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My friend was telling me about a wedding she recently went to where the couple decided to forgo hiring a band and ended up just playing tracks on their iPod. Apparently, none of the guests were grooving to the beats on the dance floor, but that could also be the newlyweds' choice of music. My friend thinks that it's essential to hire someone to play music because she says the wedding guests are Read more
We've talked a lot about music for a rocking wedding reception, but what about the ceremony? The days when "Bridal Chorus" (aka "Here Comes the Bride") were the only options for the walk down the aisle have passed, and I've heard of weddings where the bride walked to everything from folk tunes to jazz standards to string quartet versions of Coldplay songs. So I'm wondering: If you're married, Read more
With Valentine's Day creeping around the corner, we're caught up in the season of love. If it's marriage we're talking, these days, to make a serious statement of your heart's intentions it's all about adding some geeky personality for an unforgettable proposal. We've seen dozens of these proposals memorialized on the web to send our hearts aflutter. The latest: the below video combines binary Read more
At the San Francisco Wedding Fair this year, attendees (including myself) were wowed by a room filled with pop-star-inspired tables designed by wedding and event planning company Floramor. The glitzy table setups each drew inspiration from the musical style and personality of a different female singer, including Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. So if Read more
Heidi Klum kept up her routine and brought her kids to karate class in Brentwood, CA on Saturday. The martial arts practice has been a standard for the Klum-Samuel children for years, and Heidi seems to be making sure things don't change in the wake of her split with their father Seal. Heidi and Seal announced their breakup just days ago, and immediately there were many rumors about what went Read more
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Supersweet Valentine's Day treats for kids — and mama, too! Gwyneth Paltrow takes off with Chris, Apple, and Moses 5 super-indulgent Paula Deen dishes Benefit debuts its first liquid foundation Love lessons learned from lyrics of '90s music 15 of our favorite style setters — and why we love them See a home built with organization in mind Get a peek at all the upcoming 30 Rock guest Read more
Glee is back from Winter hiatus and makes a big splash this week with a genuinely awesome episode. It's super cheesy and full of multiple dance numbers and guest stars, which is essentially the recipe for Glee success, and I'll admit it gave me goose bumps more than once. Nearly everyone's emotions and relationships are challenged in this episode: Mercedes is torn between two guys, Will Read more
If your music collection is stuffed with indie rock staples, you don't have to put them aside while planning your wedding playlist. Mainstream dance tunes just aren't every couple's style, and there are plenty of indie songs with a good beat that will get the crowd grooving. Don't be afraid to wander off the proverbial beaten path when compiling your reception playlist. If this is the kind of Read more
Need some reading material? Stock up on these 20 books before they're adapted into 2012 movies. The cast for the upcoming musical Les Misérables is coming together. See who's in so far. New show alert: find out what we think of NBC's new drama The Firm, new sitcom Are You There, Chelsea?, and Alcatraz, Fox's new sci-fi mystery. What are we stoked for this January? Take a look at our must Read more
