We decided this issue that instead of doing our Women In Profile that we would actually profile the different preferred vendors that we had asked to be part of our first Bridal edition of the Women’s Journal. They were our top picks, and we hope that you will enjoy the education that they each have tried to provide you in planning your Big Day.

Very seldom when you book a trip via the internet are you able to customize your trip or get added bonuses such as $100 credit towards dinner at the resort. Or $50 credit towards spa treatment. Or have something special planned for your birthday or anniversary. Crystal Gooding explains these & other benefits of working with a travel agent.

A smile. A touch. A sideways glance. These moments often fade in our minds, but the camera immortalizes them forever. In selecting your Wedding Photographer, make sure they will chronicle the story of your wedding day through photojournalism, creative lighting techniques, and posing that captures the emotions, bride_lighting_roy0004hopes, and dreams of you and those you’ve chosen to share your special day. Royal Photography, in consultation with you, offers a wide variety of wedding packages to meet every need.

Computer aided design is changing the way we think about jewelry. This state of the art technology allows customers to see their design from every angle before it is even made. Details can be seen on screen and in scale so you get exactly what you are looking for. Whether you want to remount an outdated ring, custom design your dream necklace, or have a totally unique engagement ring, creating it with CAD-CAM is the most accurate way to do it.

December, January, and the first few days of February bring die-hard football fans. That means it’s time to put on your favorite team’s colors, cheer for every touchdown, or for some, mourn the end of your team’s end-of-season. It also means big crowds – and big appetites – in your family room all month long!

Your newly engaged and now that the fun and excitement of the moment have passed, the reality is that you have a lot of planning ahead of you. Maybe the most important part of your entire wedding day is what you will be wearing.

How much can you put at stake risking your reputation, finances, time and your left impression? Lacking these points can lead you in the wrong direction and can be costly.

As long as I can remember I have collected photos, articles, etc. and stored them in albums or boxes. It’s not until someone requests something from the past that I go on a mad search to find that special item.

By: Devon Tucker

We all know how harmful the sun’s rays are to our skin, and with the ozone layer thinning, we really have to be careful. So, we wear sunscreen to protect our skin and enjoy the sun, but how can we get that “touched by the sun” color?

By: Sara Serrano Burgos
It’s highly likely that you have in the past or will in the future find yourself in the position of ‘event planner’. You could be organizing your best friend’s bridal or baby shower, Mom and Dad’s 50th Anniversary celebration, your sweet heart’s surprise birthday party, or even more challenging these days the “Sweet Sixteen” extravaganza.