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March 26, 2010
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[caption id="attachment_39" align="alignright" width="198" caption="Let the music play"][/caption] iAM currently planning an "iPod wedding" - a wedding that will feature a portable mp3 player instead of a disc-jockeying, announcement-making, dancefloor-shaking Master of Ceremonies. Maybe you have an allergic reaction to the Chicken Dance, want an alternative music option, or simply looking to save a little money on your Big Day. An iPod wedding does have its benefits, but take a few tips before plugging in (and tuning out). 1) An iPod alone does not an iPod wedding make. You will still...

March 25, 2010
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[caption id="attachment_28" align="alignright" width="200" caption="courtesy of Timeout Chicago"][/caption] This hot spot isn't the kind of place for hidden-corner canoodling, but Mercat a la Planxa makes my "Romantic Dining Destination" list any day. Iron Chef Jose Garces has laid out a tempting array and the only thing sexier than your new  foodie spouse is Garces' dessert menu.  There are dozens of opportunities to impress your date with the sexy sounds of that high school Spanish you dusted off for just such an occasion. Order dishes you'll both love, and play some Tapas...

March 25, 2010
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[caption id="attachment_22" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Bridal Bolero"][/caption] I have had my eye on these pretties for months now, and can only hope that my own wedding will be the final piece of this covetous puzzle (yes, I'm a Wedding Planner planning my own wedding at the moment!).  Designer Tiana Agapcheva uses the magic of Etsy to deliver gorgeous boleros from her native Ufa, Russia into my waiting arms (and onto my waiting back). Boasting a handmade-only motto (no machines at all), Tiana introduces a great alternative option for covering your shoulders during the...