"Love Is In The Air"

All About Being A Sympathetic Wedding Planner!

2011-03-11T18:23:00.000-08:00

All About Planning an Event – A Wedding!

If you are in charge of planning an event such as a wedding; then this would include the whole shebang. The place of ceremony, the reception , wedding rehearsal, in fact everything that goes towards the detailed planning of a really special wedding which in turn would mean that you know how huge a responsibility you are committed to. All of your event planning skills are being relied upon for the success of the whole event because not only are the bride and the groom counting on you to make sure that every aspect of their wedding reception runs smoothly, it is also your reputation on the line! A make or break situation if you will if you are planning to make this type of event planning your career! And even, despite your good planning you make a mistake, probably not many of the guests will realize you have made a specific , albeit insignificant ,faux pax during the reception or wedding however chances are, that you will see that you have made a mistake.Just try and think of this as training for your future career - as a wedding planner. So for your information please read on for some of the issues that need close attention when you plan a wedding - from the pre-wedding rehearsal dinner, perfect wedding reception, through to the coordination of the after party clean up.

The Bride and the Groom

The person charged with the planning of the wedding reception or the rehearsal dinner may feel overwhelmed at the responsibility that he or she has been charged with however an important thing for the event planner to understand is that the whole reason for these celebrations are the bride and the groom. So even though a lot of what is going on will feel like it is directly linked to the event planner basically that is only because there is added pressure on the planner to ensure that the whole package goes off smoothly.

Coordinating the Rehearsal Dinner

While the rehearsal is important it is just one aspect of the whole wedding but having said that this dinner should be planned down to the last detail. It is not required that all of the wedding attendants go to the rehearsal dinner for the bride and the groom, but really it would be a good idea if the wedding event planner convinced everyone to attend! Obviously when planning the dinner all details such as the restaurant location, the type of food to be eaten, the length of time needed for the booking indeed how long the dinner should last. Naturally, the bride and the groom will have input as the what, where and why of things but the event planner will need to ensure that the night is enjoyed by all and that indeed the reservations are made for the correct time and that the participants all arrive at the right time.

Successful Wedding Reception

Perhaps the best thing about event planning for a wedding is overseeing the marriage ceremony and wedding reception to ensure that it all happens successfully and without problem! The wedding reception is an important part of this; ensuring that the bride and the groom have agreed upon the venue, the type of food to be served, the type of cake they want, indeed what their budget is, are all very crucial issues! But as stated earlier, In the end it all comes back to the fact that it is Bride and Groom’s Day and that the whole wedding is about them “The Bride and Groom”! So the secret to having a successful wedding is not to forget that fact and then your wedding planning efforts won't go to waste!

author: a.a.gallagher

March 2011

Holiday Wedding Themes

2010-02-05T16:19:00.000-08:00

Some Ideas For Your Holiday Wedding Themes

What about looking at the holidays we all enjoy and choose a date from the calendar where both you and guests can enjoy a few days extra because of your country’s national celebration. Take the date and from this holiday choose this theme for your wedding.

Valentine’s Day Wedding: Think rampant cupids, red hearts, heart shaped cakes, roses, celebrate love in the biggest, prettiest sense and enjoy your day in a surrounded by loving friends and family. Send out Valentine shaped invitations and decorate in pink, red and white.

Halloween Wedding: Go Gothic! Everyone wears black including all the wedding party! Choose an old church, castle or house as the venue. For the children arrange the bobbing of apples, ghost spotting etc. Little bags of sweets would make great favours.

Christmas Wedding: If possible pick a wedding reception site that’s already decked out and decorated in the Christmas theme – choose Christmas colours for clothing such as the groom’s bow tie and cummerbund. Whether winter or summer; floral wreaths could be created in rich reds and greens for the maids of honour’s to wear in their hair. This could be one very pretty wedding, particularly in the season that most people love the whole world over. Maybe Father Christmas could pay a visit in his Ute and give out gifts to the guests – what fun....

New Year’s Wedding: You could turn the whole ceremony upside down and have the black-tie party first – the reception –then get married on the stroke of midnight – serve lots of champagne – Have Fun. Then Party on until the next morning. That would be a New Year’s to remember!

And every new year from then would have that added spark of meaning something super special to you.

Now these are the world wide celebrations that people enjoy however maybe you could choose a date specific to your country’s special celebrations and make it even more special to you, your family and your friends.

author: a.a.gallagher
copyright: february 2010

Ideas For Finding Your Wedding Theme

2010-02-03T17:01:00.000-08:00

Maybe you think it would be a good idea to have a particular theme for your wedding - something lively, or romantic, or tropical, or old fashioned, or a theme from the country of your forebears, even maybe my personal favourite - a traditional wedding theme.

Whatever you decide you need to own it - make it yours for the day - having said that here are some good ideas.

A Country and Western wedding - checked shirts, boots and hats, square dancing, and a bbq with a spit roast.

Tropical Wedding - hold it on the beach, Caribbean food, guests in flowing beach garments, candles in glass holders to light the way, tropical flower wreaths in the Bride and Bridesmaids hair. Hire a steel drum band, organise a beach tent for the food to be eaten under the stars. Imagine waiters in tuxedos threading their way along the sand to present you and your guests with gorgeous drink on silver trays.

Mediavel Wedding - hire or make the appropriate period costumes, go to your local Renaissance/Medieval Jousting Group and find out as much as you can re. the hire of props,tents, cups etc. Serve mead,wine and food such as turkey legs,chicken wings,prawn kebabs, ribs etc where plates and cutlery are not a requirement.

Ski Wedding - Assemble at the top of the mountain for the ceremony, then ski down to the Reception at your chosen Chalet and enjoy a warming gluwein in front of the fire before your party starts.

Victoriana Wedding - hire or make the period clothing, choose an old Inn or period house for your reception and serve a huge afternoon tea complete lots of pretty cakes served on cake stands by ladies in black and white maid's outfits with frilly aprons.

There are so many ideas to be sorted through such as sci-fi., Roaring 20's, Sport related., Safari style., Funky in the disco style., underwater and the latest surfacing are fairy tale weddings such as Sleeping Beauty - I wonder how a "Jolly Green Giant " type would appeal? or a muppets wedding - anything seems to be the go although being somewhat of an admirer of beautiful weddings, I cannot go past the Traditional style myself....but obviously that is not what makes the world go around!

author a.a.gallagher
copyright Jan 2010

a) What is a Theme Wedding & b) Why would you want to have one?

2010-02-02T21:56:00.000-08:00

It really comes down to the fact that each bridal couple are unique and as such may want their special day be absolutely different to the previous half dozen they have attended or it may be that this same couple have met at a special venue that reflects just who they are and what their passions are – be that mountain climbing, hot air ballooning or deep sea diving. It could even something like a shared interest in vintage cars and an old “tin lizzie” is transformed into the bridal car!
Whatever the motivation a wedding planned to follow a special theme holds promise of a memorable day and much fun for everyone. The theme usually follows one over -riding concept and will carry through to the wedding cake, the flowers, the clothes and food. Even the invitations can request that the guests also follow the suggested theme and be an integral part of the proceedings.
What you as a couple have to bear in mind, is that focus is the key to a successful themed wedding. Whatever you do please do not mix up the themes and end up with a confusion of random ideas.
So if you decide on a “deep sea diving” theme, then don’t go off the proverbial track and inject for example a “carnival” flavour. Stick to the “deep sea diving” plan and follow it through to the end.
So with your chosen theme in mind you can both check out what type of cars fit into the great scheme, the flowers, words, style, reception rooms, even the food can be tailor made to fit your ideas – what fun this could be – so go for it and have fun.....plan a day to remember.

Author: a.a.gallagher
Copyright: Jan 2010

Bridal Accessories For A Fairy Tale Wedding

2010-01-23T17:23:00.000-08:00

You are having a fairy tale wedding and you are going to need some really special bridal accessories. These themed weddings can be as beautiful as they are elegant. They usually take place in a ballroom type setting and with the lights low; the music either classical or contemporary; gorgeous dresses, hairstyles and headpieces; everything is just beautiful. The men in their tuxedos and the women as elegant as the bride.

To find the bridal accessories for a Cinderella fairy tale wedding you will need to take the time to plan and source. If you look online different ideas abound for a truly charming fairy tale wedding.

The different types of fairy tale weddings include a Snow White or Seven Dwarfs wedding them. For these themes, the dresses are elegant and the men dress in different attire from say a Cinderella theme wedding. With this type of themed wedding your bridal accessories could include a hoop dress, a tiara and an open top black patent shoe. However although fairy tale weddings are spectacular, they do take time to plan. Indeed your bridal accessories might be found more easily online rather than in your average bridal shop.

Sleeping Beauty is another popular fairy tale wedding theme. This wedding theme when played out with every detail in place can be fantastic. Your guests will be amazed at your ingenuity and will wonder how you managed such a feat. You will probably need help with with the organisation of the entire wedding and reception as well as with the bridal accessories- which could also include some great themed fairy tale wedding favors.

Your reward will be the quiet satisfaction you feel when you look around at the beautiful scene you have created around you on the day you become husband and wife. Fairy tale weddings give so much pleasure to everyone you will be most pleased with your efforts if you decide to follow this path. No one will want to miss your wedding!

If you are planning a fairy tale wedding such as Sleeping Beauty or Snow White, you may want to create a scene from the appropriate fairy tale. To do this, unless your husband-to-be is handy with his ideas and the tools, you may need to hire a designer to set the stage for your fairy tale. If you need a castle setting, it will take some money to pull this together,(this is quite possibly an understatement) but in the end your dream wedding and reception will be something that everyone talks about for many years to come. Bridal accessories are not so difficult to find, but they will probably need to altered to fit the different sized bodies of all the members of your wedding party, this obviously includes you and your groom.

Your bridal accessories for a fairly tale wedding can be found by browsing the Internet for dresses, shoes, headpieces,wedding favors, cake accessories and of course honeymoon. Everything you need for a fabulous wedding can be found quite easily. You can even manage to find some of the decorative pieces to make your setting, the building instructions and any materials online as well. When you have a fairy tale wedding you will indeed have a wonderful wedding.

One last fairy tale theme that is becoming popular, is from the tale of Alice in Wonderland. Produced with an eye to detail this could be the wedding to leave everyone in awe.

copyright:a.a.gallagher 2008

Why Use The Services Of A Wedding Planner

2008-09-05T22:04:00.000-07:00

Why Use The Services Of A Wedding Planner
You're engaged - how romantic. Time passes. Suddenly the wedding date looms and everyone become a little frantic.

Your mother worries about the church and service and reception and flowers and not least the invitations - and so it goes on. Meanwhile your father is working out the budget - places and quotes have to be obtained and the number of people invited to suit your finances. Planning is the key.

And what about the etiquette of your wedding - do you come from a family where there has been more than one marriage? again there is a certain protocol to be observed here. Who sits with whom - good heavens can you really sit Uncle Jimmy with Aunt May (don't you remember that it was Uncle Jimmy's cousin who made off with Aunt May's sister leaving Aunt May's prospective brother in law stranded at the alter! made for bad blood then and still remembered today).

The devil is in the detail - so you need to plan, check and plan again. Something untoward that happens on your big day maybe riotously funny in ten years time but quite possibly not now, not at your wedding! so you need to source magazines for seasonal bridal gowns in the right style, flowers in season and in the right colour, you need to check out the church and reception halls, the invitations, the number of people you are able to invite, book your honeymoon and pay for it before the wedding day. And what about the bridesmaids - what are they wearing, and the shoes....and it keeps going.

Unfortunately at this time - the planning needs to be a little more intense if you are on a tight budget - the money just isn't there any more - you could consider doing things like marrying on non popular day such as a Friday or a Sunday - holding your reception in a park rather than a hotel - buying a second hand (who would know?) or even a prom dress - in fact consider closely the impact on your budget of those four little words "we are getting married" when getting quotes or enquiring about anthing to do with your wedding! It really is best start off your marriage debt free.

Planning is the vital key for a smooth and wonderful day

copyright article written by a.a.gallagher 2007

Charity begins at home? Will and Hugh Joke du Jour

2008-08-31T17:37:00.000-07:00

A large, well built man visited the vicarage and asked to see the vicar's wife, who was well known for her charity.

As he spoke to her he said in a voice breaking with emotion, 'I'd like to draw your attention to the terrible plight of a poor family in this district. The father is dead, the mother is too ill to work, and the nine children are starving. They are about to be turned out into the cold streets unless someone pays their £400 rent arrears.'

'How frightful!' exclaimed the vicar's wife. 'May I ask who you are?'

The enormous visitor wiped his eyes with his handkerchief and wailed, 'I'm their landlord.'

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What religion are you?

After the Baptism of his baby brother in church, little Denis sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong.

Finally, Denis replied, 'That priest said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I want to stay with you guys.'

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More Laughs From Will and Guy

2008-08-16T10:55:00.001-07:00

The Secret of a Happy Marriage - From R.Hynes of Mornington

My wife and I have the secret to making the marriage last...

Twice a week we go to a nice restaurant, have some good food, a little wine and companionship. She goes Tuesday and I go Friday. We sleep in separate beds, hers in Sydney and mine in Melbourne.

I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

I asked her where she wanted to go for our anniversary, 'Somewhere I haven't been for a long time' she said. So I suggested the kitchen.

We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

She has an electric blender, an electric toaster and an electric bread maker. When she said that she had too many gadgets but nowhere to sit down. I bought her an electric chair.

Remember that marriage is the number one cause of divorce. Statistically 100% of all divorces started with marriage. I married Ms. Right, I just didn't know that her first name was ALWAYS.

I haven't spoken to her in 18 months now - I don't like to interrupt her. The last time we had a fight, it was my fault. She asked 'What is on the TV?' I said 'It looks like Dust'.

In the beginning; God created the earth and rested. Then God, created the man and rested. Then God created woman. And since then neither God nor man has rested.

Arresting time - OOOPS

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.
'But officer, 'the man began, 'I can explain.'

'Quiet!' snapped the officer.' I'm going to let you spend the night in jail until the chief gets back.'
'But, officer, I just wanted to say, '

'And I said be quiet! you're going to jail!'

A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, 'Lucky for you, the chief's at his daughter's wedding. he'll be in a good mood when he gets back.'

'Don't count on it, 'answered the guy in the cell.' I'm the groom!.'

Bride was a Picture

A Texan woman had a wedding cake made into a life-sized model of herself. Chidi Ogbuta, 35, had the 5ft cake made to renew her vows after 10 years of marriage to husband Innocent.

The £3,000 cake took five weeks to make, needed two gallons of amaretto, 50lbs of sugar, 200 eggs and weighed a whopping 400lb.

It needed four men to lift it into the wedding venue!

Who said that getting married wasn't dangerous!

2008-08-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

Have You Always Wanted Your Own Online Bridal Shop? It Really Is Fun!

2008-05-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

I've got to say - having my own online shop has been something I've always wanted to do... But I've only just recently managed to get my heart's desires - and all in under 5 minutes! I have built my stores by choosing a few products I liked from a catalogue of over three million items, and every time someone buys something from 'me', I get a commission! All thanks to a fantastic service called Zlio - no technical knowledge required, of course, and you don't even need to handle the products yourself (they're shipped directly from the merchant to your 'customer'). Why don't you have a go? To be honest, I also have a bit of a vested interest in letting you know - Zlio gives me 10% of the commissions of any member I refer (without your losing out, of course!)... But, if you then refer people yourself, the same applies to you!
For examples check out my zlio shops above! I have about 10 shops now - but the limit you can organise and own is about 40 - not bad for a free service! You can add Adsense to your shops for added income also.
So easy to build - even easier than ebay!

Bridal Accessories For A Fairy Tale Wedding

2008-05-18T13:27:00.000-07:00

You are having a fairy tale wedding and you are going to need some really special bridal accessories. These themed weddings can be as beautiful as they are elegant. They usually take place in a ballroom type setting and with the lights low; the music either classical or contemporary; gorgeous dresses, hairstyles and headpieces; everything is just beautiful. The men in their tuxedos and the women as elegant as the bride.

To find the bridal accessories for a Cinderella fairy tale wedding you will need to take the time to plan and source. If you look online different ideas abound for a truly charming fairy tale wedding.

The different types of fairy tale weddings include a Snow White or Seven Dwarfs wedding them. For these themes, the dresses are elegant and the men dress in different attire from say a Cinderella theme wedding. With this type of themed wedding your bridal accessories could include a hoop dress, a tiara and an open top black patent shoe. However although fairy tale weddings are spectacular, they do take time to plan. Indeed your bridal accessories might be found more easily online rather than in your average bridal shop.

Sleeping Beauty is another popular fairy tale wedding theme. This wedding theme when played out with every detail in place can be fantastic. Your guests will be amazed at your ingenuity and will wonder how you managed such a feat. You will probably need help with with the organisation of the entire wedding and reception as well as with the bridal accessories- which could also include some great themed fairy tale wedding favors.

Your reward will be the quiet satisfaction you feel when you look around at the beautiful scene you have created around you on the day you become husband and wife. Fairy tale weddings give so much pleasure to everyone you will be most pleased with your efforts if you decide to
follow this path. No one will want to miss your wedding!

If you are planning a fairy tale wedding such as Sleeping Beauty or Snow White, you may want to create a scene from the appropriate fairy tale. To do this, unless your husband-to-be is handy with his ideas and the tools, you may need to hire a designer to set the stage for your fairy tale. If you need a castle setting, it will take some money to pull this together,(this is quite possibly an understatement) but in the end your dream wedding and reception will be something that everyone talks about for many years to come. Bridal accessories are not so difficult to find, but they will probably need to altered to fit the different sized bodies of all the members of your wedding party, this obviously includes you and your groom.

Your bridal accessories for a fairly tale wedding can be found by browsing the Internet for dresses, shoes, headpieces,wedding favors, cake accessories and of course honeymoon. Everything you need for a fabulous wedding can be found quite easily. You can even manage to find some of the decorative pieces to make your setting, the building instructions and any materials online as well. When you have a fairy tale wedding you will indeed have a wonderful wedding.

One last fairy tale theme that is becoming popular, is from the tale of Alice in Wonderland. Produced with an eye to detail this could be the wedding to leave everyone in awe.

author: a.a.gallagher

Bridal Accessories for a Tropical Wedding

2008-05-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

You and your groom have decided on a tropical wedding theme and now you need some ideas about the bridal accessories you will need. Bridal accessories for a tropical wedding could include tropical table decorations, leis to give your guests, candles or tiki lamps, flowers and wedding favours. You want the day to be special and with a tropical wedding theme, your wedding should be one that everyone will enjoy and remember forever. Whether you have it on a beach or in a hall, you can decorate the place in order to create a tropical theme that will create the atmosphere of the tropics.

For you to stay with your chosen theme of a Tropical Wedding then your wedding dress probably needs to be accessorized with some tropical wedding style bridal accessories. You may want your bridal party to wear leis to enhance your chosen wedding theme or even jewelry that hints of the romance of the Tropics such as seashell earrings or bracelets. Indeed there are many different kinds of accessories available to match the tropical theme of your wedding. From leis to seashells to different styled dresses and wedding favours your choice of bridal accessories can be wide ranging. Flowers for a Tropical Wedding could be quite stunning you just need to do your homework as what is indigenous to the Tropics? Plus where do you buy them from? and Can they be provided alive and on time if they have to travel far? Orchids would fit this occasion but there other equally beautiful flowers to be found. Indeed everything you need for your tropical wedding can be found online or at a party store which carries themed accessories.

Bridal accessories for a tropical wedding could also include table decorations and wedding favors. Seashell wedding favors may include a seashell candle, mint tins with pictures of seashells or a seashell keychain accessory. These are some of the ideas for that special wedding occasion which should delight your guests. You can use tiki lamps to line the beach area; this adds an Hawaiian touch to your wedding and reception. Couples have even been known to rent silk palm trees to line the walkway which leads to the altar. Imagine dusk, music playing softly , the silken palm trees and the candle lighting your way to your groom - fabulous.

Back to basics - when you plan your tropical wedding, it would be a great idea to include a headpiece of flowers to bring out the beauty of your dress and bouquet. The headpiece can be a single signature piece or even have a tiny veil attached. These beautiful headpieces can really make your tropical wedding theme individual. The bridesmaids can also wear the traditional headpieces which match their dresses and flowers. I am unsure whether Tropical weddings have the garter as a tradition, but it most likely fits into your tradition so you could find a garter with either a tropical or a traditional look - your choice as it is not really on show.

Bridal accessories for a tropical wedding might also include your cake knife for cutting the cake, guest book with a seashell cover or a tropical scene and of course the cake decorative topper. You have so many things to choose when you plan a tropical wedding and once you start to investigate you will be pleasantly surprised at the wide range of choice presented to you. So much choice and so little time! From your dress to your shoes, your wedding invitations to the thank you cards, the reception to the favours you can with time and planning enjoy a perfect tropical wedding with everything just as you planned it for your special day.

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Feeling Heavenly With "Angel" Perfume - A Wedding Day Perfume?

2008-03-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

In 1992 the Thierry Mugler design house came up with an excellent perfume called Angel perfume which had a fragrance that was very refreshing as well as oriental and woody, and naturally very feminine. Vanilla sandalwood was blended with patchouli and contained a few fruity notes which contained melons, peaches, plums and fresh citrus. This original scent is certainly amongst the better perfumes found on the market today.

So If You Enjoy Compliments Being Paid To You

Angel perfume is a very heavenly smelling perfume that will instantly remind you of angels in heaven and its fragrance is such that you want to wear it all day. Anyone that gets a whiff of its scent will be sure to comment, pay compliments and many will enquire what this romantic fragrance is called. Unfortunately although not every perfume suits all people and this is basically because we all enjoy different acidic skin types.

Trying out Angel perfume will certainly be a good sensory experience. The designer of the Angel perfume Thierry Mugler, would like to see women who are not only perfectly clad, but who also smell perfect. I believe that this is certainly a wonderful perfume that meets these ends.

In 1999, Thierry Mugler came up with five innovative beauty products which were marketed under the name of Secrets D’Angel which included body sprays, face and hair masks so that women not only walked in beauty, but also smelt that more beautiful.

Angel perfume makes a wonderful addition to any lady’s beauty routine and once worn will leave many pleasurable memories to not only the wearer, but also to those around her. So, if you are into designer perfumes and are looking for something out of the ordinary, then Angel perfume could be your perfume of choice as it is also on the best selling perfume list of and its fragrance has a lot to do with its success.

Wearing Angel perfume ensures you can begin your day feeling beautiful, a feeling that will last through the day and make you the wearer, will feel as if she is walking in heaven just like an angel. Angel perfume is thought to be the best as far as patchouli and sandalwood based perfumes are concerned which makes it possible to assume that you will be biased towards loving it rather than hateing it. If you have any lingering doubts about Angel perfume they will easily be dispelled when you learn that it was this perfume that toppled Chanel No. 5 from the top most position in France in 1998, which only shows the great appeal such a perfume has on consumers.

Is Your Engagement Ring A Treated Diamond? How To Care For It

2008-02-24T13:11:00.000-08:00

Why Treated Diamonds Exist

For centuries, people have always tried to improve objects that are a result of nature. We've cross bred plants and even animals to produce new species, and we prune and shape trees and bushes to make them more pleasing to the eye or to create fancy borders around our yards and in front of our homes. When it comes to diamonds, many become treated diamonds by the jeweler, in order to improve their appearance.

Treated diamonds can have improved clarity, improved color and even be completely coated to improve it's overall appearance. On the positive side, treated diamonds can help people with limited budgets have the ability to purchase a gorgeous looking diamond.

Improved Clarity For Treated Diamonds

In order to improve the clarity of diamonds, sometimes tiny cracks in the diamond are filled with molten glass. This can cause the diamond to move up a grade in the GIA grading system, and it does not affect the overall weight of the diamond. The process was invented by Israeli diamond cutter, Zvi Yehuda in 1982. Since this invention, some companies have begun a new process that fills the cracks with bromine instead of the molten glass, however, bromine will sometimes discolor the diamond under certain lighting conditions. It's always best to ask what method the diamond has been treated with when considering treated diamonds, so that you are not surprised when you view the diamond in light outside the jeweler's.

Colored Diamonds - How The Process is Carried Out

There are a few different types of color treated diamonds. Colored diamonds are actually painted in order to take away a yellowish tinge, and make the diamonds appear more white and transparent. Some are colored darker, in order to permanently alter a diamond to a different color by using electron bombardment. Others become treated diamonds by way of laser drills. In the 1970's people began using lasers to drill miniscule holes into the diamonds to reach dark colored spots. Once they reach the dark colored areas within the diamonds, they are able to bleach them with acid so that they are not as noticeable. Sometimes they finish the laser treated diamonds by then filling the tiny holes with molten glass.

Coated Diamonds - How The Process is Carried Out

Coated treated diamonds are much like a colored diamond, except for the entire diamond gets a coating of a substance that is designed to make the diamond appear brighter and more translucent to the naked eye. In fact, the coating is so good on most treated diamonds that it can go undetected unless an experienced gemologist studies the diamond for it's value.

The Necessity Of Advising Your Jeweller Of The True Chemical Base Of Your Ring!

Treated diamonds are often very beautiful, and can be more affordable than diamonds that are not treated. If you decide to purchase a treated diamond, just be sure you inform the jeweler when you bring your diamond in for cleaning, as they may need to use different chemicals to clean it and maintain it's treatment.

and...now for a totally different type of wedding!! UNDERWATER - Very Brave!

2008-02-12T22:02:00.000-08:00

If you are planning an underwater wedding you will probably only need a few bridal accessories to compliment the ceremony. Additionally you will also need to organise a reception for the family and friends who plan to travel with you to your chosen destination. However if you are having an underwater wedding, some of the accessories you need will not necessarily be the traditional wedding accessories but rather the equipment required to dive underwater. Likely you will need scuba gear, a boat, the rings and a special mask for repeating your vows. You should not have to buy this equipment, but be able to rent it from the chapel so to speak.

Before you gather your bridal accessories together for the ceremony, you obviously need to take a couple classes to learn not only how to scuba dive but also I would imagine not to panic underwater, and also what to do in an emergency situation.

This is most important and a part of the agreement with the company that agrees to marry you underwater. After your training and their assessment of you and your wedding party's diving abilities and them deeming you and yours as being safe to continue with the "underwater plan"for the big dive, you can begin to plan your dream/adventurous wedding.

In advance you will need to check the weather and prepare the invitations for your family and friends to come to the boat. You could probably put a few decorations on the boat, so that your guests do not have to venture into the water if they prefer not to. They can stay put in both their clothes and in the boat.

These hire boats are equipped with speakers and a video view of the ceremony underwater. So it would be a good ideas to incorporate some bridal accessories so that your guests can feel the thrill that you and your partner are feeling. A unity candle to light as you come up from underwater would be rather beautiful out at sea. You will not sign the marriage license until you reach land -that is when you will be officially married. After the marriage license is signed let the celebrations begin and if you have chosen Australia as the destination for your underwater marriage ceremony, you could plan a reception with an Australian theme.

The bridal accessories for your Australian reception could or could not include little kangaroo table decorations, which you might like to give everyone as a reminder ofyour special day. As is the norm you would plan your reception with a wedding cake so you may want to rent or buy a cake accessory set. However as flying internationally with the cake and/or accessories will probably be a no go, you might want to forgo this tradition all together. On the other hand Australians are normally quite good cooks so you could hit the 'net and find yourself a catering company or even a restaurant willing to prepare a wedding cake to your specifications and have it delivered to the wedding site at your specified time.

A good idea for your reception, bearing in mind that you were married underwater, could be beach party for your guests. Anything is possible when you have an underwater destination wedding . For the reception, you might include some clothes on your bridal accessories list, but probably it would be a swimsuit complete with a soft flowing robe in a fabric such as muslin with some pretty sandals to show off your pedicured and tanned feet. I also imagine that a beach wedding could be quite romantic with the bridal party all wearing soft, white flowing beach clothes, and if you wanted to really have a pretty wedding the women could wear fragrant flower wreaths in their hair . Flowers, candles, soft rugs, champagne, cane chairs and cushions all under a canvas beach canopy could really be quite beautiful. Imagine dusk, waves lapping the shore and the stars all coming out to twinkle down on your wedding - sounds blissful to me!

Theme wedding are wonderful, but underwater wedding are something unique and unusual. In the coming years, bridal couples may even be able to enjoy their honeymoon under water. Other areas of the world are in the process of building underwater honeymoon suites for newlyweds. This along with the underwater wedding will make the entire wedding a true delight. So if you are looking for a really different type of wedding and honeymoon, you might want to keep an eye on the underwater hotels being built in the coming years.

ps As an addendum to this article comes the information that in fact in Dubai there is an underwater hotel under construction - may even be completed as I write.
pps As an after thought if you wish to check out ebay for some or all of your diving items at auctions prices click the link on the article header for your ease you will go straight into ebay - good hunting!

An Adventurous Wedding!

2008-02-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

This couple decided to marry in Victoria on the Puffing Billy Steam Train. As a surprise for the 20 overseas guests coming from overseas the couple decided to organize an unexpected show as part of their wedding celebrations.

The couple celebrated their marriage at Ferny Creek, and after which the guests and the newly married couple boarded the train to be given hors d'oeuvres by the train driver and the train conductor.

Suddenly, terrifyingly a band of bush rangers rode over the hill, held up the train and proceeded to carry off a screaming guest. The unfortunate guest was then tied to a tree while from one of the train windows a mad Irish woman was calling out to them to take her too. The British red coats - soldiers - appeared also on horseback, to chase away the bush rangers and rescue the guest.

After all this drama the train puffed its way up to a bridge where it stopped. The groom carried his bride across the bridge to the cheers of the guests and members of the relieved public.

The Reception took place at the end of the line, where once again the conductor and the engine driver served the food and drinks. It was a great party which of course ended on time as the train had to stay with its timetable.

The verdict of the guests heaps of fun and a credit to the steam train society who were all part of the proceedings.

Now should you wish to try and find any of the paraphanalia that would have been used by the historical society to create the backdrop to the bushranger themed wedding a good place to go would be to ebay - so if you are interested just click the article header and for your ease it will take you straight there!

The Creation of Woman

2008-02-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out to
God, 'Lord, I have a problem.'

'What's the problem, Adam?', God replies.

'Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me
with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I'm just
not happy'

'Why is that, Adam?', comes the reply from the heavens.

'Lord, I know you created this place for me, with all this lovely food and
all of the beautiful animals, but I am lonely.'

'Well Adam, in that case I have the perfect solution. I shall create a
'woman' for you.'

'What's a 'woman', Lord?'

'This 'woman' will be the most intelligent, sensitive, caring, and
beautiful creature I have ever created. She will be so intelligent that she
can figure out what you want before you want it. She will be so sensitive
and caring that she will know your every mood and how to make you happy.

Her beauty will rival that of the heavens and earth. She will unquestioningly
care for your every need and desire. She will be the perfect companion
for you.', replies the heavenly voice.

'Sounds great.'

'She will be, but this is going to cost you, Adam.'

'How much will this 'woman' cost me Lord?', Adam replies.

'She'll cost you your right arm, your right leg, an eye, an ear, and your
left testicle.'

Adam ponders this for some time, with a look of deep thought and concern
on his face. Finally Adam says to God, 'Ehhh, what can I get for a rib?'

The rest, as they say, is history.

You Get Paid To Blog on YUWIE -The Latest Web 2.0 site

2008-01-29T22:37:00.000-08:00

I believe that I have stumbled onto something that is not only fun (most web2.0 sites are! think face book - my space-tagged) which, (I think) is worthwhile looking at on the net. I think you might like it? click the title link to go to the site

It's called Yuwie, and I KNOW you haven't heard of it, because it only came out in June of this year. Currently it only has 350,000 members worldwide. That figure it growing by about 2500 people a day. And the rate of growth is speeding up.

So you WILL hear about this sooner or later from someone, I just wanted to be the first to tell you!

So, what is it?

Well, basically, it is a 'new' version of Bebo/Facebook/Myspace sort of thing, but it's better in my opinion.

This unique difference with this one is you get PAID at the end of each month just for being a member.

The money comes from a percentage of the advertising revenue they receive. and yes you see a few ads but just remember you are being paid a percentage for ad viewing each month.
Smart idea? Companies like Facebook receive over $20Million a MONTH in advertising revenue. But do they share any of this money with their members...?

Best of all, Yuwie is completely FREE for you to join up. So there's no risk. If you don't 'make money',
then you haven't lost a thing. For me it was a 'no brainer'. A lot of my Facebook friends have joined also. You can be paid also for inviting your friends who then invite their friends to blog, chat etc - same stuff but everyone gets paid!!!

Would you give it 2 mins of your time to look at? There's a video presentation on this link which
explains it better than I can:-

It's free remember! Nothing to download, just click and go! Money for nothing!

Let me know what you think yeah?

It's free remember! Nothing to download, just click
and go! Money for nothing!

Let me know what you think ok? *Personally getting paid for doing those you already do just makes sense*

cheers - have fun - get paid!

Will You Be Needing Wedding Decorations Soon?

2008-01-27T12:22:00.000-08:00

by: Mike Yeager

If there are wedding bells in your future, then surely there are wedding decorations as well. Or, maybe you are looking for Easter decorations, baby shower decorations, or even prom decorations? For some good ideas on any party decorations, just check online!

When you are planning a party, no matter how big or small you will want to use decorations to make the atmosphere what you want it to be. Table decorations are one thing most parties have. You may wish to cover your tables with brightly colored table clothes with a fresh flower centerpiece. Or maybe you are crafty and wish to make personalized place-mats for your guests. Whatever you choose, the decoration will make the party a blast!

But, not all of us are crafty and need some extra help in this area. You can take a trip to your local craft store where you will find aisles and aisles of ideas. But, more then likely, you will still need some idea of what you can do yourself. Another option is to check out the online retailers and their vast amount of options. If you need help finding what you are looking for online, try searching for it using a major search engine.

Decorations will make your party a hit. Walking into a balloon filled room with decorated tables and chairs, streamers, and festive colored banners will set the mood for your party! So, liven up your wedding decorations by visiting a local craft store, doing some design work yourself, or even just browse the online aisles and make it a great party!

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And For The Men.....100 reasons why it's good to be a bloke ...

2008-01-25T14:54:00.000-08:00

1. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

2. Movie nudity is virtually always female.
3. You know stuff about tanks.
4. A week's holiday requires only one suitcase.
5. Match of the Day.
6. You don't have to monitor your friends' sex lives.
7. Queues for the toilet are 90% shorter.
8. You can open all your own jars.
9. Old friends don't give you crap if you've lost or gained weight.
10. Dry cleaners and haircutter's don't rob you blind.
11. When channel surfing, you don't have to stall on every shot of someone crying.
12. Your arse is never a factor in a job interview.
13. All your orgasms are real.
14. A beer gut does not make you invisible to the opposite sex.
15. Guys in hockey masks don't attack you.
16. You don't have to lug a bag of useless stuff around everywhere you go.
17. People expect you to masturbate.
18. You can go to the bathroom without a support group.
19. Your last name stays put.
20. You can leave a hotel bed unmade.
21. When your work is criticized, you don't have to panic that everyone secretly hates you.
22. You can kill your own food.
23. The garage is all yours.
24. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
25. You can fart with impunity.
26. Nobody secretly wonders if you swallow.
27. You never have to clean the toilet. Or oven.
28. You can be showered and ready in 10 minutes.
29. Sex means never worrying about your reputation.
30. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
31. If someone forgets to invite you to something, he or she can still be your friend.
32. Your underwear is L5 for a three pack.
33. You understand why Beavis and Butthead is funny.
34. None of your co-workers have the power to make you cry.
35. You don't have to shave below your neck.
36. You don't have to curl up next to a hairy arse every night.
37. If you're 34 and single nobody gives a shit.
38. You can write your name in the snow.
39. You don't have to bother having a proper conversation with your mates down the pub.
40. Everything on your face stays its original colour.
41. Chocolate is just another snack.
42. You can understand the offside rule in football.
43. You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger seat.
44. Flowers fix everything.
45. You never have to worry about other people's feelings.
46. You get to think about sex 90% of your waking hours.
47. You can wear a white shirt in the rain.
48. Three pair of shoes are more than enough for most of your life.
49. You can boast about the number of people you've slept with.
50. You can say anything and not worry about what people think.
51. Foreplay is optional.
52. Michael Bolton doesn't live in your universe.
53. Nobody stops telling a good dirty joke when you walk into the room.
54. You can whip your shirt off on a hot day.
55. You don't have to clean your flat if the metre reader is coming by.
56. You never feel compelled to stop a pal from getting laid.
57. Car mechanics tell you the truth.
58. You don't give a toss if no one notices your new haircut.
59. You can watch a game in silence with your mate for hours without even thinking "He must be mad at me"
60. The world is your urinal.
61. You never misconstrue innocuous statements to mean your lover is about to leave you.
62. You can play and enjoy computer games other than Tetris.
63. Hot wax never comes near your pubic area.
64. One mood, all the time.
65. You can admire Tim Roth without starving yourself to look like him.
66. You can remember the punchlines to jokes.
67. You know at least 20 ways to open a beer bottle.
68. You can sit with your knees apart no matter what you are wearing.
69. Same work....more pay.
70. Gray hair and wrinkles add character.
71. You don't have to leave the room to make an emergency crotch adjustment.
72. Wedding Dress 1000; Morning suit hire 50.
73. You don't care if someone is talking about you behind your back.
74. With 400 million sperm per shot, you could double the Earth's population in 15 tries, at least in theory.
75. You don't mooch off others' desserts.
76. If you retain water, it's in a canteen.
77. The remote is yours and yours alone.
78. People never glance at your chest when you're talking to them.
79. You can sit in a pub on your own without plonkers trying to cop off with you.
80. You can drop by to see a friend without bringing a little gift.
81. Stag nights are much more fun than Hen nights.
82. You have a normal and healthy relationship with your mother.
83. You can buy condoms without the shopkeeper imagining you naked.
84. You needn't pretend you're "freshening up" to go to the bathroom.
85. If you don't call your buddy when you say you will, he won't tell your friends you've changed.
86. Someday you'll be a dirty old man.
87. You can rationalize any behavior with the handy phrase "Fuck it!"
88. If an other bloke shows up at the party in the same outfit, you might become lifelong buddies.
89. You can teach your friend's children swear words.
90. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
91. You never have to miss a sexual opportunity because you're not inthe mood.
92. You think the idea of punting a small dog is funny.
93. If something mechanical didn't work, you can bash it with a hammer and throw it across the room.
94. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
95. Porn movies are designed with your mind in mind.
96. You don't have to remember everyone's birthdays and anniversaries.
97. Not liking a person does not preclude having great sex with them.
98. Your pals can be trusted never to trap you with: "So... notice anything different?"
99. Baywatch
100. You can't get pregnant.

Women Can Be So Complicated!!!

2008-01-23T12:29:00.000-08:00

If you kiss her, you are not a gentleman
If you don't, you are not a man
If you praise her, she thinks you are lying
If you don't, you are good for nothing
If you agree to all her likes, you are a wimp
If you don't, you are not understanding
If you visit her often, she thinks it is boring
If you don't, she accuses you of double-crossing
If you are well dressed, she says you are a playboy
If you don't, you are a dull boy
If you are jealous, she says it's bad
If you don't, she thinks you do not love her
If you attempt a romance, she says you didn't respect her
If you don't, she thinks you do not like her
If you are a minute late, she complains it's hard to wait
If she is late, she says that's a girl's way
If you visit another man, you're not putting in "quality time"
If she is visited by another woman, "oh it's natural, we are girls"
If you kiss her once in a while, she professes you are cold
If you kiss her often, she yells that you are taking advantage
If you fail to help her in crossing the street, you lack ethics
If you do, she thinks it's just one of men's tactics for seduction
If you stare at another woman, she accuses you of flirting
If she is stared by other men, she says that they are just admiring
If you talk, she wants you to listen
If you listen, she wants you to talk

In short:

So simple, yet so complex
So weak, yet so powerful
So confusing, yet so desirable
So damning, yet so wonderful...

...WOMEN!

The Origins of Some Wedding Traditions

2008-01-23T00:51:00.000-08:00

One of the most well-known wedding traditions revolves around the following rhyme: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe. There are many other wedding traditions that are meant to bring good luck but it is this poem that many brides try to ensure that they abide by. Of course many wedding traditions depend on the nationality or religion of the bride and groom but this one dates back to Victorian

England

and to a protestant Christian ceremony. The ‘Something Old’ part of this and other similar wedding traditions represents the link with the bride’s family and the past. To comply with this part of the wedding traditions it is common for many brides choose to wear a piece of antique family jewellery or a mother’s or grandmother’s wedding dress. ‘Something New’ indicates good fortune and success in the bride’s new life. The wedding gown is often chosen as the new item for these wedding traditions but it can be almost anything. ‘Something Borrowed’ is to signify that the brides’ friends and family will always be there for her. The borrowed object might be something small and many brides have a lace handkerchief to comply with this part of the wedding traditions. The ‘Something Blue’ is the symbol of faithfulness and loyalty and is one of the cheekier of the wedding traditions as many brides-to-be choose to wear a blue garter! The final part of this rhyme of wedding traditions is often neglected as it could be rather uncomfortable for the bride but a ‘Silver Sixpence in her Shoe’ is to wish the bride wealth in her new married life. About the author: Lorna Mclaren has an information and resources website at www.a1-ourwedding.com where you can gather everything you need for your Circulated by Article Emporium
by: Lorna Mclaren

Your Matchmaker Recommends a Titanium Wedding Ring

2008-01-23T00:39:00.000-08:00

By: Adrienne Davis

Your wedding ring is a symbol of eternal love between marriage partners - it shines in the wedding photographs, and it is the first thing your guests will want to look at. Sadly most wedding rings do not stay shiny and new? After ten years, many gold rings are dented and scratched with no shine. Did you know that titanium is an option for your wedding ring? Titanium was first discovered in England in 1791 by Reverend William Gregor. It is named after the Titans, a race of powerful deities who ruled during the legendary Golden Age. The metal is produced in its highest quantity in Australia, and is prized for its strength and light weight. This makes it very suitable for anyone involved in manual work, as it will stand up to wear much better than gold. It is also a hypoallergenic material, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Until recently, Titanium was most likely to be used in high tech fields such as space and medical fields? If you wear lightweight glasses, they probably contain Titanium. In jewellery, the use of titanium is a new innovation. Jewelers are just learning that the metal is easy to work with and makes for some very beautiful jewellery. You should be able to find Titanium wedding rings in a variety of designs and styles, set with stones and also inlaid with other precious metals. If your Matchmaker found you a rich spouse, you can set your titanium ring with diamonds or emeralds. The good news is that it usually costs less than the equivalent version in other precious metals. Matrimonial experts will normally advise against trendy wedding rings? As anyone sporting a wide wedding band from the seventies now realizes. However, the look of a Titanium wedding ring is not radically different from gold or platinum but it has so many advantages? Lower or average cost, high tensile strength, scratch resistance, and it is hypoallergenic. Of all the things in your wedding day budget, your wedding ring is the most permanent. The bridal dress will probably gather dust in a box or go to a charity shop, flowers are gone in a few days, and the cake might last until the birth of your first child. The ring, however, is here forever as a reminder of your love match. And if your matrimonial arrangement does go wrong, remember that titanium is a stronger material as you take aim to throw it at your beloved! Adrienne Davis Internet Marketer, eBook Publisher http://www.homebusinessadvisers.com Find your love match http://www.myasianpartner.com

Need books and guides for your BIG DAY???

2008-01-20T22:21:00.000-08:00

What about a video to ease the pain of "getting ready" - planning, and shopping - it all takes its' toll - believe it or not the honeymoon becomes the beacon at the end of a very busy tunnel! Check out this link and see if there is anything there that you need for your big day - a magazine advising on the right seasonal flower: or an article on the season that fits in with your plans - and what about fashion, finances, insurance, clothing maybe this is the very site that you need right now!

Getting Your Family and Friends Involved With Your Wedding Day Preparations

2008-01-08T14:26:00.000-08:00

Your engagement period gives you time to plan everything that is necessary for the wedding to run smoothly on the day and also the preparation of the honeymoon afterwards.

It gives you time to make decisions together to determine exactly what you want while making sure that you're both in agreement on all aspects of the wedding and honeymoon as it is a time of sharing for both of you.

In planning your wedding you need to understand that it is your special day for you and your partner and nothing else should influence your decisions in making it your day.

While other people might like to get involved you need to control the planning details completely to ensure that you are not being influenced by other people as this is a day that needs to be remembered by you and your partner for life and you want to remember it as a day when everything went your way.

While it is good to get family and friends involved they need to understand that their involvement is only welcome if they understand that you are in control of the planning process and as it is your wedding things need to be done your way whether other people like it or not.

This can all be done in a friendly and helpful manner and once family and friends understand this they should be only too willing to help out and make the day go a lot smoother and happier for everyone involved.

By giving friends and family specific tasks they will feel as though they are part of the planning process as most people like to get involved.

They will also be helping you with some of the work load and in doing so the whole process of planning should become a lot easier and the result should be a lot happier and stress free wedding day.

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and...now for a *totally different type* of wedding!! UNDERWATER - Very Brave!

An Adventurous Wedding!

The Creation of Woman

You Get Paid To Blog on YUWIE -The Latest Web 2.0 site

Will You Be Needing Wedding Decorations Soon?

And For The Men.....100 reasons why it's good to be a bloke ...

Women Can Be So Complicated!!!

The Origins of Some Wedding Traditions

Your Matchmaker Recommends a Titanium Wedding Ring

Need books and guides for your BIG DAY???

Getting Your Family and Friends Involved With Your Wedding Day Preparations

and...now for a totally different type of wedding!! UNDERWATER - Very Brave!