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Issue April 1-15, 2003

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1) A New Bridal Themed Wallpaper for your computer desktop!

Now your computer screen can be dressed up too! Simply right click your mouse on our background and tell your computer to save ("set") as wall paper, BUT be sure you have saved the current background on you computer desktop first, if you want to get it back! If the background does not show up immediately, right click on your desktop background and click on refresh.

2) A Different Celebrity Wedding Photo from Past or Present!

As per the quote below, the lucky among us meet our soul mate, who is not only all we desire but also brings out in us the very best we can be. This issue's celebrity couples are living happily ever after, despite the obstacles they've had to overcome. They are
Antonio Banderas & Melanie Griffith and Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver.

3) Poems, Prayers & Promises

A romantic quote to elevate your mood or to help you find the right sentiment for your vows or ceremony.

"I love you not only for what you are,
but for what I am when I am with you."


       Elizabeth Barrett Browning

4) Kim's Wedding Tips!

We recently tied those knots and have tips, tricks and to be avoided stories to share:

Picking out a Wedding Coordinator...

1) Ask how many weddings your potential coordinator has done. Experience is must. You don't want to be the wedding your coordinator learns on.
2) Ask for references. Did the bride feel as though everything was a breeze? A good coordinator can make sure that everything is just right. Did she feel like the coordinator listened to what she wanted? Call the references!
3) If your budget is limited, consider trying a day of coordination. My mother, aunt and I made sure that my wedding went off without a hitch but I feel that we lost precious time with friends and family. A day of coordinator will mean that you and your family will be able to be like guests at your own wedding rather than taking on the mantle of hosts.

4A)Wedding Dance Tip
SURVIVING THE "MONEY DANCE":
If your family views this as a fun way to raise money for the new couple, go for it! I would advise you to get a money bag that matches your gown as this will be MUCH easier, less awkward and less dangerous than having the men pin anything to your dress or your veil! It also allows people to give the bride cash or envelopes without having anyone else be privy to their generosity. Whether you pick a slow song or a fast one is up to you, but go for something upbeat. I like "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong.

5) A Wedding Tradition Explained!

"WHAT IS THE MONEY DANCE?"
The "money dance" is a custom which began in Poland, and is a popular tradition found celebrated in some weddings of today. It takes place sometime after the first dance and is usually announced by the DJ. normally the best man to begins dancing with the bride, pinning money onto her gown or putting it into a satin bag carried by the bride, especially for the money dance. A more modern twist of the money dance tradition includes bridesmaids and other ladies dancing with the groom, pinning money on his lapel..

6) This issue's Featured Vendor!

This issue's vendor offer has expired. Check out the current Wedding Ezine!

7) Special Events!

Our teachers run events and perform locally on a regular basis.

Swinging Savoy Club on May 18th!

Kim Bosch van Drakenstein will be hosting a Swing Dinner-Dance event with the Night and Day Swing Band. In May the musical feast will be at the Tragara Ristorante in Bethesda. The event runs from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. This makes a fun dinner date for dancers and nondancers alike. Night and Day is one of the premiere Swing bands in the area. There will be a absolute beginner Swing lesson from 8:00 to 8:30 pm and a buffet dinner served by Tragara. Come and dance or just enjoy the live swing and jazz music all night long! Call Kim at (703) 868-0982 for more information or click the link to go to www.SwingingSavoyClub.com to make reservations.

Swinging Savoy Club on June 29th!

Kim Bosch van Drakenstein will be hosting a Swing Dinner-Dance event with the Night and Day Swing Band. In June, we return to Maggiano's Little Italy in DC. The event runs from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. This makes a fun dinner date for dancers and nondancers alike. Night and Day is one of the premiere Swing bands in the area. There will be a absolute beginner Swing lesson from 8:00 to 8:30 pm and a buffet dinner served by Maggiano's. Come and dance or just enjoy the live swing and jazz music all night long! Call Kim at (703) 868-0982 for more information or click the link to go to www.SwingingSavoyClub.com to make reservations.

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