planning_title = "";
planning_headline = "… Then Comes Marriage";
planning_subheadline = "Forge a lasting life together with communication, compromise and a commitment to romance";
planning_author = "Anna Sachse";
planning_excerpt = " Bride- and grooms-to-be often spend so much time planning for their “Big Day” that sometimes they forget that a marriage is really the many decades that come after. Here, the relationship experts weigh in on the best ways to prepare for life (and keep the romance alive!) post “I do.” Start with a focused heart-to-heart about your future. According to Lissa Coffey, Ph.D., host of the lifestyle & relationship advice website Coffeytalk.com, crucial topics to tackle incl...";
planning_date = "2010-07-22";
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feature1_title = "";
feature1_headline = "Don’t Let Love Hurt Your Wallet";
feature1_subheadline = "Tips for an elegant wedding that’s still on budget";
feature1_author = "Danielle Cadet";
feature1_excerpt = " Popular bridal TV shows like “Platinum Weddings” and “Say Yes to the Dress,” can sometimes give the impression that having a decent wedding can create more debt than taking out student loans. These lavish celebrations, with their sparkling Swarovski crystals and haute couture fashions, can crush the dreams of any bride who doesn’t have a six-figure budget. But couples can exchange nuptials and have their fantasy ceremony without depleting their savings, according t...";
feature1_date = "2010-09-01";
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feature2_title = "";
feature2_headline = "Hair Flair";
feature2_subheadline = "Accessory options for brides saying no to the veil";
feature2_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
feature2_excerpt = " Think feathers are for the birds? Think again. Brides-to-be are cottoning to the fact that a little plumage is a nice alternative to veils. Chic feathered headpieces were on view at Romona Keveza’s Fall 2010 collection. Other non-veil options – such as dimensional flowers, pearly brooches and headbands – are among the latest hair adornments framing down-dos, chignons and side-swept tresses as brides shy away from covering their heads in tulle and lace. “Brides are drifti...";
feature2_date = "2010-09-02";
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mywedding_title = "";
mywedding_headline = "Smile!";
mywedding_subheadline = "Single-use cameras in theme for your wedding";
mywedding_author = "";
mywedding_excerpt = " Few brides probably pick “Kodak yellow” as a wedding color. Realizing that, the camera juggernaut recently introduced new Wedding Single Use Cameras in red and blue that are more likely to blend with wedding-day décor. Both showcase the rose design featured on the original ivory-colored camera. A teal “Bachelorette Party” camera and white-and-silver Forever Floral design (exclusive to TheKnot.com) also are new additions to the lineup. The 27-exposure cameras, which ...";
mywedding_date = "2010-07-29";
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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/mosqu...";
weddplanner_date = "2008-11-12";
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fashion_title = "";
fashion_headline = "New Shades of Dresses";
fashion_subheadline = "Pastels, metallics and colorful accent sashes offer new look to come down the aisle";
fashion_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
fashion_excerpt = " Looks like what’s old is new again in the bridal world as brides seek out gowns that aren’t white. White wedding dresses became the norm after Queen Victoria wore hers in 1840. Prior to the shift, brides stuck to opulent colorful gowns in rich, sumptuous fabrics to symbolize their wealth. Brides with some fashion derring-do are choosing gowns in colors that can work back to their wedding themes, seasons and even their heritage. That may mean they’ll choose pastels in shades of...";
fashion_date = "2010-06-17";
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beauty_title = "";
beauty_headline = "No Ordinary Nails";
beauty_subheadline = "Mix up your manicure with designs that speak to your personality";
beauty_author = "Nola Sarkisian-Miller";
beauty_excerpt = " Rhinestones, cupcakes, Hello Kitty, Elmo, oh my. For those who thought wearing black nail polish was adventurous, their nails have yet to scratch the surface of design options. Manicures are in the midst of a renaissance with a wave of nail bed creations elevating hands into works of art and giving brides-to-be alternatives to the safe, bland French manicure. In the last two years, interest in Japanese 3D art and embedded designs has boomed at nail salons in New York, Las Vegas, Seattle and Los...";
beauty_date = "2010-07-15";
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style_title = "Transportation";
style_headline = "The Public Option";
style_subheadline = "Make it easy for guests – en masse – to get to your wedding";
style_author = "Jill Jaracz";
style_excerpt = " When Patrick Delaney and his bride Katie, both 29, were planning their Memorial Day wedding in Alexandria, Va., transportation was one shocking cost. Hiring a charter bus to take guests from the hotel to the wedding site would cost more $2,000 and put them over budget. Their wedding planner gave them a different travel suggestion: public transportation. Wedding couples in urban areas are discovering that public transportation systems can be a great asset in keeping wedding costs down. “[P...";
style_date = "2010-07-08";
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bridaladvice_title = "";
bridaladvice_headline = "10 Wedding Don’ts and Do’s";
bridaladvice_subheadline = "Streamline your planning by knowing what merits a commitment – and what you can cut";
bridaladvice_author = "Anna Sachse";
bridaladvice_excerpt = " When it comes to wedding planning, some details are expendable while others, let’s face it, truly are essential. Here, the experts offer 10 bridal don’ts and do’s that can help you save money, time and your sanity. These bridal bibles may serve as inspiration, but they also are chock-full of unrealistic timelines and checklists and ads for expensive products. “No magazine can tell you that ‘X’ percentage of your budget must go to a specific item, or that you ...";
bridaladvice_date = "2010-07-29";
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stat_title = "Keeping Mom Connected";
stat_headline = "42";
stat_subheadline = "";
stat_author = "";
stat_excerpt = " 42 Percentage of social networking use among Internet users age 50+, up from 22 percent in 2009 Source: Pew Research Center";
stat_date = "2010-09-02";
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