You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment. At some point, you decided to marry.

From that moment of yes to this moment of yes, indeed, you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way. All those conversations that were held riding in a car or over a meal or during long walks – all those sentences that began with “When we’re married” and continued with “I will” and “you will” and “we will” – those late night talks that included “someday” and “somehow” and “maybe” – and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart.

All these common things, and more, are the real process of a wedding. The symbolic vows that you are about to make are a way of saying to one another, “You know all those things we’ve promised and hoped and dreamed – well, I meant it all, every word.” Look at one another and remember this moment in time.

Before this moment you have been many things to one another – acquaintance, friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years.

Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this – is my husband, this – is my wife.

‘Union’ by Robert Fulghum

There are always a handful of your friends and family that are unable to make the flight or have prior arrangements the weekend of your wedding.  I DO Stream will help you broadcast your wedding live for those who are unable to attend.  They will be able to experience the wedding in real-time with everyone else—from their living room across the country!

If you have already hired a videographer don’t worry, they can work with them to get your wedding on the Internet.  They offer a free guestbook and live chat during the stream for the viewers to interact with each other.  Also, to let everyone know about the event they have complimentary e-vites that will send an email to your guests and let them know easy steps on how to attend the live broadcast.

With the current hype on Twitter, Blogs and Technology in general, I think that this live streaming of your wedding is a pretty cool option to offer your guests that cant attend!  I have never attended a wedding yet that has this option, I would love to hear about the details of your experience with streaming your wedding live!  Was it user friendly for your guests?

Have you streamed your wedding live?  Tell us about your experience!

Source: I DO Stream

Source: John Prutch Photography

If you have yet to try a LUNA bar, I suggest picking one up next time you swing by the grocery!  These nutrition bars are specifically made for women by Cliff Bar and Company.  They recognize that while the Cliff bars are great for men, women are looking for less calories, specific nutrients and a tastier product!

Check out a quick preview of their philosophy on why they are passionate about LUNA bars:

LUNA is dedicated to helping women meet the specific nutritional requirements to maintain active lifestyles. We take a whole-life approach, trying to embrace healthy living and bring communities of women together. When we feel well-nourished, we are more in tune with ourselves and the world around us.

My favorite part of this line of nutrition bars is the life-isms they offer women on the back of every bar.  There is a dedication written from one woman to another special woman in her life, anyone can go on their website and write a LUNA dedication!  For example, on the bar I am eating this morning the back reads:

“To my mom, for personifying the definition of unconditional love every day of her life and for inspiring me to be a better person every day of mine.  Love you.”  - Michelle , Cambridge, MA

Pick up a LUNA bar next time and give one a try, embrace their life-isms and maybe even write a dedication of your own!  Your quote might be on my next nutrition bar!

*What is your favorite flavor LUNA bar?

Julianne Smith is truly embracing the garter tradition…with style!

I have always insisted that there are some truly unique companies out there and I plan on discovering as many as possible!  I was lucky enough to learn of Julianne Smith, personalized garters for carrying on a long practiced tradition with your own personal touch!  No need to spend time shopping for your perfect garter…simply pick your colors, fabric, style and whether or not you want something special embroidered on it.  Incorporate blue into the garter and you can use this as your ’something blue’ on your wedding day.

This is one of my favorites!  I love the champagne shade and lace combination that they used.

This final garter is not for every bride, but it is a great example of how creative you can get with the options!  If your fiance is a big sports fan of a certain team, I think this would be a fun idea to surprise him with.  During the garter toss at your wedding the last thing he expects to find is a fun garter like this hiding under your dress.

Source: Julianne Smith