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Wedding Tips
Tips for Bridal Gown Shopping!
Be an Informed Bride Before Shopping:
Custom gowns that are ordered to your measurements can take 6-9 months to arrive from the designer/manufacturer.
A reputable dealer will offer a contract with specifics listed: price paid; terms of payment; the designer and style of the dress; estimated arrival time at the salon.
Many salons offer payment plans or significant discounts to brides who pay up-front. Many offer fifty-percent down, with 50-percent due on delivery. Others may offer a payment plan.
Saving Money on Your Dream Gown:
Buy an off-the-rack or sample gown.
Restore an heirloom gown.
Find a simple satin or polyester gown and add your own embellishments.
And Remember ...
Although shopping for your dream gown can be stressful, it's important to always remember what the day is really about, and to have fun with shopping!
Finally, don't forget to budget for accessories, a headpiece and veil and lingerie.
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Four Secrets to Having a Spectacular Marriage
By Nicole Yorio
What do couples who describe their marriages as spectacular do differently than those who describe their marriages as simply so-so? The differences are quite small, actually. "When we look at happy couples, we see that great marriages are not the result of hours of hard work," says relationship researcher Terri L. Orbuch, Ph.D., who followed 373 couples for over 22 years as part of a marriage study funded by the National Institutes of Health. "It's small changes in behavior and attitude that can transform your relationship." In her new book, 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great, Orbuch shares the steps you can take to marital greatness.
1. Understand Each Other's Needs
"The main reason marriages break up is not conflict, communication problems, or sexual incompatibility," Orbuch says. "It's frustration - the day-to-day disappointment of the gap between what you expect and how your partner acts - that is most damaging." To diffuse that frustration, share your expectations with each other. Maybe you desire more affection and he craves more relaxed couple time. "And be sure to check in with your partner once a year, as added pressures or life changes can create new expectations," Orbuch says.
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