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3 Top New Wedding Trends

4-5 How to Talk Money with your Spouse-to-be

6 Planning a Bridal Shower? ... Relax & enjoy it with these food shortcuts

8 Wedding Planning To-Do List

9 Secrets Every Bride Can Use to Make Her Wedding Unique

10-11 Hot Wedding Favors Trend: Marry fun and function in a useful favor

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A Green Big Day eco-friendly alternatives abound in all aspects of our life, so it’s no surprise brides are embracing all things “green.” With bou-quets of organic flowers, recycled paper invitations, and even borrowed decorations and attire, brides are giving back to the planet, with many saving money in the process.

One popular way of reducing waste is to request RSVPs online, instead of by mail. More and more couples are using less paper in favor of email or custom Web sites.

From the Couple, For the Couple When it comes time for brides and grooms to give back to their wedding parties, personalized gifts are in vogue. “Couples in-creasingly are giving custom gifts to each of their attendants,” says amy Myers, vice president of creative services at Things Re-membered, the nation’s leading gift retailer.

“We’re seeing many brides embrace our Charm Story line be-cause it allows them to give all their bridesmaids charm brace-lets, but make each different by interweaving wedding-themed

charms with those represen-tative of special interests. Plus, they can engrave each charm to make the gift even more personal,” she says.

Grooms, meanwhile, are personalizing gifts for groomsmen, with engraved flasks and pocket watches par-ticularly popular.

Since couples are investing extra time to give special gifts, make sure those you give are personal. don’t be afraid to think past the gift registry to presents they will appreciate for a lifetime.

Shining Accents Small adornments are looming large in today’s weddings. For example, while brides have long been attracted to Swarovski Crystal accents on dresses and jewelry, now the sparkly baubles are finding their way to other items. They’re shining on the bride’s makeup compact, guest book, toasting flutes, unity candle, cake topper and even jumping out of bouquets.

Custom Logos Couples want to put their stamp on everything, and these days they are -- literally. Couples are designing custom logos to incor-porate on everything from programs and invitations to guest

books, cake servers and reception champagne bottles.

To make the process easy and affordable, Things Remem-bered is offering free wedding logo creation with purchases

of $150 or more. not only will they engrave logos on cham-pagne flutes, picture frames and other wedding staples, they’ll give couples an electronic file to use any way they want.

Dessert Displays The traditional wedding cake, long associated with towering layers, is being replaced with miniature cakes, often in different flavors. With a series of smaller cakes, cupcakes and other treats, guests can enjoy different options in eye-catching presenta-tions.

Though traditional weddings still reign supreme, don’t be sur-prised to find today’s trends adding contemporary appeal. These twists can make the day more memorable for both the wedding couple and their guests. ❍

Whether you’re planning your own wedding or plan to be a guest at one this season, expect to see some contemporary influences taking shape. the latest wedding trends are being embraced by even the most traditional cou-ples. From personalized accents to eco-friendly options to twists on traditional staples, subtle touches are defining this wedding season. in particular, couples are incorporating all things custom, such as personalized gifts for the bridal par-ty and unique ways to “brand” their special day.

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Maybe you can postpone or even dodge altogether some of those talks, but at least one po-tentially challenging conversation can actually help ensure your marital bliss down the road - the talk about finances. numerous polls and studies have shown that money is one of the top reasons couples fight, that it generates more stress in a marriage than almost any topic other than children and is a deciding factor in a large percentage of breakups.

Making sure you’re both on the same financial page before the wedding can help ensure that post “I do” money talks will be less divisive and stressful. and, the good news is that establish-ing a sound financial footing for the future is not nearly as complicated as you might fear.

WIll you raISe your kIdS with a particular religion, will you both reg-ister with the same political party and how will you arrange reception seating to ensure your new mother-in-law is content with who is at her table and where she will sit? Getting married generates no shortage of opportunities to have important conversations with your spouse-to-be.

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Start with a budgetIf you’ve lived alone as a single for a while, you may already have your own budget, but now you are balancing income and expenses for two people. If you combine your income and expenses, you’ll need to combine your budgets too.

Write down everything each of you spends every month, taking into account housing, food, utilities, transportation, student loans, credit card balances, car payments, taxes and nonessential spending. next, consider what your financial goals are - do you want to save for a down payment on a house? are you content to rent and instead focus on paying down revolving debt? Once you de-termine what your shared goals are, you can adjust your budget accordingly, reducing spending on nonessential items and focus-ing on spending that moves you toward your overall financial goal.

Establish an emergency fundOne reason so many families and couples suffered greatly in this reces-sion was because they had little or no emergency funds set aside. an emer-gency fund helps ensure that you and your partner are secure should some-thing happen, like one of you loses a job or experiences a serious health issue. agree on how much you want to save for “a rainy day;” experts ad-vise you should save 5 to 10 percent of your income in a joint savings ac-count.

Pay yourself first by having cash for your emergency fund directly with-drawn from your paycheck or check-ing account and deposited in your savings account. aim to accrue three to six months of living expenses in your emergency fund.

Life insurance is crucialIf you’re young, single, in good health and debt-free, you may not need life insurance. For virtually everyone else, and especially newlyweds who have taken on new respon-sibilities and often new debt, life insurance is a must, experts agree. Life insurance can give you peace of mind that your loved ones will have sufficient money to take care of themselves should anything happen to you - and it’s affordable. To learn how to create a budget, to access a variety of fi-nancial tools or to learn more about life in-surance go to www.sbliusa.com. For a free, no-obligation quote go to pg.sbliusa.com/specialoffer/ppc/mat/ or call (866) 331-3078 to speak with an SBLI uSa represen-tative. even better, go to www.sbliusa.com to complete the entire application process - from quoting, to paying - online today.

Make a plan - togetherWrite down your mutual financial goals. your plan should be spe-cific and realistic, listing the ac-tual steps you will take to achieve your goals, including buying a home, starting a family, taking vacations and saving for retire-ment. decide what additional investments you’ll make apart from your regular savings, such as maximizing your 401(k) or IRa contributions.

Be sure to include tracking your expense and income, as well as your tax burden, in your overall plan. decide what tax filing status will be best for you, and consult a tax advisor if you’re not sure.

Reduce debtCredit card debt is the top obstacle to a secure finan-cial future and a major stres-sor in a marriage. Knowing your credit scores is essen-tial; check them annually with all three major credit bureaus. Scrutinize your re-ports and correct any errors that could affect your ability to get a loan at a desirable interest rate in the future.

Money talk doesn’t have to be difficult. With a little strategy and the right at-titude, you can build the fi-nancial security you need to secure a successful, happy life together. ❍

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Relax and enjoy it with these food shortcuts

Planning a bridal shower?

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Strawberry Spice Muffins

InGRedIentS:• 1 package Simply Organic Carrot Cake Mix • 1/3 cup water • 2 large beaten eggs • 1 cup very finely diced strawberries

DireCtiOnS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. in a large mixing bowl, combine carrot cake baking mix, water and eggs. Blend until just moist. Fold strawberries into blend. Pour into well-greased or lined muffin pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Makes 12 regular-size muffins or six large muffins.

Chef Suggestions:top with cream cheese frosting and sliced strawberries.

Spicy Clementine SaladInGRedIentS:• Fresh mixed greens• Feta cheese• Clementine orange slices• 1/2 cup juice from fresh Clementine oranges • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup water • 1 package Simply Organic Salsa Dip Mix

DireCtiOnS: Layer greens, cheese and orange slices on a salad plate. Whisk the rest of the ingredients together. Chill until ready to serve, stirring right before drizzling on mixed greens.

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if the bridal shower causes you the most anxiety, help is on the way. Kendall McFarland, director of product and recipe development at Simply Organic, suggests cut-ting down on stress with these time-saving tips to host a simple but sensational shower for the bride.

Accept help. When the bride’s mother or other guests ask if they can bring anything, say yes. Ask them to bring something you don’t especially enjoy preparing or something you know is that person’s specialty which the bride really loves. Or have each guest bring a dessert or appetizer, so you can focus solely on the rest of the party and fun. Offers to help are gifts, so allow other bridesmaids or friends to assist if they offer. Working together can add to the shower fun, and give you stories to share as you continue down the wedding day road.

Go the healthy route. the bride, her bridesmaids and the mother of the bride all want to fit into their dresses when the big day finally arrives. the most thoughtful meal you can offer your guests is a delicious and healthful one. Provide great-tasting, nutritious snacks that go easy on salt, fat, sugar and other potentially unhealthy ingredients and your guests will fondly remember your hospitality.

Remake everyday favorites. Great dishes don’t require hours in the kitchen. Make

your easy-to-prepare favorites and dress them up with special festive seasonings. try distinctive seasoning blends like curry or italian seasoning, or even seasoned sugar combinations like lemon sugar or cinnamon sugar for a gourmet touch. For example: Add a liberal dose of a spice like oregano, basil or cayenne (or an herbal season-ing blend) along with some garlic and Parmesan cheese to your usual mashed potatoes and you’ll instantly serve something out of the ordinary.

Use clever shortcuts.For inviting flavor without fuss, keep a supply of natural dressing and dip mixes on hand for fresh, homemade ap-petizers and snacks. Add a dip or dressing mix, such as creamy dill, French onion, guacamole or ranch to equal parts of low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat plain yogurt and mix in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve with fresh veggies you can buy already cleaned and cut up at the store.

Plan and shop wisely. Don’t exhaust yourself shopping. Outline your menu - including impromptu snacks - ahead of time. then pick up everything non-perishable at the same time, eliminat-ing last-minute sprints to the grocery store. Don’t panic if your grocer is missing that key spice ingredient since it’s easier than ever to order online. For example, Simply Organic carries culinary items like organic spices, sea-soning blends, baking extracts and flavors, gluten-free baking mixes and other cooking ingredients and sup-plies - which they will ship to you within a few days of your order.

YOur DeAr FrienD or sister announces she’s engaged. She wants you to be her maid of honor. it goes without saying, you’re thrilled for her. But - does this mean you’ll have to plan at least one bridal shower? not to mention, wear a dress not of your own choosing and find the perfect gift?


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12 months beforeo decide on budget, figure out who payso Work on a preliminary guest listo Select date of wedding and receptiono Book church and reception/center

8 months beforeo Talk to officianto Order bridal gown/veilo Finalize wedding partyo Select photographer, baker, florist, dJ, etc.

6 months beforeo Register for giftso Hire musicians for ceremonyo Order bridesmaids’ dresseso Select attendants’ shoes, accessorieso Schedule fittings for tuxedoso Finalize guest list, order invitationso Start planning honeymoono Have formal engagement photos taken and submit to local newspaper

4 months beforeo address invitationso Set time and location for rehearsal dinnero Talk to hotels about guest reservationso Reserve wedding night locationo Get decorationso Buy wedding bandso Check marriage license requirementso Purchase gifts for attendantso Make or order ceremony programo Finalize menu

2-3 months beforeo Mail invitations, with mapso Maintain a record of RSVPs and giftso determine hair style and makeupo Finish shopping for wedding day accessories including toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, candles, cake knives

o Make/purchase guest favorso Make a dJ play listo Buy gift for future spouse

1 month beforeo Contact florist, baker, reception, officiant, photographer and dJ to finalize planso Obtain marriage licenseo Prepare for name change and address changeo Talk to guests about rehearsal dinner

Two weeks beforeo Contact guests; give final total to caterer/reception hallo Plan seating for receptiono Start shopping/packing for honeymoon

One week beforeo assign jobs to those helping for the day (make sure groomsmen will pick up tuxedos on rehearsal day to try on)o Confirm honeymoon reservations; finish packingo Wrap attendants’ giftso Plan to stop mail while on honeymoono Set up hair appointments for women

Rehearsal dayo Instruct wedding party on wedding day dutieso Rehearse weddingo decorate church, reception hall if possible

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every bride-to-be dreams of putting her unique stamp on her wedding day. blending her chosen wedding colors into many of the occasion’s elements is just the first step toward a creative and beautiful event. brides in gor-geous gowns, bridesmaids and groomsmen decked out in the wedding party’s colors and striking flowers are the perfect accompani-ment to the colorful landscape of the summer and fall wedding seasons.Selecting the perfect ways to feature wedding colors is a very personal representation of the bride and groom. if you’re a bride-to-be, picture homemade jewelry embellishing your wedding dress, table decorations that match your wedding theme and colors perfectly, or all your guests looking over unique programs that you made at your kitchen table.

“Making wedding decorations or even gifts for the wed-ding party allows you to put a lot of creativity and person-ality into the project. and, because you made it yourself, you’ll have a customized, one-of-a-kind item that perfectly matches your wedding and its decor,” says Courtney talk-ington, manager of education and inspiration for Jo-ann Fabric and Craft Stores. “another idea for your diy wed-ding is to involve your family, friends and wedding party in making the projects, allowing everyone to be included in the fun and creativity.”

if you’re looking for something for your guests to take home with them, consider designing your wedding programs with a keepsake envelope. the directions below use fall bur-gundy colors, but feel free to mix and match the colors to personalize the program to your wedding.

SuPPlieS and toolS:8 1/2 inches by 11 inches of burgundy suede cardstock12 inches by 12 inches of black Magic cardstock, black/red two-sided12 inches by 12 inches of burgundy suede paperlime green cardstock12 inches by 12 inches vellum sheets, translucent clouds2 shades of purple, narrow ribbon5 round beads, grape5 seed beads, grapeSilver leaf charmSilver “Follow your heart” charm5 headpins2 jump ringsSilver heart brad20-gauge Silver wireGrape leaf templatePaper trimmer and scissorsCorner rounderHole punches, regular and largevellum tapeadhesive dot runner or glue stickJewelry tools: wire cutter, round-nose and chain-nose pliersComputer (to generate text)ruler and stylus (or bone folder)

Directions1. Cut burgundy suede cardstock 5 1/2 inches by 12 inches. Score 4 inches up from bottom edge and fold, using ruler and stylus, to create a pocket. if left and right edges are not quite even, trim them now, up to 1/2 inch total. Punch top four corners of folded pocket with corner rounder.

2. using included pattern, trace a grape leaf on the back of the pocket flap and cut out with scissors. Print the bride’s and groom’s names and wedding date on vellum, so that it will fit the leaf shape. attach the vellum to the inside of the pocket with adhesive dot runner. attach a panel of lime green cardstock behind the vellum for a subtle green hue. Cut a thin strip of burgundy suede cardstock to fit behind top of pocket. round corners and at-tach so the back side of the paper is visible behind the suede pocket. using large hole punch, punch a notch on the left and right sides, using photo as guide for securing ribbon.

3. Print vellum panels with wedding information, no wider than 4 1/4 inches. Mount on burgundy suede paper and black Magic cardstock; round top right corner of vellum.

4. to create bead grape cluster, string a green seed bead on a headpin, followed by a round green bead. Make six to eight. Create a wrapped loop at the end of each. Curl one end of 20-gauge wire and string on grapes and leaf charm. Create a wrapped loop.

5. Wrap narrow purple ribbons around the wedding program pocket and tie in a knot to the right of the leaf cut-out. Slip the bead cluster onto a jump ring and attach over the knot. tie the ribbon, catching the jump ring, to prevent it from sliding. attach the “Follow your heart” charm to a second jump ring and attach it to the first jump ring.

6. Punch a hole through all three layers of the program and insert a silver heart brad.

“there are so many ways to take your wedding from mainstream to magnificent” advises talkington. “a little inspiration is all you need to incorporate your ideas into the wedding of your dreams.”

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Kitchen utensils“not everyone may have a mantle on which to display a pretty silver picture frame, but virtually everyone has a kitchen,” Bergstedt says. “So items that can be used in the kitchen make very practical favors. Plus, with so much variety of utensils used in the kitchen, it’s possible to find a favor that is not only useful, but that matches your personality as well.”

Popular kitchen wedding favors include kitchen timers, olive oil bottles, cookie cutters, measuring spoons, ice cream scoops and bowls, melon ballers, cake and pie servers, cheese graters and even tea infusers.

Salt and pepper shakersWhat favor better embodies the essence of mar-riage - the perfect pairing of two things that seem opposite, but that complement each other so well that neither is fully functional without the other? Salt and pepper shakers can range from fun and frolicking like the adorable bride and groom set, to classic and nostalgic represented by a set shaped like delicate seashells, to modern and bold such as a set rendered in stainless steel.

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When it comes to creating per-fection on your wedding day, it’s hard to understate the importance of the wedding favor. the favor is the piece of your wonderful day that guests will take away with them. You want it to be something special, unique and memo-rable, a tangible reminder that they’ll turn to again and again.

“We’re seeing more brides today turning to wed-ding favors that marry fun and function, unique-ness and usefulness,” says allison Bergstedt of my Wedding reception ideas.com, a leading online resource for brides seeking unique wedding favors and other wedding items. “Perhaps it’s a reflection of the times, as we are all tending to be more frugal and practical with our money. the favors of choice today are ones that guests will find useful long af-ter the ceremony is over.”

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Donation and charityanother option gaining popularity is to give guests a token that lets them know a donation has been made in their honor to a much-loved charity. For example, you can give a small pink photo frame imprinted with the breast cancer awareness ribbon and a portion of the purchase price will go to-wards an organization that supports young women with breast cancer. Or, use a tent card at each place setting to let guests know what charity you’ve donated to on their behalf.

“Giving a useful favor also taps another hot trend for ‘green’ favors,” Berg-stedt says. “any favor that your guests will keep - and not throw away - qualifies as green.” For more wedding favor ideas, visit www.MyWeddin-gReceptionIdeas.com. ❍

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