____Send save-the-date announcements or call out of town guests to let them know the final date, time, and location of the wedding.
____If you're purchasing wedding favors, do so now
____Start planning your rehearsal dinner. Give the host(s) your guest list
____Examine your beauty regimen. Read Five months to perfect wedding day beauty
____If your caterer isn't doing it for you, reserve any rental equipment you'll need, including dishes, tables, chairs, linens, tents
____Register for gifts
____Select your wedding cake designer, and order your wedding cake
____Arrange wedding transportation
____Order stationery
____Select a calligrapher, if you're using one
____Select the groom's tuxedo or other attire, what the groomsmen will wear, and arrange to purchase or rent
____Purchase your wedding rings
____Book wedding night accommodations and accommodations for out-of-town guests
____Buy gifts for your wedding party, parents, and each other.
Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Gift Ideas for the Bride
Top 10 Groom Gift Ideas
____If you're changing into "going away outfits" before you leave the reception, purchase those now
xoxo.
Source.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Your Wedding Checklist: 8 to 10 months before your wedding
____Shop for and order your wedding dress and accessories, including veil, gloves and shoes
____Sign a contract with your wedding caterer
____Book wedding florist and choose arrangements
____Book your musicians and/or DJ for both ceremony and reception
____Select and confirm your wedding photographer (and your videographer, if you're using one.)
____Look into wedding insurance and decide if it's a good option for you
____Plan your honeymoon
____Shop for and order your bridesmaid dresses
____If you're making your own wedding favors, start doing so now.
____Meet with wedding cake designers or bakers and arrange for a tasting (Yum!)
xoxo
Source.
____Sign a contract with your wedding caterer
____Book wedding florist and choose arrangements
____Book your musicians and/or DJ for both ceremony and reception
____Select and confirm your wedding photographer (and your videographer, if you're using one.)
____Look into wedding insurance and decide if it's a good option for you
____Plan your honeymoon
____Shop for and order your bridesmaid dresses
____If you're making your own wedding favors, start doing so now.
____Meet with wedding cake designers or bakers and arrange for a tasting (Yum!)
xoxo
Source.
Questions for Engaged Couples - - Questions to Discuss Before You Get Married
By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide
Source.
Discuss These Issues Before Walking Down the Aisle
Many marriage education experts caution that when couples believe in the myths of "happily-ever-after" or "love conquers all," problems in the marital relationship may surface within a short time after the wedding.
The success or failure of your marriage relationship may hinge on how well you deal with issues such as finances, sexuality, communication, conflict, parenting, in-laws, leisure time, family of origin, spirituality, expectations, and chores.
Even though you may be very busy with wedding preparations, it is critical that you make time to prepare for your life time together by exploring your relationship in more depth.
Communication, along with a willingness to grow closer together, is one of the keys to a successful marriage.
Since August 2005 when we expanded this list of questions that every couple should discuss before getting married, we have received suggestions for more questions.
To get to know one another better you can play the play "The Newlywed Board Game" together or you can look over these questions that we believe you need to ask one another if you want to improve your future marital life.
General Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Why are we getting married? Pregnancy, financial security, loneliness or wanting to get out of the family home are not valid reasons to get married.
* What do we as a couple want out of life?
* What do you think we'll be doing in thirty or forty years?
* How often do you drink?
* Have you ever hit someone?
* Do you think it is important to be faithful to one another?
* Do you have a criminal record?
* Are you willing to replace the toilet tissue roll?
Family of Origin Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* What was your childhood like?
* Was your family an affectionate one?
* Do you think we will have problems with your family during the holidays?
* What values do you want to bring from your family into our marriage?
* What do you like and dislike about your family?
* what do you like and dislike about my family?
* What do you like and dislike about your parents' marriage?
* What do you like and dislike about my parents' marriage?
More on Family of Origin Issues
Self Image Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
# How would you describe yourself?
# How do you think I see you?
# Am I a jealous person?
# Do I have trust issues or feel insecure?
# How important is affirmation to me?
# Do I handle compliments well?
# What is your love language?
# Do you think we listen to one another well?
# Do you think it is important to know one another's physical and mental health histories?
More on giving compliments.
Time and Chores Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Will you clean the toilet?
* How are we going to divide up the household chores?
* What are your expectations about how we will spend our free time?
* How do you want to spend our days off?
* Do you believe that we should be doing everything together?
* Can we each pursue our own interests?
* Do you need or want time alone?
* How would you feel if I want a night out with my friends now and then?
* How will we make sure we have quality time together?
* How much time will we spend with our in-laws?
More on Handling Household Chores Together
More on Time Management Issues
Money Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Can we talk about money?
* Are you a saver or spender when it comes to money?
* Do you want to have a budget?
* Should we have a joint checking account or separate accounts or both?
* Who is going to be responsible for making sure that bills are paid on time?
* Do you consider going to the movies and having a vacation every year a necessity or a luxury?
* How much do we owe in debts and what are our assets?
* Where does our money go?
* What are our financial goals?
* Do you have any outstanding fines or debts?
* What are our future plans for purchasing a home?
* Do we both know where our important financial documents are located?
More on Money Issues
Parenting Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Do you want to have children?
* Do we want to have children?
* If we decide we do, how many children do you want to have?
* How long should we be married before having children?
* What kind of parent do you think you will be?
* What is your parenting philosophy?
* Will one of us stay home after we have children?
* What type of birth control should we use if we want to postpone or prevent parenthood?
* How do you feel about adoption?
* Do you have any children already?
More on Parenting Issues
Spirituality and Religious Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Does religion play an important part in your life?
* Do you think faith and spirituality are important in a marriage?
* What is your image of God?
More on Religious Issues
Sexual Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Can we talk about sex?
* Should we talk about sex?
* Are you comfortable discussing your sexual likes and dislikes?
* What are your expectations of our sexual relationship?
More on Sexual Issues
Conflict Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* How will we make decisions together?
* Are we both willing to face into difficult areas or do we try to avoid conflict?
* Do you think we have problems in our relationship that we need to deal with before our wedding?
* Do we handle conflict well?
* How are we different?
* Do you think our differences will create problems in our marriage?
* Do you expect or want me to change?
* Can we both forgive?
* Are we both willing to work on our communication skills and to share intimately with each other?
Conflict and Anger Issues
xoxo.
Source.
Discuss These Issues Before Walking Down the Aisle
Many marriage education experts caution that when couples believe in the myths of "happily-ever-after" or "love conquers all," problems in the marital relationship may surface within a short time after the wedding.
The success or failure of your marriage relationship may hinge on how well you deal with issues such as finances, sexuality, communication, conflict, parenting, in-laws, leisure time, family of origin, spirituality, expectations, and chores.
Even though you may be very busy with wedding preparations, it is critical that you make time to prepare for your life time together by exploring your relationship in more depth.
Communication, along with a willingness to grow closer together, is one of the keys to a successful marriage.
Since August 2005 when we expanded this list of questions that every couple should discuss before getting married, we have received suggestions for more questions.
To get to know one another better you can play the play "The Newlywed Board Game" together or you can look over these questions that we believe you need to ask one another if you want to improve your future marital life.
General Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Why are we getting married? Pregnancy, financial security, loneliness or wanting to get out of the family home are not valid reasons to get married.
* What do we as a couple want out of life?
* What do you think we'll be doing in thirty or forty years?
* How often do you drink?
* Have you ever hit someone?
* Do you think it is important to be faithful to one another?
* Do you have a criminal record?
* Are you willing to replace the toilet tissue roll?
Family of Origin Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* What was your childhood like?
* Was your family an affectionate one?
* Do you think we will have problems with your family during the holidays?
* What values do you want to bring from your family into our marriage?
* What do you like and dislike about your family?
* what do you like and dislike about my family?
* What do you like and dislike about your parents' marriage?
* What do you like and dislike about my parents' marriage?
More on Family of Origin Issues
Self Image Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
# How would you describe yourself?
# How do you think I see you?
# Am I a jealous person?
# Do I have trust issues or feel insecure?
# How important is affirmation to me?
# Do I handle compliments well?
# What is your love language?
# Do you think we listen to one another well?
# Do you think it is important to know one another's physical and mental health histories?
More on giving compliments.
Time and Chores Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Will you clean the toilet?
* How are we going to divide up the household chores?
* What are your expectations about how we will spend our free time?
* How do you want to spend our days off?
* Do you believe that we should be doing everything together?
* Can we each pursue our own interests?
* Do you need or want time alone?
* How would you feel if I want a night out with my friends now and then?
* How will we make sure we have quality time together?
* How much time will we spend with our in-laws?
More on Handling Household Chores Together
More on Time Management Issues
Money Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Can we talk about money?
* Are you a saver or spender when it comes to money?
* Do you want to have a budget?
* Should we have a joint checking account or separate accounts or both?
* Who is going to be responsible for making sure that bills are paid on time?
* Do you consider going to the movies and having a vacation every year a necessity or a luxury?
* How much do we owe in debts and what are our assets?
* Where does our money go?
* What are our financial goals?
* Do you have any outstanding fines or debts?
* What are our future plans for purchasing a home?
* Do we both know where our important financial documents are located?
More on Money Issues
Parenting Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Do you want to have children?
* Do we want to have children?
* If we decide we do, how many children do you want to have?
* How long should we be married before having children?
* What kind of parent do you think you will be?
* What is your parenting philosophy?
* Will one of us stay home after we have children?
* What type of birth control should we use if we want to postpone or prevent parenthood?
* How do you feel about adoption?
* Do you have any children already?
More on Parenting Issues
Spirituality and Religious Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Does religion play an important part in your life?
* Do you think faith and spirituality are important in a marriage?
* What is your image of God?
More on Religious Issues
Sexual Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* Can we talk about sex?
* Should we talk about sex?
* Are you comfortable discussing your sexual likes and dislikes?
* What are your expectations of our sexual relationship?
More on Sexual Issues
Conflict Issues to Talk About Before You are Married
* How will we make decisions together?
* Are we both willing to face into difficult areas or do we try to avoid conflict?
* Do you think we have problems in our relationship that we need to deal with before our wedding?
* Do we handle conflict well?
* How are we different?
* Do you think our differences will create problems in our marriage?
* Do you expect or want me to change?
* Can we both forgive?
* Are we both willing to work on our communication skills and to share intimately with each other?
Conflict and Anger Issues
xoxo.
Your Wedding Checklist: 10 to 12 months before your wedding
____Read The First Ten Steps for a Newly Engaged Couple
____Tell your parents, important family members, and close friends the good news! How to Announce Your Engagement
____You might also want to announce your engagement in the newspaper, on a wedding website with an email sent out to all your friends, or in the most traditional way, with mailed engagement announcements
____Have an engagement party, if you'd like
____Envision the tone of your wedding: Formal or casual? Day or evening? Religious or secular?
____Consider having a wedding theme, which will help pull together the style, look, and feel of your wedding
____Choose your wedding colors, which will add visual unity.
____Set your budget, read Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
____Decide who will pay for the wedding. Will your parents cover it all? Can you contribute? How will expenses be split?
____Start your guest list
____Select date and time. Have backup dates in mind, in case a key element is unavailable.
____Select and reserve your ceremony and reception sites
____Hire a wedding consultant, if you're using one
____Choose and book your wedding officiant
____Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers
____Meet with florists, caterers, and musicians.
____Arrange for a tasting with your caterer
xoxo
Source.
____Tell your parents, important family members, and close friends the good news! How to Announce Your Engagement
____You might also want to announce your engagement in the newspaper, on a wedding website with an email sent out to all your friends, or in the most traditional way, with mailed engagement announcements
____Have an engagement party, if you'd like
____Envision the tone of your wedding: Formal or casual? Day or evening? Religious or secular?
____Consider having a wedding theme, which will help pull together the style, look, and feel of your wedding
____Choose your wedding colors, which will add visual unity.
____Set your budget, read Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
____Decide who will pay for the wedding. Will your parents cover it all? Can you contribute? How will expenses be split?
____Start your guest list
____Select date and time. Have backup dates in mind, in case a key element is unavailable.
____Select and reserve your ceremony and reception sites
____Hire a wedding consultant, if you're using one
____Choose and book your wedding officiant
____Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers
____Meet with florists, caterers, and musicians.
____Arrange for a tasting with your caterer
xoxo
Source.
Monday, 31 May 2010
Q
“I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."”
“There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.”
“True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they've gotta match.”
“You learn to like someone when you find out what makes them laugh, but you can never truly love someone until you find out what makes them cry.”
“Relationships are like crystals, you don't realize how much you love it until it breaks.”
“Relationships-of all kinds-are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.”
The best relationship is the one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
I've learned in my lifetime so far that you can't help who you fall for and no matter how hard you try and how much it hurts you everyday that you just wanna be with them or just talk to them you never stop trying to make them happy by the little things you say or do because thats what makes your life worth going on for.
“There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.”
“True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they've gotta match.”
“You learn to like someone when you find out what makes them laugh, but you can never truly love someone until you find out what makes them cry.”
“Relationships are like crystals, you don't realize how much you love it until it breaks.”
“Relationships-of all kinds-are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.”
The best relationship is the one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
I've learned in my lifetime so far that you can't help who you fall for and no matter how hard you try and how much it hurts you everyday that you just wanna be with them or just talk to them you never stop trying to make them happy by the little things you say or do because thats what makes your life worth going on for.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Define: Ryan
Ryan
An Irish name meaning "little king". A person worthy of the name Ryan is indeed a person of true royalty.
A handsome gentleman with a charming smile. Has the greatest respect for life and people, especially women. A great sense of humor, easy going and modest. An even greater sense of adventure. But has been known to fall to grips of an adrenaline lust, often risking himself for a thrill seek.
A person that believes in all people, until they have proven otherwise, and even then might still believe in you. His mind is amazing, slightly insane but pure genius, the only force stronger is his heart. To be loved by, is to be… Truly... Loved.
Loves a challenge, but often doesn’t often accept the reward. Gives his heart and soul to the people he cares for. He is either on top of the world smiling ear to ear or underneath it trying to lift still offering an occasional smirk.
He can be explosive so don’t shake too much. But otherwise can truly accomplish anything.
Synonymous with Perfection…. Perfection is defined by its flaws.
A great Leader, consider him yours
Wow, That was Amazing! Well, I mean I should have known, he is Ryan
Source: Urban Dictionary
An Irish name meaning "little king". A person worthy of the name Ryan is indeed a person of true royalty.
A handsome gentleman with a charming smile. Has the greatest respect for life and people, especially women. A great sense of humor, easy going and modest. An even greater sense of adventure. But has been known to fall to grips of an adrenaline lust, often risking himself for a thrill seek.
A person that believes in all people, until they have proven otherwise, and even then might still believe in you. His mind is amazing, slightly insane but pure genius, the only force stronger is his heart. To be loved by, is to be… Truly... Loved.
Loves a challenge, but often doesn’t often accept the reward. Gives his heart and soul to the people he cares for. He is either on top of the world smiling ear to ear or underneath it trying to lift still offering an occasional smirk.
He can be explosive so don’t shake too much. But otherwise can truly accomplish anything.
Synonymous with Perfection…. Perfection is defined by its flaws.
A great Leader, consider him yours
Wow, That was Amazing! Well, I mean I should have known, he is Ryan
Source: Urban Dictionary
Define: Abigail
Abigail
A super-sweet girl. Extremely gorgeous and tons of fun. When you meet one you will want to be a huge part of her life but you would have to be very lucky for it to happen. An Abigail will stay on your mind forever so you will know when you meet one.
I started dating an Abigail a while back, she is amazing!
Source: Urban Dictionary
A super-sweet girl. Extremely gorgeous and tons of fun. When you meet one you will want to be a huge part of her life but you would have to be very lucky for it to happen. An Abigail will stay on your mind forever so you will know when you meet one.
I started dating an Abigail a while back, she is amazing!
Source: Urban Dictionary
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