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Hello Everyone,

I was looking forward to giving you all good news about the gowns and goodies website, but what is happening is no fun. Due to a disagreement with the websites host the site cannot be put backup anytime soon :( But I still want people to know that I am still able to order any dress you might be…

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I regret to say that the gowns and goodies web site will be taken off the web for a while. The site needs to be reworked. We will try to be backing next year bigger and better than this year. Thank you to all who have supported this effort so far. I will try to keep in touch and give update of our progress. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope everyone does not miss us too much.

I wanted to let everyone know that I have an openzine. I just put out my second magazine. You can can find it at www.openzine.com/GownsandGoodies. let me know what you think.

What make a wedding party? The wedding party is not a celebration; it is a reference to the people who will be in your wedding. Like that brides maids, the groomsmen, kids (flower girl, ring bearer) and moms and dads. We are going to take a look at what you need to know to coordinate your wedding party. Traditionally the wedding party is coordinated so the look of your wedding is seamless.



Let’s start with the bride’s maids. Color is one of the most important features of a dress, a… Continue

The wedding Day Check List



 Important Items



 Marriage License

 Rings

 Ring Pillow

 Guest Book and Pen

 Bride and Groom Glasses

 Phone Numbers for All Venders

 Tips for the Venders in Preaddressed Envelops



 Unexpected Preparation



 Feminine Hygiene Products

 Band-aids

 Eye Drops

 Deodorant

 Your favorite Headache Medicine

 Antacid

 Baby wipes

 Travel… Continue

Metals



Gold rings come in a number of colors and grades. The grades are indicated by the karat or “K”. Higher quality rings start at 14k and go up from there in grade. The lower the number next to the k the more alloys are mixed with the gold. The more pure the gold is the softer the metal is going to be. Remember that higher is not always better when it comes to metal. Gold is the easiest metal to find rings in this is because gold is more available than most other… Continue

The Basics

There are four basic parts to a wedding invitation, the envelopes, the invitation, the reception card and the response card. Let us explore each of these elements closer. We will start with the envelopes.

The envelopes consist of an outer and an inner envelope. The outer envelope is used for the mailing; it has the recipient’s full name and address. The inner envelope holds the invitation and other inserts. The inner envelope is often sealed (with a sticker bearing… Continue

Look Natural: Simply grasp flowers and hold them no higher that you naval. This tip will help you to avoid the biggest wedding offender. The stiffly held bouquet.

Do Not Over Accessorize: Always remember your gown, veil, and bouquet count as accessories. Keep it simple, work your look around one memorable piece.

Work with the Shape of Your Face: Remember with the hair style and veil that width add width and that length adds length. If you have a narrow face add width with your hair or… Continue