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Couples Who Shouldn't Hyphenate Their Last Names

gigglegirl — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:45:16 -0700

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Come Party With Me: Engagement Party - Invites

partysugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:56:35 -0700

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Fab Finding Follow Up: The Engagement Party

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:11:22 -0700

We hope you've enjoyed all of our engagement week stories to help prepare for the big day! We had fun putting it all together and this is just the beginning - wedding season has just begun on the Sugar Network! Eariler this week I asked you all to go Fab Finding for the perfect engagement party outfit.

The first party for the soon-to-be-wed couple is the engagement party. This is normally thrown by one of the parents of the bride and groom, or jointly by the couples' parents. This is an intimate affair that takes place in either the parents' home or a restaurant. The glowing couple has to look their best and PartySugar has already set the mood so use that as an outfit guide. I started you off with these Prada Camoscio Charming Slingback, $475.

I suggested pairing these nude sandals with a smart dress - there will be family involved here so nothing too sexy - a pretty handbag or clutch, and a terrific cover up. To see all the engagement party fab finds click here.

Let's see what you all put together!

Look #1, found by Spun Sugar is modern with this Sunner Florent Ruffle Dress.

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A couple more great looks, read more

Look #2, found by daddio49 is very ladylike with this Cole Haan Village Woven Bangle Clutch and ABS by Allen Schwartz Sleeveless Lace Dress.

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Look #3, found by LuciLu is undeniably pretty with this J.Crew Strapless Hilary dot dress and Tiffany engagement ring!

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Fab Save-The-Date Stationery

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:02:22 -0700

So you're getting hitched! Congratulations. Now comes all the fun stuff: the engagement party, dress shopping, wedding planning, gifts, the honeymoon and so much more. Save-the-date cards are your guests' first glimpse into what type of wedding celebration you are hosting. Whether you are planning an all-out black tie affair or a simple, low-key event, your save-the-date cards should complement your big day. These are sent both as a courtesy to your guests and as insurance that after all your careful planning, those who matter will show up to help make the most of your big day. If you choose not to send Save-the-Date announcements, plan on mailing your invitations eight weeks in advance of your wedding date.

At a loss for words? For some Save-the-Date tips and etiquette visit DearSugar! Also, the Winter issue of Martha Stewart Weddings has a super handy dandy how-to create Save-the-Date stickers guests can just stick onto their calendar, but stay tuned because YumSugar's going to show you how to do this Sugar style.

Classic:
Dauphine Press styles can be coordinated with their invitations, announcements, programs, menus, maps and more. You can start playing around with pricing and styles and receive samples. The company website is detailed, well organized and easy to navigate - though pricing is a bit hard to determine.

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To see two more styles of Save-The-Date stationery, read more

Modern:
Fabulous Stationery is bright and colorful and sure to make your wedding date pop! Browse their Couples designs, pick a color scheme, and type in your text. These are from $35-55 a set.

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Somewhere in-between:
Wedding Paper Divas is my favorite of the three. Accommodating many styles, these are also well priced at $1.30-$1.84 per card. These designs come in other colors, and you can carry the theme over into your invitations and thank yous.

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