Your little girl is all grown up, and now she's getting married. Don't you want everyone at the wedding to know where she gets her fabulous sense of style and good taste from? Mother of the bride dresses have come a long way from the stuffy numbers in style decades ago. Today's moms are strutting their stuff, looking great and feeling glamorous on their daughters' wedding days. A little legwork can go a long way -- start early so you don't have to worry about your outfit as the big day draws near!  
As the mother of the bride, you have a lot of responsibilities -- and I'm not talking...

by Anja Winikka
theknot.com
The key to a standout wedding that'll have guests talking? You have to know what's worth a little extravagance.
Beyond the basics (dinner, dress, flowers) there are so many different ways to spend your wedding dollars -- from custom postage stamps to monogrammed toilet paper (seriously, it exists!). But one of the biggest mistakes you can make is blowing your budget on a detail that you end up regretting (when no one notices it). That's not going to happen to you, though. Here's a few of the most get-noticed totally-worth-it wedding details...

Off-peak is on the money.
With the exception of the holidays, dates from November through April are less coveted—so less pricey—than other times. Set on June vows? Book them on an off-night, like Monday – Thursday or Sunday
Know who your friends are.
Nipping the guest list can shrink costs big-time. To avoid offending non-invitees, pepper wedding convos with words like small and intimate.
Say okay to day.
Throw your party before 5 p.m: Brunches and lunches mean a lower tab for the location, meal, and bar.
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Every year on Valentine's Day lots of people strive to muster courage to express feelings for their sweethearts and to finally say, ‘I love you'. To profess our love for someone is a big occasion in a person’s life.  To make the moment a pleasurable experience it would be better if a person does a little preparation before declaring ‘I Love You' and taking the relationship further.

Points to Ponder before saying ‘I love you'
Before deciding to say ‘I love you' some serious thinking should be done. Here are some points to ponder:

  • Know the...

  • Better photo ops - better lighting and backgrounds.
  • No need for costly decorations - Mother Nature does it all for you.
  • Any color scheme will work. The colors are always bright and vibrant. They change with the seasons.
  • An open atmosphere is more relaxed.
  • Garden settings work well for formal or casual ceremonies...

Let's face it, weddings can be expensive! Every bride has her dream of that perfect wedding celebration, the dress, the flowers, dancing until dawn and then perfect pictures, hundreds of them, to remember that wonderful night forever! All of this takes money, but perhaps not as much as you would think, if you follow these money saving tips! In some areas there is just no avoiding it, but in others there are ways to save money if you'll put your mind to it.Â...