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		<title>Best Florist In Manahattan Shares Top Tips For a Perfect Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weddings are a special day in the life of the bride and groom, as it joins the two together. These suggestions by Heather Floral in NYC will help that day to run smoothly, for all parties concerned. By planning efficiently, &#8230; <a href="http://www.heatherfloral.com/blog/best-florist-in-manahattan-shares-top-tips-for-a-perfect-wedding/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-350" title="Wedding Bells Just Around The Corner? Top Tips To Make The Day Perfect" src="http://www.heatherfloral.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_0720-300x199.jpg" alt="Wedding Bells Just Around The Corner? Top Tips To Make The Day Perfect" width="300" height="199" />Weddings are a special day in the life of the bride and groom, as it joins the two together. These suggestions by <a title="Best Floris In Manhattan Shares Top Tips for a Perfect Wedding" href="https://www.heatherfloral.com" target="_self">Heather Floral in NYC</a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 257px"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Margaret_Forrest.jpg"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="This is a photograph of Margaret Forrest (1844..." src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Margaret_Forrest.jpg" alt="This is a photograph of Margaret Forrest (1844..." width="247" height="410" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via Wikipedia</p></div>
<p>will help that day to run smoothly, for all parties concerned. By planning efficiently, the day will be remembered as a source of joy by everyone for years to come.</p>
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<div style="background-color: #FFFFCC; color: #000000;"><small><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>TIP!</strong></span> For a summer-themed wedding cake try using a warm color scheme. Mix bold colors like fuschia and orange with white icing for some eye-catching &#8220;pops&#8221; of color.</small></div>
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<p>Consider using fake flowers for your wedding. This saves a lot of money and most people will not be able to tell that they aren&#8217;t real. If you are crafty, you can put together the arrangement yourself in advance of your big day. You can also spray a floral scent on the bouquet if you want the flowers to smell fresh.</p>
<p>Research what flowers, fruits and vegetables are in season. By choosing the right products at the right time, you will save a significant amount of money on your wedding. The flowers will be more vibrant and the food will also taste better if you carefully plan what you are going to buy.</p>
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<div style="background-color: #FFFFCC; color: #000000;"><small><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>TIP!</strong></span> Make your own table decorations and centerpieces for your wedding to help you save money. Consider creating these items in filled hurricane jars and use handmade paper or felt flowers, strings of simple white lights, inexpensive tea lights, or ingredients from nature like twigs, branches, leaves and wildflowers.</small></div>
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<p>Help yourself plan for your wedding by going further with your plan and sketching it out. You don&#8217;t have to be a great artist to quickly sketch any ideas that you have. This also provides a clearer &#8220;picture&#8221; than words do in regards to how certain things should look and feel.</p>
<p>When you have eight to nine months left before your wedding, you need to select your <a class="zem_slink" title="Wedding dress" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_dress">wedding dress</a> and book your reception site. Also at this point, it would be helpful to have your photographer booked and a create a tentative list of the guests you plan on inviting. Taking care of these things will make the next few months go much easier.</p>
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<div style="background-color: #FFFFCC; color: #000000;"><small><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>TIP!</strong></span> Think about having a holiday wedding. You can save a significant amount of money if you get married in late November or December.</small></div>
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<p>Let bridesmaids choose their own dresses. Instead of forcing a certain dress on different body types, dictate the color and leave the rest for them to do. If you want, you can also have veto power over the dress they choose. Giving bridesmaids freedom to choose their own dresses means less money and grief for you.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wedding_Ao_dai_2.JPG"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="Wedding Ao dai (Áo dài c??i)" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Wedding_Ao_dai_2.JPG/300px-Wedding_Ao_dai_2.JPG" alt="Wedding Ao dai (Áo dài c??i)" width="300" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via Wikipedia</p></div>
<p>Be sure that you schedule at least ninety minutes to get ready for the ceremony. This will give you ample time to make sure that you look your best and make it easier to capture those moments with the camera. You do not want to rush this process on your big day.</p>
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<div style="background-color: #FFFFCC; color: #000000;"><small><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>TIP!</strong></span> Research what flowers, fruits and vegetables are in season. By choosing the right products at the right time, you will save a significant amount of money on your wedding.</small></div>
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<p>A good piece of advice to keep in mind for weddings is to make sure that you choose a location that is both unique and special to you. This is important because you want your wedding to be remembered by others and also have your own special flavor added to it.</p>
<p>Heather Floral suggests you should start planning your wedding at least a year in advance. Many venues and photographers are booked out 12 to 18 months and require deposits to hold a date for you. Even if you aren&#8217;t engaged, it might be a good idea to start thinking about your potential dates and venues before hand.</p>
<p>By implementing these suggestions, the wedding is sure to be a spectacular event that pleases everyone. This special day of bonding is worth taking the time to ensure that every detail is taken care of in the best manner. The bride and groom deserve to have the wedding of their dreams.</p>
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		<title>Gardening Lessons : How to Cut Flowers to Last Longer in a Vase</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cutting flowers to last longer in a vase requires trimming the stems underwater, snipping them at a 45-degree angle and replacing the water every day. Trim the ends every few days for longer-lasting fresh-cut flowers with advice from a sustainable &#8230; <a href="http://www.heatherfloral.com/blog/gardening-lessons-how-to-cut-flowers-to-last-longer-in-a-vase/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QXON6I9OYz0/2.jpg" align="left">Cutting flowers to last longer in a vase requires trimming the stems underwater, snipping them at a 45-degree angle and replacing the water every day. Trim the ends every few days for longer-lasting fresh-cut flowers with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.</p>
<p>Expert: Yolanda Vanveen<br />
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com<br />
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of VanveenBulbs.com.<br />
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner</p>
<p>Duration : <b>0:2:33</b></p>
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