Couples Sentence Examples

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  • Couples and families had been walking up and down the beach all day.

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  • One of the couples was Denton and Clarissa.

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  • She trailed the two couples up shallow stairs and took the seat beside Evelyn not occupied by Romas.

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  • While the couples were arranging themselves and the musicians tuning up, Pierre sat down with his little partner.

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  • Several of the rooms on either side were open, revealing couples in various stages of undress, a room with junkies shooting up and potheads lighting up, and a room filled with what looked like people sleeping.

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  • The swirl of gowns of dancing couples drew her attention to the ballroom with the orchestra.

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  • Many of the bikers knew one another and there were groups traveling together, but there was equal representation of couples and solo bikers.

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  • Megasthenes also describes the Jews as the philosophers of Syria and couples them with the Brahmins of India.

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  • The difference of the temperature gradients D/l at the ends of the section was simultaneously obtained from the difference D of the readings of a pair of couples at either end connected in opposition.

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  • Sprinkled in the assortment of oldies were a few exceptions—two couples both named Dawkins, and Pumpkin Green, a young man taking a break from his cross country hike to California in support of the homeless, or so he claimed.

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  • On the verandah, soft music was playing and several couples were dancing.

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  • Sloth in Langland's poem couples him, as we have seen, with Randle, earl of Chester; and no one doubts this nobleman's existence because he had "rymes" made about him.

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  • He was still reigning in Babylonia in his seventh year, as a contract dated in that year has been discovered at Erech, and an inscription of his, in which he speaks of restoring the ruined temples and their priests, couples Merodach of Babylon with Assur of Nineveh.

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  • Among its many charitable institutions are a Masonic Home and School (1893), a Home for the Homeless (1867), St Elizabeth's Home (1886), St Luke's Home (1869), a Home for Aged Men and Couples (1879), Utica Orphan Asylum (1830), St Joseph's Infant Home (1893) and St John's Female Orphan Asylum (1834), both under the Sisters of Charity; the House of the Good Shepherd (1872; Protestant Episcopal); and the General (1873; City of Utica), Homeopathic (1895), St Luke's (1869; supported by the Protestant Episcopal Churches), St Elizabeth's (1866; Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis) and Faxton (1873) hospitals.

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  • Divorces take place chiefly among the lower orders,who frequently treat marriage merely as a test of a couples suitability to be helpmates in the struggles of life.

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  • He deduced the variations of the mean temperature of a section of a bar from the sum S of the E.M.F.'s of a number of couples, inserted at suitable equal intervals 1 and connected in series.

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  • It was also tacitly assumed that the thermo-electric power of the couples for the gradient was the same as that of the couples for the mean temperature, although the temperatures were different.

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  • Poinsot's earliest work was his Elemens de statique (1803; 9th edition, 1848), in which he introduces the idea of statical couples and investigates their properties.

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  • A few of the principal packs hunt five days a week, and sometimes even six, and for such an establishment not fewer than seventy-five couples of hounds are requisite.

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  • A pack which hunts four days a week will be well supplied with anything between fifty and sixty couples, and for two days a week from twenty-five to thirty will suffice.

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  • In steam boilers artificial galvanic couples are often set up by the suspension of zinc plates in the boiler, so that the corrosion of the zinc may preserve the steel boiler plates from waste.

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  • It is plain that Prodicus was an affected pedant; yet his simple conventional morality found favour, and Plato (Rep. 600 C) couples him with Protagoras in his testimony to the popularity of the sophists and their teaching.

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  • Hence the simplest form of a set is a " couple "; and it was to the possible laws of combination of couples that Hamilton first directed his attention.

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  • But his claims, however great they may be, can in no way conflict with those of Hamilton, whose mode of multiplying couples (in which the " inner " and " outer " multiplication are essentially involved) was produced in 1833, and whose quaternion system was completed and published before Grassmann had elaborated for press even the rudimentary portions of his own system, in which the veritable difficulty of the whole subject, the application to angles in space, had not even been attacked.

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  • It easily follows that any two couples of the same moment are equivalent, and that any p number of couples can be FIG.

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  • From the analogy of couples to translations which was pointed out in 7, we may infer that a couple is sufficiently represented by a free (or non-localized) vector perpendicular to its plane.

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  • In particular, we infer that couples of the same moment in parallel planes are equivalent; and that couples in any two planes may be compounded by geometrical addition of the corresponding vectors.

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  • Thus, let the plane of the paper be perpendicular to the planes of two couples, and therefore perpendicular to the line of intersection of these planes.

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  • The two forces at B will cancel, and we are left with a couple of moment P.AC in the plane AC. If we draw three vectors to represent these three couples, they will be perpendicular and proportional to the respective sides of the triangle ABC; hence the third vector is the geometric sum of the other two.

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  • Dealing in the same way with the forces Yi, Zi at P1, we find that all three components of the force at P1 can be transferred to 0, provided we introduce three couples L1, Mi, Ni about Ox, Oy, Oz respectively, viz.

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  • Centrifugal Couples of a Rotating Body.Besides the tendency (if any) of the combined centrifugal forces of the particles of a rotating body to s/lift the axis of rotation, they may also tend to turn it out of its original direction.

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  • It is essential to the steady motion of every rapidly rotating piece in a machine that its axis of rotation should not merely traverse its centre of gravity, but should be a permanent axis; for otherwise the centrifugal couples will increass friction, produce oscillation of the shaft and tend to make it leave its bearings.

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  • Despite the purely spiritual ideas which underlay the Agapemonite view of marriage, a son was born to one of these couples, and when the father endeavoured to carry it away an action was brought which resulted in the affirmation of the mother's right to its custody.

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  • In 1866 and 1872 laws were passed for still further improving the position of these small proprietors; and in 1879 a measure was carried for allotting lands to 48,000 recently married couples, and for restoring to many peasant families lands which had been alienated.

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  • The space enclosed between two mesenteries of the same couple is called an entocoele; the space enclosed between two mesenteries of adjacent couples is called an exocoele.

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  • The second cycle of mesenteries consists of six couples, each formed in an exocoele of the primary cycle, and in each couple the muscle-banners are vis-a-vis.

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  • The third cycle comprises twelve couples, each formed in an exocoele between the primary and secondary couples, and so on, it being a general rule (subject, however, to exceptions) that new mesenterial couples are always formed in the exocoeles, and not in the entocoeles.

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  • While the mesenterial couples belonging to the second and each successive cycle are formed simultaneously, those of the first cycle B are formed in successive pairs, each member of a pair being placed on opposite sides of the stomodaeum.

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  • Hence the arrangement in six couples is a secondary and not a primary feature.

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  • A pause in the development follows, during which no new mesenteries are formed, and then the six-rayed symmetry characteristic of a normal Actinian zooid is completed by the formation of the mesenteries V, V in the lateral chambers, and VI, VI in the sulcolateral chambers, their muscle-banners being so disposed that they form couples respectively with II, II and I, I.

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  • The few exceptions will be dealt with later, but it may be stated here that even in these the first cycle of six couples of mesenteries is always formed, and in all the cases which have been examined the course of development described above is followed.

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  • The first twelve mesenteries are disposed in couples, and do not differ from those of Actinia except in size.

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  • They are formed in couples, each couple consisting of a macromesentery and a micromesentery, disposed so that the former is nearest to the sulcar directives.

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  • In this larva four pairs of mesenteries having the typical Edwardsian arrangement are developed, but the fifth and sixth pairs, instead of forming couples with the first and second, arise in the sulcar chamber, the fifth pair inside the fourth, and the sixth pair inside the fifth.

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  • Two pairs of micromesenteries form couples with the first and second Edwardsian pairs, and in addition there is a couple of micromesenteries in each of the sulculo-lateral exocoeles.

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  • As growth proceeds new septa are formed simultaneously with the new couples of secondary mesenteries.

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  • These latter are in turn embraced by the couples of the tertiary cycle of mesenteries, and new septa are formed in the exocoeles on either side of them, and so forth.

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  • Duerden has shown that in Porites the ordinary zooids possess only six couples of mesenteries arranged on the Actinian plan.

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  • Early in the 18th century the Scottish gipsies found a congenial home on the Roxburghshire side of the Cheviots; and at a later period the Scottish border became notorious for a hundred years as offering hospitality to runaway couples who were clandestinely married at Gretna Green, Coldstream or Lamberton.

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  • Similar phenomena occur in the case of many other couples, and it is found that the thermoelectric power p is not in general a constant, and that the simple linear formula (I) is applicable only for small differences of temperature.

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  • Like Gretna Green, Coldstream long enjoyed a notoriety as the resort of runaway couples, the old toll-house at the bridge being the usual scene of the marriage ceremony.

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  • Sprinkled in the assortment of oldies were a few exceptions—two couples both named Dawkins, and Pumpkin Green, a young man taking a break from his cross country hike to California in support of the homeless, or so he claimed.

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  • The walls were covered with colorful pictographs of couples and Anshan's geometric writing, telling her a story she couldn't read.

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  • They were in different hands from different times, the top of the chamber rimmed with drawings of couples holding hands and standing on a ball she took to be Anshan.

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  • He turned his attention to the pool tables where two couples were playing and drinking beer.

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  • The egregious mistake these couples made was not spending enough time seriously planning for a lifetime together in marriage.

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  • Title The factor V Leiden mutation in Japanese couples with recurrent spontaneous abortion.

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  • Yet for hundreds of years couples have practiced abstinence, for example, without a sex education program.

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  • Married couples, including officers, were not allotted cabins necessarily together.

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  • There were three couples and me with four dive masters between us, so I had Eugene's undivided attention.

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  • Top couples change back, ladies back-to-back (2 bars ).

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  • A movie buff may dig playing " Famous Couples.

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  • Couples can approach priests who look at individual astrological charts and data to suggest the most auspicious nights.

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  • Sixteen per cent of couples with dependent children now cohabit rather than marry.

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  • We should also note that most unmarried cohabitants are in opposite sex couples; their legal position is still a cause for concern.

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  • Couples enter marriage with the hope of making a lifetime commitment.

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  • Not all couples can afford or find private counselors or mediators to help them resolve their difficulties.

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  • However, it is vital cohabiting couples have all of the information they require to reach a properly informed decision.

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  • However, it is very disappointing that the government is not offering heterosexual couples the same registration scheme.

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  • Virgin Cayo Guillermo beaches still offer a true sense of tranquility and romance, making Cayo Guillermo holidays a favorite with honeymoon couples.

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  • We are also proud of the fact that we are the first film company to openly welcome same sex couples.

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  • Concerns that couples with something to hide might turn to DIY divorce procedures have also been expressed by Birmingham Law Society members.

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  • This theory relates to beam flexure resulting from couples applied to the beam without consideration of the shearing forces.

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  • Both couples married and have remained close friends over the last 25 years each becoming godparents to the others ' children.

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  • Such couples could be said to be in a kind of ' projective gridlock ' .

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  • A move to allow only heterosexual unmarried couples to adopt was not put to a vote.

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  • Set a few yards away from the other holiday cottages it offers a marvelous hideaway in Cornwall for couples or for honeymoons.

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  • As with other new bearing couples longer-term clinical results are awaited with the metal-on-metal surface replacement hips.

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  • If your partner is in a bail or probation hostel, you can still claim income support at the couples rate.

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  • However, nearly half of lone parent households still have no-one in work, compared to only 7 per cent of couples with children.

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  • The restriction point couples proliferation to external cues, and hence is frequently inactivated in tumors that grow autonomously.

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  • For low-income couples with children the effect is direct, tho inadvertent.

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  • Possibly; I feel that such a scheme would offer some inducement to married couples to remain within the fabric of the club.

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  • In Russia, for example, the high abortion rate has been blamed for the fact that one in five couples are now infertile.

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  • They were all couples in established relationships using condoms for vaginal intercourse.

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  • Diffusion couples will be set up to investigate the kinetics of the process.

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  • For many couples, choosing the right location is the first step in planning their wedding.

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  • For engaged couples and newlyweds who want to make lovemaking a joy from the start.

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  • The University has a limited number of flats suitable for couples or families.

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  • Suddenly, couples all over the country want a totally over-the-top wedding.

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  • The hotel and surrounding areas are extremely picturesque and well equipped making it an ideal choice for both families and couples.

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  • At dusk young couples congregate in Merlion Park, on a little promontory.

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  • Three young couples, engaging in rather puerile and absurd conversations.

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  • S couples preachers music not to chinchorro biosphere reserve foreigners get the.

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  • The garden is stylish with plants known for their aphrodisiac qualities, while providing a haven for couples to rekindle romance.

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  • It's set in a charmingly rustic village in Yorkshire and centers around three couples prominent in the community.

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  • Dealing With Your Spouses sexual Past " Couples who've had sex before marriage will inevitably have sexual difficulties in marriage.

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  • Old couples still slumber in their cars, in their cardies.

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  • There's a crowd of people, and couples, dancing to the music of someone's portable stereo.

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  • It is not unusual for couples to feel tense, nervous, excited or even tearful during the planning of their wedding.

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  • Four couples give their verdict on The Sex Book Arts Radio's biggest turn-ons The joy of radio is its intimacy.

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  • But the court argued that discrimination laws do not entitle same sex couples to marriage and the ban is therefore not unconstitutional.

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  • The problem is many couples vastly underestimate just how much weddings cost.

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  • Both side couples then waltz back to place (4 bars ).

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  • They were probably not definite massed movements, such as would permit of the survival of distinctive lines of custom between tribe and tribe; but rather spasmodic movements, sometimes of tribes or of groups, sometimes only of families or even couples, the first caused by tribal wars, the second to escape punishment for some offence against tribal law, such as the defiance of the rules as to clan-marriages.

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  • The difficulties, limitations and temporary means special to the book are closely connected with its ready appeal and abiding power; let us take both sets of things together, in three couples of interrelated price and gift.

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  • Benzidine finds commercial application since its tetrazo compound couples readily with amino-sulphonic acids, phenol carboxylic acids, and phenol and naphthol-sulphonic acids to produce substantive cotton dyes (see Dyeing).

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  • After them other couples followed, filling the whole dining hall, and last of all the children, tutors, and governesses followed singly.

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  • The other couples could not attract a moment's attention to their own evolutions and did not even try to do so.

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  • His hussars were placed along the line in couples and he himself rode along the line trying to master the sleepiness that kept coming over him.

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  • Their chairs made a scraping noise as the gentlemen who had conferred rose with apparent relief, and began walking up and down, arm in arm, to stretch their legs and converse in couples.

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  • Pierre gazed now with dazed eyes at these sharpshooters who ran in couples out of the circle.

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  • Typically, a group consists of half couples or friends and half individuals raveling alone.

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  • I wonder how many couples realize that their wills are automatically revoked when they register.

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  • It 's set in a charmingly rustic village in Yorkshire and centers around three couples prominent in the community.

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  • Many same-sex couples will have been living together for several years or even decades.

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  • Chapel Beck Cottage is our Lake District chill-out suite for couples, complete with its own sauna suite.

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  • Dealing With Your Spouses Sexual Past Couples who 've had sex before marriage will inevitably have sexual difficulties in marriage.

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  • The quiet couples slurping noodles after dark on verandas will become rioting, spitting, drug- taking delinquents.

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  • Mainly tho, you'll find smooching couples who come for the romantic and totally unpretentious atmosphere.

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  • Cozy enough for couples, yet spacious enough to easily accommodate 6 adults.

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  • Couples had significantly lower condom failure rates overall during the additional spermicide arm of the trial.

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  • The civil unions will give same-sex couples the same legal protections as married couples, including spousal health-care benefits.

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  • There 's a crowd of people, and couples, dancing to the music of someone 's portable stereo.

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  • Unfortunately, the College has no suitable accommodation for couples or families, who will need to make their own arrangements.

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  • Four couples give their verdict on The Sex Book Arts Radio 's biggest turn-ons The joy of radio is its intimacy.

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  • By using PGD, couples at risk of having a child with CF can undergo IVF, and then implant only unaffected embryos.

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  • Both side couples then waltz back to place (4 bars).

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  • Perfect for couples or singles and is 100% waterproof for love in or out of the water !

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  • Five couples, selected from 180 volunteers across the UK, will have their wisdom teeth extracted at Guy 's Hospital in London.

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  • There 's an eclectic mix of people on the site - from youngish couples to the retired with a mix of social groups.

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  • In couples counseling, my husband and I learned to take accountability for our behavior.

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  • Couples showers are gaining in popularity and can be more like a party where there happen to be gifts for baby than a traditional shower.

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  • You could ignore tradition all together and host a couples shower barbecue.

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  • A couples shower can be as simple as a backyard barbecue or as complex as a "what do you want to be when you grow up?" costume party, where guests dress like the profession they wanted to be when they were five.

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  • For many couples, conceiving a baby can take several months or even years.

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  • What are some of the factors which prevent couples from conceiving a baby?

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  • After all you see all of these online dating services showing happy faces of couples deeply in love.

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  • In today's world, many couples are waiting longer to start their families, leading to more twins.

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  • As inflation continues to rise and expenses for seemingly everything continue to soar, many couples are questioning the issue of expanding their growing family.

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  • Still, there are plenty of young couples who begin having children in their twenties, and that means there's probably lots of child-bearing years ahead.

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  • While couples may be preferred, single parent adoptions are generally accepted.

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  • Guatemala adoption is a route taken by many American couples wishing to adopt children.

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  • When checking your adoption facts, you'll learn that several countries cooperate with U.S. couples who hope to adopt.

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  • Adoptions situations available to couples seeking to adopt can vary.

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  • The adoption situations available for couples who dream of having a child can range from newborn African American or Caucasian infants to American Indian or Asian teenagers looking for a permanent home.

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  • Other agencies, however, may not be open to working with singles or couples of these sexual orientations.

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  • In essence it's all about finding what is right for parents as individual couples.

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  • Whether or not you have a formal party, many couples opt to register at popular stores such as Babies "R" Us and Target.

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  • He Said, She Said Bubblegum Game-Played similar to the newlywed game, this is a great game for a couples' shower.

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  • In many cases, couples struggle with finding the perfect name, and they often resort to baby name books and baby name websites for help.

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  • However, for many couples, the result of parenting a beautiful child is more than worth the hurdles that must be overcome.

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  • Adoption is an option that many couples pursue, but what are the advantages of adopting as a single parent?

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  • You may have to shop around for an agency that will work with you, since some agencies will only represent couples.

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  • What was once a complicated procedure that may or may not result in a new baby has evolved to a safer, less-invasive routine with much better odds for couples trying to conceive a child.

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  • Answering the call of childless couples everywhere became a compelling and rewarding career field for scientists and physicians.

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  • Steptoe and Brown, other couples can share the joy Louise Brown's parents experienced when their daughter became the first test tube baby born.

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  • Pregnant couples who want the room ready when their baby arrives should plan accordingly.

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  • They may also prefer adoptive couples over adoptive single parents.

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  • Those eligible to adopt a Haitian child include married couples and single women between the ages of 35 and 50.

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  • Married couples must have been married at least five years before applying for adoption.

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  • Married couples must have no more than two biological children living at home when applying for an adoption.

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  • Married couples and single women may apply to adopt more than one child at a time.

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  • Young couples tend to have extensive gift registries that include items that they are going to have to purchase if not received as gift.

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  • Older couples are less likely to even have a wedding gift registry.

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  • With older couples who already own basic household items, focus on purchasing an item they would truly enjoy but might not purchase for themselves.

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  • Many couples have a wedding website where information on where to send gifts is supplied.

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  • Other couples choose to enclose the information in the wedding invitation.

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  • Discount stores offer plain or minimalist flatware designs, while department stores (typically those with bridal registries, since flatware is a frequent wedding gift for newlywed couples) have a wider range of design and setting options.

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  • Whether celebrating your first year, or marking 25-year or 50-year milestones, anniversaries are times for couples to celebrate their enduring love.

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  • Giving presents to celebrating couples is customary.

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  • Older couples would appreciate gifts to complement what they already have.

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  • Many couples buy personal lubricants to increase the pleasure of their sexual experience.

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  • Many couples buy personal lubricants for more enhancement than simple lubrication.

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  • These dual-purpose products allow couples to seamlessly move from the massage to whatever may come afterwards.

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  • For instance, it is possible to have two completely independent seven-day schedules, making this model a good fit for couples.

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  • Many couples, after giving birth to a baby, will already begin considering their next pregnancy so that their current baby will not be "lonely".

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  • The most common thing that couples do when they decide to file for divorce is hire a divorce lawyer.

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  • Different countries may or may not allow couples to file for a Do it Yourself Divorce.

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  • Child support, along with custodial rights, is one of the biggest disputes when couples with children divorce.

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  • At the graduate level, Dr. Markman teaches courses in Couples Intervention, Advanced Issues in Marital Therapy, and Community Psychology.

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  • She specializes in communication in families and couples.

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  • Confidentiality allows couples to say what is on their minds without fear that there will be negative consequences in court.

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  • Some people would say that engaged couples are ill-prepared for the inevitable ups and downs that come with married life.

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  • With divorce no longer carrying the risk of social isolation and women being more financially independent, couples may be less inclined to stay together "for better or for worse, until death do us part."

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  • When couples do not communicate well, unresolved issues may eventually lead to marriage breakdown.

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  • If couples educate themselves about the causes of divorce, perhaps they will be less likely to become divorce statistics themselves.

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  • Instead of having the issues settled by a judge, divorcing couples would do well to consider a service like Divorce Helpline to help with the process.

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  • They may be able to work out a co-parenting plan with the help of a mediator or a couples therapist.

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  • Some couples opt to calculate alimony payments themselves instead of using a judge.

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  • This is best for couples who are able to discuss finances after divorce calmly and fairly.

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  • One of the important issues facing divorcing couples is how to deal with financial matters until the details of the divorce settlement have been worked out.

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  • Since this date determines the value of the marital property under community property laws, it can become something that separated couples fight over.

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  • Under the provisions of The The Alaska Community Property Act, couples may elect to have some or all of their marital property considered community property.

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  • Currently, about two-thirds of couples live together before getting married.

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  • At the seven-year mark, only about 21 percent of couples were still together.

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  • The reason for the high failure rate may be that couples who choose to cohabitate have more liberal attitudes about marriage and divorce.

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  • The state of Florida has developed child support guidelines to be used by divorcing couples with children.

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  • Couples who start arguing with each on a daily basis have a difficult time compromising on many issues dealing with the marriage.

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  • Due to the rise in divorces over the last 20 years, many couples can now choose one of several options to terminate their marriage without losing their rights.

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  • For couples who still work together reasonably well, but have a few divorce issues hanging in the balance, mediation is an effective choice.

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  • For approximately $2,000, Dominican Republic divorces include the services of one or two divorce lawyers and couples will receive a final decree by mail in about two weeks.

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  • An online divorce kit can be helpful in some cases to couples who want to end their marriage.

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  • Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that divorcing couples can use to resolve the issues between them.

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  • Mediation is a viable alternative to litigation for divorcing couples.

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  • Technically, couples can't dissolve a marriage under the common law umbrella term.

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  • However, there are divorce options outside of this type of law that may help couples reach a satisfactory arrangement.

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  • In certain situations, couples only need walk away from each other to break off the relationship.

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  • Whether an actual divorce is necessary or not, there are times when couples need to explore other methods of ending their marriage relationship.

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  • Divorce mediation provides couples with an alternative to courtroom litigation during divorce proceedings.

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  • A neutral third party mediator helps couples resolve disputes and reach a satisfactory divorce agreement addressing the needs and concerns of both spouses.

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  • This mostly voluntary process gives couples a sense of control over both their divorce and the start of their new lives apart from one another.

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  • The sections below outline common tips that have brought many couples back from the brink of divorce.

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  • Finding effective ways to prevent divorce can bring couples back from the precarious brink of divorce.

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  • Before resorting to divorce, it's a good idea for couples to evaluate their situation carefully to ensure they aren't rushing into a permanent and life-changing decision.

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  • Millions of divorced couples across America have expressed remorse over having gone into divorce proceedings too soon and smothered the still-smoldering coals of their relationships.

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  • While the details of the custody arrangement may have to be negotiated back and forth between the parents, most couples attempt to work these details out so a comprehensive custody arrangement can be presented to the divorce court.

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  • By using the divorce mediation forms as intended, divorcing couples can help facilitate a relatively easy and quick divorce.

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  • Kentucky's divorce rate fell slightly, from 5.8 to 4.7 per thousand couples.

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  • Nevada's divorce rate dropped almost 50%, from 11 to 6.5 per thousand couples.

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  • South Carolina's divorce rate lowered from 4.5 to 3.0 per thousand couples.

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  • Couples with children have a slightly lower divorce rate than childless spouses.

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  • Alimony reform for Massachusetts has been a hot topic for quite a while, creating many issues for residents already divorced, and creating undue stress for couples seeking a divorce.

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  • Couples who are contemplating a divorce should seek expert legal advice about their property rights.

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  • When it comes to the care of children from split families, custody remains the number one decision facing couples in the midst of a divorce.

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  • In addition, most of today's television families are made up of divorced, separated, estranged or unmarried couples with blurred parenting roles and children with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

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  • Since 1970, the number of co-habitating unmarried couples has quadrupled.

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  • Modern American family values commonly embrace the concept that child-rearing, housework and contributing to the family income should be shared between couples.

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  • Three piece bistro sets are a nice option for young couples without children or older couples whose children are grown and live elsewhere.

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  • Find statuettes or pictures depicting couples like The Kiss or Two Hands by Auguste Rodin.

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  • Many couples would prefer separate bathrooms, but cost and space restrictions may make this impossible.

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  • In your living room, have private space plus couples space.

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  • Compatible Partners is a site for same-sex couples operated by eHarmony.

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  • You'll photograph individuals, couples, and large families.

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  • When photographing couples, the world is your oyster.

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  • This can break up friendships, romantic couples, and coworker relationships.

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  • The cheapest way to do this is to share it with a few other couples.

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  • Most couples show up in their parents' cars.

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  • Instead, encourage them to "date" this special someone while in a group setting with peers and other couples.

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  • Sometimes with those changes and growth, couples realize they need to move on to other people, and sometimes, it just means each person needs a little bit of solo time to think, and appreciate what the other person means.

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  • The thing is, open relationships are tricky and it's hard for couples not to get jealous and fall apart.

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  • Or, perhaps you can always be like famous couples who wrote romantic letters all of their lives-but that doesn't sound very fun if you're a teenager!

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  • Finding balance in a relationship is what funny teenage love poems are for new teen couples.

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  • Especially if the teen was overweight, losing weight couples a fresher start at life with the joy of loosing weight.

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  • For couples, the boys are also responsible for purchasing the tickets.

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  • Photos of happy couples in decadent frames, red or pink candles and a focus low light lamps can really pull the look together.

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  • Coupon book - While a coupon book is normally an idea for couples, consider making one for your friend with items that will help her the last summer before college.

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  • Couples planning a destination event may prefer informal attire because it is easier to travel with, requiring less special attention than formal attire.

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  • Less elaborate dresses are often more appropriate as second wedding dresses or for couples who plan to elope.

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  • Couples who fill out the online application should be sure to bring their reference number to the Marriage Bureau, and should be aware the application will only be kept on file for 60 days.

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  • In others, it's not necessary, but many happy couples like making the big wedding engagement announcement collectively with their friends and family.

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  • However, couples today often host their own engagement party.

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  • Couples can find artistic rings as well as plain bands.

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  • Many couples also consider titanium because it is often cheaper than other metals commonly used in rings, such as gold or platinum.

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  • From mixes of polka dots and stripe patterns to square-shaped bands, these rings will appeal to couples who like modern art.

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  • Couples who like modern fashions and need durable rings for active lifestyles should consider titanium wedding rings.

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  • Many couples choose to give some sort of keepsake commemorating their special day.

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  • Female attendants might get a jewelry box or picture frame engraved with the couples' name and the wedding date.

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  • Many couples choose to give youngsters fun gifts that keep them busy during the wedding weekend.

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  • In addition to accessories, many couples may choose to give their attendants the champagne glasses used for toasting at the wedding reception.

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  • These stores provide wedding couples with plenty of ideas for personalized, unique and quality gifts.

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  • Couples who make a registry help guests easily find what they need and want.

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  • Many retailers have registries available online, as well as in-store, but some couples prefer to do everything from the comfort of their home.

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  • Couples can choose to get married in the chapel, a gondola, or on the bridge overlooking the Grand Canal.

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  • Couples can choose from a variety of locations, packages, and even honeymoon packages.

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  • It may be quick and easy to get married in Vegas, but if you're choosing a special day such as Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve it would be good to keep in mind that other couples will be doing the same.

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  • A Florida destination wedding is a dream come true for couples looking to tie the knot surrounded by family, friends and a bevy of natural beauty.

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  • Those looking to exchange vows under the southern sun have no shortage of spectacular destination wedding venues which cater specifically to out-of-town couples.

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  • Today, engaged couples aren't limited to paper announcements only.

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  • The snapshot option is good for couples who are creative and prefer to share the big news with few words.

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  • Experienced cake decorators can also make custom couples from photographs that even have your own features.

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  • Many couples also choose to use small glass, porcelin or other figurines atop a wedding cake.

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  • Having a wedding without the whirr of helicopters flying overhead or paparazzi hiding in the bushes is proving to be quite the challenge for couples who are in the public eye.

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  • While there are those couples who do everything they can do make sure the press gets wind of their special day, there are those who would rather not exchange vows over the sounds of whirring helicopters and clicking cameras.

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  • Most couples who have been able to successfully pull off a secret celebrity wedding have been able to do so because they have had fifty people or less on the guest list.

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  • Some couples, such as Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder, didn't even tell their guests they would be attending a wedding on July 4, 2002.

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  • Some couples, such as Spears and Federline or Brooke Shields and her husband Chris Henchy, will list release one date as their big day but actually get married on a different occasion, faking out the press.

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  • Other couples will fly off to foreign lands to pull off their nuptials.

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  • Since many couples have lived on their own for quite a while nowadays, they have every thing they need.

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  • Some companies allow couples to set up their registry, while others have travel booking available through the website.

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  • This service allows couples to list their honeymoon wishes; however, the actual travel is not booked through Honeyfund.

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  • Instead, couples list their wants and needs, breaking down costs of each item they wish to include in the registry, then book through a different site or one of Honeyfund's partner travel sites.

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  • The Big Day is a great site for couples who want to books their honeymoon and have a registry all in one spot.

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  • Couples who do book through The Big Day Travel may end up with a free registry (see site for more details); those who do not qualify for the free registry will be assessed fees of 7 percent.

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  • Couples who sign up with The Big Day get a wedding website, blog, photo album and "Thank You" tracker.

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  • For example, couples who know they want to stay at a Marriott can use the Mariott hotel chain's registry services to create a wish list.

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  • Couples can also register for their honeymoon wishes online at all-inclusive resorts and destinations, such as the Disney parks.

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  • Disney's Honeymoon Registry allows couples to book a vacation or cruise through Disney and then receive their wish list experiences on a Disney Gift Card.

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  • Not all couples are comfortable with booking a honeymoon or registering for a honeymoon online.

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  • Depending on the travel agent and destination, couples may only have to put a deposit down instead of fronting the entire bill.

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  • Of course, once a certain date passes, couples will be responsible for paying the remainder of the balance if they have not received enough gifts.

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  • Additionally, couples may not have the same perks offered by a travel agent as online companies offering honeymoons, such as wedding websites or planning.

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  • Registering a honeymoon vacation may sound like the perfect solution to cash-strapped couples who still want to experience a trip together.

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  • Many registries only allow couples to list their expenses.

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  • Couples should make sure the deal is actually good and prices are not inflated.

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  • Most allow couples to add on "experiences," such as spa treatments, excursions to local attractions, activites like jet skiing, meals and more.

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  • Registering for a fun honeymoon is a great way to keep newlywed's homes free of unwanted gifts and allows guests to give a gift that couples will remember forever.

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  • Traditionally most couples go with flower centerpieces, but this doesn't have to be the case.

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  • Couples who are planning a themed wedding should coordinate their centerpieces with the theme.

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  • Making your own centerpieces is a great way for couples to save money or show off their crafty skills.

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  • Wedding Wire offers free websites for couples with over 120 different design templates and many different site applications, including invitation, registry, and even music request tools.

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  • Momentville offers free websites for couples planning to get married along with many helpful tools such as checklists, budget tools, picture galleries and forums.

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  • Engaged couples may now register for a few non- traditional gifts including an account set up to help with the down payment on a home or a honeymoon registry.

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  • Some couples like to share it with those attending the rehearsal dinner.

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  • Wedding insurance might not allow couples to recoup all of their losses, but it will enable them to get some of their money back.

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  • Try not to send themed items if you not sure of the couples likes and dislikes.

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  • Some couples even choose cakes that aren't cakes at all; wedding cupcakes are very popular, and unique confections such as a Krispy Kreme wedding cake or other desserts can also take the place of a traditional cake.

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  • Some couples seem to sail through the planning process without mishap, while others seem to have a little more difficulty.

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  • While not everyone has the funds to realize their dream wedding, most couples will want to get as close as possible to this ideal.

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  • Many couples these days are opting to make a charitable donation in lieu of favors.

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  • Some couples use unique wedding favors to celebrate a family member.

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  • With more and more young couples living on their own and combining households, unique wedding gifts are becoming sought after in place of more traditional household gifts.

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  • Finding the perfect wedding gift that is meaningful and different can be challenging, but there are many options available today sure to please even the most discerning couples.

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  • While housewares are needed and appreciated by most newly married couples, gifts associated with organizing, cleaning, and maintaining the household are more unusual and perhaps even more appreciated.

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  • In modern reality, many couples have begun discussing marriage long before the big question is asked.

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  • Yet regardless of who ultimately makes the airline reservations, planning and preparing for the honeymoon is a fun and exciting way for couples to start their new lives together.

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  • Some of the most popular places for couples to plan their honeymoons include Florida, Belize, Italy, Hawaii, and Aruba.

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  • Travel agents can be an invaluable source for many couples and can often obtain excellent rates and the dates you want for your trip.

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  • Another type of all inclusive honeymoon vacation many couples opt for is a cruise.

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  • When planning a same sex wedding ceremony, gay couples can face a few additional considerations.

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  • With changing legislation, several states, including Hawaii, Vermont and Massachusetts now allow same sex couples to marry with same benefits and rights as heterosexual couples.

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  • Therefore, it is very important for same sex couples to carefully research the legislation concerning same sex wedding ceremonies in the state in which they want to be married.

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  • For same sex couples, it involves one individual making a long-term commitment to another.

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  • Aside from the legalities of a same sex wedding ceremony, a commitment ceremony can be a beautiful expression of love and affection between couples.

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  • Some couples are unsure of exactly where to place the candle, when to light it, and when to extinguish it.

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  • Some couples wish to light the candle at the beginning of the ceremony, and some at the end.

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  • Many couples are interested in touring famous sites, tasting the delicious cuisine, and experiencing the atmosphere of a foreign country.

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  • A Tahiti honeymoon offers many sports and water activities for new couples to enjoy.

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  • In the Catholic wedding ceremony, couples may swear by the Virgin Mary and the laws of the Catholic Church that they will pledge themselves to one another.

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  • In fact, many couples begin planning their honeymoon as soon as they become engaged.

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  • While many couples still choose to visit their local travel agencies, more and more couples are searching the Internet for the best deals.

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  • A Hawaiian honeymoon continues to be the most popular honeymoon choice among couples today.

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  • For many couples, this means as soon as you become engaged.

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  • Many couples want to see more than one of the Hawaiian islands.

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  • In fact, many couples prefer the personal one-on-one service that an agent can provide.

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  • Usually the couples names with date of the wedding and the location is added.

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  • In other cases, couples had to wait for clerics to travel to their community to perform a ceremony.

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  • Couples may file income taxes together as man and wife.

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  • Couples may establish residency as man and wife.

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  • Even though couples obviously look forward to their wedding day, it's the perfect honeymoon getaway that is the icing on the cake!

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  • Whether you want to enjoy the tropical brilliance of the Caribbean or the majestic glaciers of Alaska, a cruise offers couples the chance to visit several ports and enjoy a bounty of food.

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  • Places like Trip Advisor can help you find information on the various packages available, and you can also visit an online forum and read what other couples have to say about their Las Vegas weddings.

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  • Couples can pick an elegant chapel wedding or even a outdoor nature wedding.

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  • Many couples would rather not be married in a house of worship and instead choose a civil ceremony.

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  • In most cases, couples can choose the ceremony's wording and offer their own vows as they see fit.

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  • Many couples use their vows to avow their love as well as make promises for the future.

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  • While many couples use biblical passages in their vows, others choose poetry, famous quotes, traditional vows or write their own heartfelt messages.

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  • Some couples choose to say the same things to one another, while other brides and grooms choose to speak individual messages.

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  • Following are eight pieces of practical advice for married couples, whether you're newly married or not.

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  • Once they get married, many couples become consumed by the daily necessities of work, housekeeping, raising children, and other obligations.

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  • Money is one of the biggest subjects that married couples argue about.

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  • Many couples go into a marriage expecting it to be their happily-ever-after.

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  • Sometimes couples can't resolve issues on their own.

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  • Marriage or couples counseling, attending marriage workshops or conferences, meeting with clergy -- all these can be extremely helpful.

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  • The uniqueness of special order invitations is intriguing -- many couples want to choose something very special for both their guests and for themselves to remember their wedding.

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  • Many couples find that the trade-off for the high cost is well worth it when they receive their exquisite invitations.

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  • Another aspect many couples like is that fact that many silver wedding favors are engravable, like those from Gift Favors.

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  • Many couples, regardless of background or culture, have chosen classy, elegant favors with an Asian flair.

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  • Many couples even choose to place a tulle bag filled with candy, nuts, potpourri or other small items in the spoon's bowl.

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  • Although the traditional tiered white wedding cake is still popular, more couples are choosing unique wedding cakes.

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  • More and more couples are choosing to forgo the traditional wedding cake accessory in exchange for a bouquet or cascade of flowers.

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  • Some couples even inscribe a thank you message on the lid.

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  • Most couples will spend hours choosing a wedding cake design, flavors, colors, and other details, and their wedding cake topper should be chosen just as carefully.

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  • While budget-conscious couples understand the importance of comparison shopping for discount wedding invitations, that's not the only way to save money.

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  • Bridal showers featuring couples are becoming more commonplace.

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  • These are becoming more popular, with couples registering for a particular honeymoon and guests giving certain components of the honeymoon such as paying for a hotel stay or a visit to a touristy destination.

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  • Get recommendations from other couples, churches, your wedding planner and the catering hall.

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  • Many couples would rather splurge on aspects of the honeymoon or reception than to rent an oversized limo.

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  • Some couples also choose to include out of town guests that have arrived the evening before the wedding, and sometimes the officiant and his family as well.

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  • As the cost of the average wedding continues to rise, budget-savvy couples are becoming more creative in choosing their wedding reception decorations.

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  • Typically, most couples find their Orlando limousine rentals by asking for referrals from recently married friends, family, or acquaintances.

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  • While riding in the limo, some couples like to take a short trip to the location of their first date or the spot where the groom proposed.

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  • For example, price is a significant factor for many couples.

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  • While many couples enjoy taking a short trip to the location of their first date or first kiss while in the limo, others prefer to visit one of Houston's many romantic landmarks.

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  • There are many places couples can find pictures of wedding receptions to help them plan their own special celebration.

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  • When looking at wedding reception pictures, couples need to notice more than just a pretty picture.

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  • With so many things to notice in every reception picture, it isn't unusual for couples to find different details they like in completely different pictures.

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  • In some cases, couples choose to use the actual rings, in which case they may be secured onto the pillow using thread.

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  • For couples interested in truly personalizing their wedding, monogrammed pillows are available.

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  • Because a large number of photographs are taken at the church or ceremony site, couples spend a great deal of time making it a gorgeous backdrop to their vows.

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  • Many couples choose to engrave their serving set with their names or initials, wedding date, and/or a special phrase or saying.

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  • Couples may wish to use the fountain for both appetizers and dessert, or they may wish to have it solely for their "cake."

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  • Because most couples choose flower girls who are between the ages of 18 months and 3 years old, getting toddler flower girl dresses are an important part of the wedding planning process.

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  • The popularity of unique groom cakes has risen, making more and more couples chose to showcase their cakes at the reception.Getting a groom cake may take a little work.

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  • One of the main reasons many couples choose a classic limousine rental is because they want to stand out from all the other weddings in their circle of friends and family.

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  • Couples who choose a classic rental do so out of their desire for the vintage vehicle, not for the extras that may be included with other rentals.

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  • Caribbean beach weddings are one of the hottest trends in destination weddings, but before jetting off to a tropical paradise to exchange I do's, couples should understand both the benefits and the limitations of these island venues.

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  • Many couples interested in beach weddings wonder why they should venture as far as the Caribbean - there are many attractive beaches in the United States, after all.

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  • Despite the visual appeal of a tropical destination and the convenience of many wedding packages, couples should understand the realities of tying the knot in the Caribbean before they head off to tropical shores.

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  • Similarly, couples should always investigate alternative wedding arrangements in case of inclement weather.

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  • For many couples, the simple luxury of a Caribbean beach wedding is enough of a theme - the tropical elegance is both romantic and exotic.

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  • Couples can embrace an aquatic theme with seashells, dolphins, or other marine life accents, or they can adopt local customs and crate truly unique events that honor not only the couple, but also the location.

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  • Couples should also be familiar with passport regulations.

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  • Couples who want a Caribbean wedding but are nervous about the beach have many other options for these tropical destinations.

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  • Caribbean beach weddings are popular options for couples interested in a tropical destination.

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  • By understanding the special needs of a Caribbean wedding and where to find the most popular options, couples can choose the perfect stretch of sand to begin their happily ever after.

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  • Today's couples, however, have many different options for creating incredibly unique cakes to celebrate their nuptials with sweet sensationalism.

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  • A three- or four-tiered cake is common at most weddings, so the first way couples can make their cake stand out is by its size.

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  • Despite all the different variations of one-of-a-kind wedding cakes, some couples prefer to really go into unexplored territory with completely unique confections.

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  • One-of-a-kind wedding cakes are a fun, delicious way for couples to inject their personalities into the wedding festivities.

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  • Butterflies have a great deal of symbolism that appeals to many couples.

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  • Some couples opt to use real butterflies as inspiration for their butterfly wedding favors, particularly if one species of butterfly is meaningful to their relationship.

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  • Couples can vary wing shapes and proportions on a butterfly to create their favors - heart-shaped wings with practically nonexistent bodies are a popular choice.

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  • Most couples assume that a theme must be bold and blatant, but butterfly favors can be a delicate accent to many different themes.

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  • Some couples may enjoy the delicate wings and fluttery nature of the butterfly but not want to use butterfly wedding favors because they are becoming more common.

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  • Even if the wedding is on the beach, many couples opt to have the wedding reception held at a local ballroom or hotel.

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  • For couples who do not have the technology or time to produce a CD wedding favor themselves, they can hire a company to do it for them.

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  • Keeping wedding costs down is a huge issue for many couples.

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  • Many couples opt for a single lucky bamboo shoot not only because it is most cost effective, but also because a single stalk symbolizes simplicity and innocence.

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  • Couples can also choose from a wide range of pots to create lucky bamboo plant wedding favors.

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  • Clear pots, such as votive candle holders or shot glasses are especially popular, but couples should be aware that algae may grow inside clear pots, clouding the water and making them less attractive.

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  • Many couples choose aquarium gravel, marbles, or pebbles to match the colors of the bridal party dresses or other wedding décor if they opt for a clear pot.

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  • Many couples tie care tags with personalized sentiments to the pots to express their thanks and good wishes to their guests as well as to give them tips for caring for their living unique wedding favor.

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  • While it is possible to buy ready-made lucky bamboo plant wedding favors in several sizes, most couples opt for homemade wedding favors because they are far less expensive.

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  • Lucky bamboo is a very hardy plant requiring little care to stay healthy, but couples should still take adequate steps to keep it vibrant before the wedding.

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  • In addition to small arrangements for wedding favors, many couples include lucky bamboo in other parts of their wedding reception decorations.

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  • If couples enjoy the Asian accents of lucky bamboo but don't want to overdo the effect, they may also consider bonsai trees, origami figurines, or miniature Chinese takeout wedding favor boxes in their décor.

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  • A wedding is a couple's ultimate day of fantasy, and many couples chose a true fairy tale theme, where Cinderella wedding favors are an intricate detail that give guests a small piece of that fantasy to take home.

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  • Because Cinderella favors are so popular, however, couples should also be able to find favors at wedding supply stores or through online retailers.

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  • Because there are so many options for Cinderella decorative accents, couples must be careful not to overdo the fantasy theme.

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  • Couples who choose outdoor locations may want to have their young man in a more casual suit instead of a tuxedo.

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  • Other couples may choose to let the parents pick out the tuxedo, in the hopes that it could be used again.

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  • The largest airport is in Honolulu, and the capital city is also home to the cruise embarkation ports, which allows couples to plan their weddings and a cruise honeymoon in one convenient location.

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  • Because many beach weddings are smaller, casual affairs, however, these packages are perfect for many couples who wish to exchange vows on Hawaiian sand.

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  • Couples who want a private ceremony should consider smaller, less popular beaches.

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  • Couples should consider this scenery because it will be prominent in their photographs.

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  • Especially during the summer months, stinging seaweed plants and jellyfish may wash up on shore, and couples should check whether or not the beach is cleared of this and other debris.

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  • Before selecting a specific beach, couples should investigate any site and facility fees that will apply to their wedding plans.

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  • Couples should investigate each company thoroughly to determine its reputation and whether or not they feel comfortable working with them for this momentous occasion.

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  • Oahu beach weddings are beautiful events that give couples delightful memories to begin their happily ever after.

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  • Amber, gold, burnt orange, rust, mustard yellow, sage green, chocolate brown, copper, and burgundy are some of the more popular hues, but couples interested in fall floral arrangements aren't limited to just these bright shades.

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  • There are several reasons to use seasonal flowers and plants in wedding arrangements, and the three Cs - cost, convenience, and coordination - are why many couples choose fall flowers for their autumn celebrations.

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  • For some couples, however, fall wedding flowers simply aren't as appealing as other seasonal blooms.

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  • In this case, many types of flowers can be shipped from specialty growers regardless of the season, or couples may opt for silk wedding flowers to get just the right shade to create their wedding color palette.

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  • The autumn holidays - Halloween and Thanksgiving - offer couples even more options for creative fall wedding floral arrangements.

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  • Bamboo plants and wedding favors go hand in hand for many couples.

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  • While a simple gold or platinum band is always a popular choice, many engaged couples want a ring that stands out in elegance and tradition.

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  • Their unusual and elegant appearance has made them a popular choice among engaged couples today.

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  • Buying unique wedding rings isn't just a new craze for couples.

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  • Pretty white miniature wedding frames can be placed at each guests' or couples' table setting at the reception.

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  • Couples planning a theme wedding can also incorporate mens red tuxedo shirts.

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  • Couples have also been choosing to add more personal information in their wedding programs.

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  • Couples who have guests of different faiths may want to print explanations of special ceremony rituals.

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  • Many couples opt for save the date magnets instead of formal printed cards with their preliminary wedding information.

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  • The magnet's orientation may also be able to change and couples could select either horizontal or vertical magnets.

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  • When ordering magnets, couples need to take great care to review and proofread the initial copy to ensure there are no typographical errors.

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  • Most manufacturers provide an online proof for couples to review, or couples may be able to request a physical proof for a small fee.

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  • Couples should compare several retailers to find the one that best fits their budget and style preferences.

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  • In the past, couples often did not have a choice on what to say in their vows.

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  • Couples who plan to write their own vows may need to have them pre-approved by the officiant before the ceremony, depending upon their faith.

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  • Even though most couples choose not to share their vows before the ceremony, you still want to be on the same page when it comes to the vows.

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  • While many couples keep their vows a secret, others practice with each other.

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  • To hold a civil wedding or partnership in Bournemouth, couples must give notice of marriage or civil partnership to their local registrar's office.

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  • Personal vows, however, can be a challenge and couples need to plan their nuptials carefully to ensure the vows are suitable as well as memorable.

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  • Choosing to use personal wedding vows is one way that couples can customize their ceremony with minimal fuss while at the same time using their own words to accurately describe their feelings toward one another on this most special day.

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  • By ensuring that these classic elements are part of customized vows, couples can inject their personal touches while still honoring the timeless love and romance of the wedding ceremony.

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  • Couples should be prepared to give their officiant a copy of their vows several days before the ceremony to allow time for changes if necessary.

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  • Some officiants may be willing to read vows for you, but other couples prefer to recite them from memory.

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  • Many couples may initially assume that cupcakes are a relatively simple treat suitable only for elementary school lunchboxes, but in fact there are many reasons why cupcakes are the perfect choice for even the most sophisticated wedding.

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  • The gallery below is just a sample of the options couples can explore with wedding cupcakes.

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  • Couples may choose to write their own wedding vows for a number of reasons.

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  • For some couples, the opportunity to write vows rather than simply recite traditional wedding vows is a way to personalize the wedding ceremony and express feelings that may not be adequately rendered in formulaic vows.

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  • For many couples, however, the attraction of writing wedding vows is simply because they wish their ceremony to be as unique and timeless as their relationship, and personal vows can help it become so.

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  • Couples should keep in mind that the presiding clergy may need to review the vows to ensure they are appropriate for the faith or venue, and enough time should be available to alter the vows if they are deemed unsuitable.

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  • While hand-carved birdhouses would be unique favors, most couples do not have the time to make such complicated favors for guests.

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  • There are many ways to design black and white wedding cakes, and couples can easily create a design to match patterns and themes for their wedding.

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  • While black and white cakes may be starkly elegant in their own simple way, many couples prefer to add a simple burst of color to the cake design.

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  • Couples must also be careful when photographing a black and white cake, because an inappropriate amount of light or camera flash can wash out delicate design details in the monochrome pattern.

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  • This can be especially helpful for couples planning a very unique or unconventional event when traditional invitations may seem out of place.

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  • Today's home printers have sophisticated options couples can use to create stunning invitations that rival the look of professionally printed wedding stationary.

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  • With a little time and effort, couples can create spectacular invitations perfectly suited to their unique nuptials, and often at a fraction of the cost.

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  • In addition to these options for wedding invitations, couples interested in blank invitations can also look to nontraditional types of wedding invitations such as party and seasonal designs.

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  • Many retailers offer blank invitations and kits couples can use to create their own wedding invitations.

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  • Blank invitations may be less expensive than engraved invitations from a designer stationery firm, but couples should be aware that extra embellishments can add significantly to the final cost.

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  • Couples should carefully balance the additional costs with the overall design of the invitation to create a lovely piece of stationary without breaking the bank.

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  • By choosing blank invitations and other stationary, couples can easily coordinate these different types of wedding correspondence just by changing the wording of the template.

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  • By printing their own invites, couples will also create a unique memory of their wedding planning they can share through many happy anniversaries.

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  • Making a do it yourself wedding invitation is a project that may save couples money, but often makes up for it in the amount of time that is needed to make them.

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  • Couples only need an invite and an envelope, right?

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  • By ignoring all of the extras and going the do it yourself route, couples can save a significant amount of money within their stationary budget.

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  • These types of invites may be more appropriate for weddings of 50 or less, or for couples who have lots of help and time on their hands to complete them.

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  • Couples who choose to make their own invites often have a large advantage over other couplesin terms of personalization - the sky is the limit on their creativity.

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  • Making invites themselves can also help couples create a truly unique invitation.

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  • Crafty modern couples often choose to do invites themselves as a way to showcase their own talents, like painting or photography, and incorporate them into the invitation design.

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  • Couples who are artsy and good with their hands may find a do it yourself wedding invitation project a fun stress reliever in the whole scheme of wedding planning.

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  • While more expensive than a wedding DJ, having live performers can be a show-stopper-if couples choose the right band.

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  • Before booking meetings with ten different bands, couples should check with their wedding reception hall.

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  • Once any venue restrictions are known, couples may want to ask their venue for recommendations.

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  • Couples who are trying to save money may not find it in their budget to have a live band without reducing the money set aside for another aspect of the wedding.

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  • Couples often have distinct tastes in music that may be different from each other, and they also want to take into consideration the likes and dislikes of their guests.

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  • Couples who want to go these routes should choose bands that also have DJ capabilities, so guests can request favorite songs during the dance.

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  • Couples should not only meet with the band, but ask to see a live performance.

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  • Couples should find out if they will be given a refund, and what amount, if they call off the wedding or if the band cancels.

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  • By choosing the band carefully and being aware of all the details, couples can be assured they will have the best band for their money.

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  • Romantic weddings abroad have a unique appeal for many couples, and even if they can't have everyone there to celebrate their nuptials, they can have the ceremony taped or webcast to bring everyone along on their exotic getaway.

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  • However, an increasing number of couples are searching for a more unique way to express their love for each other.

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  • Aloha Friends has a great collection of vow ideas for couples who are planning weddings with a Hawaiian theme, although many of the vows could be adapted for other wedding types as well.

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  • While the classic chocolate truffle appeals to many couples, there is a wide range of truffle flavors and rich combinations to tickle any taste buds.

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  • Truffles can be enrobed in white chocolate - a smooth buttercream with no actual cocoa - sweet milk chocolate, or more luxurious dark chocolate, and couples can choose from dozens of popular flavors for a gourmet treat.

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  • Most chocolatiers use specific coatings or patterns to identify the fillings of their chocolates, and couples can choose a particular chocolate that coordinates with the design of their wedding.

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