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Close you eyes, little one - It whispers…Close your eyes and listen - To the water-wet cries of wings and wild voices.There is majesty here and silence.There is glory in the heavy skies and naked trees.Listen to the cold kiss of wind and salt-laden air.The scent of darkened groves, long-forgotten.Listen little one, listen.Wait a while little one - It croons…Wait a while and listen - To the endless lapping of chill stones and sea forces.There is victory here; frost of winter and faceless fogs.There is symphony reborn.Listen to the ceaseless strain of root and bow.The countless tides repeating.Listen little one, listen.Tell your heart little one - It counsels…Tell your heart to listen - To the silent song of harshest wild, the perfect freedom.There is melody here, the priceless requiem,Of limb and stone and shore, and voiceless wing.Listen to the breath of this great masterpiece,This shattering of ice and recreation of the dawn.Tell your heart little one - Tell your heart to listen.
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Close you eyes, little one -
It whispers…
Close your eyes and listen -
To the water-wet cries of wings and wild voices.
There is majesty here and silence.
There is glory in the heavy skies and naked trees.
Listen to the cold kiss of wind and salt-laden air.
The scent of darkened groves, long-forgotten.
Listen little one, listen.
Wait a while little one -
It croons…
Wait a while and listen -
To the endless lapping of chill stones and sea forces.
There is victory here; frost of winter and faceless fogs.
There is symphony reborn.
Listen to the ceaseless strain of root and bow.
The countless tides repeating.
Listen little one, listen.
Tell your heart little one -
It counsels…
Tell your heart to listen -
To the silent song of harshest wild, the perfect freedom.
There is melody here, the priceless requiem,
Of limb and stone and shore, and voiceless wing.
Listen to the breath of this great masterpiece,
This shattering of ice and recreation of the dawn.
Tell your heart little one -
Tell your heart to listen.
December 20th, 2008
A person’s wedding is one of the most memorable, important, and high points in an individual’s life. At a time when a man and a woman want to make the ultimate commitment to spend the rest of their lives together, the desire to have personalized vows is certainly understandable. This is one of the most unique and special days in a person’s life, so if you want to speak your own personal wedding vows, than by all means, you should go for it!
Writing your own vows can be intimidating. Wedding days always add pressure to even the most mundane of tasks, and certainly writing the vows you want to say to your significant other in front of all your friends and family is no small matter! Still, don’t let fear cause you to go along with some basic commonly used wedding vows if you really want that personalized touch. Just follow a few basic tips, and this will help you be on your way to writing the tips your future spouse deserves!
1. Write from the heart. Your wedding day represents the epitome of love between you and your future spouse. The two of you are together for a reason. Anything you write should be honest and from your heart, because that is what will really make your words special.
2. You don’t have to be Robert Frost or Emily Dickinson. If you are a poet, great. Keep in mind, though, that in the end words are just words. Your wedding vows do not have to be an amazing classic piece of literaturethey need to be an honest display of your feelings for the other person. Don’t use long poetical words if all it does is put distance between your words and your feelings.
3. It’s okay to brainstorm. Before you set down to write everything, make a list of the things about your spouse that you absolutely love about your spouse, then make a list of the commitments you want to make. Figure out what parts of those lists you really want to include (keep in mind the vows are read in front of families and friends) and keep those.
4. Short and Sweet. It doesn’t take many words or a lot of time to make your heart known to everyone present. A lot can be said in a really short time, so don’t feel like you have to make the vows any longer than they naturally come out.
Follow these four tips, and you’ll find yourself getting over your worries to write some great wedding vows that your spouse will love!
Dave is the owner of playstation-3-news.info and sample-wedding-vows.info websites providing information on the wedding vows
June 25th, 2008
GONE are the days when the second time bride known as the “encore bride” has to settle for scaled down ceremonies with fewer guests.
With over 45% percent of all weddings today involving one or both partners who have been married before, it’s difficult to tell from the attire whether the modern bride is marrying for the first or umpteenth time. In fact, the modern bride who is lucky enough to find love again is trampling on the old traditions. Now their wedding is based on their taste and their budget. With the motto being: “This is the last time, and it’s got to be the best.”
The “encore bride” is in a different place than when she had her first wedding. They are confident, they have more money to spend, and they know what they want. Their focus is on “simple elegance”.
Whether it is your first, second or third wedding the focal point is still the wedding dress. These brides are seeking dresses that are tailored rather than poufy - a sexy, sophisticated look with the emphasis on quality fabrics.
Today’s trends in bridal gowns are all about you. Your second wedding gown should reflect your personal style, your fashion sense and what kind of wedding you want to have.
When shopping for that perfect dress it helps to know your body type so you can choose the gown that highlights your best features and downplays the areas you wish you could forget.
Here are some of the latest fashion trends to help get you started:
Trains are fine, but keep them simple, again matching the formality and style of the wedding.
Show some skin: At this year’s runway shows, many designers decided to go bare. Creations featured mostly strapless gowns that place the emphasis on the bodice: gently weaved, beaded, or simple with demure jeweled straps.
Body-Conscious: Designers are very body conscious these days, with shape taking precedence. This is good news for any bride: most of these dresses have a slimming effect. The ever-popular A-line (also known as princess) is a long cut that draws the eye downwards, and often has a built-in train. This does not mean that designers have abandoned the classic traditional gowns…the skirts still float but the cut is meant to flatter the body.
Embroidery and Lace: These two mainstays of bridal fashion never go out of style and let’s not forget beading. Today’s bride wants the opulence in beadwork with many designers choosing crystals over glass beads.
Color: This component of a gown has never been so popular. Brides are actually thinking outside the box these days choosing jewel tone gowns in gold, silver, and a variety of pearl tones. However, second time brides still are confident enough to wear white, after all “white symbolizes commitment and faithfulness” so why not!
Where to Look: Magazines are the traditional way a bride begins her gown search, but why not look for a gown online? Most designers now have WebPages, and a collection of name gowns can be found on a number of websites. And if you’re wondering, “Will the gown of my dreams fit me right?” there’s help to be found on a multitude of websites which determine your body type and then suggest the dress type that is best for your figure.
Finally Hit the Runways! The latest fashions needn’t remain a trade secret. Bridal shows, which feature live runway presentations of the current trends and designers, are an excellent way to view a variety of gowns.
A wedding is a celebration of love so indulge and take your time finding that perfect gown. The number one comment I receive from second time brides is…”this is definitely it, I’m not getting married again”.
Gail Young is a co-founder of The Bridal Chalet, an online bridal boutique selling designer style couture and traditional wedding gowns and bridal accessories. A second time bride herself, Gail combines her extensive knowledge of the industry with her passion for designing couture bridal fashion. The Bridal Chalet has a collection of exclusive designer wedding gowns geared to the second time bride - the Sara Houston Collection.
Visit her website at: www.bridalchalet.com
June 3rd, 2008
When you’re learning about something new, it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information
available. This informative article should help you focus on the
central points.
Budget concerns can be one of the most prominent sources of
disagreement for a couple in the process of planning their
wedding. The couple may have different ideas about what type of
wedding they want and also about what they can afford. It is
important for the couple to discuss financial constraints before
the wedding planning goes too far.
The first tip for setting a budget and sticking to it is to have
a conversation regarding finances well before the wedding
planning starts in earnest. It is important that everyone
involved in the decision making process of the wedding
understand just how much money is available to be spent on the
wedding.
Another tip for setting a budget and sticking to it is to start
saving early for your wedding. Putting aside a portion of each
paycheck for awhile can add up to a sizable savings that can be
used for your wedding. This advanced planning and saving will
allow you to maximize the budget that is available to you for
your wedding planning.
Once the budget has been established, set it aside for a few
days and then review it again. This time away from the budget
gives those involved the chance to let the information settle in
and the review of the budget after this waiting period gives the
participants the opportunity to verify that they understand and
agree to the budget. This is important because if someone does
not agree with the budget, they may be likely to overspend in
one area leaving the budget in jeopardy.
After an overall budget is established it is important to divide
the total amount appropriately to establish budgets for items
such as the venue, food and drink, the bride’s attire, the
groom’s attire, transportation, entertainment, photography,
favors, centerpieces, gifts for the wedding party and even gifts
for each other. It is also important to partition a small amount
of money for incidentals to account for small unexpected
expenses.
In establishing a budget it is also important to be clear about
who will be paying for what items. For example, if the groom’s
family offers to pay for the centerpieces and you choose to let
them, this will allow you to divert your previously designated
centerpiece budget to other aspects of the wedding. The key to
sticking to your wedding budget is to be aware of who has agreed
to pay for what.
Sometimes the most important aspects of a weddings are not
immediately obvious. Keep reading to get the complete picture.
It is important that budgets for each individual aspect of the
wedding be established to enable you to follow this next tip.
This tip advises the couple to be mindful of their budgets for
each individual component of the wedding before negotiating
contracts for services. If you know that you have allotted $250
for entertainment you would be wise to seek out a DJ that is
offering his services for approximately that amount and then
negotiate your contract to ensure that you remain under budge.
Doing as many things as you can on your own is another way to
ensure that you are sticking to your budget. Crafts and homemade
invitations can greatly reduce the cost of your wedding. For
example making your own favors or centerpieces can greatly
reduce your costs and free up additional budget for other areas
of the wedding.
Another tip for sticking to your wedding budget is to not view
the budget as restrictive. If instead of thinking about the
things that you can’t afford, you focus on how you can make your
wedding and reception truly unique you will be inspired to
create a fabulous and memorable wedding despite your budget
constraints.
Still another tip for sticking to your wedding budget is to shop
around and comparison shop for services. A limousine company may
come highly recommended but if they are not in your price range,
don’t be afraid to let them know why you are going to have to
choose another company and you may be surprised at how soon they
are willing to give you a different offer.
A final tip for creating and sticking to a budget is to realize
that there are bound to be snags along the way. As long as you
remain cognizant of your spending and realize the ramifications
of your actions you are likely to realize that if you go over
budget in one area, you will need to modify other areas by
reducing their total budget.
A wedding budget can be a serious cause of emotional strain on a
couple. It is important for them to discuss their finances and
establish a budget for their wedding plans. Doing this early on
in the wedding planning process can help the couple to avoid
conflict during the planning phase of the wedding.
If you’ve picked some pointers about weddings that you can put
into action, then by all means, do so. You won’t really be able
to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don’t use it.
May 8th, 2008
When it comes to selecting the right colour for the wedding outfit, the bride is not only bound by her own sense of what suits her, but the perceptions of others.
Many colours are avoided not necessarily because they are unattractive, but because they are loaded with certain meanings. For example, gray was never a particular favourite because of its association with the station it represented. In Victorian novels, the governess or other lowly worker at the big house, most likely dressed in gray.
Pink, while in itself a great favourite, for the wedding seemed somewhat frivolous and girlish. You could get away with a bit of pink trimming, but a pink bride was too much of a lollipop. Red, of course, was always a taboo colour, having always been associated with the red-light districts.
Now that the Celtic weddings are with us, we see that some colours are associated with nature itself, and can understand why they tended to be either chosen or avoided. Brown, for example, is evocative of the soil, and while a brown wedding dress might be all right for a girl on the land, for an upwardly mobile bride, brown would definitely be out.
Another colour, quite attractive in itself which has been avoided in the past, is green. There is a superstition that it’s the colour of the fairies, and you don’t want to annoy the fairies by wearing it on your weddin day. Why fairies should object to having their colour used for weddings, is difficult to understand, but, of course, they never were a reasonable lot. However, now and then, the contemporary bride who sees the green as a colour of growth, is thumbing her nose at the fairies and saying hello to the green.
One of the happier colours that were often used by brides in the past was blue. Apart from the fact that to the onlookers the colour blue denoted that the bride had been a good girl and was all a bride should be, there was an added bonus to the colour. It was suggested that a bride who wore blue, would have a husband who would be faithful to her for the rest of both their lives. What more could a bride ask for?
Vlady Peters is an Australian Civil Marriage Celebrant authorised to perform marriages in Australia. She also perform general ceremonies such as Baby Naming, Renewal of Vows and Commitment Ceremonies. To learn more about her as a celebrant and an author visit vlady at http://www.weddings-celebrant.com
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April 9th, 2008
