every wedding detail";
style_author = "Melissa Tussing";
style_excerpt = " In the midst of stressful times, Pantone, the world-renowned color communication company, has named turquoise as the color of the year for 2010. It’s an escape color, and one most people respond to positively, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “For some, turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman,” Eiseman says. “For others it’s a color of deep compassion and healing, and to many it’s a color of faith and truth, ...";
style_date = "2010-01-07";
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bridaladvice_title = "";
bridaladvice_headline = "How to Ask";
bridaladvice_subheadline = "Recruiting your bridesmaids requires a little planning and a lot of thought";
bridaladvice_author = "Danielle Robinson";
bridaladvice_excerpt = " Before you start trying on dresses and sampling hors d’oeuvres, there’s one more proposal to take care of: asking your closest ladies to join your bridal entourage. While you may be tempted to blurt out the question as soon as the ring is on your finger, pause first. Agreeing to be a bridesmaid is a big commitment, in terms of both time and money, so show appreciation for your potential ladies-in-waiting right from the start by popping the question in the right way. Traditionally, y...";
bridaladvice_date = "2010-01-28";
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stat_title = "";
stat_headline = "19,759";
stat_subheadline = "";
stat_author = "";
stat_excerpt = " The number of florists nationwide (as of 2007). FYI: The businesses employed 93,779 people SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns";
stat_date = "2010-03-04";
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