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Flowers can be the most exquisite part of your wedding day décor… so why not jazz them up a bit with bouquet picks? I first saw this trend at my cousin’s wedding, and I thought they were absolutely fantastic! Let me know what you think!

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"Something old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue!"Find everything to fill your "something blue" category at Cathy's Concepts!

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Hello, everyone! Cathy's Concepts is currently helping fight for a cause so many people have been, currently are and will be affected by... Breast Cancer. It currently affects one in seven women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer death (right behind lung cancer.) When I read this, I was shocked. It seems that the number just keeps heading up and up with no means of

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With Spring right around the corner, many people are preparing to travel. Stay organized in style with our Hanging Cosmetic Case! It's ideal for all sorts of travelling! I use mine on every trip from skiing to sunbathing! Let me know what you think!

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Valentine’s Day seems to center around giving gifts to those you love… So why not pamper yourself a little? Our fresh line of Spa gifts has really taken off in our new Gifts to Go! section. The pampering products are sure to make every customer feel like queen. Spoil yourself with a cozy “Ooh La La” Robe or organize in style with our “Pamper Me” Cosmetic Bag. Let me know what you think after

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Looking for something for everyone? Our new Friendship Vase has really tipped the scale on sales. People can’t seem to get enough of this sleek, modern vase. It has just the right amount of flare to jazz up any room. Fill it with fresh flowers in your kitchen. Fill it with pens in your office. Just fill it and love it! It has been the perfect accent piece to my coffee table. Can’t wait to

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Nothing like a romantic holiday to bring out the warmth of springtime even in the coldest of months… That’s right, Valentine’s Day is here again! Now see, I have always been a fan of the holiday that is all about love. Even though some may argue it is more about commercialism, I still think it is completely fantastic. Some of my friends tend to waver back and forth depending on whether or not

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Our site no longer just offers items for your wedding. Our assortment of personalized gifts provide unique designs and choices for nearly every occasion including Valentine's day, birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, and more. We would love to know what you think of many of our newest personalized gift additions so that we can start brainstorming for more new ideas! See all the new gifts at NEW

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No matter how many weddings I attend or how many engagement stories I hear, I am always so excited to get a peep at the ring. Maybe I’m a sucker for romance, but it's absolutely adorable to see the way a recently engaged woman does all sorts of hands dances to show off her newest love joy. I especially love it when they drive with their windows down in cold weather just so they can stick that

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A friend of mine’s son is planning to be married in about 6 months. Tom and his fiancé have run into one big problem… narrowing down the guest list. Essentially a wedding guest list is bringing two sets of family and friends together and making one big happy bunch. And while some people want to include everyone, including their first after-school-boss and their favorite lunch lady; others are

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I almost lost it today. I was driving in my car, and I saw a Halloween Express already resurrected in a strip mall. I couldn’t believe it. “No way,” I thought to myself. Then, I glanced at my phone and realized that, “Yes, it really is the Autumn season.” This is always a romantic time of year for me. The colors of every tree, the smell of every sunrise and the smile of every friend all,

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In light of all the Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock weddings (That’s right. Weddings is plural there), there have been some questions raised on necessity. On my way into work this morning, I heard a young woman report that they had just gotten married… again. She followed this testimony with a long sigh and said, “Enough already. We get it. You’re married.”Many believe that some people,

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Ahhh, yes. The day has finally arrived. The love of your life got down on one knee and shakily asked the words you have been longing to hear. “Will you marry me?” It was even more perfect that you ever imagined. Through tears or laughter or maybe even both, you give him an emphatic, “Yes!” Your true journey of becoming one life has really begun. After the phone calls, hoorays and initial

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I first noticed this new trend on Trista (“The Bachelorette”) and Ryan’s nationally broadcasted wedding. Then, I later heard that pop star Pink also chose to do it at her wedding. It seemed that unity sand candles were beginning to take flight, and while the sand ceremony has deep roots that go back years and years ingrained both in Native American and Hawaiian cultures, it hasn’t been until

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It seems that lately everywhere I turn I'm hearing about someone having a surprise wedding. Recently, I actually had someone in my family have a surprise wedding, then I hear a bride call in to a radio program to talk about her surprise wedding, and on top of that I just read an article online about another couple who had planned a surprise wedding. Is this a new trend that I am not aware of?

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A wedding-party golf outing seems to be a popular trend these days for the groom and his groomsmen. So many of my male friends have arranged a golf outing for the guys in the wedding party for the morning of the wedding... or the day before the wedding. If you're planning a wedding party golf game, and you haven't purchased your groomsmen gifts yet, this Personalized Cooler is the perfect thank

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This is a genius idea for bridesmaids gifts -- especially if you have out-of-town bridesmaids! My toiletry bag with a soft suede finish is just darling when embroidered with a name or monogram. I love the idea of filling the bag with various spa products that your bridesmaids can use during the wedding weekend - shampoo, conditioner, scented lotion, etc... Give it to your girls at the

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If you've ever been a bridesmaid you know how expensive it can be. Sure you're excited and flattered at first that your friend asked you to be in her wedding, but it isn't until later when you find yourself asking... What have I gotten myself in to? Don't get me wrong every bridesmaid out there is honored to be one, but sometimes a bridesmaid can spend nearly $1000 when you factor in travel

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I just stumbled across an article today online titled "Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2006" and I thought I'd share my favorite trends from that article with you.Make your wedding Personal & Whimsical: The suggestion in the article was to have your grandmother's best recipe as part of your reception menu. I think this idea is brilliant. Thinking along those same lines... how about placing a table of

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Congratulations are in order for pop star Pink and her new hubby Motocross racer Carey Hart. The couple was married in Costa Rica recently and according to reports the wedding has been described as being a little non-traditional. LoveTripper.com says that Pink wore "an ecru colored dress, stepped out in bare feet on to the sand of the Papagayo peninsula and began to walk toward motocross

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After reading the reviews on the book titled "The Engaged Groom: You're Getting Married. Read this Book." by Doug Gordon -- I'm convinced it's worth the trip to the bookstore to thumb through it a bit... maybe even buy it. I would have given anything to have my Groom get more involved in the wedding planning process and since this book is written from the author's actual experience it's an easy

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December is by far the most popular month to get engaged, did you get engaged over the holidays? I must admit when I got engaged it was during the holiday season. My guy did it the week before Christmas which caught me completely off guard. I sort of expected it on Christmas, but the week before? I was totally surprised. I suppose that the magic of the holiday season does in some way make this

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I recently came across an article online titled Marry-go-round: Used wedding gowns find big reception online http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/view.bg?articleid=92606I love the vintage look when it comes to fashion, but when I was planning my wedding I never even thought about buying a used gown. I suppose you need "Something Old" so why not let it be your wedding gown? I suppose if I had

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Why are there attendants and why do they all dress alike? Initially it was only the groom who had attendants at his side. His groomsmen were there to help him fight off other suitor’s who might attempt to steal his bride. This type of potential battle is the reason why his bride stands to his left (Practiced in Christian cultures only, a Jewish bride would stand to her grooms right). A tradition

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Who say’s you have to wear white to your own wedding?? More and more brides are dropping the traditional white dress for a more up-to-date bold look by walking down the aisle in colors! Whether it is blue, green, pink or even bright red, weddings are becoming more and more personalized by adding a little flair to the event. This is something that would really set your wedding apart from any

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The vows, “For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,” seem to not mean very much in today’s society. The high percentage of marriages that end in divorce solidify this. Many take marriage lightly and figure after one argument, it’s time to get a divorce. Today’s couples don’t seem to work through their disagreements, but one couple proves the true meaning of

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There are so many traditions out there that every bride tries to satisfy for their wedding day. Many don’t know why they have to do these, but that it is a rule in the Bridal Law book that each must be satisfied to have a successful wedding and marriage. You may ask yourself, where did this wacky tradition come from? Well each Wednesday I will try to enlighten you with a little history behind

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One of the most stressful things about the final stages of planning your wedding is what kind of gift you should give to your bridesmaids? The average dollar amount a bride will spend on her attendants is about $34.00 for each girl. That seems like a lot until you start shopping for that perfect gift and find out that $34.00 doesn’t really get you all that far. How can you make your dollar

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When you are saying your vows, dancing the night away, and hugging each and every guest at your wedding, what is the one thing that everyone is focusing on and taking pictures of? The back of your dress!! So why not give the audience something to look at and jump into the new trend of gowns that have dramatic fancy cuts or unique detail in the back. It all started with Hollywood A-listers such

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Imagine you and your loved on your way to the Courthouse to be married, happy go lucky in love and the next thing you know the jaws of life are removing you from your car! According to the South Bend Tribune, this recently happened to one unlucky couple in Indiana who thought this was going to be a day to remember, and boy was it. Both couples were injured in a car crash and taken to the

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Every girl at one time or another has dreamed of being a June bride. With June’s mild summer weather and a time of year when life’s commitments are at a minimum its no wonder that June is the most popular month out of the year to get married. Your wedding theme can be as formal or informal as you want it to be in the month of June. Summertime holds little constraints on how we socialize. A

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Wedding Advice from Cathy's Concepts will be a blog featuring wedding related articles, the hot new trends in the bridal industry, planning tips as well as personal wedding stories.I hope that this information will be useful as you plan your own wedding or if you just enjoy reading about the wedding industry! I will pull from my experience from being in the bridal accessory business for the past

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