<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025643615859426800</id><updated>2009-08-24T20:35:38.694-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ethereal Weddings &amp; Event Planning Blog</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7025643615859426800/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.etherealweddings.com/blogger.html'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.etherealweddings.com/atom.xml'/><author><name>Ethereal Weddings &amp;amp; Event Planning</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12337196688602307567</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>3</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025643615859426800.post-8447628262537508416</id><published>2009-08-24T16:55:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-24T20:35:38.886-04:00</updated><title type='text'>AFTER THE WEDDING</title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;So you have survived the Wedding Day and the honeymoon helped to mend&lt;br /&gt;shattered nerves. Now it is time to enjoy your new beginnings and play&lt;br /&gt;house for real.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please take time to go through all the wonderful gifts you have received&lt;br /&gt;and give thought to their many uses.  Break them down in categories and &lt;br /&gt;put them in their rightful places so that they will be at your finger tips&lt;br /&gt;when you need them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most couples take special care in choosing table wears: dishes, glasses, &lt;br /&gt;cutlery etc.  These gifts are to be used and shared with family and friends.&lt;br /&gt;Start by having a romantic dinner for two, using your finest china and crystals&lt;br /&gt;complete with candle light.  So you are not a good cook?  NO PROBLEM!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First you both sit down and plan a menu, with list in hand, head for on of&lt;br /&gt;the fine food stores specializing in gourmet prepared foods or whatever &lt;br /&gt;you desire.  Set a pretty table, have your favourite music playing and enjoy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your next challenge is to entertain guests starting with the in-laws, together&lt;br /&gt;or apart.  Don't try too hard to impress, just be yourself and everything will&lt;br /&gt;be fine.  Do you know the correct way to set a table, formal or casual? If not&lt;br /&gt;a trip to your library will give you all the information necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HAPPY HOUSE KEEPING.  I would love to know how you make out.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7025643615859426800-8447628262537508416?l=www.etherealweddings.com%2Fblogger.html'/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7025643615859426800/8447628262537508416/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7025643615859426800&amp;postID=8447628262537508416' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7025643615859426800/posts/default/8447628262537508416'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7025643615859426800/posts/default/8447628262537508416'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.etherealweddings.com/2009/08/after-wedding.html' title='AFTER THE WEDDING'/><author><name>Ethereal Weddings &amp;amp; Event Planning</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12337196688602307567</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='16787248711923069595'/></author><thr:total xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025643615859426800.post-559030738349982471</id><published>2008-08-27T12:17:00.009-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-28T19:10:06.586-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Art of Entertaining</title><content type='html'>How prepared are you to entertain? If you can answer these six questions truthfully, it will indicate your readiness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Do you find entertaining to be a stressful ordeal?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;How often do you entertain and what is the nature of your event?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;Do you like to see the look of surprise in your guest faces?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To what length will you go for the ultimate party?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;How much satisfaction do you get from entertaining?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;How far a head do you plan?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you entertain, remember it is your personal style that makes the difference.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TIPS:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep it simple - presentation is key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;Remember you are the hostess/host - Look your best&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make sure your guests are compatible&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;Don't panic should something go wrong - stay calm and turn it around to your advantage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;Focus on your table setting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;img style="DISPLAY: block; 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