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Jump for joy, sunset wedding photography.

Biggest wedding regrets 2016

Maaike Olsthoorn
planning
The top ten regrets Photography “My biggest wedding regret was having a family friend take photos instead of hiring a photographer. She had a lot of heart, but the pictures were really disappointing.” “OMG I DID NOT GET A PICTURE…
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Wedding couple at old building location.

Top questions for your photographer

HongGiang
guides, photography
Top questions to ask any potential photographer. 1) What coverage do you provide? Bridal preparations home coverage Groom and groomsmen before the ceremony Ceremony, formal shots and bridal party Reception arrival and mock cake cutting Reception speeches, first dance and…
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Engagement ring.

Engagement photography

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guides, photography
Engagement Photography Why wait for your wedding day for beautiful, romantic photographs with your husband/wife to be ? Your engagement marks the beginning of your live together and a perfect time to get some romantic pictures that capture the feelings…
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Sunset wedding photo.

Choosing a wedding photographer

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guides, photography
Choosing a wedding photographer You must feel comfortable with your photographer and confident in there ability as they are going to photograph one of the most important days of your life. When choosing a photographer you should choose someone who…
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Jump for joy, sunset wedding photography.

Trash the dress photography

HongGiang
guides, photography
Trash the Dress – Alternative Wedding Photography This isn’t for everyone, but the “Trash the Dress” phenomenon has been sweeping the US and Europe for some time and has now reached New Zealand. It is not an attempt to destroy…
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Pre wedding boudoir photography.

Pre-wedding glamour photography

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guides, photography
Boudior Photography – pre-wedding glamour Boudoir photography has always been popular, but is becoming a sexy new trend in pre-wedding photography, especially popular as a wedding day gift from a bride to her groom. Boudoir photos are usually taken wearing…
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Bride and groom share a kiss.

Wedding albums

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guides, photography
Wedding Albums Creating a Wedding Album after the wedding Whether you had your wedding a month or a year ago, it’s still possible to create a unique wedding album. Digital pictures are great, but there is nothing like having a…
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White wedding car decorated with flowers.

Transport for every wedding

HongGiang
guides, transport
Wedding transport for every wedding Many brides start off the wedding preparations by looking for that special dress and after perusing endless shops find the perfect dress, the first sigh of relief. The wedding preparations then move to finding the…
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Bride and wedding posy.

Star sign flowers

HongGiang
flowers, guides
Choosing your wedding flowers by your star sign Your star sign flowers and colours Each star sign has a flower or flower colour associated with it, so choosing flowers from your start sign is a great way to personalise your…
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Grand cake at wedding reception.

Cake essentials

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Cake Essentials Are wedding cakes an essential part of the day, “yes and no”? Traditionally guests expect a slice of the action, but if you are on a tight budget then remember that elaborately designed wedding cakes filled with rich…
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Just married leaving on motorbike.

Wedding transport choices

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guides, transport
Transport choices Every bride wants to arrive at her wedding in style, although everyones idea of style may not be the same. Luckily there are many different modes of transport to choose from and many companies who specialize in providing…
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Saving money on your wedding day.

Money saving tips guide

HongGiang
flowers, guides
Cutting Flower Expenses for the Ceremony Split the cost of the flowers used at the ceremony site with another couple that is getting married there that same day. Make sure your wedding is not near a major flower-giving holiday. Such…
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Pretty cup cakes.

Wedding cake decorating

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Wedding cake decorating Decorating your own cake. Congratulations on making the brave decision to decorate your own wedding cake! However be careful not to take on more than you can chew! Weddings can be a stressful experience, so if you’re…
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Flower display.

Flower lists guide

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flowers, guides
Flower lists guide   You certainly don’t need all of the flowers listed here, but this list will help you get started with your planning. Wedding Party Bridal Bouquet Flowers for bride’s hair Bridesmaid’s bouquets (number of bridesmaids) Different bouquet…
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Flower decoration on a chocolate cake.

Chocolate cakes

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Chocolate Cakes Everyone loves chocolate! Instead of the traditional white wedding cake, how about a rich, yummy chocolate cake instead. You don’t have to hide a flavored cake under plain white icing, not only can you have a chocolate cake,…
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Wedding reception table layout.

Wedding traditions

HongGiang
guides, traditions
Wedding traditions Introduction. Incorporating wedding traditions in your wedding day is a wonderful and fun way of celebrating and recognising the historical importance of marriage within a modern context. Listed below are many of the traditions that are still popular…
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Bride arriving in horse drawn carriage.

Wedding transport

HongGiang
guides, transport
Wedding Transport Whether you plan to arrive at your wedding on a tandem, in a vintage car or in a horse drawn carriage there are certain considerations, such as cost, distance and style, which may affect your choice. Unless you…
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Writing paper for poems and wedding hymns.

Wedding bible readings

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guides, words
Writing paper for poems and wedding hymns. Mark 10:6-9, 13-16 On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee John 2:1-11 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his…
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Bride holding bridal bouquet.

Guide to choosing a florist

HongGiang
flowers, guides
Choosing a florist.   Choosing a Florist Your florist can create bouquets, buttonholes, corsages and hair decorations, as well as taking care of the venue arrangements. Finding a professional florist. Recommendations from friends and relatives should be your first call,…
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White wedding cake.

Wedding cakes

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Wedding cakes   Your wedding cake can be a significant focal point at your wedding reception as well as a delicious dessert. Choosing your Wedding Cake Style As the centerpiece of your reception, your cake should represent the theme of…
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Tropical island wedding.

Pacific Island wedding traditions

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guides, traditions
Wedding traditions What Pacific Island Weddings Encompass. Weddings are very special events in people’s lives. Weddings are colorful in many cultures and the same goes for the Pacific Islands, Samoa and Tonga. These two Pacific Islands have various views on…
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Old books of wedding words.

Traditional readings

HongGiang
guides, words
Old books of wedding words. To Be One With Each Other George Eliot The Passionate Shepherd to His Love Christopher Marlowe Sonnet from the Portuguese Elizabeth Barrett Browning Excerpt 1 from The Prophet Khalil Gabran Excerpt 2 from The Prophet…
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Brides wedding shoes.

Choosing wedding shoes

HongGiang
bridal, guides
Tips for choosing your wedding shoes The Brides Shoes Who doesn’t love shopping for shoes and wedding shoes are no different. There are many styles of wedding shoes, so let’s make sure you pick the right ones! Comfort first If…
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Wedding book of love peoms.

Marriage readings

HongGiang
guides, words
Wedding book of love peoms. A Dedication To My Wife T.S. Eliot I Promise Dorothy R. Colgan Marriage Advice Jane Wells Never Marry But For Love William Penn The Art Of A Good Marriage Wilferd Arlan Peterson The Blessing Of…
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Bride in white dress.

Choosing a wedding dress

HongGiang
bridal, guides
Tips for choosing your wedding dress (Article by Linda of Ruby Bridal) Selecting a wedding gown is possibly one of the most exciting things for a bride-to-be to do. Regardless of whether you know what kind of gown you want…
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Indian bride before the wedding.

Indian wedding traditions

HongGiang
guides, traditions
Wedding traditions Customs of Modern Indian Weddings in New Zealand. You cannot talk about an Indian wedding in New Zealand without talking about New Zealand’s biggest Indian wedding that took place earlier this year. This is the best and the…
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old book of hymns and poems.

Wedding and marriage quotes

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guides, words
Wedding and marriage quotes A husband’s last words should always be ‘OK buy it’. Can you imagine a world without men? No crime and lots of happy, fat women. – Marion Smith Marrying a man is like buying something you’ve…
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Long eyelashes and beautiful eyes.

Wedding makeup

HongGiang
guides, Health and beauty
Wedding Makeup Secrets On that special wedding day, every bride wants to look her very best and be at her most beautiful, but presenting your best face can be a little daunting. How do you make sure your wedding makeup…
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Chinese wedding traditions.

Chinese wedding traditions

HongGiang
guides, traditions
Chinese traditions Chinese Traditions and Chinese Weddings in New Zealand. Traditional Chinese marriages are embedded in Chinese societal ceremonial rituals that involve pre-arranged agreements between two families. Romantic love was allowed within Chinese culture and monogamy was practiced. In a…
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wedding transport.

Winter weddings

HongGiang
general, guides
Winter weddings Winter weddings. Speaking to any function venue, church, celebrant and wedding photographer and they will tell you that October to March can be the busiest time of the year. Why – Wedding season of course!! Well change is…
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love poems.

Wedding and love poems (page 4)

HongGiang
guides, words
love poems. Joseph Addison Jessica Blade Ann Bradstreet Elizabeth Barrett Browning Karen Clodfelder John Downland Bernice Ellrick Steve Hodgin Back to Poems, Readings and Quotes Wedding and love poems (page 4) Joseph Addison Through all eternity to thee A joyful…
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Pink cup cakes on stand.

Wedding cake types

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Wedding cake types White cake: The most traditional of wedding cakes, white icing with fruit cake, or an alternative with a sponge and flavored filling between the layers, like raspberry buttercream or apricot preserves. Chocolate cake: A real crowd pleaser!…
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Make-over.

Looking good

HongGiang
guides, Health and beauty
How to Look Great on Your Wedding Day Looking great on your wedding day means being radiant, relaxed, and ready to start a brand new existence with the person whom you’ve chosen to spend your life with. Your hair, nails,…
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Tropical island wedding.

Average temperature guide

HongGiang
general, guides
NEW ZEALAND AVERAGE TEMPERATURE GUIDE The following temperatures are mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit.   Spring Sep, Oct, Nov Summer Dec, Jan, Feb Autumn Mar, Apr, May Winter Jun, Jul, Aug Wellington High Low High…
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Bridal make-over with flower in hair.

Hair accessories

HongGiang
guides, Health and beauty
Hair Comes The Bride – How to choose Wedding Hair Accessories Beautiful hair accessories. You can picture yourself in your dream dress holding those flowers you?ve always imagined walking up the isle… But what are you wearing in your hair?…
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cake toppers at the expo.

Cake toppers

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cakes, guides
Cake toppers   Do you want to make your wedding cake really stand out? The wedding cake will be the table centerpiece and a major focal point of the wedding. Therefore it makes sense to spend a little extra time…
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Wedding todo list planning.

Sunset and sunrise times

HongGiang
general, guides
NEW ZEALAND SUNSET AND SUNRISE TIMES Date Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin NZDT Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Jan 1 06:05 20:43 05:51 20:57 05:52 21:14 05:51 21:31 Jan 11 06:13 20:43 06:01 20:56 06:02 21:12 06:02 21:29…
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Love poems book.

Wedding and love poems (page 2)

HongGiang
guides, words
Love poems book. If Thou Must Love Me Elizabeth Barrett Browing True Love Author Unknown The Bargain Sir Philip Sidney I Will Be Here Steven Curtis Chapman Marriage Mary Weston Fordham To My Bride Wilferd Arlan Peterson Because She Would…
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Stunning long red hair.

Wedding hair

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guides, Health and beauty
Wedding hair tips to make your day beautiful! Bridal hairstyles need to reflect the bride’s personality and personal style. More fun, more beauty, and more individuality are what brides are in search of. Theme weddings and creative personal touches help…
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Gold jewellery set.

Wedding jewellery sets

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guides, jewellery
Jewellery sets Coming across the best jewellery for your wedding, one that goes quite well with your wedding dress, is no easy feat. Based upon the store you choose to look for your wedding jewellery, you might see a fantastic…
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Cup cake display.

Cake stands

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Cake stands The wedding cake always plays one of the most interesting and special parts of the wedding reception. The wedding cake should be placed in a prominent and focal position for all to see as the bride and groom…
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love poems.

Wedding and love poems (page 1)

HongGiang
guides, words
love poems. Thomas Hood Donna M. Huntley Amanda Nicole Martinez Jason D. Megary Meghan Chris Messick Ara John Movsesian Victor Rodriguez William Shakespeare Wedding and love poems (page 1) Thomas Hood I love thee, I love thee, ‘Tis all that…
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Silver wedding rings.

Silver jewellery cleaning

HongGiang
guides, jewellery
Cleaning silver jewellery While your ring is normally gold or platinum, lots of bridal jewellery that is ordered is silver and silver needs a little looking after to keep it shiny and tarnish free. Silver tarnishing is a normal process…
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Getting in shape for your wedding.

Get in shape

HongGiang
guides, Health and beauty
5 Steps to a Fit Wedding Day Your boyfriend finally pops the question and now, with the possession of that rock on your finger, you’ve been catapulted to the status of fiance. All of a sudden, your head is flooded by…
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Wedding cake display.

Cake shapes

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cakes, guides
Cake Shapes Traditionally, round and square creations are the most popular shapes of wedding cakes seen decorating the reception area over the years. However, there is a never-ending selection of cake colors, shapes, and detailing – as far as the…
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Gold jewellery.

Birthstone jewellery

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guides, jewellery
The meaning of birth stones People have linked certain stones with birth dates since ancient times, and originally birthstones were believed to possess some magical force that could protect the owner or wearer of the stone. Birthstones were traditionally linked…
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Vintage wedding car.

Which wedding car

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guides, transport
Which type of wedding car If you’ve decided you want to arrive by car but don’t know which one, you can either just opt for the type of car you love! or if you’re still not sure, maybe you should…
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Floral display for wedding reception.

Maori wedding traditions

HongGiang
guides, traditions
Maori wedding traditions The Amazing Tradition of Maori Weddings. According to the Maori folklore, a long time ago, on the Island of Mokoia, a great love was planted by the famous ancestors, Hinemoa and Tutanekai. Their great, endless love is…
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Videography editing.

Wedding videographers

HongGiang
general, guides
Wedding videographers Once upon a time, the Videographer was a wedding day nuisance and post wedding day disappointment. Big, bulky, equipment, lights, and cords on the wedding day; second or third generation VHS tape when you finally brought your video…
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Old books of poems and hymns.

A short guide to wedding hymns

HongGiang
guides, words
Introduction Music is a vital ingredient in your church wedding service. It sets the atmosphere and enables everyone to join in the singing of your chosen hymns. Most Christian wedding services include two or three hymns. However, there is no…
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Eye lash preparation.

Your eyebrows

HongGiang
guides, Health and beauty
Eyebrows: The Good, the Bad and the Bride’s Your eyebrows tell a story. Every time you speak or convey emotion, they speak with you: moving up and down, scowling or raising with excitement. They are one of the most prominent…
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Bride and groom wedding cake topper.

Cake extremes

HongGiang
cakes, guides
Cake extremes Everyone loves the traditional three tier wedding cake with simple white frosting and the little bride and groom wedding cake topper. But how about some of these interesting custom wedding cake ideas. Creative and Custom Wedding Cake Toppers…
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Wedding ring and flowers.

Wedding planning tips

HongGiang
guides, planning
Helpful wedding planning tips. Tips On Choosing Your Wedding Planner One of the questions a couple will probably ask after deciding to get married is whether they should hire a wedding planner. There are so many details you need to…
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Wedding checklist for planning your day.

Why? Wedding planning reasons

HongGiang
planning
Hiring a wedding planner. Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner 10. Save time – Planning wedding takes enormous amount of time.  In fact, the average couple spends over 150 hours planning their big day.  A good wedding planner…
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Planning your wedding date.

Hiring a wedding planner

HongGiang
planning
Hiring a wedding planner Many couples who are getting married hire a wedding planner to handle all the details. This frees up their time for other things and makes the planning a little less chaotic. Considering the happy couple needs…
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Wedding todo list planning.

Choosing a planner

HongGiang
planning
Choosing a planner As always the web is a good source of knowledge, but before hiring a wedding planner, be sure to interview prospective planners thoroughly. Find out how many weddings they have handled in the past and ask for…
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Organising your wedding day.

Advantages and disadvantages guide

HongGiang
planning
A wedding planner. the advantages and disadvantages of hiring one. Each year thousands of couples get married, there are traditionaly two main planning options. They can either plan their own wedding or they can hire a professional wedding planner. As…
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