Preparing For Your Wedding Day - From Wedding Shoes to the Bridal Emergency Kit

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The wedding day is one of the biggest days of a woman's life. The bride has spent an average of 10 months preparing for their wedding and usually over 300 hours choosing the right dress, the right flowers, the right venue, and all of the other little details.  However, no matter how many details the bride focuses on, there are a few important details that the bride needs to remember.  Below are the main things that a bride should not forget to focus on for her big day.

First, the bride should not forget about her wedding shoes.  Although countless hours are spent on choosing the dress, oftentimes, the bride waits until the last minute to choose her wedding shoes.  This last minute rush does not allow the bride to properly choose the right bridal shoes.  If the bride is looking for ivory wedding shoes, she shouldn't forget that there are many shades of ivory and choosing any pair of shoes will sometimes not match her dress.  However, the most important thing the bride needs to make sure of is that her shoes are comfortable.  She is on her feet all day and the shoes are the only support she has.  If the shoes start to hurt, the bride will feel very uncomfortable all day. Therefore, the bride needs to make sure she has something comfortable to wear all day. Whether it is a beautiful pair to wear down the aisle and then a pair of more casual flip flops, the bride should make sure that her wedding shoes are selected beforehand.

Second, the bride should prepare a bridal emergency kit case. That case should contain all of the little things she might need on the big day.  These include the following:  extra lipstick so she can reapply throughout the night, a compact to retouch, pins in case her hair starts to fall, water in case she becomes too dehydrated, a needle and thread for any last minute touch ups on the dress, and a little mirror for any last minute touch ups.  The emergency kit can oftentimes be prepared by her bridesmaids, but in case they don't prepare anything, the bride should put all of these things together in preparation for the big day.

Finally, the other major thing the bride should prepare is the wedding day schedule and contact details for the vendors and the bridal party.  The minute by minute schedule for that big day is imperative to making sure that everything happens on time.  The contact details are so important in case someone is searching for a vendor. The bride should assign a person for each vendor and assign someone to make sure that the schedule is running smoothly.  After making the entire schedule, one important thing is for the bride to review that schedule with the main people responsible for the event and the main people helping the bride ensure that the day runs smoothly - the bridesmaids, the wedding coordinators, and the vendors.  One tip for the bride is to print out multiple copies of the schedule and tape them everywhere - in the car, in the bathroom, in people's rooms so that everyone can glance at it throughout the day and help the bride with the timing and the coordination.

The wedding day can be a very stressful day or a wonderful day, as long as the bride is prepared. Making sure she has the above items will definitely help ensure a wonderful and smooth day.

Jenny Wells is a shoe fanatic and shops for shoes more than 3 times a week. She lives in Los Angeles where buying and wearing shoes is easy since it is sunny year round. She is on the hunt for ivory bridal shoes and wedding flip flops for her wedding day.

Preparing For Impromptu Speaking - Is That Possible?

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For most people, presenting themselves carries much preparation with it. They are requested to speak at a function, and get as much information as possible about the group of people to whom they will speak. If they are not a subject matter expert, they may have to do some research on the topic of discussion. Before the actual day of the presentation, all effective speakers know that they must practice, practice, and practice some more. This practice is best done with the use of a video camera and if possible, friends and others who can be a "mock" audience. And although not always feasible, a visit to the facility at which they will present can help speakers tremendously prior to the delivery of their address. Even something as arriving early to the event can help you scope out the room and test any audio-visual equipment you may need to use in your presentation.

Generally, event planners who invite others to speak attempt to give those speakers plenty of time to get things together before the big day. Having time to prepare and practice can go a long way to assist a presenter in working "with" nervous energy and feeling more comfortable no matter what size audience there will be.

But what happens when you as the presenter are asked to be interviewed on a radio or TV show? These types of media presentations are typically in a question and answer format, so how do you prepare?

One thing you can do ahead of time is ask your host for a list of questions that will be asked of you. Inquire as to whether there will be any impromptu questions posed to you. Although you can't always prepare for every single question or prompt that may be offered to you, there are some things you can do to be as prepared as possible:

1. Review any questions you have been asked before, whether in formal interviews or just from friends and colleagues about your subject.
2. Get a friend to engage in a "mock" interview with you and allow that person to ask you any question about your topic that comes to mind.
3. Make a list of ten things you think your host may ask you and practice answering those points.
4. Whenever you practice impromptu speaking, have a timer handy and try to provide your answer in a maximum of 2 minutes.

Being interviewed can be one of the most rewarding public speaking experiences you'll ever have, and being prepared for it will make you feel better and more than likely get you more interviews!

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2010 Summer Wedding Gowns

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Your heartstrings get tugged by the man. Finally, you signed the lifelong love bond with him. To celebrate a new & sweet beginning in your life, you would like a magnificent wedding.

You and your dress are two key focuses on the big event. Finding the ideal wedding gown is not easy because there is really a large range of beautiful styles with ornate colors. In 2010 summer, luxury and romance are pursued by artists.

A-line, Ball Gown, Column, Mermaid, Off-the-shoulder, Sweetheart wedding dresses always make fabulous style statements. However, they cease to be appealing in front of designs from world-known artists. Aire Barcelona, Simone Carvalli, Liz Fields, etc bring their tastes into the reality with elegant & unique bridal wears. These famous designers frequently define new trends on these special dresses. This summer, they also do a good job.

More fresh ideas are brought to the fashion industry today. Wedding gowns for 2010 summer are added with lots of modern hues. White is recognized to symbolize the bride' s innocence. Most princess-like gowns are created by this pure color. However, fashion gurus perceive something meaningful from other hues like red, purple, blue and silver. There are diverse concepts on different colors. Red is ornate. Purple is artistic. Blue is light and natural. Silver is shiny, flattering bride' s figure better.

It' s a reality artists never compromise on the quality. They juggle between fashion and function to bring out trendy & practical wedding gowns. This summer, the sheerest fabrics capture these trendsetters. Transparent organza, silk, Duchess satin and so on are applied on their newest editions. Draping look on gorgeous gown really seems irresistible for today' s brides.

Wedding gowns for 2010 summer boost your look and make you steal the thunder of anyone else. Select a beautiful dress for your dreamy moment now.

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Preparing Bride Speeches - 5 Vital Steps to Great Bride Speeches

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Although bride speeches were not traditionally given at wedding receptions the practice is becoming more and more common and is now more often the case than not. Every bride wants to make a good impression to her groom, friends and new in-laws so doing a good job of speaking at the wedding reception is something you want to get right.

Of course you will have a thousand things on your mind leading up to the wedding and writing a speech will probably be the last thing on your mind. Don't put off the effort, however, because it really isn't that hard to write and present a great speech when you know how and plan ahead.

The first step is to understand the point of bride speeches and what you are expected to say. The second step is to get together with your groom well before the wedding and plan what the two of you are going to say in your speeches so you don't end up telling the same stories. I would suggest you not rehearse your speech with your groom so the final speech will be a surprise to him.

Remember that your job is not to provide the entertainment for the evening so keep your comments short. A great speech can be completed in five minutes or less.

Here are five points that need to be covered in all bride speeches:

1. Thank everyone who participated in the planning and execution of the wedding and making this a day you will always cherish. And don't just include your family and friends. Also mention the hired help, caterers, minister, etc. They also worked hard and deserve recognition.

2. Give special thanks to anyone who made an especially big contribution to making the day happen, and any guests that came from a far distance or had a difficult journey. Many brides like to remember at this time any friends or family members who could not make the journey, perhaps because they are ill or are no longer living.

3. Thank your family, your parents especially, for helping you to become the person you are. Illustrate what they mean to you with a story or two of how they taught you to be a good person or how much you enjoyed growing up with them.

4. Next thank your groom's family for welcoming you into their family. This section will vary depending on how well you know them. If you have only recently met them then you can just say what a wonderful job you think they did of raising their son. If you've known them longer then tell a story that illustrates why you admire them.

5. Finally you should talk about your new husband. Everyone loves to hear stories about how couples met so if you have a good or funny story now is the time. End with another story that shows what a special person he is and why you love him so much. The best way to end bride speeches is with a toast to the groom such as: Although I wish this moment could last forever, I also look forward to growing old with you.

Rehearse your speech as many times as you can before the wedding. The more you rehearse the less likely your emotions will get the best of you. Have a card with bullet points of what you want to say. Don't read the entire speech nor try to go without notes. And finally remember to enjoy your day.

Want more information on how to prepare and present great bride speeches? Visit this blog, bridespeechestips.com/, where a recent bride tells how she researched and prepared for the speech on her big day.