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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 Weddings



Enjoy, and do leave your calling card! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on February 19, 2010 at 6:33am — No Comments

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 Matter


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

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on February 10, 2010 at 7:14pm — No Comments

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.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on February 3, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Valentine's Day Maker Projects, Including WeddingBot!

Get busy making these fabulous electronic Valentine's Day widgets, including a flower-spewing robot and LED mood bouquet!

Valentine's Day Maker Projects, Including WeddingBot!

Enjoy, and have a lovely Valentine's Day! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on January 29, 2010 at 4:56pm — No Comments

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?…



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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on January 25, 2010 at 6:59am — No Comments

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.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on January 19, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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 Traditional



Hope it makes you smile! Elizabeth… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on January 10, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

New Year Resolutions For Newly Engaged Couples

Know anyone who got engaged this holiday season? Here's their hot tips for staying sane--and hit the "Share" button at the bottom of the column if you'd like strangers to stay sane too:

New Year Resolutions For Newly Engaged Couples, from National Wedding Examiner Elizabeth Oakes.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on December 27, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

Weirdest Weddings of 2009

Here's my list:

Weirdest Weddings of 2009: Shrek, Facebook, Anime, Dead Guy

Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on December 23, 2009 at 8:26pm — No Comments

2009's Most Magical Marriage Proposal

Here's a beautifully executed, simple, and enchanting proposal incorporated in a ball-and-cup routine by a street magician in Toronto. Sure to make you smile--enjoy, and hope you are enjoying the many magical delights of the holiday season!



2009's Most Magical Marriage Proposal




Engage-ify! Elizabeth Oakes, National… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on December 15, 2009 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Holiday Weddings and The Bride of Light

Special touches for your holiday wedding, and The Bride of Light!

Enjoy, and much love and joy to you all this holiday season.

Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on December 7, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Watch Out! It's Holiday Wedding Proposal Season!

Read about some inspiring--and not so terrific--proposals in the National Wedding Examiner column @ Examiner.com!

Watch Out! It's Holiday Wedding Proposal Season

Enjoy, and happy holidays! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on December 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Texas Outlaws All Marriages...by mistake

Texas: where an anti-gay-marriage amendment to the TX constitution ostensibly bans all marriages. At least it's fair!

Texas Outlaws All Marriages...by mistake


Enjoy, y'all!

Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on November 21, 2009 at 11:08am — 1 Comment

Celebrating Fifty Years of Marriage and a Renewal of Vows

A surprise vow renewal for the folks and a few surprises for everyone:

Celebrating Fifty Years of Marriage and a Renewal of Vows

Enjoy!

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on November 17, 2009 at 9:34pm — 1 Comment

Reflections On "Until Death Do Us Part"

Nothing like a memorial service to get you pondering the meaning of mortality....

Reflections On "Until Death Do Us Part", my latest Examiner endeavor.

Thanks for reading--Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on November 10, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Mourning Maine Marriage Equality, and Hope for the Future

The losses in Maine are upsetting, but marriage equality is gaining strength around the world:

Mourning Maine Marriage Equality, and Hope for the Future

Enjoy!

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

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on November 4, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Wedding Etiquette: Where It Comes From and How To Make Your Own

Ever wonder why we do all the wedding-y things we do?

Wedding Etiquette: Where It Comes From and How To Make Your Own

Thanks ever so much for the honor of your presence here today, and enjoy!

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on October 30, 2009 at 10:21am — No Comments

An Action-Adventure Wedding!!

In a world....where weddings can be a bore....get ready for THE EVENT....of a LIFETIME....

Dave Malki's Action-Adventure Wedding!! EXPERIENCE IT!!

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

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on October 22, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Challenge to Prop 8 Lawsuit Thrown Out; Federal Case Will Proceed In January

Breaking news:

Challenge to Prop 8 Lawsuit Thrown Out; Federal Case Will Proceed In January

Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on October 14, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Engagement Ring Created With 3D Printer

Man, I love computers! Who knew you could design and fabricate your own engagement ring with a 3D printer?

Maker Engagement Ring Created With 3D Printer

Go, Go, Geeks!!

Enjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com

Added by Elizabeth Oakes on October 9, 2009 at 7:04pm — No Comments

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