A‚ guest book is a pretty standard tradition at the entrance of the church or reception to record who has attended your event. However, a blank book with lines is not something you will look back on fondly to remember all the great memories of that day. I highly suggest investing a little time and [...]

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The entertainment at your party can be a great part of the experience for both you and your guests. A Fine Affair DJ would be a great company to consider when hiring your wedding entertainment Getting to know Tim & Heather Olson I have found them to be very professional and very observant of what [...]

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I did not really end up in Waukon just out on a drive, but it is Sunday and I did drive here, so I can say I am a Sunday driver- right? Just kidding. Anywho, I am here for the ordination of my friend and Faith UCC of Iowa City‚ future minister Brian Brandsmeier and [...]

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I know that may might seem like the wrong time to be talking about an autumn wedding idea, but some 2011 brides may be just starting to plan their autumn weddings right now. My color inspiration today is the photo above of the orange and purple flowers that are both bright but paired together make [...]

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Using the time on your wedding day wisely will not only make for a more enjoyable day, you will also be able to accomplish everything you dreamed up while planning your special day.‚ ‚ It is important to not squeeze in too many tasks into a short time, but it also important to keep moving [...]

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I am off today for a Girls Weekend in Dubuque Iowa with 7 other girl friends, 6 are college roommates who I met at Loras College, the other is a bestie we met and adopted in Cedar Rapids. I am so excited to hang out with these awesome women and just know that they are [...]

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Now, I never dreamed of finding chocolate shot glasses, but I did at a great little chocolate shop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sweetopia Handmade Chocolates, located behind Wells Fargo on 33rd Ave SW, at 3260 Southgate Place SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404 is the place I found these. I am taking 8 of them for [...]

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