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Designed to be the crowning touch on a wedding cake, the First Dance china cake topper from Lenox is also a lifetime keepsake. On the mantle or in the display cabinet, the piece invokes memories of the wedding day for years to come. Crafted from ivory fine china, the bride wears a veil and full-skirted dress with a frosted platinum vine pattern, while the groom wears a dapper tuxedo with tails. The figures feature gleaming platinum accents on their wedding finery and little platinum rings on their fingers. A shining glaze on their clothing is subtly offset by a matte finish on their limbs and faces. Measuring 4-1/2 by 6 by 8-1/2 inches, the piece rests stably on its base and is attractive from all angles. –Emily Bedard

This china cake topper is sure to become a cherished wedding keepsake, allowing the happy couple to remember their special day forever. The groom is attired in a handsome tuxedo and the bride wears a stunning (more…)

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When planning for the huge day, it’s very simple to get caught up in beaded white dresses, boutonnieres, and how many platters of mini crab cakes to order, but the most important part of the wedding is the most-often overlooked–the ceremony itself. A wedding ceremony can vary hugely depending on the religious (or not) beliefs of the couple, their cultural backgrounds, and their personal preferences. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions can help you sort through all the choices and come up with just the right vows and music for you and your intended. Do you want the traditional “I, so and so, take thee, so and so, to be my lawfully wedding husband/wife before God” or do you want a looser style: “I love you. And I look forward to being your friend and companion, your wife/husband and lover for life”? Carley Roney, author and editor-in-chief of The Knot (www.theknot.com), stronglyadvocates taking a stab at writing your own vows, but if (more…)

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Katherine Heigl is delightful as Jane, a self-effacing Gal Friday so addicted to organizing weddings in her off time, that 27 Dresses opens with her character juggling two nuptials on the same night. A perpetual bridesmaid, Jane’s hobby is discovered by a matrimony reporter named Kevin (James Marsden), who hides a romantic side behind his wall of cynicism. While Kevin gradually develops feelings for Jane, the latter’s superficial sister, Tess (Malin Akerman), pursues George (Edward Burns), Jane’s boss and the object of her love. This romantic circle could go on forever, except that Jane is unexpectedly moved by Kevin despite her general irritation with him and without knowing that he’s on the verge of sandbagging her with a ridiculing article in his newspaper. The situation is absurd, but the emotions are not. Heigl is very good, rooted in a long tradition of comely comediennes playing characters who fly under the radar of life. She makes Jane’s pain pal (more…)

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If you want to shine at your special occasion, take along Menbur’s Wedding clutch. Featured in champagne satin and draped with a mesh of amber-colored crystals, thisTiny lovely is positively radiant.

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GRUPOMENBUR, a European footwear and handbag company, was established in 1967 in Granada, Spain. The origins of the company date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The Menbur line includes evening and special occasion shoes and handbags for the sophisticated woman. Menbur also includes an extensive bridal and crystal collection.

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Beauty has never come so easy. The Carmen sandal from Coloriffics is ready for any formal occasion–it features a beautiful satin upper with a sparkling, jeweled ankle strap, and a tie close ankle bow. Additionally, the cushioned insole, smooth linings, and a low heel will work to keep youabsolutelycomfortable so your main concern is remaining the belle of the ball, all night.

These darling Carmen dress sandals from Coloriffics are just the thing for special occasions. Elegant satin upper in a two-piece dress sandal style with an open round toe, gorgeous rhinestone anklet, ribbon tie and a solid heel cup. Smooth lining and lightly padded footbed. Dress-style midsole, smooth outsole with 1 1/2 inch heel.

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This practical companion to The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World acts as a stand-alone guide to the nuts and bolts of planning a wedding. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner is where the bride and groom can record wedding ideas, create budget guidelines, check items off their to-do list, generate the guest list, store contact information for their wedding vendors, and get tips and advice on the best way to plan their huge day. Chapter by chapter, the planner walks the bridal couple through each major step: for example, choosing the reception site, picking a photographer, and deciding on a menu. Author Carley Roney and the editors of The Knot Web site have talked with both wedding professionals and hundreds of thousands of brides and grooms, and have a good idea of the necessary ingredients for a successful wedding. Most helpful and thorough are each chapter’s “Questions to Ask” checklists and the “Knot Knowledge” tips, which (more…)

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It’s hard toenvision any wedding detail that could have escaped inclusion in the pages of Weddings for Dummies. How to build a chuppah, how to anchor a comb in the bride’s hair, who dances with whom and when–everything you ever wanted to know about getting hitched is right here. Fortunately, Marcy Blum and Laura Fisher Kaiser aren’t afraid to give an opinion or two (there’s a list of “Ten Tacky Temptations We Beg You to Resist”), but most of the information is entirely nonjudgmental. It’s best to have a much-married older sister plan your wedding, but if you’ve to do it yourself, this is the perfect book to tell you how.
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In this downturn economy, planning a wedding on a budget is more challenging than ever. Weddings For Dummies, 2E will come to the rescue providing expertise on everything from bridal gowns to the honeymoon with the emphasis on getting the (more…)

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Leonard Bernstein occupies aone-of-a-kindposition in the music world for his protean, multi-faceted talents. His ability to draw on and absorb every cultural influence made him the ultimate eclectic, yet he eventually forged a style that was unmistakably his own. This record, which includes vocal, choral and instrumental pieces, some never recorded, performed or published, demonstrates that his Jewish heritage played a formative, lasting, decisive role in this process. The earliest, Psalm 148 (sung in English), written when he was 17, is steeped in an ultra-romantics style, especially Wagner’s; it hardly contains a hint of the later Bernstein, but its innocent sweetness is infinitely touching. The longest, Halil, is a virtuoso piece for flute with piano and percussion, written 1981 in memory of a 19-year-old Israeli flutist killed 1973 in the Yom Kippur War. Also written for specific occasions and friends are Silhouette for Jennie Tourel’s birthday and Three Weddi (more…)

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These days, isolation and anonymity are clichéd hallmarks of the information age: pundits remark that we’ve become a fragmented culture of lonely individuals, faces lit by the pale glow ofpersonal screens. With the latest in her University of Michigan mystery series (The Silly Season, Black Diamond, Curly Smoke, Bleeding Maize and Blue), Susan Holtzer both takes advantage of and challenges these stereotypes. The Wedding Game is a fast-paced mystery in which neither the reader nor the detective actually “meets” the murder victim or any of the suspects face to face (f2f, as they state online). Anneke Haagen is feeling a bit frazzled from the demands of running apersonal consulting business, readying her newpersonal game for beta testing, and planning her wedding to Ann Arbor police officer Karl Genesko. It’s a good thing she can always count on some friendly give and take with her fellow members of GameSpinners, a private e-mail list for computergam (more…)

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A wedding may only take a easy “I do” and a kiss to seal, but the perfect one takes a lot of planning and the guidance of an expert. In Imagine Wedding Designer the player’s goal is to become just such an expert as they make their way to the top of the wedding design business. Along the way they will get hands-on experience, designing every aspect of six wedding ceremonies for six very different brides, each with their own tastes and sense of style. From invitations and venues, to flowers, makeup and dresses you’ll plan it all. And eventually you’ll even create a custom wedding experience for your own bride character. Creating that one perfect day is never easy, but its what players strive for in Imagine Wedding Designer. Key Game Features: Manage the weddings of 6 different brides, each with their own personality and specific tastes. Design the wedding invitation, choosethe dress, veil, bouquet, and more. (more…)