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I wanted to share about trends and traditions here, i know it is a sensitive issue but this is purely my opinion so you have to deal with it.

As cultural attitudes shift in our country, so do wedding traditions. Wearing something old,new.blue,borrowed,and the "sixpence in your shoe". Every bride has heard it. Wearing something old is link to a bride’s single life and her family etc. Old stories from grannies etc..hmmm..

But  wedding planning as couple is really in, bride is choosing her gown, cuts are simpler and trains are shorter.From plastic flowers to fresh! and of course,the where, when, what issues plus all the old beliefs to consider. I can’t get the hang why wedding ceremony should be celebrated at the girls hometown and not at the grooms place, and classify you as cheap when you will not agree with them. Is it cheap to cut cost? the oldies will never understand practicality in that sense, - narrow minded. It’s all about pride! but i think that is not  the main idea of marraige. Its about unity and love. Its a choice!  hmm..just shouting my heart out.

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 The Husband Store

    A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates.

"You may visit the store ONLY ONCE…You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the Building!"

So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband .

On the first floor the sign on the door reads:

Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.

The second floor sign reads:

Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.

The third floor sign reads:

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are
    extremely good looking.

    "Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.

She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead
    good looking and help with the housework.

Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead
    gorgeous, help with the  housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

    She is so tempted to stay,

but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor.
   

There are no men on this floor.
    This floor exists solely as proof that women love window shopping.

    Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.
    Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day !

THIS MONTHS TO DOS: (To those who are planning to tie the knot!:)

! Begin envisioning your wedding -- formal hotel or friend’s loft? Backyard barbecue or exotic beach?
! Decide on a budget and hash out who’s contributing.
Knot Hint: For a quick and easy way to determine a budget, use The Knot Budgeter.
! Make sure to insure your engagement ring.
! Pick your preferences for a wedding date and time, and finalize after okaying with important guests, location, or officiant.

! Begin interviewing wedding consultants (if you’ll have one) AND / OR start asking family AND friends FOR local wedding vendor recommendations.
! Brides: It’s never too early to begin thinking about your gown. Start by figuring out what style will look best on you.

! Start interviewing caterers.
! Scout out reception sites.

! Start looking for an officiant who suits your style and spirit.

! Book your reception site as soon as you see something you love that’s available on your date.
! If you’re having an engagement party, set a date, draft a guest list, and purchase your invitations.

! Begin working on a preliminary wedding guest list and decide on your wedding’s approximate size. Request lists from both sets of parents and create your own wish list.

! Get organized
! Start a notebook/file folder to house all your wedding-planning paperwork in one place.

! Choose your bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them to be in the wedding party.

! Hire a consultant (if you’re having one) and sign a contract.
! Find a ceremony site if one hasn’t been determined by your choice of officiant or reception site.
! Contact newspapers to announce your engagement (you may need to have an engagement photo taken as well).

! Choose a color scheme, if you so desire, taking into account the decor of the rooms/areas you have reserved for your ceremony and reception.
! Decide on a caterer. Hash out a rough price per head and begin working on a menu.
! Brides: Begin looking at pictures of gowns online and in magazines.
! Brides: When you’ve found some gowns you like, head out to the stores to try them on.
! Sign your caterer contract and send in a deposit.
! Finalize the guest list.
Knot hint: When you’re done, make your life easy by entering everything into the Guest List Manager.

! Start investigating any ethnic customs or cultural traditions you might want to incorporate into your ceremony or reception.

! If you’ve chosen an outdoor ceremony or reception site, look into tent and lighting rentals.

! Start auditioning reception bands or DJs.

! Set up appointments with various florists to discuss options.
! Decide on and meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and any religious requirements (such as counseling).
! Interview and get price lists from several photographers and videographers.
! If you plan to use frequent flyer miles to travel to your honeymoon destination, book your flight now.

! Start looking into registering for gifts. 
! Think about how you might want to wear your hair.

! Begin looking for a baker to make your big-day cake. Your caterer is the best source for leads.

! Reserve photographer and/or videographer, decide on a package, sign contract, and send deposit.
Knot Hint: Register your photographer with The Knot Photo Album.
! Choose your florist and send a deposit to reserve their services.

! Brides: Start shopping for bridesmaid dresses.
Knot Hint: Search bridesmaid dresses and make sure to get input from the girls.
! Make sure your maid of honor and best man are aware of what you expect of them — providing a list of their duties will help.
! Register for your wedding gifts, and don’t forget to include some choices appropriate for your upcoming bridal shower or engagement party as
! Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.

! Brides: Decide on the bridesmaid dresses.
! Book a baker, choose your wedding cake design, and send a deposit.
! Purchase and send guests save-the-dates if your celebration is over a holiday weekend or at a faraway locale.  Hint: Make your life easier by creating and sending an online save-the-date.
Brides: Collect necessary measurements from attendants or pass along vender information so that they can order the dresses themselves.
Brides: Order your gown. Make sure you’ve asked all the critical questions and your order contains the correct information.
Book ceremony musicians and send deposit.
Start planning the rehearsal dinner. Provide the host with contact information for your attendants and any other guests.
Start working on your invitation wording and design.

Phew! not easy huh!? Afterall, pride is the main idea of marraige.:-)