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Quarterly guide to the perfect wedding

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Poor diet, sun exposure and smok-ing are just a few of the factors that can lead to the fine lines and wrinkles many women work hard to prevent. While everyone would love a quick fix to erase years of skin

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Covering your skin from the sun’s harm-ful rays and keeping its damaging ultraviolet rays at bay helps ward off premature aging and helps to preserve the skin. Whether it’s cloudy or sunny, your best defense is to apply sun screen that contains an SPF of 30 or higher. You can further decrease your exposure by use of wide brim hats, baseball caps and other skin-covering clothing. Invest in a quality night cream that works deeply

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Like any other part of your skin, lips can become dry and flaky, particularly when exposed to harsh weather condi-tions or extreme settings. Give them proper nourish-ment and care to keep them smooth, supple and free of cracks and irritation. To exfoliate rough patches and remove dead skin, use natural ingredients right from your kitchen. Simply place a small dab of honey and sugar on your lips and gently rub them together. This procedure is best before bed

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time and followed with a thick coating of lip balm. This will penetrate and renew as you sleep and you’ll wake up to plump, smooth and beautiful lips. To maintain lip moisture, invest in a quality lip balm, especially those that pull double-duty and also of-fer sun protection.Healthy, Strong Nails

Used throughout the day for arduous tasks, nails experi-ence a great deal of wear and tear and are often easy to neglect.

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Beauty trendset-ters are forecasting an increase in bold, expressive looks — especially around the eyes. Give your beauty a boost with these fashion-for-ward beauty ideas: Go Ahead and Glow

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Give your lips a citrusy glow with the many shades of orange that are sweeping the runways. To add the juicy allure of orange to your lips, try Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in Rendezvous or Matte Lip Balm in Audacious.Get the Blues

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photojournalism style with the

more traditional formal

photographs to capture

the individual personality

of each wedding.

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How do you find the right photographer? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you've found the best photographer for your wedding.1. Does the photographer have a gallery of wedding images you can review?

Reviewing sample work allows you to see the photographer's strengths and weaknesses - don't fool yourself, every photographer has them. You'll also be able to get an idea of their style. Are they formal with an eye for the perfect picture or do they love to capture the hidden moments when no one is looking? Look for im-ages that you can see yourself in. Think of three words that describe you and share those with your photographer. Every photographer has a style and reviewing their gallery can help you determine if theirs is right for you.2. What is the photographer's style?

Some photographers are orderly and oper-ate like wedding planners. Others prefer to sit back and let the events of the wedding unfold. It's important that you find someone who can understand and meet your expectations. Discuss this ahead of time and ask away, so that

you understand how well the photographer's working style matches your own.3. Is the photographer available for an engagement session?

An engagement session does more than pro-vide you with priceless images together before you get married. It's also your first opportunity to work with your photographer and develop a relationship that will allow you to be completely at ease on your big day. Use this session to confirm if the photographer is indeed the right person to capture your wedding.

4. Will the photographer create a de-tailed shot list?

This list will ensure no important photo is missed during the commotion and excitement of the big day. You should be able to create that list together, add to the list leading up to the day and have a copy of that list the day of. Take an honest look at what images really matter and fill your photographer in on situations he or she might need to be aware of in order to prevent awkward moments, and to ensure that he or she can get the shots that matter most.

5. What kind of lighting will be used?

Questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer

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Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you'll want to make sure your photographer has professional grade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wedding deserves.

6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?

You've prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photogra-pher should as well. A true professional photog-rapher won't miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memory cards, and batteries.

7. Does the photographer have liability

insurance?Accidents happen at weddings and if one of

your guests trips over your photographer's light stand, it's good to know you both are protected. Your reception venue may even ask the photog-rapher to submit a certificate of liability ahead of time.

8. Will there be one photographer or two?

A second shooter increases the probability that no shot will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding. If there will be two pho-tographers, ask to meet them both to get a feel for their personalities and how well they might blend in on your big day.

9. What will happen to the images after

your wedding?How long will your photographer keep the

images afterward? Will they be kept for a couple of years or dumped immediately? If you have any concerns about losing your photos, know-ing what the photographer plans to do with your images after your wedding is important.

10. When will you get your photos?No, you won't get your pictures the day

after; no photographer can deliver that quickly. It's a good idea, though, to get a general idea of the timeline ahead of time.

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12 months or more before the wedding Announce your intention to marry to BOTH sets of parents. Arrange to have them meet if they haven't already. Determine type (formal, semi-formal, informal), style and theme of the wedding. Sit down with your fiance and ALL par-ents and discuss the wedding budget, and who will pay for what. Get or make a wedding organizer (a 3 ring binder with pockets works great). Use it to store all your information, contracts, ideas, photos, etc. Speak with your clergy/officiant and review synagogue/church requirements. Come up with 2 or 3 possible wedding dates and start looking for ceremony and reception venues. If you are using one, start looking for and book a wedding consultant.9 to 11 months before the wedding Start looking for and interviewing all the remaining vendors: Photographer Videographer Caterer (if needed) Officiant (if needed)

Florist If any vendor you like is available on your date and is within your budget, book them IMMEDIATELY! Together with your parents, begin com-piling your preliminary guest list. Start getting ideas by looking through bridal magazines, going to Bridal Fairs and doing research on the internet. Finalize your wedding colors, theme and style. Select your attendants (bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girl and ring bear) and ask them to honor you by being in your wedding. Choose and purchase your wedding rings. Begin looking at honeymoon options. Discuss where you both would like to go, and if needed visit a travel agent. Start looking for a wedding gown, veil, accessories and your attendants attire.6 to 8 months before the wedding Start planning ceremony and reception music choices. Finalize and purchase your wedding gown, veil, and accessories.

Finalize attire for attendants Start pre-marriage counceling Start looking at invitations Sign up for your gift registry Send save-the-date cards/newsletter4 to 5 months before the wedding Finalize your floral rrangements. Place wedding announcement in local newspaper Order wedding stationary . Start shopping for bridal party tuxedos Book limo/transportation Start planning the wedding decorations Arrange accommadations for out of town guests (book blocks of hotel rooms) Select wedding cake Start making arrangement for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Book calligrapher Decide on wedding favors If you decided not to use a Wedding Coordinator, consider asking a close friend not in the wedding party to be your Wedding Coordinator/Personal Assistant.3 months before the wedding Order wedding cake and groom's cake Meet with your officiant to discuss

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details of the ceremony Finalize the guest list Reconfirm the rehearsal dinner plans Buy the cake knife, guest book, toasting glasses and garter Choose gifts for your attendants, par-ents, helpers. Have the male members of the wedding party, including fathers, fitted for tuxedos. Reconfirm honeymoon arrangements. Start writing your wedding vows, if you are doing them yourself. Start addressing the invitations (or drop them off with calligrapher)2 months before the wedding Send out invitations Schedule a hair and make up consulta-tion to do a trial run. Start making/buying wedding favors Obtain wedding license Schedule first wedding dress fitting. Write thank you notes for any gifts that may start arriving. If you are having one, begin putting together your ceremony program. Meet with vendors (caterer, florists, etc.) If you are changing your name, com-plete the proper documents. Finalize music selections for the cer-emony and reception and turn them in to the DJ/Band/etc. Have formal wedding portrait taken.

Finalize music selections for the cer-emony and reception and turn them in to the DJ/Band/etc. Meet with your officiant to finalize ceremony details. Reserve room for wedding night.1 month before the wedding Confirm honeymoon your reservations. Meet with photographer and/or videog-rapher to discuss last minute details. Start working on the reception seating chart. Have final wedding gown fitting. Finish (and print) the wedding program. Finalize wedding vows Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors as well as date, time, etc. Pick up marriage license.2 weeks before the wedding Finalize reception seating chart. Confirm delivery time and locations with florist. Contact any guests who did not respond to the invitation.1 week before the wedding Pick up wedding gown, attendants' gowns and all accessories. Give final guest count to reception venue Reconfirm everything with vendors one last time. Make sure men get their final fitting for their tuxedos.

1 day before the wedding Attend rehearsal. Attend rehearsal dinner. Give attendants their gifts. Have a manicure and/or a pedicure. Put together the tip envelopes (for the vendors) and give them to the designated "tip person" (generally the best man). Confirm wedding day transportation. Reconfirm hair and make up appts. If you have access to the ceremony and/or reception venues, bring everything over there that you may need. Layout everything you need for the next day in a safe place (marriage license, dress, shoes, etc.). Speak with everyone in the wedding party and make sure everyone knows where to be at what time. Try to go to bed early and get some sleep.Your wedding day Eat breakfast, even if you think you aren't hungry. Share a private moment with fiance. Have your hair and makeup done. Give the best man the groom's ring. Begin dressing two hours before cer-emony is scheduled to begin. Spend a quiet moment looking at yourself in the mirror before you walk down the aisle.

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