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A Do-it-Yourself Baby Spice Costume

Baby Spice was a member of the pop singing group the Spice Girls. Hailing from England, the Spice Girls all had their own identity; Posh was high fashion, Sporty was athletic, Ginger was a redhead, Scary was aggressive and Baby was girlish. Dressing as a Spice Girl does not require a store-bought co

Marry in Hawaii

Many people like to dream of that perfect wedding on the beach, with the sun just setting and the ocean waves crashing.You can have this Hawaii wedding and then some.Make your Hawaii wedding truly original and memorable for you and all your guests.

How to Make the Special Day Stress Free

The special day is supposed to be the most auspicious day in the life of the bride and the groom. The day also means a lot to the family and friends of the couple. Giving ...

Funky Party Hairstyles

Get party-ready wtih a funky hairstyle.mohawk hair collage image by Tamara Kulikova from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>Before a party, you may spend hours planning the perfect outfit, from the shoes to the clothes to the hat and the accessories, but there's...

Lingerie Shower Games

Give the bride-to-be new undergarments for her upcoming honeymoon.transparent romantic pink underwear image by Ana Blazic from Fotolia.comLingerie showers prepare the bride-to-be for the honeymoon by "showering" her with gifts of lingerie, which is both practical for the bride and...

60th Anniversary Cake Ideas

The 60th anniversary, the year of the diamond, is one of life's most significant achievements. As the central focus to a party honoring the event, the cake should reflect the distinction of that long-term commitment of the.

Wedding Dresses - Let the Groom Have a Say

Tradition has it in Western cultures that the groom does not see what the bride is wearing until the wedding day. This makes it rather difficult for the groom to have any say at all! The groom will, however, have some idea of the sort of wedding that is being planned; he will know if it's tradi

Easy Homemade Wedding Card Ideas

Most wedding cards that couples receive are store bought and share general sentiments with the bride and groom. While such a card is fine in certain instances, couples with whom you are especially close will cherish a handmade card far more than one with preprinted wishes. Fortunately, homemade wedd

Budget Wedding Planning - Determining What You Can Afford

Regardless of who is going to be paying for your wedding, or contributing to it, you and your spouse to be are going to need to sit down and determine what you really can afford. The best time to do this is as soon after the engagement as possible so that there is no confusion or hurt feelings down

Wedding Reception Games and Activities

Wedding receptions are known for food, drinks and dancing. Make yours stand out, compared to the typical reception, by adding entertaining games and activities to the festivities. Games and activities give everyone, regardless of age or relation to the wedded couple, something to participate in.

How to Use Chocomaker Fondue Dipping Candy in a Sephra Home Fountain

Combine your banquet centerpiece with dessert by setting up a Sephra home chocolate fountain. Though Sephra recommends only using its proprietary blend of melting chocolate, you can use other brands. Chocomaker fondue dipping candy, like Sephra's fountain chocolate, has been specially formulated for

How to Create Your Own Guest Book for a Retirement Reception

Retirement parties present the opportunity for current and past co-workers as well as friends and family to wish the person retiring well by celebrating their career achievements with them. Creating a guest book instead of going with a traditional store bought one will add character and personalizat

Clean Bachelorette Party Game Ideas

Bachelorette parties are infamous for being a little wild and crazy. However it is possible to have a bachelorette party with clean and tasteful games that suit everyone. But that doesn't mean that you can't ...

Five Secrets to Saving Up to 90% on Any Wedding

Implement a few of the cost-saving techniques revealed in this article and you can have the wedding that will be the event of the year and you'll save 90% of the cost that other brides will spend for their less-than-perfect wedding. Contrary to what the bridal industry wants you to believe, you

Tips for Folding Chairs

You can purchase or build wood slat folding chairs inexpensively.folding chair image by Wayne Abraham from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>Folding chairs are convenient to pull out during a party. Choose from the standard metal chair or a variety of hard...

The Wedding Gift Etiquette

Giving plenty of gifts to a newly betrothed couple has been tradition for many centuries and is the main reason why the wedding gift business has remained profitable despite changing business conditio