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		<title>Why Not Rent a Limousine For Your Wedding?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renting  a Limousine for your wedding day will help ensure your special day is a  memorable one. You're going to get the best travel experience you've  ever had on the best day you've ever had. - However, don't forget to  plan ahead and figure out how many people you'll need to fit, how long  you have to book, and how much room you have in your budget for this  service. You'll be glad you did!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pink-limo-white-limo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-56" title="pink-limo-white-limo" src="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pink-limo-white-limo.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="477" /></a>Having a <em>chauffeur driven wedding limo</em> is an exciting mode  of transportation for your wedding. This is one time in your life where  you don&#8217;t want to just stick with things that are ordinary! It is much  better to live it up, even if it&#8217;s just for this one special event.  There are a few things you need to keep in mind before booking your wedding limo.</p>
<p>1.  The first thing you need to think about is what kind of limousine  you&#8217;ll need. This might mean counting the number that is in your wedding  party as well or whoever you think will travel with you in the limo.  Consider the style of limousine you&#8217;d like and what will fit best with  the theme of your wedding. Some people prefer a more traditional looking  stretched limo and others like the look of something like a hummer limo  or SUV limo.<span id="more-54"></span></p>
<p>2. The next thing to think about is how much money  you have available to spend on this part of your wedding. There is  usually a rental fee per hour, with a predetermined minimum rental  length fee. You can try negotiating with the company for a lower rate,  but it can get competitive if there are a lot of people getting married  around the time you are.</p>
<p>3. It is also important for you to start shopping for your limo early. It&#8217;s not a good idea to wait until the last minute! In any major city there are typically many other couples and  individuals who are in need of a luxury vehicle rental. It&#8217;s best to  start thinking about booking your wedding limo up to a year before the big day.</p>
<p>4.  After you&#8217;ve completed the steps above, it&#8217;s time to lock in the deal  with the limo company! It&#8217;s a good idea to get a contract in place so  you know exactly what you&#8217;re getting, and for how much. This protects  you and your wedding day.</p>
<p>Remember, you need to arrange where the  limo will pick you up as well as all the other small details the driver  will need to know on that day. You are going to have enough things to  worry about, so it helps to get this detail off of your plate as soon as  possible.</p>
<p>This next detail might not help you if you already have  most of your wedding details set, but if you want to save money you  should plan your wedding for the off-season so that there is less  competition to get the limos. The spring and summer are very popular  months, and you&#8217;re likely to pay more money. Even if that&#8217;s not  something you&#8217;re considering, it&#8217;s helpful to be aware of it.</p>
<p>Renting  a Limousine for your wedding day will help ensure your special day is a  memorable one. You&#8217;re going to get the best travel experience you&#8217;ve  ever had on the best day you&#8217;ve ever had. &#8211; However, don&#8217;t forget to  plan ahead and figure out how many people you&#8217;ll need to fit, how long  you have to book, and how much room you have in your budget for this  service. You&#8217;ll be glad you did!</p>
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		<title>Summer Wedding Jewelry Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By shopping online, you can save your time and money both. is one of the best stores to shop for wedding jewelry. Store has wide range of jewelry styles that are sure to please any bride. To shop beautiful wedding jewelry form this store at discounted prices, don't forget to use available promotional code while checkout. So, go ahead and splurge a little with above mentioned wedding jewelry trends and save big by using coupon codes while doing online shopping.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/discounted-bridal-jewelry.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-49" title="discounted-bridal-jewelry" src="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/discounted-bridal-jewelry.jpg" alt="" width="335" height="342" /></a>Wedding Day is definitely &#8216;<em>one of the biggest days</em>&#8216; in  every woman&#8217;s life. She wants to look her best for this special  occasion. Though women arrange their hair and do makeup every day. But  wedding hair and makeup needs specific treatment. And not only this,  choosing fabulous wedding jewelry matching with wedding dress is one of  the key tasks for every bride-to-be.<span id="more-46"></span></p>
<p>Wedding jewelry plays very  important role when deciding for a wedding outfit. After deciding the  type and color of wedding gown, every bride looks for fabulous jewelry  that can add grace to her wedding outfit. For this, she looks and  searches for the latest jewelry trends, so that she can look her best on  her special day.</p>
<p>Current trends in bridal jewelry and accessories  are actually similar to fashion trends going on for this summer.  Wedding jewelry trends that are going this season are chandelier  earrings, statement necklaces and bangles, stacked cuffs, cocktail  rings, and these all are rage for a fashionable bride. All mentioned  jewelry items are in for wedding jewelry. Let&#8217;s, begin with main topic:</p>
<p><em><strong>Bold Necklaces:</strong></em></p>
<p>Wedding  jewelry, traditionally, is kept simple &amp; feminine so that it can  highlight bride and her gown. This season big and bold jewelry is taking  over the wedding scene. Large bib necklaces are expected to be huge hit  with brides this year. Vintage designed necklaces bedeck with soft,  feminine pearls and sparkling gemstones are perfect statement piece to  add to any gown. Bib necklaces worn with up-swept hair styles and gowns  those drapes off shoulder are also very popular with brides.</p>
<p><em><strong>Pearl and Stone Jewelry:</strong></em></p>
<p>For  a simple romantic look, stick with traditional strand of pearls &amp;  diamond studs. Consider layering strands of different sized pearls to  update look. For extra touch of flair, throw in something unexpected.  Select one or two strands with sparky rhinestones or black Tahitian  pearls. This feminine and sophisticated style will be a standout  statement on wedding.</p>
<p><em><strong>Earrings:</strong></em></p>
<p>Big  chandelier earrings are, also big this season. And hence no reason to  leave this trend behind on wedding day. Dangling earrings with a vintage  twist are also in. Soft metallics like gold and bronze are good choices  in earrings. White, rose or ivory pearls always scream vintage.  Chandelier earrings will frame the face perfectly with an updo  hairstyle.</p>
<p><em><strong>Hair Pins:</strong></em></p>
<p>Hair Pins  with tiaras &amp; veils being shorter and smaller counts in fashion  style. Showing up pins, on wedding dresses, too have variety made from  diamonds or rhinestones. Hair accessories enhance hair beauty and  provide beautiful look to bride.</p>
<p><em><strong>Wedding Ring:</strong></em></p>
<p>Choosing  a wedding ring is definitely one of the most difficult tasks for a  bride as well as for the groom. A wedding ring adorns the wearer&#8217;s hand  for rest of life and speaks volumes about the love between the couple.  So, it totally depends on person&#8217;s choice that what type of wedding ring  he/she will choose. As per the wedding jewelry trends are concerned, a  wedding ring should be such that steals away heart in first look and can  be admired for whole life.</p>
<p>By shopping online, you can save your  time and money both. is one of the best stores to shop for wedding  jewelry. Store has wide range of jewelry styles that are sure to please  any bride. To shop beautiful wedding jewelry form this store at  discounted prices, don&#8217;t forget to use available promotional code while checkout. So, go ahead and splurge a little with above mentioned  wedding jewelry trends and save big by using coupon codes while doing  online shopping.</p>
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		<title>How to find best vendor for your wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your wedding is a very special time. It can be challenging finding the right vendors which is an essential step in your bridal planning process. As these vendors will influence how successful your wedding will be. The vendors that you choose should have excellent customer service skills; they should consult with you, and help you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cake-vendors-chicago.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-34" title="Wedding Cake Detail" src="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cake-vendors-chicago.jpg" alt="Wedding cake" width="283" height="424" /></a>Your wedding is a very special time. It can be challenging finding the right vendors which is an essential step in your bridal planning process. As these vendors will influence how successful your wedding will be.</p>
<p>The vendors that you choose should have excellent customer service skills; they should consult with you, and help you through your planning process. For example if you are searching for specific song selections for traditional dances, the Disc Jockey should find out what your personal tastes are and then let you sample selections of music until the ideal choices are made.<span id="more-28"></span></p>
<p>They should guide you and help you to focus on the fact that your wedding entertainment should be a reflection of your own style and not theirs.</p>
<p>As such, ideally your wedding photographer should be able to capture your personalities on photographs and not merely standard poses. The vendor&#8217;s ability to customize and reflect your personality into your wedding ceremony and reception is important. They should be able to accommodate to your tastes and offer advice where needed to help ensure your wedding runs soothingly.</p>
<p>Most venues or hotels have a wedding contact person who will assist you. Ensure that they are open to listening to you are do not give your wedding a generic approach. A good wedding vendor should be able to work with you by adapting their style to your preferences.</p>
<p>Ask people who have recently been married for recommendations on reliable and affordable vendors. Attend bridal fairs and look at advertisements in magazines, newspapers, and on the web.</p>
<p>Once you find a vendor set up an in person meeting with them. Ask for cost estimates in writing. Don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate price since most vendors will expect you to haggle and the worst that can happen is that they say no. Also make sure you contact the vendor&#8217;s references.</p>
<p>When you have found a vendor you like and fits your budget make sure you have a signed contract. Read it carefully and make sure that it specifies exactly what services are expected, the price, and if tax and tip will be included. Once there is a signed contract most vendors will require you to pay some money upfront. The remainder will be due on your wedding day.</p>
<p>Remember the only vendors which need to be tipped are the following: valet, coat check, ladies room attendant, delivery drivers, chauffeurs, wait staff, bartenders &amp; table captains (if not already in written contract) However, if it is already outlined in the contract, remember that in some states the gratuity is taxable. This means that if you are paying $1,000 for the food &amp; service you will give a set gratuity (say 16%) $160. Add tax (7.5%) on $1,160 for a total food cost of $1,247. Other wedding vendors such as coordinators, photographers, and florist should be tipped only for extraordinary service.</p>
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		<title>Why shop online for your wedding dress</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An online wedding dress store carries a much wider variety, and in almost every case has much lower prices, compared to a bridal boutique. Sure, going shopping and trying on dresses is fun, but is it enough fun to justify all the extra money you&#8217;ll spend? If you&#8217;re like most of us and you need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11" title="wedding-dress-online" src="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/wedding-dress-online1.jpg" alt="wedding-dress-online" width="460" height="288" />An online wedding dress store carries a much wider variety, and in almost every case has much lower prices, compared to a bridal boutique. Sure, going shopping and trying on dresses is fun, but is it enough fun to justify all the extra money you&#8217;ll spend? If you&#8217;re like most of us and you need to think about your budget, an online wedding dress store will offer you a much better chance of finding just the dress you want, at a price you can afford.<span id="more-9"></span><br />
A great place to begin is by browsing through bridal magazines and seeing which kinds of wedding gowns you prefer.<br />
Don&#8217;t be in too much of a hurry to select your wedding gown, particularly when you&#8217;re purchasing from an online wedding dress store. Unless a gown is custom made it usually requires some alteration, so remember to include that in your list of things to do. And if you&#8217;re concerned that you might get stuck with a dress you don&#8217;t like if you purchase from an online store, you don&#8217;t need to be &#8211; just make sure you buy your dress from an established website with a good reputation and return policy.<br />
Not only will you become familiar with your likes and dislikes, you&#8217;ll also acquaint yourself with the terminology used to describe your favorite fashions. So when you begin your search on the Internet, it will be easier to find exactly what you&#8217;re looking for.</p>
<p>With all the online wedding dress stores to choose from, just hop on the Internet and start searching. Any wedding dresses you find that are being sold on eBay definitely shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked. Not only can you buy used wedding dresses there, you&#8217;ll find many new ones as well. There are some fantastic deals on eBay, as long as you only buy from sellers who have a feedback rating of <em>at least</em> 99%.</p>
<p>We recommend the following online stores:  your <a href="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/vendors/wedding-dress/buying-online/"> online wedding dress store</a> link here</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll discover that an online wedding dress store is a great resource for all the things that matter the most on your wedding day. Aside from your wedding gown, you also need accessories to match with it, like shoes, earrings, and a bridal veil. You may also be able to purchase your invitations, programs or wedding favors on the Internet.</p>
<p>An online wedding dress store is just the first step in your wedding plans. Even a small wedding is a challenging event to coordinate, and it&#8217;s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many details involved. But the Internet is a great resource when planning your wedding, because you can comparison shop using many different websites. And once you get organized and have your budget under control, it makes shopping at an online wedding dress store just that much easier.</p>
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		<title>Planning your Chicago Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living in city as large as Chicago, wedding planning is not only a task of selecting vendors but also filtering which one is right for you. There are so many vendors to choose from finding the one that is right for you can be difficult. Although time consuming this assignment will be the determining factor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-20" title="local-chicago-wedding-vendors" src="http://chicagoweddings.stsltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/local-chicago-wedding-vendors.jpg" alt="local-chicago-wedding-vendors" width="500" height="320" />Living in city as large as Chicago, wedding planning is not only a task of selecting vendors but also filtering which one is right for you. There are so many vendors to choose from finding the one that is right for you can be difficult. Although time consuming this assignment will be the determining factor between poor and perfect. Planning for a wedding can be one of the most difficult tasks of your life but there are a few tips that can help. Knowing these key points can make the difference of night and day at your wedding. Setting a theme will definitely add class and give your Chicago wedding a great sense of direction. After you set the theme here are some of the things that you need to consider:<span id="more-1"></span></p>
<p>* Invitation Cards</p>
<p>The invitation card is the first impression of any wedding. The artwork detail, the paper texture, color schemes and typography set the tone for the special day.</p>
<p>* Décor</p>
<p>Trying to think of décor that will stand out is always a challenge, but by engaging a new concept such as feathers, you not only create a look that is uniquely your own but also one that can be forever beautiful.</p>
<p>* Linens</p>
<p>Linens are yummy, and the guest cannot wait to see what all you have come up with, for most of them-it is a once in a life time moment, add the GLITZ!</p>
<p>* Culinary</p>
<p>Tying in the food with the theme is not easy. Thus, you should find a unique caterer that has a talent for combining the culinary treats with the overall design of your wedding. * Entertainment</p>
<p>Entertainment is the absolute key to an unforgettable reception. The musician sets the tone and with proper planning will make the night unforgettable and exciting.</p>
<p>* Flowers</p>
<p>The perfect color, smell, and look will need to be in alignment with your theme. The flowers you choose should match your color scheme in order have perfect pictures.</p>
<p>* Wedding Photography</p>
<p>Only you can decide which style of photography is right for your wedding. Many different artists add a personal touch that which will elevate your photos to the next level. We can recommend <a href="http://michaelkphotography.com/">Destin Photographers</a> I would also ask  about  Wedding Photographers your close friends and family, see what kind of experience  with photographers they have.<br />
* Planning Guide</p>
<p>Use a planning guide. Planners have their head in the game day and day out. They have seen it all, thus utilize their expertise if you&#8217;re just too overwhelmed with your wedding planning in the Windy City.</p>
<p>These major factors will play the most important role in your wedding. If you cover these crucial bridal needs others should fall smoothly into place. The internet is the best tool brides have to make their planning easy.</p>
<p>A great example of an online resource that can make the wedding planning much easier is <a href="http://www.astoriabanquets.com/Chicago-Weddings/">Chicago Wedding Reception</a>, a Chicago wedding site that allows you to pick the top 3 vendors in the city, simplifying the wedding vendor decision process. Ideally, utilizing sites like Chicago Weddings help you decrease the stress and bring on the fun!</p>
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