Simple Wedding Today!

2009-08-11T15:01:00.000-07:00

The purpose of Simple Wedding Today is to further the trend of planning simple, affordable and meaningful weddings. Take the stress out of planning and find everything you need here. You'll find links to free tips, projects, graphics and more.

This site was created for educational purposes and was established in August 2009. Our goal is to provide you with links to free and low cost resources. Please use your own judgment before investing in any service or product listed here. Send your comments and suggestions to mysteriouslibrarian@yahoo..com

Congratulations to you!
Simple Wedding Today

Borrow books from your library

2009-08-11T14:57:00.000-07:00

♥ Borrow library books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s about all aspects of wedding planning with your library card.

♥ Find a library near you visit, http://www.librarysites.info/.

♥ Search for library materials anywhere in the world using WorldCat http://www.worldcat.org/

♥ For residents of Ocean County NJ visit http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/

♥ Browse the library shelves for wedding books! Go to the Non-fiction section and look for 392.5 to 395.22.

♥ If you don’t see what interests you at your library, talk to your librarian about applying for an Interlibrary Loan.

Comprehensive Web Sites & Blogs

2009-08-11T14:56:00.002-07:00

75 Best Wedding Web sites
http://www.brides.com/engagement/engagement/feature/article/185372/

Top 100 Wedding Blogs & Twitters to follow in 2009
http://bridetide.blogspot.com/2009/03/top-100-wedding-blogs-and-twitters-to.html

NJ Wedding.com
http://www.njwedding.com/
& follow NJ Wedding on Facebook & Twitter

Bridal Blog
http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?cat=30

The Bride’s Guide Blog from Martha Stewart
http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/weddings/

Budget Bride
http://www.thebudgetbrideshandbook.com/

DIY Bride
http://www.diybride.com/category/diy-wedding-projects-tutorials/

I-do-it-yourself blog
http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/

The Knot
http://www.theknot.com/

Martha Stewart Weddings
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/

Off-Beat Bride
http://offbeatbride.com/

Strictly Weddings
http://www.strictlyweddings.com/blog/

Temple of Groom
http://templeofgroom.blogspot.com/

Vintage Glam
http://vintageglamblog.com/

Wedding Blog Awards
http://www.weddingblogawards.com/

Wedding Channel
http://www.weddingchannel.com/

Bridal Magazines

2009-08-11T14:56:00.001-07:00

Your Wedding Company List of Bridal Publications
http://www.yourweddingcompany.com/index.php/action/createBridalPublications/planId/333/

Get Married Magazine
http://www.thebudgetbrideshandbook.com/

Marriage License

2009-08-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

Locate your state. * Check with your County Clerk’s office or State Health or Vital Records department for the most up-to-date information. http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/usmarlaws.htm

Advice, Etiquette & Tips

2009-08-11T14:54:00.000-07:00

Advice from The Knot
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-questions.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Advice from Brides.com
http://www.brides.com/etiquette/

Advice from the Wedding Channel
http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-etiquette.aspx

Wedding Tips from LifeTips
http://wedding.lifetips.com/cat/7165/wedding-budgets/index.html

Cost-cutting tips
http://weddings.about.com/od/weddingplanningtools/tp/Costcutters.htm?p=1

Money Saving Tips
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/budget/save-money-wedding-00000000006530/

Podcast - Listen to wedding advice from your computer.
http://www.weddingpodcastnetwork.com/

Share Costs

2009-08-11T14:53:00.001-07:00

“Bride$hare is a social networking site designed to help brides save money by sharing wedding-related resources and goods. Decor, apparel, rentals, and even vendors can be shared, swapped, or sold through Bride$hare connections.” http://www.brideshare.net/

Budgets

2009-08-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

Budget worksheet from Real Simple
http://www.realsimple.com/static/pdfs/budget_worksheet.pdf

Budget calculator
http://www.eventageous.com/planning_guides/wedbudgetcalc.htm

Budget worksheet from about.com
http://weddings.about.com/library/nbudgetworksheet.htm

Financial Plan from about.com
http://financialplan.about.com/library/n_weddingbudget.htm

Checklists & Planning Guides

2009-08-11T14:51:00.004-07:00

Martha Stewart’s Wedding Workbook
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections/news/weddingchecklisttodayshow.pdf

Wedding checklists from About.com
http://weddings.about.com/blchecklist1.htm?mr=680

Wedding Checklists from Real Simple
http://search.realsimple.com/results.html?Ntt=wedding&N=36

Planning guide from Strickly Weddings
http://www.strictlyweddings.com/pdfs/Planning_Guide.pdf

Vendor Contact List
http://www.realsimple.com/static/pdfs/vendor_contact.pdf

Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/planning/wedding-planning-checklist-00000000000222/

Wedding Party Contact Sheet
http://www.realsimple.com/static/pdfs/wedding_party_contact.pdf

Must-Take Wedding Photo Checklist
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/ceremony/must-have-wedding-photos-00000000000226/print-index.html

How much liquor to buy suggested amounts for 100 guests
http://www.frugalbride.com/howmuchliquor.html

Songs & Music

2009-08-11T14:50:00.001-07:00

Extensive list of sheet music, lyrics and more.
http://theoceancountylibrary.org/Link2Topic/music.htm

Lists of Songs/ Musical Clips

http://www.weddingmusicusa.com/popular-wedding-songs.asp

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~bfk/SheetMusicBoutiqe.html?hop=gettingrem

http://www.bobbyschiff.com/weddings/anatomy.htm#A1

http://bobjanuary.com/wedmusic.htm

Cultures, Traditions, Themes and Vows

2009-08-11T14:49:00.001-07:00

Wedding Customs from Around the World
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-customs/articles/wedding-customs-and-traditions-from-around-the-globe.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Tons of Ceremony and Vow Ideas
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony.aspx

African American Wedding Traditions
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-customs/qa/african-american-wedding-traditions.aspx

African American Wedding Blogs
http://blog.african-americanbrides.com/
http://broomjumpingbride.blogspot.com/
http://idoblacklove.blogspot.com/

American Indian Wedding Ceremonies
http://www.manataka.org/page25.html

Buddhist Wedding Vows
http://www.1weddingsource.com/vows/buddhist-wedding-vows.php

Chinese Wedding Traditions
http://www.chcp.org/wedding.html

Christian Wedding Readings
http://www.foreverwed2.com/Religious_Ceremonies/index2.html

Catholic Weddings
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/articles/catholic-wedding-ceremony-checklist.aspx

Pre-Cana (Diocese of Trenton, NJ)
http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/church/marriageandfamily.asp

Cultural Vows
http://www.documentsanddesigns.com/verse/cultural_vows.htm

Ethical Humanist Wedding
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/articles/ethical-humanist-wedding-vows.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Gay Weddings
http://www.soyoureengayged.com/category/real-weddings/
http://www.itsabouttimeevents.com/

Goth Weddings
http://www.trystancraft.com/martha/weddings/index.html

Green Wedding
http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/a-green-wedding

Hindu Wedding Rituals
http://hinduism.about.com/od/matrimonial1/a/wedding_rituals.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_wedding

Hispanic Wedding Traditions
http://www.muybueno.net/articles/mexicanwedding.htm

Jewish Wedding & Marriage Traditions
http://www.jewfaq.org/marriage.htm

Jewish Wedding Vows
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/articles/jewish-wedding-vows.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Marriage According to Quran and Sunnah
http://muttaqun.com/marriage.html

Nontheistic
http://atheism.about.com/od/atheistsweddings/a/nonreligious.htm

Secular Weddings
http://secularseasons.org/celebrations/weddings.html

Theme Ideas from the Frugal Bride
http://www.frugalbride.com/themedweddings.html

Vegan and Vegetarian Weddings
http://weddings.about.com/b/2006/06/20/vegan-and-vegetarian-weddings.htm

Wiccan/Pagan Ceremonies/Handfasting
http://www.allseasonsweddings.com/ceremonies.php?ceremony=handfasting http://www.handfasting.info/h_read.html

Accessible Weddings

2009-08-11T14:47:00.002-07:00

Wedding Planning for the Bride or Groom in a Wheelchair
http://www.disaboom.com/Living/datingandrelationships/Wedding-Planning-for-Wheelchair-Users.aspx

Inviting a guest with a disability to your wedding
http://www.icanonline.net/news/fullpage.cfm?articleid=16851A5A-EB1D-49DE-A0BD145CAA0E5687&cx=relationships.dating_romance

Handicapped Accessible Weddings
http://ezinearticles.com/?Handicapped-Accessible-Weddings&id=1424557

Accessible Travel
http://www.sath.org/

Honeymoons, Destinations and Elopements

2009-08-11T14:47:00.001-07:00

Top Honeymoon destinations
http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/10topspots/a/top50spots2003.htm

5 Top Reasons to Elope
http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/toppicks/a/letselope_2.htm

Brides.com Guide to Destination Weddings
http://www.brides.com/honeymoons/destination_weddings/

Most Popular Destination Wedding Spots
http://honeymoons.about.com/od/weddingsaway/ss/popularplaces.htm

Get away to a beautiful Bed and Breakfast~ search all over the world
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/

Find a beautiful BB right in NJ
http://www.njinns.com/

Vegas here we come!

Marriage Rules of Las Vegas
http://www.insidervlv.com/marriage.html

Visit the Clark County Clerk Marriage Services Division
http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/clerk/pages/marriage_information.aspx

50 Wedding Movie Favorites

2009-08-11T14:46:00.001-07:00

Your Wedding 101 Movie List
http://www.yourwedding101.com/wedding-songs/best-wedding-movies.aspx

Outdoor, Park and Historic Village Weddings

2009-08-11T14:45:00.001-07:00

Weddings on the beach – Southern Ocean County
http://www.visitlbiregion.com/weddings/faq/
http://www.visitlbiregion.com/weddings/ceremony-info/location-tips/

Ocean County Park in Lakewood (Picnics permitted)
http://www.ocean.nj.us/Parks/infopage.htm

Monmouth County Parks for Ceremonies & Receptions
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.asp?agency=131&Id=2494

NJ State Parks (Picnics permitted)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/parkactivity.html

Allaire Village
http://www.allairevillage.org/weddings.html

Wedding Postage Stamps

2009-08-11T14:44:00.001-07:00

Find this love stamp and many other wedding stamps at http://shop.usps.com/

Find your colors

2009-08-11T14:43:00.001-07:00

Color Palettes
http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/index.php/category/colorpalettes/

Color Generator
Find a picture online and enter the URL. Let the Color Generator do the rest!
http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/

Menus & Desserts

2009-08-11T14:42:00.001-07:00

Businesses

Visions of Sugar Crumbs
http://www.visionsofsugarcrumbs.com/
"We offer custom-made baked goods for all your dessert or party needs. From decadent cakes to adorable cupcakes and pastries, we will work with you to customize your very own delicious order." Visit us at The River Market Cafe in downtown Toms River.

DIY

How to set your wedding menu
http://weddings.about.com/cs/bridesandgrooms/ht/Menus.htm

Find the Perfect Caterer
http://www.brides.com/package/wedding_food_wine/food/article/171025

Top 10 Catering Trends
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/top-10-wedding-reception-food-trends.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Healthy Menu Ideas for Your Wedding
http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-reception-ideas/articles/Receptions-Menu-Healthy-Ideas.aspx

Vegan Wedding Menu
http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-wedding-menu.html

Potluck reception tips
http://www.do-it-yourself-weddings.com/catering-your-own-wedding.html

Cake ideas & recipes

Cake ideas from the Wedding Channel
http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-cake-pictures.aspx

Cake recipes from All Recipes.com
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/Cakes/Wedding-Cake/Main.aspx

Cake recipes, filling & icing from Wilton.com
http://www.wilton.com/wedding/wedding-cakes/wedding-cake-recipes.cfm

Cake recipes from epicurious.com
http://www.epicurious.com/tools/searchresults?search=wedding+cake

Gluten Free Wedding Cake
http://www.glutenfree.com/info/Wedding_Cakes.aspx

How to make your own wedding cake video
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-To-Make-a-Wedding-Cake-110327857

Crafts, Favors, Flowers & More

2009-08-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

Businesses

Accents by Narcissus Florist
Toms River, NJ
732-506-6200

Roses from Joe Hawk
4 Robbins Street
Toms River, NJ
732-557-4400
http://www.joehawk.com/

Village Florist
55 Main Street
Toms River, NJ
732-341-3463
800- 893-3390
http://www.thevillagefloristnj.com/

Etsy
Beautiful handmade crafts for sale
http://www.etsy.com/

Favors, Decorations, etc.
http://www.orientaltrading.com/

Dollar Tree Bulk Ordering
http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

Craft Stores

Michaels
http://www.michaels.com/wedding

AC Moore
http://www.acmoore.com/

Save on Crafts
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/

DIY

Wedding Freebies Courtesy of Vintage Glam
http://vintageglamblog.com/category/freebies/

Centerpiece Ideas
http://www.hgtv.com/topics/centerpieces/index.html

Paper Bag Favor Labels
http://www.betsywhite.com/flightsoffancy/wp-content/uploads/betsywhite_DIYdownload1.pdf

Jersgirl templates - Huge selection!
http://www.jersgirl.com/temps.html

Monogram Letter Templates from Martha Stewart
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/click-print-monogram-labels

Blank chocolate bar template
http://www.masoncreations.com/Candy%20Wrapper%20Template.jpg

Chocolate candy wrapper template with designs
http://raspberryswirls.com/freewrapper.php

Table number cards
http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?cat=41

Visit the Bridal Blog for more templates & ideas http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?cat=30

Take a Number from Martha Stewart
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/take-a-number-templates?autonomy_kw=table%20number&rsc=header_1

Visit Creature Comforts for the yellow table numbers
http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/02/a-mustard-blue-wedding.html#more

Three Place Card patterns
http://www.bridalpartytees.com/blog/?p=1570

Blank place card template http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/bltemplplccard.htm

Napkin Folding
Photos and instructions for many popular napkin styles
http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/

Projects / decorations / thank you’s & more
http://diy.weddingbee.com/

Wedding Crafts
www.craftsitedirectory.com/bridal/index.html

Graphics

2009-08-11T14:37:00.002-07:00

Vintage Graphics
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/

Wedding Chick Templates: Silhouette, Invitation, & Vintage Clip Art
http://weddingchicks.com/category/wedding-chicks/diy-templates

Coloring pages & line drawing graphics
http://www.squidoo.com/weddingcoloringbook

Wedding Clip Art: Angels, Flowers, Hearts, etc.
http://bridalassociationofamerica.com/clipart/wedding/

Vintage Victorian Clip Art
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54759524@N00/sets/72157600306506767/

Wedding Freebies courtesy of Vintage Glam
http://vintageglamblog.com/category/freebies/

Vintage valentines
http://tipnut.com/vintage-valentines/

More VintageValentines http://neatneatneat.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/youre-a-good-egg-happy-valentines-day/

Microsoft Wedding Clip Art
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx

Dress & Tux

2009-08-11T14:32:00.000-07:00

Buy new for less

You can find great deals on casual or formal dresses at your local store downtown, mall or department store. Be sure to check your local paper for coupons before you visit.

Harris' Clothing Store (evening/formal wear)
31 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
732- 349-1068

Mary Elizabeth (evening/formal wear)
Discount Designer Cothing
near corner of Route 71/Sea Girt Ave, Sea Girt
Friday & Saturday 1-5, and Sunday 1-4.

David's Bridal
http://www.davidsbridal.com/

Pat the Tailor Tuxedos
http://www.patthetailor.com/

Men's Warehouse
http://www.menswearhouse.com/

Circle Factory Outlet / Manasquan
http://www.outletbound.com/cgi-bin/enh_center.cgi?geocity=8STBPNL6&state_cd=NJ

Freehold Mall
http://www.freeholdracewaymall.com/

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=78

Monmouth Mall
http://www.monmouthmallonline.com/index.asp

Jessica McClintock (inside Monmouth Mall)
http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/

Ocean County Mall
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=115

Modest Styles

If you are looking for lower cost items, search for “simple gowns” or "temple dresses".

Totally Modest
http://www.totallymodest.com/

LatterDay Bride
http://www.latterdaybride.com/

Beautifully Modest
http://www.beautifullymodest.com/

Couture By Caryn, Inc
http://www.couturebycaryn.com/

Read about “Modest Gowns”
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/kosher/modest_gowns.php3

Sew it Yourself

Butterick, McCalls, Vogue ~ http://www.mccall.com/
Kwiksew ~ http://www.kwiksew.com/
Simplicity ~ http://www.simplicity.com/
Patterns from the Past ~ http://www.oldpatterns.com/

$10 T-Shirt Wedding Dress
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50163/how-to-make-a-10-t-shirt-wedding-dress

Make your own sash belt or scarf
http://www.alteredcloth.com/blog/2007/08/how-to-make-a-sash-belt-or-scarf.php

Cloak Pattern / Free
http://home.clara.net/arianrhod/Aldebaran/DoItYourself/Cloak03.html

Fabric Stores

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts / Central NJ
http://www.joann.com/joann/

Stitch N' Sew Centre / Central NJ
http://www.stitchnsewcentre.com/

Ribbons & Lace

Cottage Lace & Ribbon (best place for ribbons!)
21 TFH Plaza
Neptune, NJ 07753
732-776-9353

Pre-owned

OnceWed
http://www.oncewed.com/

Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/

Craigslist
http://www.craigslist.org

Thrift, Consignment, Vintage & Antiques

2009-08-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

Find your dress, rings, accessories, and more. Remember to call first for the most up-to-date contact information. Check your local yellow pages since some shops don’t advertise online.

Thrift & Consignment Shops

Shops all over the US
http://www.consignmentshops.com/index.html

Shops in Ocean County, NJ
http://www.backfence.com/find/ocean-county-nj/consignment-shops/

Ocean County, NJ
http://www.mustardpages.com/Directory/Ocean_County-NJ/25mi/Second-Hand/Page_1

Manasquan Thrift Shop
VNA of Central Jersey
69 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
732-223-1923

Vintage & Antique Shops

Nostalgic Nonsense Vintage Clothing
903 Main Street
Belmar, NJ 07719-2723
732-681-8810

Antique shops USA
http://www.antiqueshopsa2z.com/index.html

Antique Emporium
Bay Avenue And Trenton Ave
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Antique Center of Red Bank, NJ.
www.antiqueshopsa2z.com

Invitations

2009-08-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

Free Dahalia Wedding Invitation & response card from Wedding Chicks
http://weddingchicks.com/category/wedding-chicks/diy-templates

Free Invites from Hoover Web Design
http://www.hooverwebdesign.com/free-printable-wedding-invitation-templates.html

Invitation WordingWording ideas from the Frugal Bride
http://www.frugalbride.com/invitationwording.html

Microsoft Wedding Templates & Clip Art
Search and download free clip art, albums, checklists, invites, planners, & more http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx

Stationary Printables

2009-08-11T14:18:00.000-07:00

Cannon Stationary, Cards, Mini-cards, envelopes / Free printables
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/sitemap/index.html

Cannon Wedding Stationary / Free printables
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3041/list_45_1.html

Cannon Floral Stationary / Free printables
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3211/list_45_1.html

Your Wedding Dance

2009-08-11T14:17:00.000-07:00

Borrow from your library

Borrow dance DVD’s & VHS tapes for free at your local library. Libraries have a selection of tapes on slow-dances, like Fox-trot and fun party dances like Swing. To find a library near you visit, http://www.librarysites.info/

To search for library materials, books, DVD’s and more anywhere in the world visit http://www.worldcat.org/

Learn from local dance teachers

Find a local dance studio or learn to dance from the Internet visit this local dancer's blog http://www.partnerdance.blogspot.com/

Photography

2009-08-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

Businesses

Katelyn Nesi Photography
http://www.knesiphotography.com/

DIY

20 Questions To Ask Wedding Photographers
http://weddings.ivillage.com/receptions/vendors/0,,bxlhdsc8,00.html

Important Things To Consider When Choosing a Wedding Photographer
http://www.frugalbride.com/choosingphoto.html

Must-Take Wedding Photo Checklist
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/ceremony/must-have-wedding-photos-00000000000226/print-index.html

DIY Wedding Photography: Shot List for the Creative Couple
http://www.associatedcontent.com/pop_print.shtml?content_type=article&content_type_id=1545299

What are "DIY Wedding Photos"?
http://www.diyweddingphotos.com/b/whatisdiy.html

DIY Wedding Photography Tips
http://www.camerarenter.com/assets/PDFs/Wedding%20Photography%20Tips%20-%20DIY%20Wedding%20Photography.pdf

Bridal Shows

2009-08-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

Bridal show companies in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania that produce shows in various locations throughout the year.
http://www.njwedding.com/bridalshows/

Name Change

2009-08-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

There are 2 methods “common usage” or “court order”. Read more here…
http://family-law.lawyers.com/Name-Changes-and-Document-Updates-After-Marriage.html

What do I need to know before changing my name?
http://newlyweds.about.com/od/legalissues/f/namechangefaq.htm

Adult Change Name On Social Security Card
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10513.html
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=315

U.S. Passport Name Change
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Visit your local MV office and bring 6 points of ID, proof of address & civil marriage certificate. For the most up-to-date information and to find a local office visit, http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/

Don't forget to contact the following about your name change:

Bank
Car insurance agency
Cellular/Landline companies
Clubs/Organizations you belong to
Credit card companies
Creditors
Employer
Internet Service Provider
Mortgage company
TV/Cable/Satellite companies
US Post office
Utility companies
Voter registration office

Tips: You may want to order extra certified copies of your marriage certificate to provide these companies if necessary.

Hair & Makeup

2009-08-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

Businesses

face to fase - Facial Spa & Cosmetic Studio
44 Washington Street, Suite #108
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-668-2181
Makeup & skincare line, Vanity 101 http://www.vanity101.com/

DIY

Makeup How-to Video for Women of Color
http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_203_apply-makeup-african-american-skin.html

Makeup for the African American Bride
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-beauty-tips/bridal-beauty-secrets/articles/bridal-makeup-for-the-african-american-bride.aspx

Makeup Caucasian Bride
http://kenziekate.blogspot.com/2006/09/makeup-tutorial.html

Makeup for the Latina Bride
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-beauty-tips/bridal-beauty-secrets/articles/bridal-makeup-for-the-latina-bride.aspx

African American Hair Styles
http://africanamericanweddinghairstyles.blogspot.com/

Asian Hair Styles
http://africanamericanweddinghairstyles.blogspot.com/

Caucasian Hair Styles
http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/Hair/results.aspx?type=3&Wedding+Details=Hair

http://www.haircomesthebride.com/09BeforeandAfter.htm

Indian Hair Styles
http://www.perfectbridallooks.com/gallery.html

Latina Hair Styles
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/latin-hair.htm

Seating Charts

2009-08-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

Build your own seating chart using these free table and chair graphics. Choose from several designs. Use a word processor or graphics program to arrange the tables and chairs into the pattern that best fits your reception venue.

Tables & Chairs

Seating Chart Worksheet
http://www.foreverwed.com/Members/worksheets/Reception%20Seating%20Chart.htm

Reception Worksheet
http://www.foreverwed.com/Members/worksheets/Reception%20Information%20Sheet.htm

New Baby!

2009-08-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

Pediatrician Next Door
Starting a family! Get advice from a husband and wife team. This doctor and nurse provide you with the latest medical news and information, advice and practical tips for moms and dads. Read this when you are expecting and keep up with it after you give birth for advice all through your child's development. Follow and "Like" them on Facebook!