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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 Saying \I do\ and enjoying it too (NewsUSA) - For many brides, the quest to plan the perfect day can quickly turn into a nightmare trip down the aisle. Here are a few tips to keep your wedding day bliss from turning into the honey- moon blues. * Marriage Planning 101: Once the ring goes on. the race to plan the perfect wedding begins, giv- ing couples little time to think about the marriage itself or how their wedding spending decisions could affect their future. Smart couples are now setting aside time to address pre -wedding is- sues such as what they will do when it comes to financial plan- ning, spending money, raising children, and family politics. With nearly half of all newly- weds taking on debt to finance their \big day\ couples should take every opportunity to make their wedding -related and every- day spending count toward their future. * Destination USA: While des- tination weddings, especially to international locales, continue to be one of the hottest wedding trends in recent years, they can also present challenges such as increased costs, security con- cerns, language barriers, and un- reliable vendors. A less expensive alternative is to pick a centrally located U.S. city like Chicago. known for fan- tastic wedding and party venues, choice accommodations, and ac- tivities to suit any taste and budget. It may not be as exotic as Tahiti, but couples often find that more family and friends can at- tend and planning challenges are drastically reduced when the nup- tials stay stateside. * Managing wedding expecta- tions: For many brides, planning the perfect wedding is a major life event decades in the making. With this in mind, it's easy to see how wedding expectations can get out of hand in a hurry. With wedding euphoria taking over, busy brides and grooms can quickly lose sight of spending, causing the perfect wedding to turn into fights over money. By managing expectations of what a \dream\ wedding should be, it is still possible to have a lovely and elegant wedding without break- ing the bank. * Bridezilla-free zone: The term \Bridezilla\ has been used to de- scribe a difficult, unpleasant. per- fectionist bride whose obsession with planning the perfect wed- ding day leaves frustrated family, friends, bridal vendors and even her groom distraught in her wake. Belligerent Bridezillas beware: Horror stories of fist fights, hair pulling, kicking and screaming from out of control brides-to-be have put wedding planners, yen- 4 a o 2015 Wed - Caner May 23 Wetly gray and games Rieger May 30 Dallas 1 , reweit - and Miranda Caron September 5 'Kelsey Wadley and Jim q•fewton September 12 Jamie Theisen andEric October 17 Seth Wiseman and - Traffic Westgard rek Zteted ct avec „ FREE Groom's Tux when a wedding party has six or more paid rentals. 21 S. main • Baker L aw cer S 406-778.z Brides & Grooms Come in (nut rceister to let your guests know what gffts you really need! Wedding Wish List Crystal • Kitchenware • Gift Cards Home Accessories & Decor t 'It t k dors, and bridesmaids on the of- fensive. Some wedding vendors now go as far as to include lan- guage in their contracts reserving the right to cancel if the bride's behavior is determined to be \out of control or abusive\. So, whether you hit the gym or hit the spa, have a plan in place to handle wedding -related stress and keep Bridezilla at bay. * Just say \no\: Brides place such demands on their brides- maids these days that it is not un- common for them to decline, even when it's one of their best friends. Not only is the financial responsibility of being a brides- maid staggering, but the time commitment demanded by some brides is also daunting. The massive to-do lists handed out by brides, coupled with the obligatory appearances for shop- ping, parties, and showers can leave bridesmaids feeling under - appreciated, overworked, and broke after the wedding is over. Brides should be upfront about both time and financial expecta- tions with their friends when ask- ing them to join their wedding party and understand if the an- swer is no. Photo by Bohle Images Pre -wedding beauty tips for the bride (NewsUSA) - You want lists nationwide and can be everything to be picture perfect for your wedding, including your smile. But like everything else about your big day, that perfect smile could require some work ahead of time. In fact, experts suggest starting your entire beauty regime six months before the wed- ding. Here's a complete pre- wedding beauty checklist. * Lips: Get soft, kissable lips by brushing away flakes of dry skin with an infant toothbrush soaked in baking soda and water. Apply healing ointment, and in no time your lips will be ready for that \kiss the bride\ kiss. * Teeth: A cosmetic den- tist can often correct an im- perfect smile with veneers. But if spending painful hours in the dentist's chair getting your teeth ground down sounds like it would put a damper on all the joy- ful planning, here's good news. 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If you have a cool skin tone, choose pink, berry, lilac, mauve, or red with blue un- dertones. * Skin: Make your face glow with a good cleansing program. Use a cleanser that's appropriate for your skin type in the morning, makeup remover and cleanser at night and a daily moisturizer. Use a gentle fa- cial scrub once a week. * Hair: If you're planning to change your hairstyle or color, experiment several months before the wedding so you have time to correct any mistakes. * Nails: If you are a nail - biter, get weekly manicures to keep your nails healthy. Plan your last manicure a couple of days before the big day. Choose a pretty pale pink or splurge on a French manicure, not just because it looks great, but because the chips won't show as much and are easy to fix. You'll have beautiful hands for the rehearsal din- ner and any other festivities. Don't forget, practice makes perfect. 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