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By Joe TalenT
It may seem as if you have plenty oftime to plan your wedding that is somany months away. You may be sur-
prised to learn that you should begin
planning a big wedding a year beforethe event. To prevent things from slip-
ping between the cracks and to helpyou stay on track, use the checklist thatfollows.
12 MoNThS BeForeThe question has been popped and
you're in planning mode. Now is thetime to pick the date, decide the styleand scale of the event, and work out a
budget. (If you're still speaking to eachother after this important initial plan-ning stage, that's a very good sign.)Once you've accomplished the above,it's time to:
qBuy an engagement ring (if you
haven't already). Visit your local
Jeweler to get advice on selecting a
diamond engagement ring. The quali-
ty of diamonds varies greatly and you
should select a trustworthy jeweler
for professional advice.
qDetermine the size of your wed-
ding ceremony and reception with
both parents.
qSet a date for the wedding.
qTalk with your parents about the
budget for the wedding and reception.
qNow is the time to hire a Wedding
Consultant if you want professional
advice in planning your wedding.
qDecide and reserve a wedding and
reception site.
qHire a photographer
qHire a florist and begin looking at
options for the wedding and the
reception.
qSelect bridal attendants, best man,
and ushersqPlan for your financial future
together. Talk about financial goals
and prenuptial agreements now.
qContact your local paper for inserting
an announcement of your engagement.
9 MoNThS BeForeThe date and location of the wed-
ding have been set. Now you need tobegin working on some of the detailsfor the big day.
qDiscuss the formality and cus-
toms of the wedding ceremony with
your parents and fianc.
qPlan the number of guests youwill invite to the wedding and recep-
tion. This may be determined by the
facilities where the ceremony and
reception will be held.
qStart looking for a caterer. Begin
looking at menu options for your
reception.
6 To 8 MoNThS BeForeStart shopping for what you and you
fianc will wear at your wedding. Thisusually takes some time to come to adecision you both agree on. You'llneed extra time if your garments are
being made to order.
qChoose a wedding gown anddresses your bridal attendants.
qSelect a tuxedo for the
groom and his attendants.
qChoose a person to officiate
at the wedding. If your wed-
ding will be held at a church
you should select a pastor,
priest, rabbi or reverend. If the
wedding is non-religious you
can hire a judge, magistrate or
legally licensed official.
qPlan your honeymoon. Do
this together.
qDetermine the guest list and
order invitations.qReserve a room for your
wedding night.
qMake arrangements for
music at your reception.
qHave your engagement
party if you are planning one.
qChoose your caterer and
design your plan for your
reception.
2 To 6 MoNThS BeFore
qMake arrangements for the
rehearsal dinner.
qMake arrangements for out-of
town guests.
qMake appointments for hair and
nails. You may want to schedule a
massage.
qMake final choices on food, wines
and champagne.
qAddress invitations.
qMake wedding gift wish list.Register at appropriate stores for
bridal registry.
qTalk to the organist and musicians
about music for your wedding cere-
mony
qPurchase the wedding rings.
qMake arrangements for wedding
day transportation.
qOrder your wedding cake.
qBegin looking for a new home.
qPurchase guest book and wedd
album.
2 MoNThS ahead
qFinalize arrangements with the
tographer, florist, caterer, musician
reception hall, church and pastor.
qHave final fittings for bridal a
attendants' gowns.
qHave fittings for groom and at
dants tuxedos.
qPurchase gifts for bridal attend
best man, and ushers.
qSend copies of ceremony plan
wedding participants. Identify the
involvement.
qWrite the your vows and plan
ceremony.
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3 To 6 WeekS ahead
qMail invitations four to six
weeks before the ceremony.Include maps for out-of-town
guests.
qDesign an itinerary for your
wedding day. Assign a time sched-
ule for each task for you and your
florist, caterer, photographer and
reception host.
qGet your marriage license. Be
sure to take your birth certificates.
If divorced or widowed take the
divorce decree or spouse's death
certificate.
qSchedule your blood test. (Not
required in every state)
qMake changes of names andbeneficiaries to bank accounts,
medical forms, credit cards and
insurance.
qPick up forms from newspaper
to submit your wedding announce-
ment.
qMake a record of all gifts and
write the thank you notes as the gifts
arrive.
qMake arrangements for a dress-
ing room for the bride and bride'sattendants.
qSend invitations to the rehearsal
dinner.
2 WeekS ahead
qHave your blood test.
qGo over final details with your
caterer, florist, photographer,
reception hall management, DJ or
band, and the church administrator.
(Or site administrator if your wed-
ding is not at a church)
qMake lists of all last-minute
questions.
qGo over itinerary to finalizetime schedule. This is a time
schedule for you, the florist, pho-
tographer, caterer and reception
host.
qGive photographer the final list
of pictures you want.
qCall guests who haven't
responded to your invitation.
1 Week ahead
qRelax and enjoy your rehearsal
and rehearsal dinner.
qWrap and tag gifts for bride and
groom attendants.
qPack for the honeymoon.
qGive a final count of guests
expected for the wedding reception
to the caterer.
qCreate a seating plan for the
reception. Make place cards for
seating at the head table.
qMake sure all attendants have had
final fittings of their gowns and tuxe-
dos.
The daY BeForeEverything should ready, relax.
Enjoy the day. Pamper yourself.Spend the day enjoying your friendsand family. Go to the spa; get amanicure or a massage. Get lots ofrest. Tomorrow will be a busy dayand you must be rested and ready toenjoy your big day.
The Big daY
qHave a hearty breakfast. As
day goes on you may not take
quate time to eat.
qThe bride should have your
makeup and hair done about th
hours before the wedding. Beg
dressing one hour before the w
ding.
qThe groom should give the ding ring and the marriage cer
cate to the best man to bring to
ceremony. Put fees for musicia
and pastor in separate envelop
qMusic should start 30 minut
before the ceremony. Five min
before the ceremony, seat the
groom's parents. Immediately
before the processional march,
the bride's mother.
qThe groom should dance fir
with your bride and then with
mother, your new mother-in-la
and the bridesmaids.
aFTer The WeddiNg
qSend the announcement and
wedding photo to local and ho
town newspapers.
qWrite and mail thank you no
qLove your spouse.
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When it comes to planning yourwedding, the flowers are an important
consideration. They add color, texture
and fragrance to your ceremony, andare a reflection your personality.
Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD,PFCI, director of Koehler andDramms Institute of Floristry in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, said when abride consults a florist, the first thingthe florist should ask is if the brides-
maids have their dresses. Before youdo anything, you have to ask whatcolor the bridesmaids dresses are,
Beveridge said. Second, find out thedate of the wedding, because the costof the flowers is dictated by the date.
We can get any flower at any time, butif flowers have to be flown in from
elsewhere, it will be more expensive.The florist will also ask the bride
about the style of the wedding whether its a formal, evening wed-
ding or a more casual, afternoon wed-ding. For a more formal wedding, the
bride may wear a long train and there-
fore would carry a longer, more cas-cading bouquet, Beveridge said.
She said most brides decide what
colors they want first, then they go onto the specific flower they have inmind. The florist should help the bride
decide on the texture of her bouquet.Different combinations of flowersensure good texture, Beveridge said.
The florist needs to remind the bride
that shes really choosing flowers for photography and videography. The
bouquet needs to look be three-dimen-sional or it wont photograph well. Forexample, a big bouquet of white roses
may look beautiful in person, but in
the pictures and on the video, it willjust look like a big, white ball.
Most brides, Beveridge said, know
what they want in their wedding flow-ers before they arrive at the florist.
Sometimes its the flowers their momhad at her wedding, or something theysaw in a picture and really liked, shesaid.
Its important that bridal bouquet be proportionate to the physical size ofthe bride, Beveridge said. The width
should be inside hip bone to inside hipbone, and the length should be navel toknee.
The same holds true for brides-maids flowers. Your 12-year-oldniece and your sister who plays bas-
ketball need to have different sized bouquets, Beveridge said. Talk toyour florist about customizing. You
dont want your little niece with ahuge bunch of flowers that she has todrag down the aisle.
The grooms boutonniere is tradi-tionally a flower taken from brides
bouquet. The mothers corsages are
often pin-ons or wrist corsages, butlately more people have been optingfor a hand-held corsage, to eliminate
pin damage on an expensive dress,Beveridge said.
Although the choice of flower varies
greatly from bride to bride, Beveridgesaid tropical flowers, such as birds of
paradise or orchids are very popular.
Theyre not as expensive as youmight think, because you only use one
or two, she said. Orchids, for exam-ple, are put in with more casual flow-ers now, and it makes a beautiful bou-quet.
A bride should also consider howshe could use flowers during thereception. Beveridge suggests rather
than having the same floral design onevery table, have the same flowers butseveral different designs. It helps
make the wedding so much more per-sonal, and it gets people movingaround the room because they want to
see the different arrangements, shesaid.
And, when the bride and groom are
about to leave, the bride can pull outan extra little floral surprise. Theflorist can take about 12 accent flow-
ers with a little foliage and tie it upwith a ribbon, then tie them all togeth-er with another ribbon so it looks like
a regular bouquet, Beveridge said.When the bride is ready to toss herbouquet, she pulls the ribbon and
tosses, and 12 little bouquets go outinto the crowd. People dont expectthat at all. Its really fun.
Sherry Reinking, AAF, AIFD, PFCI,vice president of Armstrong Flowers,Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been
in the floral business for 42 years anddoes between 80 and 100 weddingsevery year. She said when it comes to
wedding themes; there is no such thingas usual.
Vintage weddings are popular right
now, ranging from styles from the1800s to the 1930s and 40s, Reinkingsaid. And Ive been to bridal shows
where they demonstrated futuristicstyles. It really runs the gamut.Reinking said brides are often looking
for flowers with vibrant, bright colors,such as gerbera daisies. A lot of
brides like to have their bouquet all
one color, she said. Our job is toenhance the dress.
The bouquet styles are also varied
and depend on the brides taste. Abride with a full skirt and a long veiledtrain will usually opt for the presenta-
tion style, which she carries lyingacross her arm, Reinking said. Other
bouquet types include the wand style,
in which the flower stems are exed about 18 inches and trimmed ratively; and the ever-popular cas
I still have three or four out of 10 weddings I do in which the wants the cascade, Reinking sai
never goes out of style.Reinking said she has
some interesting theme weddings
the years, including a Walt Dithemed wedding and a cowboy ding, for which she created a u
bouquet of protea and southwthistles. After the wedding, the and groom rode away on his hors
Reinking was the floral designanother wedding that took placMarch 17. We did the whol
Patricks Day theme, with shamand moss on the cake table, sheIt was really a fun wedding.
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By amanda Knoles
Aside from choosing an unflattering
wedding gown, the biggest mistakemost brides make is overdoing their
makeup and hair. Instead of highlight-ing their best features and choosing ahairstyle that works with their face andveil, many brides try to copy a look
they've seen on a celebrity or go for acomplete makeover that can look total-ly unnatural.
It's not a bad idea to consult a hairstylist and makeup professional a fewweeks before your wedding day. If
possible, bring a photo of your dressand veil. Then listen carefully to sug-gestions. Your goal should be to look
radiant and natural, not like a clone ofa magazine picture.
Choose flattering light and neutral
makeup colors that will give your facea healthy looking glow. Eye shadowshades of cream, peach and pink will
compliment a white or ivory dresswithout looking too dramatic. Avoidheavy foundations and dark blush, eye
shadow and lipsticks. Applying yourlipstick with a brush and blotting willhelp it last longer. A lightweight water-
proof foundation and waterproof mas-cara will help your makeup lastthrough the inevitable tears. If you
anticipate crying a lot, you may wantto skip mascara on your lower lashes.
(No one wants to seeraccoon eyes in wed-
ding photos!)Your foundation
should match your skin
tone as closely as possi-ble. Careful blending ofyour foundation, eye
shadow and blush cre-ates the most flatteringlook. Avoid frosted
shadows, blushes andlipsticks that are toodark or too shiny. Don't
use a heavy lip liner. Itcan appear harsh in pho-tographs. Remember
that your wedding andreception will last sev-eral hours, so it's a good
idea to keep a touchupkit handy with powder,
blush and lipstick soyou can touch up occa-sionally throughout theday or evening. A translucent powder
will keep you looking fresh and reduceunflattering shine in photos.
Give yourself plenty of time to
experiment with any new skin care products or makeup a few weeks before your wedding. You don't want
to risk a rash or other allergic reactionthat could spoil your big day.
Your hairstyle should compliment
your face anddress and lookelegant with or
without a veil orhat. Study thebridal magazines
for hairstylesthat you like andconsult with a
hairstylist aboutwhat will work
best with your
hair type. Keepin mind that hairextensions, falls
and hairpieces
can help you achieve a glamorous
style if your hair is too short for an updo.
If you normally wear your hair long
and straight, you may want to considerlong, flowing curls adorned with aheadpiece of flowers and pearls. Veils
are available in a variety of styles andlengths from short to long. If you don'twant to wear a veil, you may choose to
accent your hairstyle with beautifulbarrettes, combs and tiaras. Hair stickscurved like chopsticks can help keep a
fresh twist or veil in place.A smooth shiny updo of straight hair
works well with a slinky satin gown. A
dress with layers of tulle is betteraccented with soft curls. A short col-umn dress looks terrific with a tex-
tured or sleek bob.If you have a round face, sleeker
styles with longer veils will be more
flattering. Fuller hairstyles and veilscompliment narrow faces. If you arewearing a long veil, a hairstyle with
less volume on top is more appropri-
ate. Another option is a Juliet to
or a chignon at the nape of the The French twist is a classic westyle that works beautifully with
and short veils and can hold uhours. If you can't decide betweupdo or flowing hairstyle, co
pulling part of your hair back wirest left flowing down your bayour hair is very long or you w
add hairpieces, braids can also bromantic adorned with flowe
beads and crystals. You may also
to choose a style that can be wofor the wedding and down at the tion.
Along with your dress andshape, take into consideratioheight of the groom and the tim
place of the wedding. Elaboratepieces and sparkly crystals are a choice for an evening cerem
Flowers, wreaths, headbands anare perfect for daytime and moreal settings.
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By della serene
One of the highest honors anyonecan receive is being asked to stand up
for a bride as the maid or matron ofhonor, and for the groom as his bestman. But, with the honor comes great
responsibility. In the weeks leading upto the wedding day, there are sometime-honored requirements that the
attendants must fulfill. Then, on theday, itself there are additional respon-sibilities that can only be trusted to
someone who has shown loyalty to the bride and groom over the years.Because the bride and groom have a
lot to think about, keeping the jitters toa minimum is a major part of the jobdescription for the attendant.
Exactly what the responsibilities arewill vary upon the needs and wants of
the bride and groom and the scope ofthe wedding. The bride and groomwill usually convey their requirementsand carrying them out will not be a
problem.Traditionally, the requirements of
the best man and maid or matron of
honor has been to make sure thegroom and bride shows up at the wed-ding and to warm up those last minute
cold feet. After all, a persons wed-
ding day is high on the list of all timeimportant days in a persons life. The
anticipation may be too much for somepeople to handle alone.
Robbin Montero, of A Dream
Wedding, outlines the role of the bestman and maid or matron of honor.The best man pays for his tuxedo and
the maid of honor pays for her gown.The maid of honor and best man areeach also responsible for arranging for
a gift from the other attendants. Eachone contacts the bridesmaids orgroomsmen and arranges for a special,
joint wedding gift from that group. Itis the duty of the best man and maid ofhonor to collect the money from the
attendants and choose a gift they knowtheir friends will love. More ofMonteros wedding tips can be read at
www.foreverwed1.com
Sara L. Ambarian wrote a guide forthe best man and maid or matron of
honor. The following responsibilit ieshave traditionally been what has beenexpected of the second in command to
the bride and groom and are whatAmbarian suggests.
The Maid oF hoNor S reSPoNSiBiliTieS are:* Attending all fittings and appoint-
ments for their clothing.
* Attending pre-weddingparties/showers if at all possible (out
of town maids-of-honor are exempt)* Hosting a shower for the bride
(usually).
* Helping to address invitations.* Helping the bride shop for the
bridal gown and/or maids gowns and
accessories.* Helping with decorations and
other pre-wedding preparations.
* Attending the rehearsal.* Fielding messages for her at
home/ceremony site so she isnt inter-rupted for every little thing.
* Protecting her privacy/quiet time,pre-ceremony if the bride values it.
* Taking messages/gifts to thegroom so the bride and groom will notsee each other.
* Helping the bride transport hergown and attire to the ceremony site.
* Helping the bride's dress on her
wedding day.* Helping distribute bouquets and
boutonnieres or any other task to make
things run smoother on the day of thewedding.
* Standing with the bride at the altar.
* Holding the grooms ring during
the ceremony.* Greeting guests in the receiving line.
* Making a toast, before or after, thebest man at the reception.
* Dancing with the best man at the
reception.
The BeST MaN S reSPoNSiBiliTieS are:* Arranging a bachelor party or
other party for the groom (or perhaps a
party for the couple.)* Helping transport the grooms
clothes and luggage to the
ceremony/reception.* Helping the groom dresses and
prepare for the ceremony.* Signing the license as a witn
* Presenting the minister witfees before the ceremony starts.
* Escorting the maid/matron o
the church during the recessiona* Assisting the groom durin
pre-wedding rituals, ceremon
reception.* Helping pack and preparin
get-away car and protecting it
tampering.* Returning the tuxedos to the
outlet.* Transporting the wedding g
the couples home.* Proposing a toast to the cou
the reception.* Dancing with the maid/matr
honor at the reception.
If there is a dollar dance at the tion, the best man and maid or mat
honor are required to get it startdancing with the bride and grespectively. One of them will a
for someone to collect the monegive the bounty to the couple whdance is over.
Decorating the car and driving a
town, with horns blaring, is also thmans responsibility. The ma
matron of honor can help.Above all else, the best man and
or matron of honor should enjoy
selves and make sure they ensuBride and Groom enjoy their sday.
Once the day is over, and the cembarks upon their married life togthe best man and maid or matr
honor can relax and revel in the fathey did their part in the bride and gbeginning a beautiful life together
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So you cant fly to Rome for your
honeymoon? Dont worry. There are alot of opportunities for a wonderful,
memorable honeymoon right in yourown backyard.
Consider the possibilities of a hon-eymoon within driving distance of
your wedding.Whether you choose to explore a
nearby big city, or take an adventurous
trip into the country, your own regionhas a lot to offer and explore that many
people overlook as honeymoon desti-nations. The best part is you wonthave to spend a small fortune on rental
cars or airfare to get there.Think about a trip to a big city. Even
large metropolitan areas have afford-
able hotels and quaint bed and break-fast options. Most cities offer inexpen-
sive museums, historical sites or site-seeing tours, and restaurants that thetourists dont even know about.Contact the visitors bureau for the
state or city at which you would like tohoneymoon or look for them on theWeb by searching visitor bureau.
Most bureaus offer a calendar ofevents, lists of special interest areas inthe city, and general information for
visitors to their city.
Although off-peak season travel willget you the best rates on accommoda-tions, you can still find a wide variety
of budget hotels at very competitive
rates throughout the year. Many hotelsoffer a free continental breakfast every
morning, which can save you theexpense of dining out for one mealeach day. This can add up to big sav-
ings by the end of your stay. Bed andbreakfast establishments, as the nameimplies, also offer this breakfast perk
and usually offer a more homey feel-ing in your accommodations.
For the least costly meals, ask the
locals where they eat. Either the hotelstaff or proprietor of your bed and
breakfast can recommend the best
local eateries that tourists dont knowabout. Eating where the locals eat cansave you a lot of money over restau-
rants in or near the tourist hot spots,where prices are often inflated becauseof their convenient location.
Perhaps you want to spend your hon-eymoon in a quiet, secluded spot awayfrom the big cities. Look into moun-
tain, beach, or desert areas of interestthat are off the beaten path. Thenational and state parks systems offer
beautiful scenery in quiet settings at
very reasonable prices. Hiking, watch-
ing wildlife, and exploring historicalsites are just a few of the options avail-able when you honeymoon in these
areas. Youll find the pace much slow-
er, the air fresher, and youll feel your-selves relaxing after the hectic wed-
ding events. On the Web, start yoursearch by checking out the NationalPark Service web site at
http://www.nps.gov/parks.htmlWhichever affordable honeymoon
you choose, plan ahead for the best
availability and price. Give yourselvesplenty of time to explore the optionsfor site seeing and tours, and be sure to
allow for enough leisure time withyour new spouse.
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Before you begin shopping forengagement and wedding rings, ask a
jeweler to measure your fingers for theproper size. Jewelers can measure youwith a wide sizer for the wedding
bands and a narrow sizer for the
engagement ring. Keep in mind thereshould be some effort needed to pushthe correct sizer over your finger joint,
but on the finger it should fit comfort-ably and not too tight. The ring shouldnever feel so loose that it might slide
off when you wash your hands orreach for something on the floor. Yourfinger size may change with extremes
in weather, medical conditions or eventhe time of day. It's a good idea to getmeasured a few times over several
days or weeks before making a final
selection. Rings can always be resizedto fit, but you'll save money if you get
it right in the beginning.It's a good idea to seek out a local
jewelry store with an established repu-
tation. A jeweler who has been in busi-ness for many years will take the timeto show you a variety of quality rings
and make sure you are a happy cus-
tomer. Many couples find choosing
engagement rings confusing becausethey know little about the variables indiamond quality and value. A patient
jeweler will show you a variety ofstyles in different price ranges andexplain how carat, clarity, color and
cut determine the cost.
The most popular diamonds forengagement rings are square, oval,marquise or round shapes.
Engagement diamonds are usuallypaired with white gold, yellow gold orplatinum bands. But there is great vari-
ety in band styles. The mann
which the diamond is placed oband is what the jeweler calls thting. Some settings place the dia
high, somewhat away from the while others set the stone lower, to the band. A lower setting is eas
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wear on an everyday basis and offersmore protection for the stone.
Many women like the idea of anoth-er gem such as a sapphire surrounded
by accent diamonds. If you love a par-
ticular stone, a jeweler can create aspecial ring to suit your needs.
Wedding bands are available in
many styles but generally are con-structed from three basic metals: gold,silver or platinum. The majority of
couples choose 14K yellow or whitegold because it is extremely durablewhile still retaining beautiful color and
shine. Rings made of 18K gold aremore costly, softer and more easilyscratched than 14K but they also
exhibit a richer color. Gold that is 14Kis 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% othermetals such as silver or copper. Rings
constructed of 18K gold are 75% puregold and 25% other metal alloys. It's agood idea to avoid 10K gold since it is
only 42% gold and lacks the luster anddurability of 14 or 18K. Although 24karat gold is 100% gold it is generally
considered too soft to use for rings.
Silver is less inexpensive than goldand it is a much softer metal. It is
prone to tarnishing and discoloration.However, if you are on a tight budget,there are many attractive silver rings to
choose from.Platinum is deemed the most pre-
cious metal and it is increasing in pop-
ularity for wedding rings. It is muchheavier than gold. Small amounts of
ruthenium and iridium are added toincrease the hardness of platinum. It
has excellent durability and shine. Aring constructed of white platinum isan investment that will last a lifetime.
Flat bands are a good choice forthose seeking an understated, simplestyle. They are constructed with a rec-
tangular cross section with slightlyrounded edges. Half-round bands havea cross section that is flat on the inside
and rounded on top. They have tradi-tional styling with a domed or raisedcenter. Sometime half-round bands
have a beaded edge for decoration.Comfort-fit bands are heavier andmore expensive than other types. They
are constructed with an oval cross sec-tion and have smooth, rounded edgesfor a more comfortable fit. They are
also available with a mill-grainededge.
Don't be afraid to ask questions
about diamonds and wedding bands.Good salespeople enjoy sharing theirknowledge with customers. Trust your
instincts. If a salesperson is pressuring
you into buying a ring you can't afford,take your business elsewhere. If a ring
seems too good to be true as far ascarat weight versus cost, it probablyhas flaws or may even be a fake. Don't
feel embarrassed if you want to pur-chase simple gold bands. Many cou-
ples prefer the classic look of plain
gold bands and they never go out ofstyle. Copyright 2010 Publishers-Edge
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