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 <subtitle>Everything you need to plan your wedding</subtitle>
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 <updated>2009-01-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Planning Tip of the Week: Grooms Do Invitations Too]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/01/planning-tip-of-the-week-grooms-do-invitations-too.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/01/planning-tip-of-the-week-grooms-do-invitations-too.html</id>
   <updated>2009-01-05T00:00:19Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Your wedding invitations make a big first impression to your guests about the theme of your wedding.  You want to make sure that it properly represents the both of you, right?
So, let me go over some wedding invitation "need-to-knows" and 2009 wedding invitation trends.  Here's hoping you can impress your honey with some invitation knowledge , and  help her pick out a design too!
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[TheManRegistry on The Great Debate: DJ or Band]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Chris Easter</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/01/themanregistry-on-the-great-debate-dj-or-band.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2009/01/themanregistry-on-the-great-debate-dj-or-band.html</id>
   <updated>2009-01-02T00:00:18Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Boxers or briefs? Fries or chips? Band or DJ? These are some of life’s toughest debates. For our purposes here, we’ll be discussing the question of whether to hire a band or a DJ for your wedding reception entertainment.

The reception music and dance floor atmosphere can often make or break a wedding reception. Of course, the bride and groom will enjoy themselves no matter what. However, your guests  may not be as easy to please. If you want to see your friends and family out on the dance floor instead of heading for the door right after dinner, you’ll want...]]></summary>
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[We wish you all a Joyous and Prosperous New Year!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/we-wish-you-all-a-joyous-and-prosperous-new-year.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/we-wish-you-all-a-joyous-and-prosperous-new-year.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-31T00:00:17Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to those newly engaged during the Holidays of 2008!



We are excited you've joined us and can't wait to help you plan one of the biggest days of your life!



 Happy New Year ALL! 2009 is going to be a BLAST!

Have fun and stay safe!

 CHEERS!
Your friends at mywedding.com!...]]></summary>
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Setting the Scene with a Wedding Program]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Mary</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/setting-the-scene-with-a-wedding-program.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/setting-the-scene-with-a-wedding-program.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-31T00:00:16Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[I have one regret about my wedding day, besides the fact that my dress fell down at the altar (thank goodness for flesh colored undergarments): That I decided that I could do without wedding programs. Well, that our guests could do without the programs. I don’t really know what I was thinking, but I refused to budge on the issue. At the time I used some excuse about not wanting to use up all that paper for such a temporary purpose, but in reality I just did not want to try and sort out all of my (now) husband’s half-ex-step familial...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[A Wedding Surprise!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Sydney Barbara Metrick</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/a-wedding-surprise.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/a-wedding-surprise.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-31T00:00:15Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
I came across a great wedding story in the newspaper that I want to share with you. A couple (names to be withheld) had a unique idea for what could be called a piggyback wedding. They chose a holiday when the people they cared about most would be gathering for a celebratory dinner. The home had been festively decorated, the guests were stylishly attired. Everyone was in good spirits.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[A Simple Engagement Timeline for 2009!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Lisa Nelson</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/a-simple-engagement-timeline-for-2009.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/a-simple-engagement-timeline-for-2009.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-30T00:00:14Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
The engagement timelines (times when things should be completed by) out there in the world are long and complicated. I thought I would give just an overview of what needs to be done during the last 6 months or so.  I am just focusing on the major points.  Just think of this as a list that’s small enough to fit inside your wallet.

...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[mywedding.com Trends and Ideas Weekly Giveaway: PosePrints]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>The Scoop</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/myweddingcom-trends-and-ideas-weekly-giveaway-poseprints.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/myweddingcom-trends-and-ideas-weekly-giveaway-poseprints.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-29T00:00:13Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Your wedding stationery says a lot about the type of wedding you will be having.  From formal to casual to whimsical, your invitations can easily uncover the tone of your wedding to guests receiving the invitation.  With many stationery designers in the industry, you will find only one that brings cute and playful to the next level.  You will find PosePrints....]]></summary>
   <category term="Contests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/contests/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[The Secret Language of Wedding Undergarments]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Nicole</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/the-secret-language-of-wedding-undergarments.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/the-secret-language-of-wedding-undergarments.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-26T00:00:12Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[After choosing your wedding gown, your next step is to find the perfect clothes to wear 

underneath your dress before your first fitting.  The world of lingerie and intimate-wear can 

be daunting-&quot;especially if you’re used to wearing a sports bra and briefs on a daily 

basis.  There’s a lot to think about when choosing wedding undergarments.  And although 

your new husband will most likely get a peek of what’s under your wedding dress, you’ll want to choose your 

wedding day panties for their comfort and slimming effect rather than for romantic appeal. 

Read on for the full scoop....]]></summary>
   <category term="Wedding Fashion" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-fashion/" />
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays from mywedding.com!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>The Scoop</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/happy-holidays-from-myweddingcom.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/happy-holidays-from-myweddingcom.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-25T00:00:11Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
CLICK HERE FOR SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!...]]></summary>
   <category term="The Scoop" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/the-scoop/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[The Man Registry on the Bachelor Party Guest List]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Chris Easter</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/the-man-registry-on-the-bachelor-party-guest-list.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/the-man-registry-on-the-bachelor-party-guest-list.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-25T00:00:10Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
The bachelor party will likely be one of the best parties of your life - especially 

because the groom is the guest of honor! There are a couple easy things you should think 

about during the planning process so you don’t forget something important. 
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Bridal Boot Camp - Get in Shape Before the Big Day!]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Mary</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/bridal-boot-camp---get-in-shape-before-the-big-day.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/bridal-boot-camp---get-in-shape-before-the-big-day.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-24T00:00:09Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Want to look and feel your very best on your wedding day? Just follow these simple steps to a healthier, stronger you…and look gorgeous in that gown.

Step 1: Drink More! (Do I have your attention now?)
I mean water, here. Water helps flush the toxins from your body, and keeps you full between snacks and meals. Staying hydrated also boosts your energy and makes your skin glow. Keep a water bottle with you so that you can sip throughout the day, and if you want a twist try squeezing a little lemon in there. The amount of water that you should drink...]]></summary>
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: WifeGuide on Holidays and the In-Laws]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/guest-blogger-wifeguide-on-holidays-and-the-in-laws.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/guest-blogger-wifeguide-on-holidays-and-the-in-laws.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-24T00:00:08Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[The way I see it, there are two groups of people:  those who love the holidays because they love spending time with family, and those who dread the holidays because their family - or spouse’s family - is difficult to be around.   I wrote this article for those of you in the second category.  

Remember when you promised "for better or for worse?"  If your in-laws are suffocating and controlling, then spending time with them is probably part of the "worse."  Because spending time with your spouse’s parents is part of the marriage commitment, you...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Wedding Guests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-guests/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: The Wedding Outlet on Winter and Spring Favors]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Guest Blogger</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/guest-blogger-the-wedding-outlet-on-winter-and-spring-favors.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/guest-blogger-the-wedding-outlet-on-winter-and-spring-favors.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-23T00:00:07Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Favors are a small token of appreciation to all your guests and family for all their love 

and support. With such a large selection of wedding favors to choose from, finding exactly the right favor to 

compliment your unique style, color scheme or wedding theme can be difficult.  

Consider placing your favors, at each guest’s place setting.  This will help to “dress up” 

your reception tables.  Many favors double as place card holders, so you can direct your 

guests to the right seat.  
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Gifts &amp; Favors" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/gifts--favors/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Planning Tip of The Week:  Cool Chicks]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Gretchen</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/planning-tip-of-the-week--cool-chicks.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/planning-tip-of-the-week--cool-chicks.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-22T00:00:06Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Jewelry, spa totes, or photo frames are a popular bridesmaids gift.  But in the winter, how about something that's fashionable as well as functional - a beautiful shawl.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Wedding Guests" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/wedding-guests/" />
   <category term="Gifts &amp; Favors" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/gifts--favors/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Grooms Guide to Surviving Marriage Prep Class]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Chris Easter</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/grooms-guide-to-surviving-marriage-prep-class.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/grooms-guide-to-surviving-marriage-prep-class.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-19T00:00:05Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
Love, children, family, and marital duties &quot; if you're planning on being married in a 

church, these are some issues you’ll most likely discuss in a marriage preparation class. 

Some grooms may cringe at the thought of spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon 

discussing and learning about marriage (When you know-it-all, already, right?)  But if you 

take the classes seriously, there’s actually a lot of good information you can get out of 

them. Consider this article your primer for marriage prep.

Men, class is in session. 
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Groom&#039;s Guide" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/grooms-guide/" />
   <category term="Ask The Expert" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ask-the-expert/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Healthy Bride: Pros and Cons of Sun, Sunless and Self Tanning]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Nicole</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/healthy-bride-pros-and-cons-of-sun-sunless-and-self-tanning.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/healthy-bride-pros-and-cons-of-sun-sunless-and-self-tanning.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-19T00:00:04Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winter is here and the sun’s presence wanes.  Each day is filled with just a bit more darkness than the day before leaving our skin to hide behind long pants and sleeves.  For some of us this means our summer tan wanes as well.   Having a healthy, sun-kissed glow at the wedding is on the list of many brides. Others are happy with their natural skin color any time of the year.  Either way, getting a tan is not as simple as it used to be with skin cancer rates on the rise and an array...]]></summary>
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Surviving The Holidays - Keeping The Stress to a Minimum]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Nicole</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/surviving-the-holidays---keeping-the-stress-to-a-minimum.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/surviving-the-holidays---keeping-the-stress-to-a-minimum.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-18T00:00:03Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[While we all know it as the "most wonderful time of the year," for many the holiday season can mean more stress than usual - especially when you’re planning a wedding.  With busy schedules and pressure to buy gifts for friends and family, it’s easy to forget the spirit of the holiday - giving and sharing.  This year don’t forget to give to yourself.  Give yourself the gift of taking it easy.  Put less pressure on yourself this season and incorporate ways to stay sane amongst the hubbub of the holiday.  Below you’ll find tips for...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Green Day: Fair Trade Favors]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Nicole</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/green-day-fair-trade-favors.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/green-day-fair-trade-favors.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-16T00:00:02Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Choosing favors for your guests can be a daunting task.  What will you give them that 

really says, "thank you for sharing this important day with us" without spending a 

fortune?  Also, when you’re planning a green wedding, ordering 200 plastic bell-shaped 

trinkets with your initials printed on the side doesn’t make sense.  What can you give 

your guests that won’t end up in the garbage the day after your wedding?  Give them 

something that will end up in their mouths instead!

As we all know, food is a complicated issue in today’s world.  Where our...]]></summary>
   <category term="Gifts &amp; Favors" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/gifts--favors/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
   <category term="Cakes &amp; Candies" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/cakes--candies/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[I Object...Before....I Do?]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Susan Hawkins</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/i-objectbeforei-do.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/i-objectbeforei-do.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-12T00:00:01Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[
If you were an "Everybody Loves Raymond" fan, you probably remember Robert’s wedding to 

Amy, when the minister said, "If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or forever 

hold your peace," and Robert’s mother Marie took the shocked minister up on his offer to 

speak her mind, much to everyone’s horror. How common is this outside of TV and movies? 

Not very&quot;but it does happen. I live by a simple principle: "Expect nothing. Be ready for 

anything." In that spirit, here are a few ideas for preventing and, if necessary, handling 

every wedding couple’s worst nightmare.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Weddiquette" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/weddiquette/" />
   <category term="Ceremony and Reception" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/ceremony-and-reception/" />
    </entry>

  <entry>
   <title><![CDATA[Healthy Bride: Dealing with Dry Skin During WInter]]></title>
   <author>
   	<name>Nicole</name>
   </author>
   <link href="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/healthy-bride-dealing-with-dry-skin-during-winter.html"/>
   <id>http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/2008/12/healthy-bride-dealing-with-dry-skin-during-winter.html</id>
   <updated>2008-12-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
   <summary type="html"><![CDATA[The harsh, dry winter air can do a number on your skin.   Skin can crack, chafe, itch and form dry patches when winter rolls around.  This year, save your money on expensive products which prove to be ineffective most of the time anyway.  To keep your skin looking and feeling good, there are a few precautions you can take this season.  Keep reading to find out how.
...]]></summary>
   <category term="Health &amp; Body" scheme="http://www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed/categories/health--body/" />
    </entry>

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