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    <title>Advice for Dealing with Wedding Stress</title>
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    <summary>By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway It&apos;s supposed to be such a &quot;happy time&quot; yet brides tend to get clobbered by stress on the way to the altar. Here are some of the stressors and some solutions from Wedding Goddess. 1....</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway</strong></p>

<p>It's supposed to be such a "happy time" yet brides tend to get clobbered by stress on the way to the altar. Here are some of the stressors and some solutions from <a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">Wedding Goddess</a>.</p>

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<p>1. <strong>Bridezillas are made, not born</strong>.  It’s easy to get sucked into the vortex of wedding planning stress, and overwhelmed by the stress, pressure and expectations of those around you. You have to include stress management, self-nurturing and time to chill out as an integral part of her wedding planning process. <br />
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2. <strong>Know what YOU want before everyone you know starts telling you what you're wedding should be</strong>. Before you run off to tell the folks and friends you are engaged, take some time for you and your beloved to get used to the idea. And to discuss the kind of wedding you want. When you start sharing the news, without having a clue about the experience you want to create, you are more vulnerable to pressure and influence from others.<br />
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3. <strong>Stay on the same page with the man you will marry</strong>. Make an agreement that you will make all decisions together, and back each other up. The moment there is a weakness in your partnership, you will both be swayed more easily by other people's opinions.</p>

<p>4. <strong>Everyone has something to say about your wedding</strong>. It’s a given. Just accept it. Whether they are paying for it or not ... no matter whom you are or what age. You’ll be showered with congratulations and gifts…  and bombarded with unsolicited advice. <br />
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5.  <strong>Everyone has an agenda for your wedding</strong>. It is a rare family that does not have a reason to be part of your big day for reasons other than the mere fact that you are getting married.  People tend to see your wedding as a chance to fulfill their own needs. They tend to act out what it’s all about for them – not you! You have to set clear boundaries, and also protect yourself emotionally from the  sometimes-negative vibes from well-meaning friends and relatives.<br />
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6. <strong>You can include loved ones without letting them run the show</strong>. There are so many creative ways to honor them in the ceremony and at the reception. Get over your desire to make everyone happy and focus instead on honoring family ties in a way that is meaningful to your marriage.</p>

<p>7. <strong>Getting married can stir up a lot of emotions</strong>. The process itself sets forth period of growth and change that can be very nerve -wracking. Once you decide to marry you will begin the process of getting ready for marriage … and unresolved emotions may come to the surface to be explored. Be prepared to do some inner work along with all the external preparations.  Honor and address the emotions and fears that arise. Trust they are natural. Don't sweep things under the rug. </p>

<p>8. <strong>Your happiness in life (and marriage) DOES NOT hinge on your wedding alone</strong>. Our culture places a tremendous emphasis on having a great wedding and not enough focus on having an awesome marriage.  It's okay to be temporarily obsessed and to yearn for the perfect wedding -- we all go there at some point -- but you have to keep your eye on what's truly important.   Too many brides treat the wedding itself as something to be worshipped and served. Don’t give the wedding day so much power!  Step back and realize, the most important part of the day is not the day itself ... but that you walked down that aisle and into the arms of the One you love … the One you look forward to building your life with.  </p>

<p><em>Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway is a leading interfaith and non-denominational wedding officiant. She creates unique ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds and faiths, and is also widely recognized as a relationship coach, bridal stress expert and columnist. She is author of  <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Your-Interfaith-Wedding-Blending-Beautiful/dp/0313378010/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281185553&sr=8-5">YOUR INTERFAITH WEDDING: A Guide to Blending Faiths, Cultures and Personal Values into One Beautiful Ceremony</a></strong>,<strong><a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">YOUR PERFECT WEDDING VOWS: How to Write, Find and Select the Words that Express What is in Your Heart </a></strong>and <strong><a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">WEDDING GODDESS: A Divine Guide to Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Bliss</a></strong>. To help reduce wedding stress, get your personally autographed copy at <a href="http://www.WeddingGoddess.com">www.WeddingGoddess.com</a>.</em><br />
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    <title>How Well Do You Know Your Groom?</title>
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    <published>2010-07-15T14:36:59Z</published>
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    <summary>I am hoping that by the time you wed you will know this answer, but if not, you might gain a little insight--or have a little fun-- with the new Do You Know Your Groom App. It is launching from...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I am hoping that by the time you wed you will know this answer, but if not, you might gain a little insight--or have a little fun-- with the new <em>Do You Know Your Groom App</em>. It is launching from Sourcebooks today, July 15, starting at 99 cents.</p>

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<p>Since brides spend a lot of time on their phones, planning their weddings, the maker of this app figures this will be yet another bridal accessory. They consider it  the most entertaining way to discover all about your husband-to-be.</p>

<p>Honestly, I can think of other ways to discover more about your man, but, might as well enjoy a little fun amidst the craziness of wedding planning.</p>

<p>And, there are His and Her apps.  The <em> Do You Know Your Bride App</em> is also available to test the groom’s knowledge.   </p>

<p>Says the press release: "Based on the bestselling wedding books by the same name, these apps can be a great way to spend a night (or two) learning more about each other. Even after years of dating, there are sure to be surprises."</p>

<p>"The <em>Do You Know</em> apps are totally unique quizzes that brides and grooms can’t find anywhere else. Couples should expect to laugh a lot and playfully argue as they try out probing questions. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Clean House Star Trish Suhr Got Married</title>
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    <summary>Trish Suhr got married! Congratulations to the host of Style&apos;s hit show, &quot;Clean House,&quot; who tied the knot with her husband Dave McCoul in May. Style cameras were there to capture the entire experience from beginning to end in the...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Trish Suhr got married! Congratulations to the host of <em>Style's</em> hit show, "Clean House,"  who tied the knot with her husband Dave McCoul in May. </p>

<p><em>Style</em> cameras were there to capture the entire experience from beginning to end in the upcoming special "Marry Me In Mexico: Trish's Dream Wedding."</p>

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<p>Check out this awesome wedding photo by Del Sol Photography. Did they really go for a dip in their wedding duds?</p>

<p>Trish claims to not to have the "bride gene" but she must have developed it to pull out all of the stops for her May nuptials in Cancun, Mexico. </p>

<p>Planning a destination wedding from the "Clean House" set was no easy task but somehow the <em> Style</em> host was able to do it! </p>

<p>The Cancun wedding was picture perfect--despite a groomsman who bailed, a rain storm and a minister who had to pull out at the last minute! Trish also battled her nerves and participated in a breathtaking "trash the dress" photo shoot. </p>

<p>She could have used a copy of <a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">Wedding Goddess</a> to help with bridal stress!</p>

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    <title>How to Select the Right Wedding Ring</title>
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    <published>2010-07-14T23:55:08Z</published>
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    <summary>Wedding season is officially on in Hollywood as a number of A List celebrities got hitched over this past weekend. Carrie Underwood, Megan Fox, and John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are among those who exchanged rings. David Mamane, CEO of...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Wedding season is officially on in Hollywood as a number of A List celebrities got hitched over this past weekend.</p>

<p>Carrie Underwood, Megan Fox, and John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are among those who exchanged rings.          </p>

<p>David Mamane, CEO of <a href="http://MyJewelryBox.com">MyJewelryBox.com</a> offers these tips to celebrities and other brides and grooms about tying the knot.   </p>

<p>1. Choose a band that matches the material of your engagement ring, if her engagement ring is platinum; purchase her a platinum wedding band. Re-visiting the same store that the engagement ring was purchased from is always a good idea. The three most popular wedding bands are yellow gold, white gold and platinum. White gold is popular because it coordinates with both silver and gold and is less expensive than platinum. Yellow gold is traditional, but be sure to look into the karats. Nine karat does not look as nice and will not hold up as well as 18 karat, but more karats means a bigger price tag.</p>

<p>2. Shop together; this ensures that everyone gets what they want </p>

<p>3. Choose a style that compliments your fingers and hand. If you have a larger finger, a thick band will look more attractive than a thin band, while skinny fingers tend to look better with a small, simple, band. </p>

<p>4. Take into consideration what you do for a living; if you work in construction, you want a wedding band that will withstand how much abuse it will take.</p>]]>
        
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    <title>10 Tips for Couples Planning a Vacation Together</title>
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    <summary>Guest Blog by Nicole Hockin No matter how much you are looking forward to spending some quality time with that special someone, traveling together can be a bit stressful; regardless of whether you have been married for decades or are...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Guest Blog by Nicole Hockin</strong></p>

<p>No matter how much you are looking forward to spending some quality time with that special someone, traveling together can be a bit stressful; regardless of whether you have been married for decades or are just testing the waters as a couple. So what can you do to ensure a blissful getaway? Here are a few surefire ways to keep the fires burning without getting burned.</p>

<p>1. Both Contribute to the Planning - It’s important that you both feel like you have a part in the trip’s success. A site, like hotels.com, is great because you can check out all accommodations from bed & breakfasts to boutique hotels, vacation rentals to spa resorts. Take the virtual tours, read the guest reviews, check out the location relative to the sites you want to see and book it, together. </p>

<p> 2. Work with Each Other’s Strengths - During planning, if one of you is a savvy researcher then perhaps that person can do the destination investigation while the other could be responsible for booking the flights or hotels. Working with each other’s strengths is even more important while traveling. Who’s the control freak (I mean backseat driver) between the two of you? Come on! Admit it?! Maybe you should drive while your partner navigates. Don’t be afraid to play to each other’s strengths versus struggling through a situation.</p>

<p>3. Pace Yourselves - Rome wasn’t built in a day and you can’t see it all in one either. Trust me! I know how fantastic it is to be on vacation sans work and children, but take time for the small moments and some relaxation. Factor in downtime for your vacation as well as extra time while sightseeing.  You never know when you will want to spend some additional time in a museum, on the beach, or sampling the vineyard’s newest harvest. And you’ll appreciate not having the pressure to be on time or the disappointment of missing out on an opportunity.</p>

<p>4. Communicate - Seems simple enough, right? Are you tired? Are you hungry? Do you want to stay in this town for another day? How quickly we forget that we are not mind readers. Be sure to let your sweetheart know what you’re thinking before it’s too late to do something about it. When traveling, you are out of your normal rhythm and routine so it’s important that you are sharing your needs and desires even if you are used to your honey knowing what those things are. </p>

<p>5. Take Time for Yourself - It’s important on vacation to have some time for you, whether to relax or explore.  That’s when the tips above are most useful by working together, communicating and taking the time to really enjoy your trip; you should be able to get some coveted “me time”.  For example, you could check out the local village shops while he takes in a round of golf.</p>

<p>6. Do Not Disturb - Our sleep patterns can really wreak havoc with our vacations. Is your sweetie a snorer? Plan ahead and pack those earplugs.  Who’s the morning person? Be kind to your special someone and allow her that precious time to sleep-in by perhaps following the tip above for your “me time” and take a walk around town or read a few chapters of that book you have been wanting to peruse. </p>

<p>7. Try Something New to Both of You - If you frequent the same destination then make sure you change it up by finding something new to do each time you go.  Experiencing something for the first time is a great way to bring a couple closer together. So whether the destination is new to you or perhaps it’s that zip-line adventure that you both have always wanted to try, give it a whirl…together.</p>

<p>8. Budgets and Splurges - Let’s face it money is often an issue for most couples.  It is important for a couple to understand their vacation budget, if they have one, before they embark on their trip.  It’s not fair to either person to feel constrained or overly frugal while traveling.  So know before you go! Allow and anticipate for splurges like dinner at that trés romantic restaurant you stumbled upon or a piece of locally created art. </p>

<p>9. Use the Hotel Concierge - Here’s what frequent travelers know; the concierge can make things happen. They often have discount tickets to area attractions, know the best restaurants and want to help make your hotel stay special. Tell the concierge if your stay is to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc. and see how he/she can help you make it memorable.</p>

<p>10. You Don’t Have to Go Far to Get Away - A vacation is merely a break for the ordinary.  And sometimes staying in a nearby resort can feel like you are one million miles away. A staycation, or vacation close to home, is often a great way for new couples to test the traveling together waters as well as to have some fun. It’s also a great way for couples with children to have some alone time without the worry that comes with traveling away from your children. </p>

<p>Think you and your partner deserve a vacation? Enter the Hotels.com “<a href="http://ineedavacation.hotels.com/">I Need A Vacatio</a>n” sweepstakes</p>

<p>Travel Expert, Nicole Hockin is author of the <a href="http://www.travelsmartblog.com/">Travel Smart Blog</a>.</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Wedding Goddess- How Do I Include Mom in My Wedding?</title>
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    <summary>Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway will answer your questions and help relieve wedding stress. Please e-mail your questions and wedding challenges to The Wedding Goddess. How Can I Include My Mom in the Ceremony? Dear Wedding Goddess: My father is not...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><em>Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway will answer your questions and help relieve wedding stress. Please <a href="mailto:Editor@Wedlok.com">e-mail  </a>your questions and wedding challenges to The Wedding Goddess.</em></p>

<p><strong>How Can I Include My Mom in the Ceremony?</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Dear Wedding Goddess:</strong></p>

<p><strong>My father is not comfortable "giving me away" with my mother. They are divorced. Rather than have her escort me down the aisle, how can I honor my mother in a special way? </strong></p>

<p><strong>-- Disappointed </strong></p>

<p>Dear Disappointed:</p>

<p>There is a non-denominational tradition of offering flowers to the moms, or to significant family members that might be fitting. It is called "Family Unity Rose Ceremony." </p>

<p>Usually, the bride and groom give a red and white rose – colors that represent unity -- each to their moms. It is particularly nice if the bride and groom each give one flower to each mom, followed with a hug. This would also be a good time to publicly acknowledge your moms and thank them. </p>

<p>Here is an example of one cermony I officiated:</p>

<p>"As this bride and groom come before us to be married, they wish to acknowledge and thank their families for their love and support. As a gesture of unity between the families that are united on this day … and as an acknowledgement of the special people who have loved and nurtured this bride and groom … they will present a very special gift of flowers to their mothers." </p>

<p>Then the couple present roses to their mom's.</p>

<p>"With these flowers, they welcome one another's families into the new family that is created by their marriage today. These flowers symbolize the love this bride and groom feel for each other extended to their loved ones ... and they are also symbolic of the merging of two families in love and unity." </p>

<p>You can also think of having your mom take part in a unity candle ceremony, a sand ceremony, or even asking her to do a reading or a blessing.</p>

<p>Many blessings, <br />
Rev. Laurie Sue</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Simple Pleasures of Being a Bride</title>
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    <published>2010-07-11T19:40:42Z</published>
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    <summary>By Cornelia Powell Use your time in the bridal spotlight to find your quiet center and ground yourself. Pay attention to your breathing...focus inward...deepen and slow your breaths. Enjoy the simple pleasures of following the refreshing flow of your breath....</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>By Cornelia Powell </strong></p>

<p>Use your time in the bridal spotlight to find your quiet center and ground yourself. Pay attention to your breathing...focus inward...deepen and slow your breaths. Enjoy the simple pleasures of following the refreshing flow of your breath.</p>

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<p>Have a gentle, meditative stretching routine of some sort during this busy time that helps relax your body and support your inner peacefulness. From that more settled, aware place, your mind gets quieter; your emotions won’t be so apt to bubble over; you become less reactive, more responsive, more creative, more conscious, more available for love.</p>

<p>Who could ask for more? </p>

<p><em>Cornelia Powell is publisher of <a href="http://www.weddingsofgrace.com/queries/takeabreather.php">Weddings of Grace</a> and author of the best-selling book, <a href="http://www.bridesritualguide.blogspot.com/">The Bride's Ritual Guide: Look Inside to Find Yourself</a>. She takes the old bridal rhyme, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence for her shoe,” and turns it into a magical reverie for the modern bride. She shares ways to bring more ease, pleasure and reassurance into a woman's life not only as a bride, but through all her rites-of-passage. </em></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Stressed Out About Your Wedding? </title>
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    <published>2010-07-11T19:15:18Z</published>
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    <summary>In Wedding Goddess: A Divine Guide to Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Bliss (Perigee Books, May 2005), author Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway shows brides how to avoid taking the stress express to the altar and explores the wedding experience with...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In <a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">Wedding Goddess: A Divine Guide to Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Bliss</a> (Perigee Books, May 2005), author Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway shows brides how to avoid taking the stress express to the altar and explores the wedding experience with a unique eye toward restoring the sacred. </p>

<p><img alt="Wedding Goddess cover - SMALL Officiants Assoc.jpg" src="http://www.wedlok.com/Wedding%20Goddess%20cover%20-%20SMALL%20Officiants%20Assoc.jpg" width="171" height="208" class="iamge left" /></p>

<p>She offers wise and easy to follow advice on how to deal with family, friends, vendors and the man you will marry; and she coaches brides on how to get through each part of the experience with preparation, poise and a good sense of humor. The book is also rich with mediations, exercises, rituals, vows, prayers and special blessings.</p>

<p>Having married hundreds of couples in unique interfaith and creative non-denominational wedding ceremonies  she generously shares her experiences and ideas, as well as comments from many of the brides she has married and counseled. These little snippets offer great inspiration and tips on how to have a powerful and graceful wedding experience. </p>

<p>Many books tell how to plan a wedding. This one tells how to live your wedding experience -- including the sacred, along with the practical, every step of the journey to the altar.</p>

<p>Wedding Goddess is a great book for woman who wants to cross the threshold in the most inspired way. <a href="http://www.weddinggoddess.com/work4.htm">Order your copy here</a>.<br />
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<entry>
    <title>I Am Ready to Reinvent Myself, Now</title>
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    <published>2010-07-11T19:07:17Z</published>
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    <summary>The world is in a state of constant change and so are we. How can we make ourselves stronger, healthier, more balanced and better able to cope with and negotiate change? The more skilled we are at dealing with change...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The world is in a state of constant change and so are we.</p>

<p><img alt="reinvent-necklace.jpg" src="http://www.wedlok.com/reinvent-necklace.jpg" width="185" height="169" class= "image left" /></p>

<p> How can we make ourselves stronger, healthier, more balanced and better able to cope with and negotiate change? The more skilled we are at dealing with change the more we can help our loved ones and our world. Let's start now. </p>

<p>We can transform ourselves: Step by step, prayer by prayer, choice by choice, opportunity by opportunity. This group is about becoming an even better version of ourselves and changing our lives for the better. Let's start now!</p>

<p>Join the conversation at<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134524239894095#!"> I am Ready to Reinvent My Life, Now</a>, on Facebook.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Beltane 2010 and The Lusty Month of May </title>
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    <published>2010-05-01T15:26:33Z</published>
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    <summary>Beltane is one of the most important ancient Celtic holidays still honored today. It celebrates love, fertility and the end of winter so spring can begin. Happy Beltane 2010. Are you dancing around the maypole today? Here&apos;s to celebrating the...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Beltane is one of the most important ancient Celtic holidays still honored today. It celebrates love, fertility and the end of winter so spring can begin.</p>

<p>Happy Beltane 2010. Are you dancing around the maypole today? Here's to celebrating the Holiday of love.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wedlok.com/lasvegaswedding/traditions/beltane_and_the_sacred_marriage-110377.html">Read more</a>.</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Quiz: What Kind of Bride Are You?</title>
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    <published>2010-04-18T19:12:45Z</published>
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    <summary>Do you want a fancy upscale affair or an intimate gathering in a park? Do you see yourself getting married on a beach or dancing the night away in venue overlooking a big city? Take the What Kind of Bride...</summary>
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        <name>Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Do you want a fancy upscale affair or an intimate gathering in a park? Do you see yourself getting married on a beach or dancing the night away in venue overlooking a big city? </p>

<p>Take the <a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Love-Family/Relationships/Weddings/Quiz/What-Kind-of-Bride-Are-You.aspx ">What Kind of Bride Are </a>You quiz and discover what kind of wedding you truly want!</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Chapman&apos;s &quot;All My Life To Love You&quot; is a Great Wedding Song</title>
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    <summary>I heard an awesome song called &quot;All My Life (To Love You)&quot; by British artist, Chapman. It is quickly becoming popular as the wedding song for couples getting married in the UK. Take a listen at www.a-wedding-song.com. The song is...</summary>
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        <name>Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I heard an awesome song called  "<a href="http://www.a-wedding-song.com">All My Life </a>(To Love You)" by British artist, Chapman. It is quickly becoming popular as <em>the </em>wedding song for couples getting married in the UK. </p>

<p>Take  a listen at <a href="http://www.a-wedding-song.com">www.a-wedding-song.com</a>. </p>

<p>The song is a complete expression of love between two people, the kind of love that two people who are about to embark on married life together might feel. It gives us a modern take on 'until death do us part', this is a love that will last for eternity or into the afterlife. </p>

<p>You can download it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-My-Life-Love-You/dp/B000QVZOAO">here</a>.</p>

<p>Chapman describes his sound as orchestrally soulful, digitally tantric.</p>

<p>Here are the lyrics, used with permission of the artist. I can also see these being used as vows or for a first dance.</p>

<p><strong>I was treading water<br />
and drowning everyday<br />
I used to be a swimmer<br />
I made my share of waves<br />
You pulled me on to dry land<br />
and brought me back to life<br />
you dried out all my heavy clothes<br />
and the tears in my eyes<br />
You took the spark in me<br />
Out of that dark place<br />
you made tomorrow something I could face<br />
I found the most important thing<br />
That anyone could have<br />
Is to find someone who loves you<br />
and have someone that you love</p>

<p>I've got all my life to love you<br />
I just want to give you love<br />
and the only thing that scares me<br />
Is that won't be long enough</p>

<p>You're the only thing that matters<br />
I've got so much love to give<br />
I've all got my life to love you<br />
We got so much life to live</p>

<p>You're the one who made me<br />
Pushed my pain away<br />
I'm the one whose grateful<br />
every single day<br />
I want to be the constant<br />
In everything you do<br />
Nobody needed anyone<br />
as much as I need you</p>

<p>I've got all my life to love you<br />
I just want to give you love<br />
and the only thing that scares me<br />
Is that won't be long enough</strong></p>

<p><em>Copyright 2010, Dom Chapman</em><br />
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    <title>My Enduring Relationship with Superman</title>
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    <published>2010-01-28T01:16:28Z</published>
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    <summary>By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway My “relationship” with Superman began at age seven, when he swooped into my living room in the person of George Reeves. It was reignited at 19, when Christopher Reeve stepped into those bright red boots...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway</strong></p>

<p>My “relationship” with Superman began at age seven, when he swooped into my living room in the person of George Reeves.  It was reignited at 19, when Christopher Reeve stepped into those bright red boots in Superman, The Movie.</p>

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<p>The movie filled me with a pang of longing.  I wanted to be part of the energy, excitement and adventure I saw on the screen.  By then, I was working at my first newspaper job and on my way to a life of Lois Lane assignments.  I could relate to the romance of the newsroom.</p>

<p>The anticipation and affection between Superman and Lois in the movie were another draw.  I liked the idea of having an important career and an important superhero kind of guy who could be there at the drop of a hat – or helicopter, as it were.  As a romantic fantasy, the Supes had one thing most mythic men can’t beat -- a day job at a major metropolitan newspaper.  To an aggressive cub reporter, there was nothing as exciting as a man with a press card.</p>

<p><em><strong>Continue Reading My Column at <a href="http://www.thethreetomatoes.com/revlauriesue.html">The Three Tomatoes</a>.</strong></em></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Your Signature Can Determine Your Finances</title>
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    <published>2010-01-28T00:49:50Z</published>
    <updated>2010-01-28T01:12:13Z</updated>
    
    <summary>These small Feng Shui tips can make a big difference in your life. By Kathryn Weber Feng shui is often called the Chinese Art of Placement. But you can use feng shui in so many ways beyond how you arrange...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><em>These small Feng Shui tips can make a big difference in your life.</em></p>

<p><strong>By Kathryn Weber </strong></p>

<p>Feng shui is often called the Chinese Art of Placement. But you can use feng shui in so many ways beyond how you arrange your home. Feng shui can also be very personal -- you can apply it to the way you dress, look, and act. Let's talk about a few of the ways you apply feng shui to yourself to stay fresh and energized.</p>

<p><strong>Your signature says it all. </strong><br />
My mentor and feng shui master, Lillian Too, often recommended people make changes to their signatures to give them more influence. Some signatures have letters that curl backwards -- this means lackluster growth and success.  Some tilt left -- this causes the same problem. Look at your signature and make sure yours says "affluence" and that it tilts right and up -- not left and backwards. </p>

<p>A client of mine had a tough time being promoted even though his income kept going up; he simply never got the nod. I told him his signature tilted backwards -- as though he turned his back on others or looked backwards. In fact, all his writing has a tendency to lean left. He changed his signature and the money flowed into his life -- and he leap-frogged at his job being promoted up two levels!  Is your signature squeezed and tight?  Money will be tight too.  Get your signature flowing and watch the money flow with it!</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What does your e-mail really say? </strong><br />
This may sound strange but your email address conveys ideas about you to the people who read it.  What we call ourselves can influence the way we are treated by others.  If you have a negative email address or something very difficult, it could have an effect. What does your email address say about you?  Also, use proper punctuation even in an email.  Some emails are written using the lowercase "i" instead of "I."  This diminishes you. Don't do it.</p>

<p><strong>Like hair color commercial says, "You're worth it."</strong><br />
Do you do little things for yourself that make you feel pampered?  I set up a tea tray by my office with a hot water kettle on a pretty tray with apothecary jars full of elegant teas and some of my favorite ginger cookies (Biscoff and Anna's Ginger Thins are my fave!).  Now when I want a break from the computer, I only step to the next room instead of trekking downstairs and I feel luxurious with my herbal tea. It's also some self care that makes me feel good.</p>

<p><strong>Do your best to beautify yourself. </strong><br />
Everyone feels better when they look better.  Get to a new stylist, or a make-up counter at a department store. Freshen up your image and your look. I got Invisalign braces last month and I'm almost 50, but who cares? I wanted a straighter smile so that when I ring in the New Year in 11 short months, I'll do it with a straight, white smile. We all get into ruts, just have the good sense to get out of it and make some improvements to keep your energy flowing and active and help you feel great!</p>

<p><strong>What makes you feel inspired?</strong><br />
We all need something that lifts our sights.  I like to find my inspiration at my desk because I spend a lot of time on the computer.  Last year, I posted a picture of Hong Kong on my computer and guess where I went? That's right, Hong Kong.  This year, I put a new photo on my computer's wallpaper.  It's a gorgeous waterfall because I want a lot of water this year -- and remember water is wealth in feng shui!  Find a picture for your wallpaper on your computer or a scene to hang on a wall where it can inspire you!</p>

<p>Open your eyes to your habits of speech, your writing, your email name, even your resistance to change and openness to receive. This is part of applying feng shui to yourself and to your life, to keeping energy positive and moving and flowing for yourself. Sometimes the change to your environment isn't as important as the changes your make to yourself.</p>

<p><em>Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in classical Chinese feng shui. Kathryn helps her readers improve their lives and generate more wealth with feng shui. For more information and to receive her FREE Ebook <strong>Easy Money - 3 Steps to Building Massive Wealth with Feng Shui</strong> visit <a href="http://www.redlotusletter.com ">www.redlotusletter.com.</a><br />
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    <title>21 Reasons Why I Love Victor Fuhrman</title>
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    <published>2010-01-17T15:40:27Z</published>
    <updated>2010-01-17T16:32:16Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Happy Birthday, Honey! Today is the birthday of one of the most wonderful men I have ever met. He is loving, kind, compassionate, supportive, smart (brilliant) and has a beautiful heart. And he&apos;s my hubby, Rev. Victor Fuhrman. We often...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Happy Birthday, Honey!</strong></p>

<p>Today is the birthday of one of the most wonderful men I have ever met. He is loving, kind, compassionate, supportive, smart (brilliant) and has a beautiful heart. And he's my hubby, Rev. Victor Fuhrman. </p>

<p><img alt="Charley and Shelley - LS and Vic.jpg" src="http://www.wedlok.com/Charley%20and%20Shelley%20-%20LS%20and%20Vic.jpg" width="268" height="201" class="image left" /></p>

<p>We often ask couples to make a list of the things they love about each other so we can include them in the wedding ceremony and vows. Since tomorrow also happens to be the five year anniversay of our Elvis wedding in Las Vegas, I have put together a special list of "what I love about Vic."</p>

<p>So on your birthday, I offer this special tribute to the one who is my partner in life, love and ministry. To the one who is my soulmate and best friend.</p>

<p><em><strong>21 Reasons Why I Love You:</strong></em></p>

<p>1.   You are the most compassionate human being I have ever met.<br />
2.   You have the biggest heart and you know how to love deeply.<br />
3.   You are a truly thoughtful and considerate person.<br />
4.   You care deeply about people and want to heal them--and do heal them.<br />
5.   You are generous with your wisdom and willing to share your gifts with those who need you.<br />
6.   You are as generous with picking up a tab and gifts--even for strangers.<br />
7.   You are a man of your word, and take a lot of responsibility in life.<br />
8.   You are the one that people run to with challenges, and you are always there.<br />
9.   You have remarkable gifts to offer the world and you are doing that.<br />
10. You are brilliant and filled with knowledge about everything!<br />
11.  Of course, you are the best husband ever!<br />
12.  You are a wonderful father.<br />
13.  You are the best listner.<br />
14.  You are an amazing problem-solver.<br />
15.  You care so deeply and completely--OMG, what a capacity for caring!<br />
16.  You take amazing care of me when I am sick (thank you!).<br />
17.  You take amazing care of me when I am well (thank you).<br />
18.  You love my family as much as your own family.<br />
19.  You are my wonderful creative partner and clergy partner.<br />
20.  You are my safe harbor.<br />
21.  And, oh yeah, you are my hot tantra man!</p>

<p>Even though it is your birthday, honey, I have to take this time to acknowledge the special gift I was given, in the form of Abe and Mal's little boy, born on this day a seven years and a half century ago.</p>

<p><em>I have been blessed in my life with a man who truly loves and adores me, and who:</em></p>

<p>*   Gets who I am<br />
*   Is always there for me, no matter what.  <br />
*   Listens to me  when I am working though issues .<br />
*   Listens to me when I am full of ego and let's me process things.<br />
*   Listens to and help my friends when they are in need.<br />
*   Encourages me to curtail my workaholic ways, slow down and do less.<br />
*   But supports me completely and actively in my work in the world.<br />
*   Loves me in private and loves me when we are out in the world.<br />
*   Has been the roadie to the Goddess-- from schlepping diety icons to events and getting me to weddings in snowstorms.<br />
*   Has built a life with me in the past 10 and half years that has encompassed all of life.</p>

<p>We can go from quiet time together and family life, to writing a book together, officiating a wedding or making a hospital visit or funeral visit when someone is in need.  We work a lot, and give a lot, but we love a lot. </p>

<p>Vic, my love, you are everything I ever wished for on my "list for a perfect mate" and my "treasure map for love" vision board. You are "the one" and my one and only.</p>

<p>Happy Birthday, my beloved.  I love you, 21 ways and more, </p>

<p>Your wife,  Laurie Sue</p>]]>
        
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