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Nina's Weddings Blog August 2005 Archive

By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide to Weddings since 2003

Engraved Forever: Wedding Ring Inscription Ideas

Wednesday August 31, 2005
Engraving wedding rings with meaningful phrases is a romantic way of personalizing a ring, and sending a message to its wearer. Reader Amanda Willey just wrote to tell me ... Read More

Asking Your Future-In-Laws If You Can Marry Their Daughter

Wednesday August 31, 2005
There are few things as intimidating as meeting a date's parents for the first time - asking for her hand in marriage might just be one of them. Reader ... Read More

Amazing Wedding Cakes

Tuesday August 30, 2005
Some brides want guests to leave humming their wedding song, and some brides want guests to go away weeping over the romantic decorations. But for something your guests will never forget, ... Read More

Should you be Mrs. John Petterman? Advice on Taking Your Husband's Name

Tuesday August 30, 2005
Brides-to-be regularly face the question "are you taking your husband's name?" or are met with other people's assumptions before the decision has been made. What once was a common ... Read More

Ask Nina: Can the Groom's Mother Wear Black?

Friday August 19, 2005
In today's Ask Nina column, reader Patty writes, "Is it ok for the mother of the groom to wear black these days for the wedding? The bridesmaids dresses are ... Read More

Bachelorette Party Ideas

Thursday August 18, 2005
Last week, I gave you a bunch of bachelor party ideas, and this week, it's the girls's turn. While bachelorette parties are a relatively new phenonmenon, they have greatly ... Read More

October Brides - it's Time to Write Your Wedding Vows

Wednesday August 17, 2005
If you're getting married in October, it's time to choose or write your wedding vows! Along with other aspects of your wedding ceremony, now is the time you should be ... Read More

What Would You Do for a Dream Wedding?

Wednesday August 17, 2005
At the Iowa State Fair, 38 couples are vying for a $24,000 dream wedding - all paid for. The only catch is that in order to win, they've had ... Read More

Ask Nina: Can I throw a Honeymoon Shower?

Tuesday August 16, 2005
I get so many great questions from readers in my email, that I thought I'd start a new feature called Ask Nina. Today's question comes from Cheryl, who writes: "I ... Read More

Engagement and Weddings by Blog

Monday August 15, 2005
Technology strikes again! Two Texans have gotten married through their blogs. How is that possible you ask? Because of a Texas law that says for a informal marriage to be ... Read More

Is it time to shop for a wedding dress?

Monday August 15, 2005
Your wedding may feel like it's ages away, but believe it or not, it could be time for you to shop for your wedding dress. Experts recommend starting 9-12 months ... Read More

Having a New Year's Eve Wedding?

Wednesday August 10, 2005
If you are having a New Year's Eve wedding, or are getting married in winter, now is the time to start thinking about your beauty regimen so that you can ... Read More

Bachelor Party Ideas

Wednesday August 10, 2005
You're the best man, the groom's old buddy, his lifelong pal. This should be your one chance to throw him the bash of a lifetime – don't screw it up! ... Read More

Engrave your wedding ring for a romantic touch

Saturday August 6, 2005
Looking to do something romantic for your sweetheart? Why not get your wedding rings or engagement ring engraved? It is a small and inexpensive touch that your fiance or fiancee ... Read More

Finding a Wedding Florist

Wednesday August 3, 2005
The flowers can be one of the most memorable parts of a wedding. Yet finding a florist who fits within your budget while understand your taste and dreams is ... Read More

Sample Bridal Shower Invitations

Wednesday August 3, 2005
This past weekend, I attended a lovely bridal shower for a friend who's getting married this October. It was held in the bride's parents backyard, and was a lovely afternoon ... Read More

Looking for a sweet, yet sophisticated wedding favor?

Wednesday August 3, 2005
It's hard trying to find wedding favors that are affordable, sure to please, and are appropriate for a wedding without being overly sappy or trite. There are only so many ... Read More

The importance of being registered

Tuesday August 2, 2005
When shopping for wedding presents lately, I've had a problem shopping from the registry. The bride and groom simply haven't registered for very many things, and often the items in ... Read More

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