planning_title = "";
planning_headline = "My Chocolate, My Way";
planning_subheadline = "For a sweet favor, go beyond the basic mints with chocolate as specialized as your wedding";
planning_author = "";
planning_excerpt = " The Cherry Hill, N.J.-based chocolatier lets brides and grooms create their own signature wedding candy bar, perfect for a favor or welcome bag. Couples start with a chocolate (dark, milk or white). Next, they can add up to five toppings, with ingredients ranging from crunchy (nuts and seeds) to sweet (candy pieces) and spicy (mini chipotle peppers) – whatever fits their wedding’s theme. An editable image, such as a picture of the couple or their wedding date, also can be added to t...";
planning_date = "2011-06-15";
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feature1_title = "";
feature1_headline = "Man Up";
feature1_subheadline = "A wedding party that even the groom can groove to? It’s easier than you think!";
feature1_author = "Anna Sachse";
feature1_excerpt = " So, you want a wedding that’s just as much his as yours, but you don’t exactly relish the notion of all the men off in a dudes-only corner playing Xbox. Nevermind the fact that “man cave” was just included in Lake Superior State University’s annual “List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness,” weddings are for celebrating, not separation. That said, there are plenty of ways to make the party a littl...";
feature1_date = "2012-02-02";
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feature2_title = "";
feature2_headline = "Calls of Duty";
feature2_subheadline = "A roundup of traditional tasks for the maid of honor and best man";
feature2_author = "Anna Sachse";
feature2_excerpt = " You know you’d like your sibling or closest friend to be your maid of honor or best man. But, beyond standing beside you on the big day, what is fair to expect these important peeps to do for you as part of the job? According to Kate Chynoweth, author of “The Bridesmaid Guide: Modern Advice on Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous” (Chronicle Books, 2011), standard maid of honor tasks include: purchasing the bridesmaid dress and shoes; paying for professional makeup and hairs...";
feature2_date = "2012-02-02";
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mywedding_title = "Just Married …";
mywedding_headline = "The Top 10 Cars for Newlyweds";
mywedding_subheadline = "Money’s tight. Gas is expensive. But those errands aren\'t going to run themselves! Luckily, the bride and groom can hit the road happily together in any of these engaging new models. Each has an affordable price tag – and an even more alluring gas mileage";
mywedding_author = "Jim Gorzelany";
mywedding_excerpt = "Whether you’re tying the knot in the coming months or are helping a young couple start their new life together, we’ve selected an assortment of autos that are ideal for newlyweds. Each embodies a certain youthful appeal, yet comes at an affordable price and delivers a healthy degree of practicality. MPG: 30/38 (5-speed manual), 27/34 (6-speed automatic) Price: Starts around $15,500 The distinctive-looking and economical “Cinquecento” subcompact coupe, as it’s called...";
mywedding_date = "2011-06-15";
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weddplanner_title = "";
weddplanner_headline = "The Biggest Lessons from the Royal Wedding";
weddplanner_subheadline = "An extravaganza like this one only happens once in a generation. Here are the royal touches that made us laugh, smile, cringe and cry, and the ones that brides can – and will – easily replicate on their own";
weddplanner_author = "Anna Sachse";
weddplanner_excerpt = " Now that Prince William and Kate Middleton have said their “I do’s,” there’s no more mystery about what dress she’ll wear, who will (or won’t) attend, and what the ladies will have on their heads. We may have tuned in at 4 a.m. to find out the answers to these questions and more, but what aspects of the royal nuptials will we actually remember 30 years from now? Here two bridal experts share their biggest takeaways from the wedding of the century.  According ...";
weddplanner_date = "2011-06-15";
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fashion_title = "Bridesmaids";
fashion_headline = "All Dressed in White";
fashion_subheadline = "Show your maids it’s a team effort. Take a cue from from Kate and Pippa by decking your gals out in an immaculate ivory ensemble";
fashion_author = "";
fashion_excerpt = " ";
fashion_date = "2011-06-15";
fashion_banner = "http://content.contentthatworks.com/images_articles/2011/bridal/bridal_20110615_white_banner.jpg";
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beauty_title = "";
beauty_headline = "Super Easy, Super Smart Beauty Secrets";
beauty_subheadline = "From sipping smoothies to researching the paint aisle at the hardware store, the trick to looking great on your big day doesn\'t have to be high-maintenance";
beauty_author = "";
beauty_excerpt = " It doesn\'t take a beauty professional to unlock great looks. It just takes a little practicality - and maybe a trip to the local grocery and drug stores. Here\'s bridal party\'s worth of no-nonsense beauty tips courtesy of InStyle magazine\'s new beauty bible, \"InStyle Ultimate Beauty Secrets (Mechler Media, 2010): Pick cheek colors that complement your skin tone. WARM COMPLEXIONS look best in yellow-based blush shades like peach and terracotta; COOL UNDERTONES are flattered by blue-based pinks an...";
beauty_date = "2010-11-11";
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style_title = "Royal Inspiration";
style_headline = "The Return to Simplicity";
style_subheadline = "If we learned one thing from the new Duchess of Cambridge, it\'s that a simple, elegant look never goes out of style. Here, the gowns that can bring the same style to your wedding day";
style_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
style_excerpt = " While many fans of the royal wedding hoped for something more from newly minted Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton in her choice of a bridal gown, most fashion loyalists and experts decreed it a resounding success. Going forward, expect to see a return to elegant simplicity in bridal gowns, mirroring Middleton’s Chantilly lace-drenched look created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen’s fashion house. That means fewer ruffles, perhaps less embroidery, and embellishments used ...";
style_date = "2011-06-15";
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bridaladvice_title = "Music";
bridaladvice_headline = "Band vs. DJ vs. iPod";
bridaladvice_subheadline = "It’s the music that makes the party. Here’s how to pick the best playlist provider for your wedding reception";
bridaladvice_author = "Anna Sachse";
bridaladvice_excerpt = " With multiple music-making options at different price points to choose from, selecting the method that’s right for your event may seem a little daunting. To help get your planning back in tune, here are the upsides and downsides to the three most popular choices. There aren’t many opportunities in life to have live musicians performing just for you, says WeddingChannel.com editor Amy Eisinger. “With a band you’re really giving your guests a great show, and your reception...";
bridaladvice_date = "2011-01-27";
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stat_title = "Love Letters";
stat_headline = "65¢";
stat_subheadline = "";
stat_author = "";
stat_excerpt = " Cost of the new Wedding Cake postage stamp released Jan. 20, which will cover a wedding invitation weighing up to 2 ounces Source: U.S. Postal Service";
stat_date = "2012-02-02";
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