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		<title>Business and Family Don’t Mix, or Do They?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard that business and family don&#8217;t mix, right?  Don&#8217;t lend money to family members; don&#8217;t blend business and pleasure, etcetera.  If we believed that, the opportunity to have your wedding and reception at Stonebrook Manor would be non-existent.  You would just have to go somewhere else.
Lucky for you, at Stonebrook Manor, we believe that [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve heard that business and family don&#8217;t mix, right?  Don&#8217;t lend money to family members; don&#8217;t blend business and pleasure, etcetera.  If we believed that, the opportunity to have your wedding and reception at Stonebrook Manor would be non-existent.  You would just have to go somewhere else.</p>
<p>Lucky for you, at Stonebrook Manor, we believe that business and family DO mix.  We mix it everyday.  And by everyday, I don&#8217;t mean Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 5p.m.  I mean 24/7/365.  Holidays, birthdays, Sundays.  Everyday that our family gathers, business is on the brain and in the conversation.  And it works for us.  </p>
<p>I imagine that some families would never even consider working together, let alone starting a business together.  Some families just don&#8217;t have what it takes, I suppose, especially when you throw stepfamilies and in-laws in the mix.  Yep, we&#8217;re a blended family to boot.  Would you want to work with your greedy step-sister, or your menacing mother-in-law?  Me neither.  Fortunately, none of us have to.  There are attributes that each family member must possess for this to work: a good work ethic, selflessness, humility, and a SENSE OF HUMOR.  If we didn&#8217;t have these, it would be a recipe for disaster.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not saying that we don&#8217;t have our occasional disputes, disagreements, and even blow ups (don&#8217;t tell my mom I just admitted that), but we don&#8217;t let our differences at the office upset our family gatherings.  We just don&#8217;t. </p>
<p>From our very first business meeting 7 years ago to today, we have maintained a common goal.  I don&#8217;t think we have a concrete mission statement per se, but we all agree on the purpose for Stonebrook Manor as our family legacy: to be a blessing.  We want to be a blessing to the community in which we do business, to the brides and grooms who choose to say their vows in our home, and to their witnesses.  And if we are successful at this, then our vision is that our children and possibly grandchildren will work here and prosper as well.  We believe in the biblical law of sowing and reaping.  If we bless others, then we have no choice but to be blessed in return.  We hope that if we serve our clients and do the best that we possibly can for them, we will prosper. </p>
<p>Rest assured that if and when you book your reception at our facility, we will treat you with the same respect that we treat each other.   We have high standards and our quality of goods and services show that.  On behalf of my family and myself, welcome to Stonebrook Manor.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[One of my dearest friends had her wedding reception at the OMNI Hotel in Miami, Florida.  She planned the event herself and her choices in dress, flowers, band, everything, were flawless.  She&#8217;s not a control freak, she just had little help with the planning because all her friends and family lived out of state.  When [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my dearest friends had her wedding reception at the OMNI Hotel in Miami, Florida.  She planned the event herself and her choices in dress, flowers, band, everything, were flawless.  She&#8217;s not a control freak, she just had little help with the planning because all her friends and family lived out of state.  When she felt overwhelmed with the planning, she would call me in a panic and practically have a nervous breakdown on the phone.  My advice to her was to make lists.  You can&#8217;t get everything done in a week.  Prioritize and make lists.   Schedule what needs to be done and when it needs to be done.  Kim, sweetie, I&#8217;d say, first thing&#8217;s first.  Right now, it doesn&#8217;t matter that Aunt Rita is allergic to carrot cake.  Let&#8217;s decide on cake flavors after you&#8217;ve made the guest list-waaay after.  Foooocus.  Fooocus.  Stay with me now.  Besides, Aunt Rita might not even be on the list when you get done with it.  In which case, bring on the carrot cake!</p>
<p>Even though I was 2000 miles away, as one of her bridesmaids, there was a list that I could make and take responsibility for-the wedding day emergency kit.  I hoped she would remember her dress, veil, shoes, undergarments, etc. without my assistance, but I wanted to relieve a little bit of stress by gathering up those little things that she and her bridesmaids just might need on her wedding day.  So I bought a little case in which to put the little treasures and I named it &#8216;Justin&#8217;, &#8216;Justin Case&#8217;.  I secretly called it Justin Timberlake Case, but I digress. </p>
<p>On Kim&#8217;s wedding day, Justin was called upon on more than one occasion.  It was like he was my personal valet.  Justin, my earring just fell out.  Fetch me an earring back, please.  Or Justin, the bride snagged her panty hose.  Fetch me some clear fingernail polish, please.   J.T.C. proved to be very prepared, and very reliable. </p>
<p>Here are some things to help you get started when creating your Justin Case:</p>
<p>Earring backs</p>
<p>Clear nail polish</p>
<p>Batteries  -  all sizes</p>
<p>Aspirin/Ibuprofen</p>
<p>Tape - Scotch/duct</p>
<p>Sewing kit</p>
<p>Scissors</p>
<p>Static spray</p>
<p>Panty hose</p>
<p>Safety pins - all sizes</p>
<p>Umbrella</p>
<p>Bobby pins</p>
<p>Bandaids</p>
<p>Nail polish (bride&#8217;s color especially)</p>
<p>Nail polish remover</p>
<p>Feminine products</p>
<p>Disposable Razors</p>
<p>Iron</p>
<p>Mints</p>
<p>Cash/quarters (vending machine, parking meters)</p>
<p> One last thing, and I wouldn&#8217;t recommend mentioning that you included this or the bride might freak: smelling salts.  Enough said.</p>
<p> I&#8217;m pleased to report that the bride and groom got hitched without a hitch, due, in part, to Justin.  I did, however, give too much credit to my dear friend, the bride.  While she did remember her dress, veil, and all the other essentials, she forgot to bring clothes to wear the day after the wedding.  So, post wedding day, not wanting to wear her now champagne soaked dress to the complimentary breakfast buffet provided by the OMNI, she donned the clothes her new husband wore to the church the day before - basketball shorts and a t-shirt that said, I&#8217;m with stupid.  Lovely, I know. </p>
<p> If only she had had a Justin.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know about you ladies, but I had my share of breakdowns while planning my wedding.  The stress of it all- the budget, the dress, the never-ending guest list- was more than my brain could process.  I called my boyfriend (I refused to use the word &#8216;fiancé&#8217;- I don&#8217;t know why) on more than [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t know about you ladies, but I had my share of breakdowns while planning my wedding.  The stress of it all- the budget, the dress, the never-ending guest list- was more than my brain could process.  I called my boyfriend (I refused to use the word &#8216;fiancé&#8217;- I don&#8217;t know why) on more than one occasion and cried crocodile tears into the phone.  I begged him to reconsider having a destination wedding, but no, he wanted a traditional wedding in a church (which didn&#8217;t happen) with a Saturday evening reception (which also didn&#8217;t happen), bridesmaids, groomsmen, unity candle, the whole nine.</p>
<p>The problem was, he didn&#8217;t help me.  Hear that, ladies?  HE DIDN&#8217;T HELP ME.  He didn&#8217;t help me choose the venue. He didn&#8217;t help me choose the menu. He didn&#8217;t help me choose the photographer, videographer or the florist.  I did it all myself, and it&#8217;s not like I was a professional event planner.  Planning a wedding is a full-time job and I already had a full-time job.  One that paid.  So when I asked said boyfriend to accompany me to a meeting with a vendor he&#8217;d say, I&#8217;ll give you twenty bucks if I don&#8217;t have to go.  SOLD!</p>
<p>I know some of you are in the same boat, spending every Saturday meeting with wedding vendors who give you enough information to make your head explode, and your fiancé is not helping you paddle. And in this economy, your fiancé doesn&#8217;t have $20 to bribe you into letting him off the hook.  But I did learn that there is a bright side to doing it all yourself, and you control freaks probably already know this: you get to do it all yourself!  Every decision is yours.  You get to pick the colors without him saying, Pink? I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s such a good idea.  You get to have salmon at your reception without him saying, But my cousin Lloyd doesn&#8217;t eat fish.  And you get tell the DJ that under no circumstances should he play &#8220;Y.M.C.A.&#8221;</p>
<p>One great thing that you ladies have that I didn&#8217;t have when I was planning my wedding is Stonebrook Manor.  You don&#8217;t have to spend all your spare time dragging your maid of honor from venue to venue, vendor to vendor, to get her opinion.  Stonebrook Manor&#8217;s all-inclusive packages are so comprehensive (the food, the cake, the DJ and more) that the only question you have to ask is, where do I sign?</p>
<p>So after all the breakdowns, all the tears, and all the head explosions, you get to have the wedding of YOUR dreams.</p>
<p> Sorry Village People.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[I learned something the hard way on my wedding day and ladies, that is not the time for learning lessons. If you do not want to make the same mistake I did, keep reading.
I didn’t have the budget for a pricey photographer, but I knew better than to hire a cheap, inexperienced one. When I [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I learned something the hard way on my wedding day and ladies, that is not the time for learning lessons. If you do not want to make the same mistake I did, keep reading.<br />
I didn’t have the budget for a pricey photographer, but I knew better than to hire a cheap, inexperienced one. When I stumbled across a middle-of-the-road photographer who would bring along an apprentice (which meant I would get twice as many pictures for no extra cost) I was sold. (Her protégé was a former porn magazine photographer but that’s a whole other Oprah.)<br />
We had several phone consultations prior to my wedding day and discussed whether I preferred mostly posed, mostly candids, or both. I provided her a list of poses that I ABSOLUTELY HAD TO HAVE: the groom and me (of course), Mom and me, Dad and me, Grandma and me, soloist and me, cake cutter and me. You get the picture.<br />
When my day arrived my 2-year-old flower girl, a little ball of satin and tulle, carried out her job beautifully, almost. She waddled halfway down the aisle and decided on a slight detour: to go see Grandma. Her mother, a lovely (pregnant but not-yet-showing) redheaded bridesmaid rushed toward her, thwarted her detour efforts, carried her to deliver a kiss to my handsome groom, and handed her off to Grandma. Cute, I know.<br />
After the ceremony, my organized photographer rallied everyone to their places for pictures. New husband and I looked great. Mom and I looked great. Dad and I looked great. And so on. When it came time for the bridal party photos, I wanted my flower girl to be included. Problem was, she was not as cute as she had been during the ceremony. Her cheeks turned red from the heat, she complained of the itchy dress, and she pulled out all of her “hair pretties”. No amount of silly faces, clown noses or tickle feathers would make her smile. And instead of the bridesmaids looking at the camera, WHICH IS WHAT THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO DO, they focused on the tears and wails from my sweet little ball of tulle. Is it too much to ask that twenty-somethings look at the camera even if the 2-year-old won’t?<br />
So instead of the awe-inspiring proofs I had anticipated, I got dreadful photos. You might think it was my fault for insisting that my flower girl be included, but I am not the professional. My photographer should have suggested that I take pictures, JUST HER AND ME, prior to the ceremony. Then the photos of the bridal party might have turned out as priceless as I had expected.<br />
So my advice is, avoid a catastrophe and take pictures of all the little people in your bridal party before your ceremony, if at all possible. For me, lesson learned the hard way.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Stonebrook Manor&#8217;s Nearly Free Colorado Wedding Receptions were the focus of a Fox 31 brief on the economy.
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		<description><![CDATA[The dreams of a little girl concerning her wedding day have always carried high hopes and lofty expectations. So it has finally paid off. All of the hours at the local hangout, more hours at the health club, the tiresome book clubs, the power lunch dating, all of the many online dating services, hundreds blind [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-133" href="http://www.stonebrookmanor.com/blog/wedding-and-reception-locations/how-to-have-a-dream-wedding-during-a-recession/ /attachment/bubbles"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-133" title="bubbles" src="http://www.stonebrookmanor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bubbles-300x235.jpg" alt="bubbles" width="300" height="235" /></a>The dreams of a little girl concerning her wedding day have always carried high hopes and lofty expectations. So it has finally paid off. All of the hours at the local hangout, more hours at the health club, the tiresome book clubs, the power lunch dating, all of the many online dating services, hundreds blind datesâ€¦and then bam! True love at last! You have finally found the man of your dreams. Unfortunately, as it turns out, during a recession. Now it is time to put the old adage to the test. Does love really conquer all? At Stonebrook Manor Event Center and Gardens we believe it still does.</p>
<p>To prove it, we introduce to you our very own Stimulus Package. We call it â€œNearlyâ€ Free Tuesdays. <a href="http://www.stonebrookmanor.com/nearlyfreetuesdays.php">Stonebrook Manor is essentially giving away free wedding receptions at our event center in Thornton, CO for deserving couples on Tuesdays.</a> The receptions include one of two gorgeous ballrooms with elegant chandeliers, gas fireplaces, granite dance floors and hand-crafted oak stairways, for up to 75 guests. It also includes an unsurpassed dining experience for guests prepared by Stonebrook Manorâ€™s executive chef and staff, fine china, flatware, glasses, crystal centerpieces, luxurious bride&#8217;s and groom&#8217;s rooms, chairs, linens, complementary parking, and a state of the art video projection system and large screen for DVD presentations.</p>
<p>This may or may not get the economy back on track, but it will for sure help fulfill those dreams of luxury and enchantment by allowing brides to fulfill those high hopes and lofty expectations.</p>
<p>According to the owners, â€œStonebrook Manor has been part of the business community in the Denver, Colorado metro area for approximately 6 years. It is our desire to give back to the community and to the people who support us by offering this special promotion.â€</p>
<p>The reason for the â€œNearlyâ€ element of the title is that persons wishing to receive the free reception are required to write a detailed and compelling letter explaining the reason(s) they should receive a free reception. Letters should include an explanation of what makes them deserving and what makes their situation unique. Applicants will be notified within two business days if their letter is accepted and Stonebrook Manor may use their letter in promotional pieces. It is also â€œNearly Freeâ€ because the client covers the cost of staffing.Â  Click here for <a href="http://www.stonebrookmanor.com/nearlyfreetuesdays.php" target="_blank">details on Nearly Free Tuesdays</a> or call us at 303-255-0063.</p>
<p>Stonebrook Manor is a family owned and operated business. Consisting of mom and dad, three sons, three daughters, three grandsons and future generations to be welcomed, Stonebrook Manor is the quintessential family business.</p>
<p>Stonebrook Manor has also, for the second consecutive year, been rated by local brides as <a href="http://www.stonebrookmanor.com/blog/wedding-and-reception-locations/stonebrook-manor-awarded-the-knot-best-of-weddings-2009-by-denver-brides" target="_self">The Knot Best of Weddings Pick</a> according to The Knot Best of Weddings 2009 magazine.</p>
<p>â€œFrom the moment we entered Stonebrook Manor we felt we had walked into a storybook fantasy, the elegance of the entrance, the garden and gazebo, the staircase to greet our friends, the granite dance floor, the people committed to making our day a true fairytale come true. Stonebrook Manor has it all. We would be able to have the wedding of our dreams at Stonebrook Manor.â€<br />
Written by Stephanie, Recipient of the First â€œNearlyâ€ Free Reception at Stonebrook Manor.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud and honored to announce that Stonebrook Manor Event Center and Gardens in Thornton, CO has been rated extremely high by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 Pick.

As always our goal is to help make your wedding day dreams come true.Â  We consider it a privilege to take part [...]


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<p>As always our goal is to help make your wedding day dreams come true.Â  We consider it a privilege to take part in that experience.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[FOX 31 KDVR Denver came by Stonebrook Manor Wedding Event Center in Thornton, Colorado to chat about weddings having to move indoors due to weather.Â  Here&#8217;s the article and video about why it is important to find an event center that can be flexible and has outdoor and indoor facilities - just in case.

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<p class="date"><a href="http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-weather-weddings-041609,0,4005651.story" target="_blank"><span class="byline bordered">Kim Posey</span> <span class="titleline">Reporter for FOX 31 KDVR</span></a><br />
April 16, 2009</p>
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<div id="story-body" class="articlebody clearfix">DENVER - This is the beginning of the wedding season in Colorado, but with the huge snowstorm in the forecast, many brides who had dreamed of outdoor weddings, are now scrambling to figure something else out.</p>
<p>Chelsea Tolle had planned to get married at an outdoors gazebo at Stonebrook Manor in Thornton. But she was there on Thursday getting a tour of the indoor options.</p>
<p>&#8220;I also get weather alerts on my cell phone, and the other night I started getting them at 4 in the morning saying we&#8217;re under a winter weather watch. I&#8217;m like oh my goodness. So i kind of got a little freaked out,&#8221; Tolle said.</p>
<p>She decided to move the whole thing inside, and is glad she had that option. She says she&#8217;s disappointed, but still excited.</p>
<p>&#8220;As long as we get married that&#8217;s all the matters,&#8221; she said.</p></div>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the ages, colors have been used to evoke certain emotions, and an examination of the history of color offers fascinating insights into the human condition, as well as showing how different cultures have developed different attitudes about color. Here are a few examples of what various colors have come to represent over the years:
Red, [...]


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<h3>Red, Black and White</h3>
<p>Red has traditionally been associated with the idea of love in Western culture. White has traditionally been the color most preferred for wedding dresses in America. Modern brides are starting to use more pastel colors for dresses. Red attracts the eye. A red dress would request the notice of everyone in the room on sight. Red black and white signify a traditional wedding. The colors portray a very classy formal atmosphere when combined.</p>
<h3>Burgundy and Orange</h3>
<p>Orange is considered a warm color and fits the spring season or fall season. Darker shades of orange work well for fall ceremonies. Subtle oranges, leaning toward warm browns, stimulate the appetite and can reduce tension. However, as the orange color becomes brighter, it begins to take on a high energy feel which is better for spring. Mix browns and darker oranges to create an earthy fall theme for your wedding.</p>
<h3>Brown or Chocolate and Pink</h3>
<p>Brown is another warm and comforting color, stimulating the appetite and actually making food taste better. Pink will even remind guests of cake. This color combination could be called the eatery theme. It resembles all the classic colors of a wedding cake.</p>
<h3>Yellow and Pink</h3>
<p>Since it&#8217;s always been associated with the sun, yellow has traditionally been considered a cheerful color. Yellow is also the first color most people see in early spring, when the daffodils begin to bloom. However, there seems to be an East/West cultural difference when it comes to yellow. The Chinese revere yellow enough to have considered it the imperial color since the 10th century, yet several Western studies have shown that yellow is many people&#8217;s least favorite color.</p>
<h3>Blue and Silver</h3>
<p>The Blue and Silver wedding color theme will let you use some flash. Because it&#8217;s associated with the color of the sea and the sky, blue has come to symbolize serenity and infinity. That&#8217;s especially true of the more greenish shades of blue, such as aqua and teal. On the other hand, cooler shades of blue can have a tendency to cause feelings of sadness.</p>
<h3>Purple</h3>
<p>Over the millennium, purple has been associated with royalty in Western civilizations, due to the difficulty and expense involved in producing purple dye, which was made from a particular species of mollusk shell. Even today, when purple can be produced just as inexpensively as any other color, the use of purple is still considered to represent elegance and sophistication at your wedding.</p>


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1.Â  I can live without caviar and jaw-dropping floral arrangements.
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">1.Â  I can live without caviar and jaw-dropping floral arrangements.</h2>
<p>As you probably have seen on wedding TV shows, there is a lot of over the top wedding planning going on out there.Â  If you find yourself dreaming about ridiculous over the top wedding TV items, then it is time for a reality check! Ask yourself, what will the extremely high priced obsession bring to my wedding?Â  What will I have to skimp on to afford those items?Â  Don&#8217;t go out and blow your budget on a few items at the expense of your needed/required items!Â  People will notice, it&#8217;s not worth it!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">2.Â  I won&#8217;t make my bridesmaids spend a fortune for a dress they hate.</h2>
<p>Every bride&#8217;s maid knows that they are going to be required to wear and pay for (in most cases), a dress that is not of their choosing.Â  The least that you can do as their friend/family member is to pick a dress or dress color that they will be able to wear at other times and for other events.Â  Also, let their individual styles shine through with their own jewelry and hairstyles.</p>
<h2>3.Â  I won&#8217;t invite my best friend&#8217;s ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.</h2>
<p>When putting together your guest list, remember the people that are important to your life and bring meaning to you. This will help keep your costs down, as well as the tempers of those you may have otherwise offended.Â  With this being the most important day in your life this far, celebrate with those that will still be a part of your life years from now.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">4.Â  I will not obsess over my registry.</h2>
<p>Once you have been sucked into the world of fine china, stemware and exotic kitchen gadgets- it&#8217;s only natural that you will want to dive into that state even more with second and third guessing of your registry ideas.Â  Do not let yourself go there!Â  Set up your registry six months before your big day and then leave it alone.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">5.Â  Loosen up about the rehearsal dinner.</h2>
<p>As the bride, you have the right to micromanage every aspect of your wedding if you wish to do so.Â  But, at the rehearsal dinner, not so much.Â  If you are blessed enough to have the groom&#8217;s family or someone similar be in charge of the night-before celebrations, by all means let them.Â  If you offer your opinions only when asked or on a few very important issues it will go more smoothly. If your Mother-to-be sends out invitations that you do not like, or fills the centerpieces with flowers that are your least favorite, keep in mind that everyone in attendance will understand that the rehearsal is not a reflection of your style.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">6.Â  Write Thanks-you notes as the gifts come in.</h2>
<p>Yes, you are going to be very busy, but you can always find 10 minutes to get a few thank-you notes written. Send them out as the gifts come in. If you wait too long your list will grow to a frightening length and you will be too intimidated to even start. If you do not send out thank you notes the giver may wonder if you received their gift, or worse, think you didn&#8217;t like it.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">7.Â  Do not stress about the bachelor party.</h2>
<p>What happens if his party is out-of-control and you are never supposed to find out about it? The truth is that he is marrying you because he wants to be by your side, more than his drunken friends.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">8.Â  I will not have unrealistic weight loss expectations.</h2>
<p>Choose a dress that you will look good in at your current weight.Â  Trying to loose weight to feel good about yourself in the months before your wedding will only make you frustrated and unhappy with the way you look.Â  Remember that he is marrying you for who you are not what you look like.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">9.Â  I will not let pessimistic people bring me down.</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">As you undoubtedly already know, there are negative people out there who enjoy spreading their negativity wherever they go.Â  Maybe they have had some unfortunate things happen in their lives, maybe they were actually dropped on their heads when they were young, it matters not.Â  What matters is that you don&#8217;t fall victim to their misery in your time of bliss.Â  Make a mental note to cross them off your list of pre-wedding conversation partners.Â  There are plenty of others in your life who are genuinely excited for you and eager to hear about your plans.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">10. Make your wedding album within one year of the wedding.</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">When you come back from your honeymoon, putting together your wedding album most likely will not be the first thing you&#8217;ll want to do.Â  However, you do need to make it a priority.Â  There will be many beautiful photos and memories that you&#8217;ll want to write down before they are forgotten forever. Most likely so many that it will be hard to narrow them down to fit in one album.Â  And speaking of albums, they do not come cheap, so take your time in making your selection.Â  As many of your married friends will tell you, the years slip by quickly more often than not if you don&#8217;t finish your album by your first anniversary, it won&#8217;t be done by the time your 5<sup>th</sup> rolls around. Bite the bullet, get it done quickly so you can enjoy it in the years to come.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">What else would you add to the list?</h2>


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