December 2nd

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Tip of the Day: Add flair to your tabletop design with napkin art! Elevate the look of your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or wedding with beautiful napkins arranged in an artistic way or accented with gift tags, fresh fruit, or other fun details. 

Check out napkin art how-to videos on YouTube and Pinterest. You also might find helpful tutorials in party planning books at your local bookstore.

Plus, check out The Unexpected Décor Element You Should Be Using. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great tips and advice.

November 29th

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Tip of the Day: If you love to be unique, create your own invitations or save-the-dates strung together on a clear line, rustic twine, or colorful ribbon. Write one line or phrase on each little card, so that when your guests receive the gift box and open up the lid, they have to hold up all of the cards to read the entire message.

You can use all circular-shaped cards or mix it up with a variety of card shapes (like snowflakes or hearts) to make your DIY creation even more unforgettable.

Get the DIY tutorial here!

Plus, check out Holiday-Inspired Save-the-Date Photos. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great tips and advice.

November 28th

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Tip of the Day: It's such a profound moment of gratitude when you look out at the sea of loved ones who have traveled from far and wide to be there with you on your wedding day. So in big moments like when you emerge from your ceremony to head toward your limo, be sure to scan the faces of your loved ones, connect with them, exchange smiles and winks, and you might just get more tears of joy at your great fortune to be loved by so many, and to be officially a part of your groom's family and friends circle as well.

Also, it's important to give thanks throughout your engagement as well, especially to family members, friends, and vendors who have helped make your dream day a reality.

Plus, check out 25 Ways to Give Thanks at Your Wedding. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great tips and advice.

Wedding Weight-Loss: Preparing for the Holidays

During my Sunday weigh-in, I was down another two pounds! That leaves me with just two more pounds to lose in order to reach my 10 pound goal for November. I think with one week left, it’s absolutely possible and I will do it.

Last Sunday’s workout with Bonne Marcus was excellent! She said she knows that during the week when we do the routine ourselves we are not doing it two times through (she’s right…), so she had us do a three-segment workout two times through. The workout consisted of a leg exercise, arm exercises, and then an ab exercise. The first segment was lunges on the Frisbee, where you squat down and put your hands on the floor, kick your leg back, pull your leg back in the original squat position, stand up, and do it again, 20 times total. This was so hard! Arm exercises were a mix of bicep curls, rowing with the band, tricep extensions, and pushups. And for the abs, we did pull-over crunches with a 10-pound dumbbell and mountain climbs in a plank position. If you want a quick and easy workout, I highly suggest trying the lunges I mention. You can use a small towel or anything to help slide your leg, but it really burns and will give you an excellent quick workout!

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November 27th

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Tip of the Day: Winter weddings create fantastic opportunities to include your favorite tastes of the season. Spice up your drink menu with spiked eggnog, mini shots during your dessert hour, or cocktails featuring fun garnishes like an anise star, crushed peppermint candies, a cinnamon stick, or colorful rock candy.

Plus, Find a Signature Cocktail That Matches Your Color Scheme. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great tips and advice.

How to Make the Most of a Rainy Wedding Day

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“But rain is good luck on your wedding day!” Try telling that to the bride who spent a year planning the perfect outdoor ceremony and reception, with a backup plan that’s just not quite as good as the original. If rain is in your wedding-day forecast, no need to add to the downpour with tears of your own. Rainy-day weddings definitely aren’t full of bad luck when you have adorable rain boots, whimsical umbrellas, and a set of enchanting, romantic photos.

1. You know what they say about kissing in the rain...

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