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This year, more than 2.5 million couples will get married in the U.S. And boy, do they have a lot to do!

Planning a wedding can be a complicated, emotional and stressful endeavor – especially when our lives are jammed full of business, family and personal commitments. Finding the time and resources to make everything associated with a wedding just perfect is everyone’s goal.

That’s why Kodak EasyShare Gallery takes the “easy” part of its name seriously. We give budding brides and grooms a number of convenient tools to ease the completion of some important but often time-consuming tasks.

Following are a number of wedding “must-dos” that Kodak EasyShare Gallery makes, well, EASY for the happy couple. (more…)

Amidst the trend toward ever more extravagant and, dare we say, outrageous weddings, there is a countertrend toward greener, more meaningful affairs that tread more lightly on the earth. NOT less elegant, just less wasteful.

The current issue of This Green Life, is both a personal reflection on one woman’s attempt to create an event that reflects her personal values and a lode of information on how to make the food, flowers, goodie bags and rings environmentally sound. (more…)

What’s in a name?
There are many reasons for obtaining a legal name change, but for recently married women, a name can signify identity, freedom and new beginnings. According to various reports, approximately 85 percent of women legally change their name upon marriage.

While the legal name change process may seem simple, certain government agencies and businesses need to be notified of this decision – costing individuals money and time. (more…)

Today’s modern girl wants a party she will always remember. Bachelorette parties are evolving into a girls weekend. This includes a spa day, shopping spree, golfing and even water sports. Brides want a more upscale and unique bachelorette party, saying “good-bye” to old tradition and adopting to party with her friends in style.

This trend provided by On The Town - The Modern Girl’s Bachelorette Party Planning service in Ocean City, Maryland.

The boys may have Vegas but brides-to-be are now throwing fun fiestas that rival any type of bachelor party. While the guys favor scotch, an essential ingredient to create the perfect bachelorette bash is fun and fruity drinks, just for the girls.

Cocktails by Jenn, a collection of ready-to-drink, naturally flavored premium vodka martinis, will mix up any girls‚ night celebration - without the hassle of having to create perfectly poured concoctions. Available in four fabulous signature flavors, including Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, Tropical Blue Lagoon and Appletini, these cocktails are ideal for toasting a soon-to-be-wed gal pal.

Specifically created for women, Cocktails by Jenn is packaged in fun, vibrant totes with four brightly colored straws included for fashionable sipping. These flirty and fun drinks add a little glitz, glam and a guaranteed good time to any girls-only soiree.

These pre-made martinis come ready to chill, serve and drink and are available as a single flavor or four pack for a suggested retail price of $14.99. A 750 ml party-size bottle retails for suggested price of $19.99.

Dr. Orbuch shares research-based tips and advice for married couples, drawing from her findings as project director for the NIH-funded Early Years of Marriage Project (1986-present), and her work as research scientist at the Institute for Social Research at University of Michigan.

1. Going to bed mad is bad. Resolving conflicts when one or both partners is tired or in a highly emotional state doesn’t work. It’s better to sleep on it, and schedule a talk when you’re rested and have some perspective.

2. Opposites attract. Research shows that similarities are what keep people together for the long term. There is no danger in having too much in common with your spouse. (more…)

Beliefnet.com Explores the Often-Overlooked, Spiritual Side of Celebrating a Wedding

How to Hold on to the Important Aspects of Your Wedding and Rejoice in the True Spirit of the Occasion

Beliefnet.com, the largest spirituality and religion website and online community, is celebrating this summer’s wedding season with a full week of wedding topics. Beliefnet explores the spiritual aspects of planning a wedding, ceremonial traditions, and honeymoon destinations. (more…)

Introducing Louis Ghost and La Marie - the must-have chair for today’s modern bride

Brides around the country are rejecting the ballroom chair - the traditional cane-backed chair reminiscent of 1980s-era country club weddings - and saying “I do” to the Louis Ghost and La Marie chair instead - this season’s must have chair. (more…)

Linens ‘n Things, one of the leading, national large format retailers of home textiles, housewares and decorative home accessories, announces its exclusive relationship with celebrity wedding and event planner Mindy Weiss. Listed in The New York Times as one of the top five wedding planners in the United States, Mindy has created wedding ceremonies for such high-profile celebrities as: Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, Heidi Klum & Seal, and Trista & Ryan from “The Bachelorette”. Through her association with Linens ‘n Things, Mindy Weiss will act as their exclusive Bridal and Gift Registry Expert, bringing the same unique bridal and event planning expertise and insider know-how reserved for her celebrity clientele to Linens ‘n Things customers. Providing tips and advice from one of the top authorities in the wedding industry is part of Linens ‘n Things’ ongoing commitment to give couples the ultimate registry experience. (more…)