The Radiance of Knowing

Do you ever wonder how to pinpoint best friend gifts and restore or renew your relationship? Familiars are not always best friends and as much as you show them that they matter, every now and then it really is smart to give a unique best friend gift to your object of friendship just to say, “You are worth a more effort.”

Do you ever need to have your batteries “re-charged”, or you may need a jolt to your self-confidence. You might be facing a very frightening situation–like turning another year younger with a BIG zero behind the number–and need a strong and reassuring presence.

How about having a strong shoulders to pour out your troubles to and get answers, but only if it is required. On a more enjoyable note, you may want to take a spontaneous trip to the unknown with intelligent conversation, watching the birds and catching up on our existence. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to find–and then hold on to–that special person, the one that fits these needs, plus much more!

If you had your second cup of coffee, we’re talking about best friends! It is all so important to identify and value one of the greatest unique gifts on our earth–best friends! They are truly rare and can save you literally hundreds of dollars in hair replacements from being pulled out. Once identified, this person can serve as “consultant” on everything from children, betrothed, religion and political issues.

Now, it is also worthwhile to realize that these best friends are a trusty parachute and resource, and not to be taken for granted. You have a responsibility to preserve them.

Make sure to value not only their efforts, but also their unique viewpoint when you ask for their opinion. Treat your best friends like the priceless gem they are, and guarantee their protection. After all, it’s difficult enough to find and keep good friends–much less best friends.

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Even though it’s a great tradition with a long history, some
couples choose not to greet their guests in a receiving line
fearing that this might take too long. Frank Gregoli, a top New
York party planner says realistically, one should allow 30
minutes for every 100 people in the line. If this time allotment
fits within your plans and you’d like to be certain that you
personally welcome and thank each of your guests, read on.

Know the Basics

Being familiar with the basics of what a receiving line is all
about will immediately help you to feel comfortable with this
elegant formality.

Exactly when and where the receiving line is formed is really
based upon your particular situation. In general, people like to
form their line either in the vestibule right after the ceremony
or at the entrance to the reception area.

With the exception of the groom, this is really a lady’s affair.
Here’s the lineup: first in line is the bride’s mother, followed
by the bride, the groom and, next to him, his mother.

Dads, groomsmen, bridesmaids, and children in the wedding party
generally are not a part of the receiving line. If for some
reason you choose to include any of these people, keep in mind
that every person you add will cause the line to proceed slower.

Short and Sweet

Once everyone is in position, the rule should be to keep
greetings brief yet warm and sincere. This will avoid a
bottleneck. If there is time before your wedding day, review
your list of guests with the groom and parents. A little
homework never hurts.

Since your mother and you are the first in line, it’s expected
that relatives and friends of his side of the family will
introduce themselves to each of you. As your relatives and
friends proceed, you should introduce them to the groom and his
mother.

Include the Pleasantries Consider adding a few pleasantries if
your receiving line will not be in a house of worship. This will
liven up everyone’s mood, get conversations going, and make
waiting in line easier for your guests. For instance, you could:
Include musicHave the band or your dj positioned close enough
so that there is music in the background. Plan ahead though. You
don’t want to have to take time to make these arrangements at
the last moment. Pass the trayAsk your caterer to set hors
d’oeuvres and champagne on a table nearby or have a waiter offer
these on a tray.

Receiving Guests Like a Pro

There are always instances where, for one reason or another, a
person’s name is not ready to roll off your tongue. You can
handle these moments as if you’ve been in receiving lines all
your life by saying something like: “I’m so glad you came.
(Groom’s name) and I hope you’ll have a wonderful time.” Or you
could say, “It’s great to see you again. Please say hello to my
husband, (Groom’s name).” Or “Thank you so much for coming.
(Groom’s name) and I feel lucky to be with so many good
friends.”

Keeping these simple ideas in mind will help you look and feel
like a savvy new bride.

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Why is it that so many people believe that they don’t have time or the initiative to be romantic? Perhaps most men and women don’t accept that they are inventive enough to be romantic. Everyone is inventive! The definition of being inventive is having the ability or capacity to produce. The word invent offers a much broader definition than most people accept when it comes to the technique of being able to come up with something original or just sufficiently thought out.

Gifts that are considered to be traditionally romantic like candy and flowers are fantastic, but occasionally you want that something special that pushes to the extremes. If your partner enjoys flowers, you don’t have to settle for roses because they can become unexciting after a while! Present him or her with something totally original such as a daisy or another blossom where petals can be counted. Ask him or her to play the childhood pastime of ‘they love me, they love me not’ and watch them pull the petals as they go. Warning, don’t allow for the chance of him or her arriving at the ‘they love me not’ . Count the petals before you present the bloom to your partner and trim it so that there is an odd number of petals for the desired result!

Arts and crafts used to be a fun break from the drudgery of the public school day, but believe it or not, it will come in handy when it comes to original romantic gestures. Instead of promising that you will love him or her forever, show them. Get a piece of paper, ribbon or other fabric you choose and write “I love you” on both sides from end to end. Twist the paper 180 degrees and connect both ends of the paper until you have made what looks like the number eight. Tape or glue to ends together. You can present your love with a figure that shows them your love for them is an infinite love.

Creativity comes in many different forms! Being original can mean creating an atmosphere. If you want to plan the ultimate romantic evening but funds are low or you just don’t want to have to leave the house, close down the electricity and mimic a power outage (it’s up to you whether or not you tell him or her!). You won’t have any distractions or warmth, so it is up to both of you to keep the other heated and amuse each other.

Maybe romance is on your mind, but he or she is going on a trip out of town. Did you know that people on airplanes are typically incurable romantics? Any flight attendant would be more than delighted to make sure that your partner receives a special gift after the plane has left the area. Simply approach a crewmember after your partner boards the plane and they are, on the whole, more than happy to accommodate a hopeless romantic like you! (You might want to make sure that the present is unwrapped or keep it to a single rose due to heightened security.)

Creativity doesn’t have to come in the shape of gifts every single time. Gestures like getting up and dancing with your partner when a specific tune comes on the radio is quite inventive and amazingly romantic! Whenever the inclination strikes you, allow your creative juices to run wild!

Jeff Rose has published an eBook on romance in relationships and marriages entitled ‘The Magic Marriage.’ A free 5 day set of Romance Lessons is available at http://www.magicmarriage.com/tips.htm.

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