Hamilton County Brides

Katie Marinaro of Noblesville and Dan McElroy of Columbus, Ind., announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church with the reception at Harrison Lake Country Club, both in Columbus, Ind. Katie is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Marinaro. She is a 2008 graduate of Ball State University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in environmental design (architecture). She is starting her Master of Arts at Ball State in the fall. Dan is the son of Dan and Elli McElroy. He is a senior at Ball State University studying entrepreneurship.

People who love to cook and bake often dream of cooking their own wedding meal. It seems wrong to pay a caterer so much money when you know how to...

Here are some useful hair tips to nurse your hair in daily life. All of them were collected by myself, I want to share it with everybody and hope it could gives help to you.

To help maintain healthy hair: Get a good nights sleep and eat a balanced diet.

Backcombing: Work in small sections, holding the hair ends at a 90 degree angle to the head. Run comb through hair from ends to root in smooth, gentle strokes for maximum effect;

Fine tooth rattail: Precise teasing or backcombing;

Dip pik: Great detangler for wet hair;

Create curls on a flat iron: Place the hair section between the plates as normal. with the plates closed, rotate the iron 2 complete revolutions and then slide to the end of the hair section as normal;

Add volume on a flat iron: Flips or curves hold hair between plates and wrap around outside of top plate;

Straightening with comb: Helps guide hair and eliminates tangles for smoother and faster straightening. comb your hair under the flat iron while straightening to prevent fuzz;

Create an alluring up do: After removing the iron from the hair, re-roll each curl and pin up randomly. leave a few trailing tendrils. for sexy, tousled curls make small vertical curls in hair. separate curls with fingers. for tighter curls, use a small barrel. for loose curls, use larger barrel. section hair evenly and comb each section before winding. place curling iron midway up hair section; spread hair evenly between spoon and barrel. ro avoid crimped ends, securely wind hair under spoon in direction of desired curl;

Sexy and tousled curls: Make small vertical curls in hair. separate curls with fingers. for tighter curls use a small 3/4″ barrel, for loose curls use a larger barrel. section hair evenly, and comb each section before winding. place curling iron midway up hair section; spread hair evenly between spoon and barrel. to avoid crimped ends, securely wind hair under the spoon in the direction of desired curl;

Curling iron: Use low heat settings for curling extra fine, damaged, or dry hair;

Total styling: Begins with hair that is clean and dry;

Hair dryer: Select lower heats and speed for finishing hairstyle or for drying permed, color-treated, or fragile hair;

Hair dryer: Use higher heat for initial drying, lowering the heat as you finish styling. Use Cool Shot to set curls or style in place;

Hair dryer: Initially when hair is wet, use dryer on high speed without the concentrator nozzle. dry hair until it is slightly damp. attach concentrator, using medium to high speed to style and/or straighten hair. always blow dry hair starting from root down to ends. use cool shotbutton to lock in style;

Hair dryer: Use medium to high speed to style or straighten hair. blow dry hair starting from the root down to ends to seal the cuticles. result use slim concentrator nozzle for detailed styling;

Lint filter: Take off the dryers rear cap and clean any lint or hair caught in screen. it improves dryers airflow and takes strain off motor, improving life of dryer.

Always treat hair right with superior quality shampoos and conditioners prior to styling.

By Endy Wong

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A destination wedding can be the ultimate in a custom wedding which is as unique as the couple to be wed. Of course, every engaged couple wants their wedding to be unique and different; however, a destination wedding is something truly special - an occasion which will never be forgotten by your guests and will create a joyous experience for all present, especially the bride and groom. A destination wedding brings that daydream of a fairytale wedding to life.

So what exactly is a destination wedding? Simply put, it’s the ultimate way to make that special day even more special. You and your family and guests travel to that perfect location where you’ve always dreamed of getting married. Is your dream to have your wedding on a tropical island? On the Dalmatian coast of Croatia? A mountain top in Alaska? All of these things are possible for your destination wedding - it’s only limited by your imagination; the price tag may not be as much of a factor as you think.

That’s right, a destination wedding can actually be cheaper than a conventional ceremony and reception. Think about the costs that go into a traditional wedding for a minute - facility rental, staff and so on. In a destination wedding, the location itself is the star of the show - other than the bride, that is.

Of course, travel and lodging can be expensive; this is why if a destination wedding is something you’d like for that joyous occasion you should go through a travel agent who is experienced in making the arrangements for destination weddings. They have the negotiating leverage and skills to get you the best possible deal on lodging for you and your guests separately from travel expenses or as part of an all-inclusive package deal.

A skilled destination wedding planner can save you all of the trouble and expense of wrangling with airlines and hotel companies on your own - if you are to be married soon, you no doubt have enough on your mind already! This is one of those cases where taking the do-it-yourself approach may not get you the best results. Fortunately, there are some great wedding planners out there who specialize in figuring out all of the details of destination weddings so that the couple and their guests can just enjoy the happy day without having to sweat over the logistics of the wedding.

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life. You can make it absolutely perfect by opting for a destination wedding and getting the perfect backdrop for your vows. No matter what that dream location for your wedding is, it can be done, often for less than a wedding in your own town!

By J Turner

Visit http://www.weddingringsandthings.net for all your wedding needs. Find articles, tips, gift ideas and more to help you plan your special day!

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I get lots of emails from couples saying, "We already have two households full of STUFF. We don't need to register for anything!" But just having the essentials covered misses...

Katy Rosenberger of Sheridan and Eric Lute of Kendallville announce their engagement. The couple became engaged while they were taking a walk in the park. The wedding ceremony is planned to be at Radiant Christian Life Church in Westfield. The couple plans to honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. Katy is the daughter of Daniel and Judy Rosenberger. She is a personal trainer in Littleton, Colo. Eric is the son of Timothy and Diana Lute. He is an electrical engineer in Littleton. Both Katy and Eric are graduates of Purdue University.

Andrea Georgacakis of Spring Branch, Texas and Nathan Andrew Ellis of Noblesville announce their engagement. The couple became engaged when Nathan surprised Andrea with a beautiful engagement ring that he designed after walking down a candlelit, rose-petal-strewn-path in the Spanish surroundings of the Westin La Canterra Golf Resort and Hotel in San Antonio. The couple celebrated with their parents at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant overlooking the beautiful hills and golf course surrounding the hotel. The wedding is planned for July 2008 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in San Antonio with a dinner/ dance reception immediately following their wedding ceremony. The couple plans to honeymoon on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia. Andrea is the daughter of Deno and Debbie Georgacakis. She is a 1998 graduate of Bracken Christian High School in Bulverde, Texas and a 2002 graduate of Chriswell Bible College in Dallas with a degree in Christian marriage and family counseling and earned a Master’s Degree as well. She is currently employed as a Christian marriage and family counselor in the San Antonio area. Nathan is the son of Max and MaryKay Ellis. He is a 1995 graduate of Noblesville High School and a 2000 graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Graphic Design. He is currently employed as a graphic designer at Oak Hills Christian Church in San Antonio and has his own graphic design business, Ellis Arts and Entertainment Media.

Christina “Tina” Anita Snider of Zionsville and Nile Gilmanov of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, announce their engagement. The couple became engaged when Nile proposed Christmas morning, 2007. The wedding is scheduled for July 26 at Trader’s Point Christian Church in Whitestown with the reception at the Marriott North, Keystone at the Crossing, Indianapolis. The couple plans to honeymoon in Bar Harbor, Maine. Christina is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Snider. She is a 1994 graduate of Noblesville High School and a 2000 graduate of the University of Evansville with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Nile is the son of Zagit and Monisa Gilmaov. He received his high school diploma and computer degree in Turkmenistan. The couple met at an International School in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, where Tina teaches and Nile is the information technology specialist. They plan on spending time both in the United States and central Asia after they are married.

Sondra Nimety of Pennington Gap, Va., and Randall Ward, Jr., of Ben Hur, Va., formerly of Noblesville, announce their wedding. The ceremony and reception took place April 6, 2008, at Leeman Field Park in Pennington Gap with the Rev. Robert Reeves officiating. The maid of honor was Lara Nimety, daughter of the bride. The flower girl was Alyssa Goodman, daughter of the bride. The bridesmaid was Rosetta Jennings, a friend of the bride, of Virginia. The bride was given away by Seth Nimety, son of the bride. The best man was Joel Bragg, nephew of the groom, of Noblesville. The groomsman was Austin Nimety, son of the bride. The ring bearer was Noah Goodman, son of the bride. The couple resides in Pennington Gap. Sondra is the daughter of Bobbie Stewart of Poor Valley, Va. She teaches aide at Headstart in Virginia. Randall is the son of Randall Sr. and Mary Ward of Stickleyville, Va., formerly of Noblesville. He is the owner of Randy’s Lawn Care and Auto Detailing.

There are wedding websites out there that advocate you spending hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars on a groom's gift. And sure, a fancy watch or a honeymoon...