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Let’s face it. Certain urges and fantasies have sneaked into our minds from time to time. Adult online dating presents the best way to explore these urges and fantasies as well as fun, less-than-serious relationships. Why?

Well, in adult online dating, anything goes. It does not really matter what your fancy, fantasy or fetish is. There is something for everyone.

Imagine a stranger approaching you in a bar or elsewhere and asking, “Hey, I’m into spanking, want to play?” Kind of creepy, don′t you think? This is another big advantage of adult online dating over the other dating methods: choice of alternative lifestyle. What is alternative lifestyle?

Alternative lifestyle can be described as a mode or style of conducting one’s life, or certain aspects of it, in a way that does not fit cultural norms and values. In our context, alternative lifestyle may include, but not limited to:

1. BDSM: This encompasses bondage, domination, and sadomasochism.

2. Swinging: This involves consenting adult couples meeting other couples for sexual activity (includes partner-swapping and groups).

3. Polyamory: The practice of being intimately involved with more than one partner with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved.

4. Fetish: May be defined as any object or non-genital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation. Fetishes include things like foot-worship, mode or size of dress, and even racial heritage.

Whether you have an alternative or fetish, you just want to try something new, or want to explore a fantasy; you will find good company in adult online dating.

This does not mean that this dating method is only for those bordering on mental illness (if you will excuse the expression). Those looking for the good old one night stand, discreet relationship, or other forms of sexual encounters will find a home here as well.

Perhaps the biggest advantage of adult online dating is availability of consensual like-minded adults, thus eliminating guessing as well as people with holier-than-thou judgmental attitudes. This beats going out to bars and night clubs, in the hopes of bumping into someone with similar interests.

An added advantage is anonymity and convenience. You can browse adult dating site(s) anonymously at any time of day or night.

Not only that but, both parties can choose not to know any more about each other than what is needed for encounter or relationship to take place.

Though the latitude is wide in adult online dating, illegal activities are strictly prohibited. Reputable sites will not tolerate activities involving minors, prostitution, drugs and the like.

As with almost everything else, adult online dating has some disadvantages also. One is anonymity: a good thing but one that tends to bring out the worst in people.

Some people will do bad things online that they would not otherwise do in real life. This is just the nature of the beast, and there is really not much you can do about it than be aware and exercise caution.

Lies and misrepresentations are perhaps the greatest complaint in online dating. People will lie about their age, profession, social status and the like. Some prostitutes have discovered that it is safer to post an adult ad online than working the streets.

Another thing to look out for is scam sites. Some adult dating sites are fly-by-night operations while others are fronts for pornographic sites.

All things considered, adult online dating presents an exciting way to explore your fantasies, fetishes, alternatives or fancies, and beats all other forms of traditional adult dating hands-down in advantages.

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Dating online probably appears on its surface to be much safer than traditional dating; you proceed at your own pace and only as far as you feel comfortable, and you don’t have to worry about somebody slipping something into your drink. However, the relative anonymity afforded by online dating means that some measure of caution always needs to be exercised. By taking a few simple steps, you can insure that your online dating experiences will be successful and safe.

The truth is that, at least initially, you don’t really know the person that you are talking to online. All they are to you is a series of words and possibly a photograph, and with that sort of ambiguity it can be easy to create any number of different impressions or images. Detractors of online dating will always point to the extreme examples of physical meetings gone awry after online courtships. I would argue that these examples are extreme and actually more infrequent than with similar stories involving traditional dating. However, they do illustrate several basic guidelines that should be adhered to when you begin to date online.

First and foremost, never proceed at a pace that makes you feel uncomfortable. Whereas in a physical setting you can generally get a “read” or a “vibe” as to the sort of person you are speaking with, online dating makes that sort of gut impression more difficult to come by. It can take extended conversations before you feel comfortable enough to actually meet somebody, and that is perfectly acceptable. Remember that you truthfully don’t know this person at all, and if they begin to pressure you into meeting them sooner than you’re comfortable with, it may be a good idea to simply nip the relationship in the bud.

If at all possible, see if you can find out any information about the person online through mutual friends or acquaintances. One thing is true about the internet: It has made the world infinitely smaller. Chances are good that, between you and your online interest, you share at least one common relationship. Use this to your advantage! Any information that you can find out about this potential romantic prospect is bound to be beneficial, if only for your own peace of mind. If said mutual relationships don’t exist, follow the above advice and proceed at a pace that you are comfortable with.

When it does come time to meet your online interest for the first time, a little common sense goes a long way. It is probably a good idea to make your first meeting public rather than private. Until you know somebody well enough, you might forgo the seclusion of dinner and a movie at one of your homes and instead opt for a restaurant and theater. Until you know somebody well enough and are comfortable with them, having people around when you meet is beneficial. It allows you to get a better feel for the type of person you are speaking with whilst maintaining a safe amount of distance from them.

Finally, never venture out to meet somebody without first telling a friend or family member where you are going. Again, you don’t know this person very well at all, at least initially. Ere you meet them, simply tell a friend of your plans. Give them the other person’s name and phone number, and make sure that you tell your friend where you are going and at what time. Through a series of simple steps, online dating can be just as safe, if not safer, than traditional dating.

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Many happy couples are turning their backs on the traditional wedding gift list in favor of a more ethical approach to their big day. If you are put off by the materialism and “me, me, me” aspect of modern weddings, then why not plan your day to reflect your personal philosophy and beliefs? It’s not just gift lists that are being replaced. Conscientious brides and grooms are putting a lot of thought into making every part of their wedding day more ecologically sound, from purchasing fair trade flowers to using organic food in the catering.

With the cost of the average wedding reported to be around £17,000, a rising number of couples are beginning to question just where that money goes. In these times of environmental awareness and social responsibility, a lot of people are looking at how they can arrange their special day with these ethical principles in mind.

A growing number of wedding gift lists are being substituted for the more selfless idea of charity lists. The fact that many people live together nowadays before they get married, means that they already have all the household items they actually need. Rather than ask their guests for gratuitous symbols of consumption, some couples are choosing to support a good cause instead. Guests are asked to donate to charity in a range of ways, from buying a cow or a camel for a third world community, to planting trees to create a woodland grove.

“Green” issues can come into every aspect of wedding planning, from finding “conflict-free” wedding rings to environmentally-friendly confetti and wedding invitations made from recycled paper. More and more people are choosing to follow an ethically-aware lifestyle, so it makes sense for their wedding day to follow their beliefs. Ways to cut down on waste and food miles include using local and organic produce for the food, or even asking a friend or relative to make the wedding cake. Wedding flowers are another controversial issue, with many cheap non-fair trade flowers being flown in from abroad. Locally produced fair trade flowers are a more suitable option for the ethical bride.

When planning your wedding the wedding dress can be a huge expense. With regular reports of exploitative child labor in the clothing industry, ethical brides are conscious not just of the aesthetic appeal of their bridal gown, but the social and environmental impact of it’s production. Fortunately there is a range of ethical wedding gowns on the market these days to meet this demand. Beautiful organic wedding dresses, made from organic cotton are a good choice, as are fair trade silk bridesmaid dresses. Some designers are creating wonderful unique wedding dresses from recycled fabrics such as vintage silk. Hemp is another popular eco-friendly material.

So, if the excess of modern weddings is not for you, you can choose to use your wedding day as an opportunity to give something back.

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I still remember getting the call, the call I knew would come but was nonetheless shocked to hear. My friend, Johnny, after just 10 months of marriage to a girl everyone knew was wrong for him, had gotten divorced. Instead of becoming a happily-ever-after couple, Johnny and Marissa had joined millions of other Americans and become statistics. Statistics of the all-too-common divorce.

It’s funny how these short-term marriages and long-term miseries occur. Usually it begins with a bad case of “Oneitis.”

Don’t know the word Oneitis? Well, surely you know this infectious disease’s symptoms:

* You think you’ve met the girl who’s perfect for you, who you can have a great relationship with and eventually marry

* You can’t get this girl out of your head, even when she’s long gone!

If you’ve ever watched the classic film Swingers, then you know what Oneitis is: it’s the character of Mikey!

Unfortunately, a lot of guys become the Mikeys of this world. And while some men may just go through this with a girl they’re only dating, other guys, like Johnny, take this obsession all the way to marriage. And that’s when the “disease″ becomes deadly.

How do you know when a girl is right for you? I could write book after book after book about what’s right and what’s wrong, but what it comes down to are ten essential ingredients for lasting success:

She supports and encourages your goals and interests. A girl who’s right for you should follow you on your path–not try to re-direct it her own way. Unfortunately, Johnny’s wife wanted him to do something completely different to the direction he wanted to head, so it was little wonder that their romance fizzled out so quickly. Guys, if you can’t be open about your feelings, interests, passions and purpose, then you shouldn’t be with the girl. She should be able to listen and understand, not disregard and sneer.

You can accept her and her goals and interests. Just like a woman should support and push you on the path you want to head, so too should you be able to do the same for her. If she’s into motorcycling and you hate it, or if she wants to travel the world and you just want to stay in one place, then chances are you two aren’t made for each other. Likewise, you should be able to understand her emotions and concerns–both of you MUST be good, compassionate listeners.

She loves you for you, not your money and possessions. So many rich and powerful men have destructive relationships with women. Why? Because the woman aren’t marrying these men–they’re marrying their money. And divorce isn’t cheap, so even when these guys break up with the bloodsuckers, the women still get a hefty chunk of the pie!

She generally gets along with your family and friends–and doesn’t mind seeing them. So many guys seem to forget this, watching dumbly as their girlfriend pulls them further and further from their family and friends to have him all for her own. I’ve got an uncle who blindly allowed himself to end all contact with his family because his wife hated them. Somehow they’re still married, but is that the kind of woman you want to be with?

She’s on the same page, spiritually, as you. Spirituality is a big thing for couples–it can unite them like nothing else. I know so many couples who are happily married because they believe in the same God, the same purpose in life, the same deep feelings about their existence. Conversely, couples who battle over the questions of life just do not have the same loving romance. A girl who’s right for you doesn’t necessarily have to believe in the same religious principles and dogmas as you, but if she’s an atheist and you’re a Christian, things may not work out long-term.

She wants to spend as much time with you as with her own friends and family. This may seem like an obvious one, but so many guys fawn over girls who only see them on THEIR schedule. If a girl is really right for you, you shouldn’t have to obsess over her or ask her permission to see her. You should both WANT to see each other and miss being with one another–that’s a sign that you’re both in love.

You both share the same feelings for another. If you know deep in your heart that you want to marry her and spend the rest of your life with her, but she’s non-committal and vague, then you should certainly move on. A true, loving partner should accept you completely for who you are and what you feel. On the other hand, if you both feel comfortable sharing feelings with each other, and she accepts the deep things that you reveal to her, then you’ve found a true catch!

You both make time for each other, even through work and school. Spending quality time with one another is crucial. If your girl is always at her job, concentrating on her career, or studying for a degree, and not making an effort to be with you, then it’s time to move on. True love knows no bounds–including time. While it’s great to have a girl who’s serious about her career and education, this can also be a relationship-breaker if she takes either too seriously.

Money and possessions are not as important as love. This is a simple one: If your girl only talks about possessions and money, if that’s where her true values lie, then you might want to back out of the relationship. Every girl wants good things in life, but if she really loves you, then how much you make and how much you give her shouldn’t be #1 on her priority list.

You both are able to put each other ahead of yourselves. This can be the make or break of a relationship. If she’s willing to do things for you, sacrifice time with her friends or time at work to be with you and make you meals, then you’ve found yourself a winner. However, if she’s always cancelling dates, spending more time with her friends than with you, and never gets you any gifts or acts of service, then you’ve found yourself a bitch. Move on. When she treats herself more important than you, then you’re heading towards disaster.

In the end, you want a girl who can you be you around, and know that you’re valued by her night and day. If you’re in a relationship now that you want to be more serious, ask yourself if the woman you’re with fulfills these 10 requirements. And if you’re looking for love, don’t get too far into it unless you really feel that the girl treats you right.

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There is a lot of planning involved when coordinating a wedding. One of the most important details that a bride stresses over is finding the perfect wedding attire. Accounting for 10% of the average wedding, bridal attire and bridal jewelry help to drive the theme of the wedding. What happens to the bridal attire and jewelry after the wedding is over? Very few brides will wear their bridal gown again. However, it is totally acceptable to wear your wedding jewelry to other events after the wedding.

Many brides limit themselves to wearing their wedding accessories only on the day of their wedding. Although the sole purpose of purchasing bridal jewelry is to wear on your special day, it does not have to end there. Your wedding jewelry will be useful on your honeymoon as well. Most couples plan a romantic evening out to dinner during their honeymoon. Whether you plan a candle lit dinner at an elegant restaurant or order room service in your honeymoon suite, both would be the perfect time for you to repurpose your wedding jewelry.

The honeymoon is an appropriate time for a couple to reflect on their wedding day. It allows the couple to escape their everyday lives and relive their special day all over again. Wearing your bridal jewelry on your honeymoon is a way of taking a little piece of your wedding with you. Consider giving your husband-to-be a pair of cufflinks as a wedding gift. Do not leave him out—he can wear his cufflinks during your honeymoon too. Sharing the moment is what marriage is all about.

As a word of caution, when you are traveling, it is important to pack properly. Due to the high security regulations, most bags are searched—especially going through customs when leaving the country. It is best to store your bridal jewelry in your carry on luggage so that it will not get damaged or stolen. Unfortunately, many women have reported incidents of stolen jewelry and have never retrieved their belongings.

Getting married is a joyous occasion. Millions of dollars are spent each year in order for couples to have the wedding of their dreams. From the expensive wedding cake to the party favors, it takes time and money in order to host the perfect wedding. Do not let your wedding accessories become a faded memory. Keep your wedding jewelry alive—wear it to another special occasion or two. There is no crime in repurposing your bridal jewelry.

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It may not happen soon, or it may happen tomorrow but some day each and everyone one of us is going to be put in the position of having to give the wedding toast for a friend or family member. Some of us choose to wing it, giving a toast on the fly and hoping that in all of our weepy rambling we say something memorable or funny. Of course we may be weeping because of overwhelming happiness for the newly wedded couple or out of our own self-pity. A little preparation goes a long way and so can a couple of good tips.

1.) Keep it short: no matter what you say, keep it short and sweet. Guests have been sitting in their chairs a long time and people are certain to have short attention spans. At most you have a minute or two before their minds begin to wander so don’t start rambling. Also don’t try to fit a lot in a little time by speaking too fast.

2.) Keep it simple: you’ll find that the best wedding toasts can be simple expressions of love and hope for the couple. Just stand up and say how much you love them and what your special wish is for them. If you want to be better prepared, look up and memorize a simple quote to repeat with your own cadence and rhythm.

3.) Practice beforehand: stand in front of the mirror and hold that champagne glass up to yourself as many times as it takes to get comfortable with the quick speech you have in mind. That way it will go much easier when you actually give the speech.

Follow these three little steps and you’ll find that you can make it through those few moments of pressure to say something heartwarming to the bride and groom.

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When talking about things that excite and interest you, here are some pitfalls you′ll want to avoid:

Don’t dominate the conversation with your own enthusiasms. Be sensitive to how much time you devote to your own subject without hearing again from the other person. It’s alright to let her know what turns you on, but be aware that she may not necessarily want to hear everything you have to say about that topic.

Avoid Jargon or technical terms when discussing topics with her and she isn’t familiar with the subject. You can give her an inside look at what excites you about the topic, rather than overly specific details.

Be careful not to lecture or try to “sell” her on what you believe in, regardless of how strongly you believe in it or how important you feel it is. She may want to learn more about a subject that interests you, but they don’t necessarily wish to be converted to your point of view.

Don’t tell personal secrets in the early stages of a friendship with a woman. Of course, it’s flattering to her to be told something confidential, but if this is early on in a friendship, the person is likely to think, “If he tells me such personal things right off, he probably tells everyone.” Wait until the time is right, and you’ve established trust.

Don’t try to override her point of view with your superior knowledge of a subject. Be receptive to her point of view and listen to what she has to say. Then, when it’s your turn to give your opinion, she will be more receptive and open to your ideas.

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Cupid raised his arrow, aimed and love hit the hearts of two people. A love so exciting that it exploded into possibilities. A family, a home and a life that can be shared. Anything is possible when two people are in love.

Romeo and Juliet loved. There love was so deep they could not live without the other. A love that pitted them against rival families who were filled with hatred. Families that would never accept their love.

William Shakespeare wrote this epic tail showing how love can be defeated by the quarreling surrounding families. Love can be devoured by hate to the point that the only hope of two people to hold unto their love is by going to their graves.

Today over fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce. Husbands and wives end their marriages stating: “Irreconcilable Differences” as the reason for there demise. But I tell you that it has nothing to do with their incompatibility, it has everything to do with our present day world.

We are a society separated by differences from skin color to ethnic backgrounds. We live in a world where everything, from our religion to our country, chooses whom we can love.

We have also become a society of workaholics. We are so burdened by our desire for things that we are chained to our work. When our spouse needs us, we can’t give except in material things. So love that once united becomes cold and every day trials become disasters.

Love and affection takes work. It takes spending time together. It takes making love often and forgetting the work we must accomplish in our life. Paul realized the need for strong committed relationship when he wrote these words in the Bible’s renown ‘love chapter’.

1 Corinthians 13: 1- 3, “I may be able to speak the languages of men and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching: I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains-but if I have no love, I am nothing. I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burned-but if I have no love, this does me no good.”

We live in a very complex world that fights against all forms of love. We are at war and couples are the favorite target of the unseen spiritual forces of evil. Because Satan is the god of this world, he roams the earth devouring love and turning cupids arrows of love into hate by turning couples against each other through fights and quarrels.

God is love and the destruction of love puts a stop to good in the world and allows the fallen angels of hell to inflict punishment on those who are not under the protection of God. Satan knows if he can destroy marriages he can stop healthy families from forming strong unions bound together with love.

Families who understand the fight and stay together no matter what they face in life. Couples who love even when it is hard to love. Wives and husbands that refuse to keep a record of everything their mate has done wrong.

1 Corinthians 13: 4-7, “Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up: and its faith, hope, and patience never fail.”

Satan’s influence destroys couples by using their emotions as a weapon to lash out. He keeps them in the clutches of jealousy and selfishness by reminding them how much time there mate spends with other people, instead of them.

But under the influence of the Spirit of God we are given another message. Truth teaches us to let go of each others faults, not to keep records of wrongs, and to allow forgiveness to heal our problems. The Spirit of God helps us to have patience and gives us hope that things will get better in future.

We live in a corrupt and evil world that demands that we serve it. In order to set up a house, we must work! The same must happen within the makeup of a marriage. We must constantly forgive and love and talk out our relationship problems so Satan doesn′t get a foothold into our lives and corrupt us through evil thoughts.

The only way we can do this is by holding tightly to the love we have for our husband or wife. We must recognize Satan’s influence in our thinking and fight for love.

We need to understand that Love is God and only through God can we stand firm and be unaffected by lives ups and downs. Because God is everlasting and eternal.

1Corinthians 13:8&9, “Love is eternal. There are inspired messages, but they are temporary; there are gifts of speaking in strange tongues, but they will cease; there is knowledge, but it will pass. For our gifts of knowledge and of inspired messages are only partial; but when what is perfect comes, then what is partial will disappear.”

Love helps us to face all forms of tragedies from the loss of a child to facing a disease or disability. Love helps us to dig our way out of financial crisis from job loss or company reorganization.

By facing this world, within the establishment of a strong relationship, we have strength. Jesus said when two or more pray together, He answers their prayers.

As people of faith we must pray for our relationships and hold tight when tragedies rear their ugly head. Together, couples can achieve miracles through faith in God, but when couples fight without God, they fail.

1Corthinthians 13: 11-13, “When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child now that I am a man, I have no more use for childish ways. What we see now is like a dim image in a mirror; then we shall see face-to-face. What I know now is only partial; then it will be complete-as complete as God’s knowledge of me.

Meanwhile these three remain; faith, hope, and love; and the greatest of these is love.”

We must put aside childish emotions that allow jealousy, evil, and all forms of strive to enter into our marriages and think like adults. We must learn to overcome adversity with love.

Love is not a Shakespearean tragedy that results in both parties dying. Love is a force that stands up against all opposition and wins. Love produces hope and faith that nothing is impossible when God is the head of our household.

Cupid’s arrows hit strong fortresses of love. Couples who would Fight For Love!

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I’m a big believer in surrounding yourself with great people. Quality relationships bring out your best, cheer you on when you need a boost, give you nudges and a kick in the pants when you are stuck.

While all relationships might not be ideal, looking around at those who influence, challenge, and support you is worthwhile.

Think about the people you hang around with - your friends, family, colleagues, business associates and even your significant other.

• How do you feel when you’re with them?

• How do you feel when you leave them?

• Do they encourage and support you to be your best?

• Do they lift your spirits?

• Do they contribute to your success? (referrals, leads, share resources and ideas)

If not, it’s time to take an inventory of the people you associate with. In other words….it may be time to let some folks go or change how you interact with them. Think of it as decluttering your emotional and psychological environment!

Now, I know you may have family members who might fit into the category of folks who don’t support you the way you need and you don’t want eliminate them from your life, right? (or do you?) In that instance, I suggest being very selective about what you divulge especially if family comments negatively affect you. Pick safe, neutral topics and keep your expectations realistic. What I’m saying is - expect them to be as they always are, rather than who you wish they’d magically become, ok?

Aside from family relationships, I want to make a point about something I believe:


I think it’s very important to look at the people you align with in any way in friendship, business relationships or professional services. The people you form relationships with become part of your network. If you align (affiliate) with people of low moral character, lack of integrity or any other quality that is out of alignment with who you are, there is a backlash that comes back to you. It might be as a negative reflection on your reputation or a magnet for negative energy.

I think of it like a Law of Attraction.


Today I bumped into a friend and colleague at a networking event. She looked terrific. Best I’ve seen her look in years. When I asked her how things were going, she beamed and announced she had just formed a new partnership and gave me her business card. New company, name and business focus. Hallelujah! After years of struggling in her prior company with a partner who was a mismatch from the get-go, she finally took the steps to put her business and her life back on the track to success. No wonder she looked so good!

• What are you hanging on to?

• Who are you hanging on to?

• What’s it costing you to hang on? (money, time, peace of mind, your health!)

• What do you know (right in your gut) it’s time to let go of?

• How bad does it have to get before you let it/them go?

Success tips:

1. Network with other successful people. Cultivate personal and business relationships.

2. Contribute to other people’s success. Help other people succeed for the joy of it. Watch how much success comes back to you. (Law of Attraction).

3. Join a Mastermind group or start one. Create opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other success - minded people.

4. Develop strategic alliances and joint ventures to expand your value to customers and clients.

5. Continue to grow as a person. Your life is a mirror image of who you are. If you don’t like the picture, the good news is that you can change that by investing in your personal and business development. It’s an investment that will provide enormous returns.

What changes do you need to make in your relationships to build a stronger community of support?

Regardless of whether your plan is to have a small or huge wedding, undoubtedly the initial planning process is extremely important. Commonly the female and her family and friends will be the most actively involved in the organizing side of things, although now days more men are participating as well. Don′t be surprised if five minutes after the “I do’s” are out of the way, the bride to be begins gushing out hundreds of ideas that have been brewing since she was thirteen years old! The goal is to work out together what kind of event would make your wedding a memorable event for both of you, then get out your pen and paper and start writing.

Mistakes happen, and it isn’t humanly possible for a couple to plan a massive function without any hiccoughs when they have never had experience in that area. Admittedly, most errors involve something not being booked on time or followed up with booking fees on time, such as bands, hotels, caterers, priests, flowers and cars. Leaving bridesmaids dresses, the brides dress or shoes till too close to the date also often results in disaster. When you make your first list, you must include a column just for recording anything that requires bookings and confirmation so you can organize all of them before anything else. If you find your wedding is too far in advance for most services, clearly diarize when you can call to make the commitment.

Confirming every booking is very important too, and you can′t just presume that because you have your name down everything will run smoothly. By paying a percentage in advance to confirm the details is a good idea, and regular phone calls every month or so is good follow up and also good for report. One bride in particular had verbal confirmation from a singer and piano player who promised to work her wedding. Having trusted this to be a booking, she arrived at the wedding to see no musician anywhere! Her mother was frantically trying to call while her father scoured the guests for a potential fill in. Unfortunately, the bride walked down the isle in silence, and although she fared well considering, it will forever play on her mind that something was really missing.

A wedding is an occasion to remember, and one mistake often made is supplying too much alcohol. If it is your style, many people like to have a few drinks at a wedding, but be aware that horror stories have come from too much alcohol. Sometimes it is best to have a plan in place where you supply a glass of champagne on arrival at the reception, followed by a glass with the toasts. You can provide one glass of wine or a beer to each person with food, then another drink with desert. When the speeches are over, the tables are cleared and everyone is ready to dance you may decide to provide an open bar for the people who choose to have a later night, but having copious amounts of free alcohol the whole time can be a bad idea.

Don’t invite too many guests and stick to your agreed budget. If a relative offers to assist in paying for your wedding, don’t see it as a sign to be extravagant and instead use it to pay for your existing plans. Too many couples today are starting marriage off in debt from their wedding, and when the party is over this causes a lot of stress on the relationship. Not a good way to begin marriage, and it never would have been like that in your ancestor’s days. They would have saved for the wedding upfront or been lucky enough to have parents or in-laws pay for them. Now days loans and credit cards are easy to use, but you only want people at your wedding you will enjoy sharing your special day with. For those who you rarely have contact with you may want to consider sending them a DVD of the events afterwards, explaining that it was a small wedding but you still wanted to share it with them.

Another problem arising on the wedding scene is couples asking guests to only pay money in place of a gift: Many potential guests will be put out by it, and it takes the personal touch out of it. Friends and family prefer to express their love and caring for you through picking out something special you will have and use through your whole married lives, and when you ask for money everyone is individually forgotten. If you don’t want a sterile or greedy undertone to your wedding, let people give gifts from their hearts, after all you are getting married to be with the one you love not to increase your bank balance!

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