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Articles & Resources

A Celebration of Love (Sioux Falls Woman Magazine)

Check out a Sioux Falls magazine just for women!

Annoucements

KSFY Extreme Wedding Giveaway
PRE-REGISTER HERE ~ Black Tie Bridal Showcase

Archive Newsletters

Archive Newsletters: April 1. 2008 Newsletter
Archive Newsletters: May, 1 2008
August 2007 Newsletter
December 1, 2007 Newsletter
December 15, 2007 Newsletter
February 15th, 2008 Newsletter
February 1st, 2008 Newsletter
January 15th, 2008 Newsletter
January 1st, 2008 Newsletter
July 2007 Newsletter
March 1st, 2008 Newsletter
November 1, 2007 Newsletter
November 15, 2007 Newsletter
October 1, 2007 Newsletter
September 1, 2007 Newsletter
September 15, 2007 Newsletter

Beauty, Skin, & Make-up

At Home Facial
At Home Nail Care
Back Breakouts
Beauty Kit
Eyebrows: The Good, the Bad and the Bride's
Fake Nails
Fresh Complexion ALL Day
Glasses
Manicure & Pedicure
Professional Facials
Puffy Eyes
Scent-suality
Self-Tanning
Sexy Legs
Skin Tones
Skin-so-Soft
Stunning Eyes and Lashes
Zit-Be-Gone

Bridal Showers, Gifts, Registries

Appropriate for Invitations?
Bridal Shower Favors
Cookware and Linens
Setting up your Registry

Budgeting For Your Wedding

Budget Basics
Budgeting Worksheets
FREE 51 Page Wedding Planner
Vendor Payments & Contact Information Worksheet
Who Pays for What?

Catering

Equipment & Supplies for Do It Yourself Catering
Satisfactory Food

Ceremony

Choosing Your Reading
Specific Details

Changing Your Name

From Miss to Mrs....
Legally Changing Your Last Name

Customs & Traditions

Alternatives to Rice: Try Butterflies
Customs and Traditions of Jewish Weddings
Kids can be Cute...but Should They be in Your Wedding?
Something Old, Something New...
Symbols Used in the Wedding Ceremony
The Tale of Tossing the Garter and Other Customs...
Whos Pay for Your Wedding?

Dancing

Your First Wedding Dance

DJ's & Bands

FEATURE: Great Prices may not mean Great Service
Have iPods™ Made DJs Obsolete?
How to Hire a DJ for your Wedding
Keyboardists

Etiquette & Weddings

Thank You Card Guidelines for all Gifts

Floral

Flower Budget
Forever Flowers
Picking The Right Flowers For The Season Of Your Wedding!

Fun Wedding Facts

Fun Wedding Fact Sheet: Misc., Entertainment, Wedding Rings, Honeymoons & More!
Honeymoon & Travel

Furniture

Home Furnishing
Mattress Tips

Hair Care & Styles

Curls Galore!
Damage Control
Frizzies
Obtaining Shining Hair
Shampoos and Conditioners
Styling your Hair
Temporary Color
Trimming Your Hair
Up Do's & Dont's
Wedding Hair Tips- Make Your Day Beautiful!

Honeymoon & Travel

Bed and Breakfast Myths Put to Bed
Destination Weddings
Fun Facts for Honeymoon & Travel
Traveling Tips

Invitations

Guest Accommodations
Guest Lists
Invitations
RSVP cards
Wedding Mistake: Underpaying Postage on Guest Invitations
What you Should Know Before you Order your Invitations
When to Order and When to Send your Invitations

Jewelry, Wedding Bands & Engagements Rings

Do You Know Your Jeweler?
How to Select the Perfect Jewelry for Your Wedding
New Technology for Engraving Your Wedding Bands

Legal Advice

Insurance
South Dakota Marriage Requirements
The Marriage Test: Realities of the Unwritten Contract

Limousines & Transportation

Getting Around
Questions to Ask when Hiring Wedding Transportation
Tips for Renting Limos

Miscellaneous

Money Saving Tip: Buy Your Own Alcohol & Return What you Don't Use
Newspaper Announcement
Wedding Mistake: Leaving a Non-Refundable Deposit

Music

Father & Daughter Selections
First Dance Selections
Mother & Son Selections

Photography

2 Important Questions for Your Photographer
Photos your Photographer WON'T Take at your Wedding...Unless you ask!

Planning: Wedding Worksheets

Wedding Emergency Kit- No Bride Should Be Without!
Beauty & Health Planning Worksheet
Bridal Attire Planning Worksheet
Catering Planning Worksheet
Ceremony Flowers & Decor Planning Worksheet
Consultant & Wedding Planners Worksheet
Delegating Reception Duties Planning Worksheet
Delgating Ceremony Duties Planning Worksheet
Equipment & Party Rentals Planning Worksheet
Knowing your Role Planning Worksheet
Men's Attire Planning Worksheet
Photography Planning Worksheet
Reception Flowers & Decor Planning Worksheet
Reception Planning Worksheet
Rehearsal Dinner Planning Worksheet
Transportation Planning Worksheet
Videography Planning Worksheet

Reception

Unique Wedding Reception Locations, Right in Sioux Falls!
10 Tips for Creating a Great Slide Show or Video Montage
Alternative Table Centerpieces
Camera Party Favors
Choosing the Reception Site
Do It Yourself Beverage Bar
Gift Table
The {dreaded} First Dance

Rehearsal Dinners

The Rehearsal Dinner Tradition

The Wedding Party

Attendant duties
Bridesmaids Dresses
What?...I have to Give a Speech!

Time Line

Bridal Time Line- From the Moment you become Engaged
Bridal Time Line- The Final Stretch!

Tuxedos/Men's Attire

Try it On!
Tuxedo Tips ~ Making the Rental Process Smooth

Videography

Choosing a Wedding Videographer
Tips For Producing a Unique Wedding Video

Wedding Cake

Happy Endings- Your Wedding Cake

Wedding Gown, Fashions, & Accessories

Accessories Organization
Bridal Shops
Choosing and Caring for Your Beautiful Gown
Cleaning Your Dress
Dress Fitting
Dyeable Bridal Shoes
Getting Dressed
Gloves
Headpiece Placement
Preparing your Gown
Shoes
Shopping for your Gown
Staying Warm
Storing your Gown
The Mothers Attire
Undergarments

Wedding Planning, Bridal Shows

Bridal Shows - How to Keep Sane and Enjoy the Experience
How to Get the Most From a Bridal Show
The Easiet Way to Plan Your Wedding
Why Attend A Bridal Showcase?

Weightloss & Your Body

LA Weight Loss Plan- Tip #1: Pre-Wedding Diet
Equal Size
Fuller on Top
Heavier Bottom
LA Weight Loss Plan- Tip #2: Healthy Snacking
LA Weight Loss Plan- Tip #3: Use you Gift Registry to stay healthy!
LA Weight Loss Plan- Tip #4: Lose it Together!
Plus-Size
Small Waist
Stress Reducer

You and Your Groom

There is a "WE" in Wedding