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Elizabeth Oakes replied to the discussion 'Wedding Day Emergency Kit Contents'

Some excellent ideas and tips (white chalk; who knew?) to which I would add: *healthy snack-packs (nuts, raisins, granola/energy bars) for brides/kids who haven't eaten *a "floral repair emergency kit" including floral wire, floral…

Jan 12, 2011

The Scariest Wedding Stories of 2010!

Just in time for Halloween, the National Wedding Examiner's picks for the scariest true wedding stories of 2010!:The Scariest Wedding Stories of 2010!Enjoy, and have a safe and fun Halloween! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.comSee More

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CA Same-Sex Marriage On Hold Until December

Here's the latest from California--though the stay is extended, it looks like the chances of marriage equality are good due to a technicality:CA Same-Sex Marriage On Hold Until DecemberEnjoy Examiner's new site upgrade, and please subscribe! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding and Marriage ExaminerSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Aug 18, 2010

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Same-sex Marriage To Resume Next Week in CA….Maybe

Same-sex Marriage To Resume Next Week in CA….Maybe! Everything you need to know....Will they or won't they? As Prop 8 proponents appeal to the Ninth Circuit, they may find they don't have standing to appeal at all. Meanwhile, same-sex weddings are set to resume next Wednesday…or they might not.Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @…See More

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Look, Up In The Sky! A Superhero Wedding!

A successful superhero wedding without the spandex? You bet your cape and Batmobile! Custom art and a fun, flexible location really makes the difference--for fanciful DIY wedding ideas, check it out!Look, Up In The Sky! A Superhero Wedding!Enjoy, adventurers! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.comSee More

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BG Productions commented on the blog post 'Prop8 Decision Comes Down: Marriage Equality FTW!!!'

I am so glad this evil has been overturned. Love is a basic human right!! and your choice who to share your heart with!

Aug 5, 2010

Prop8 Decision Comes Down: Marriage Equality FTW!!!

Read all about it here: Prop8 Decision Comes Down: Marriage Equality FTW!!!May love always prevail, and congratulations to those who now will have the freedom to marry. Elizabeth Oakes, National Marriage and Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

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Before The Wedding: Learn To Say You're Sorry

It's true--you have to know how to say "I'm sorry" before you say "I do." Before The Wedding: Learn To Say You're SorryEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Feb 27, 2010

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Neo-Victorian Style and Steampunk Weddings

The New Victorians are reengineering old Victorian design for their steampunk weddings..."the intersection of technology and romance." Me, I like the cake with the copper flowers and corset laces.Neo-Victorian Style and Steampunk WeddingsEnjoy, and do leave your calling card! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Feb 19, 2010

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Making Your Valentine's Day Matter

How to find real meaning in Valentine's Day and not buy the consumer hype: Making Your Valentine's Day MatterEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Feb 11, 2010

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Wedding Flame-Out? UK Agencies Calling For Ban On Wedding "Sky Lanterns"

They're pretty but deadly--will the UK ban beautiful floating "sky lanterns" at weddings, or let them fly?Wedding Flame-Out? UK Agencies Calling For Ban On Wedding "Sky Lanterns"Be beautiful AND safe! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Feb 4, 2010

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Book review: "Miss Manners' Guide To A Surprisingly Dignified Wedding"

If someone tried to bring their pet monkey to my wedding I'd probably just shoot them (even though that would be rude.) Miss Manners tells you the proper way to dissuade this and other monkeyshines in "Miss Manners' Guide To A Surprisingly Dignified Wedding," though we must say as politely as we can that MM's newest endeavor falls a little short at times. Cup of tea, dear?…See More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Jan 25, 2010

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Prop8 trial will be on YouTube after all--in volunteer reenactment

You can watch the Prop8 federal trial online, even though SCOTUS banned the broadcast. How? MarriageTrial.com, where transcript reenactments will be presented by professional actors.Read all about it at the National Wedding Examiner column today!Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.comSee More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Jan 19, 2010

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Don't Say Cheese! Smiling For Wedding Photos Isn't Traditional

Facial expressions in old wedding photos are somber; was it due to sitting uncomfortably long for the camera, or arranged marriages? Surprisingly, no. Our great-grands were actually being fashionable.Don't Say Cheese! Smiling For Wedding Photos Isn't TraditionalHope it makes you smile! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding…See More

Blog post by Elizabeth Oakes Jan 11, 2010

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Direct Sound Wedding DJ & Decor commented on the blog post 'Examiner.Com: Wedding DJ Beat Up By Bedouins'

Ya I hear you! Although I don't recall the last time I played that song at a wedding, I will keep that in the back of my mind and make sure it's played no time soon :-) DJ Mikey Mike www.directsound.com

Jan 10, 2010

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Membership Category: Wedding Vendor, Wedding Blogger

A little about yourself and what you have to offer this wedding community?: I'm a full-time wedding officiant and notary public authorized to issue marriage licenses in Los Angeles County; I also volunteer for the L.A. County Clerk's office as a Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriages (and thus have excellent knowledge of the procedural parts of being married) and I'm the National Wedding Examiner for Examiner.Com and write articles and editorials of interest to brides, industry professionals, and culture mavens.

Do you have a wedding website, blog, or registry link?: http://www.MarriageToGo.Com

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City (Do not abbreviate.): Santa Monica

State: California

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The Scariest Wedding Stories of 2010!

Just in time for Halloween, the National Wedding Examiner's picks for the scariest true wedding stories of 2010!:

The Scariest Wedding Stories of 2010!

Enjoy, and have a safe and fun Halloween! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com

Posted on October 28, 2010 at 9:21pm

CA Same-Sex Marriage On Hold Until December

Here's the latest from California--though the stay is extended, it looks like the chances of marriage equality are good due to a technicality:

CA Same-Sex Marriage On Hold Until December

Enjoy Examiner's new site upgrade, and please subscribe! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding and Marriage Examiner

Posted on August 18, 2010 at 6:06pm

Same-sex Marriage To Resume Next Week in CA….Maybe

Same-sex Marriage To Resume Next Week in CA….Maybe! Everything you need to know....

Will they or won't they? As Prop 8 proponents appeal to the Ninth Circuit, they may find they don't have standing to appeal at all. Meanwhile, same-sex weddings are set to resume next Wednesday…or they might not.

Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2010 at 11:32pm

Look, Up In The Sky! A Superhero Wedding!

A successful superhero wedding without the spandex? You bet your cape and Batmobile! Custom art and a fun, flexible location really makes the difference--for fanciful DIY wedding ideas, check it out!

Look, Up In The Sky! A Superhero Wedding!

Enjoy, adventurers! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com

Posted on August 11, 2010 at 10:28pm

Prop8 Decision Comes Down: Marriage Equality FTW!!!

Read all about it here: Prop8 Decision Comes Down: Marriage Equality FTW!!!

May love always prevail, and congratulations to those who now will have the freedom to marry.

Elizabeth Oakes, National Marriage and Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Posted on August 4, 2010 at 6:22pm — 1 Comment

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At 3:42pm on January 4, 2010, Saori C. said…: Hi Elizabeth,

Thanks for adding me!

Glad to connect with a fellow vendor and looking forward to sharing infomation!

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