http://blounttoday.com/news/todays_bride/blounttoday.com Stories: Today's Brideen-ustodays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/The Rising Star of East Tennessee contest is a step closer to crowning two new champions. The semi-finals in the adult and youth divisions of the talent show were held on April 18 and 19 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/commentshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/say-cheese/To ensure that the memories of the wedding day last a lifetime, hiring the right photographer and videographer is essential. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:35:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/say-cheese/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/party-time/Weddings are joyous occasions, and celebrating the union of a man and woman often calls for a toast with wine, beer or spirits. Providing the wine and spirits for the wedding reception can be expensive, unpredictable and time-consuming. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:33:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/party-time/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/ring/When a woman announces that she is engaged, the first thing her friends and family do is look for the ring. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:33:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/ring/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/so-sweet/When couples are shopping for a wedding cake, most are selecting unique cakes that will inspire the guests to ooh and aah! Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:31:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/so-sweet/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/honeymoon/The wedding trip can be as diverse as a couple’s wedding. Some couples want the trip of a lifetime, a week or longer in an exclusive spot that will always be their dream vacation. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:30:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/honeymoon/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/reception/Every bride wants a fairy tale wedding. Therefore, this article is to help you minimize any problems that may occur during a wedding reception. Listed below are the more common mistakes made by brides and grooms during the wedding reception. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:28:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/reception/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/meaningful-music/It is often what brings a tear to the guest’s eye -- that tender moment when the father-of-the-bride leads his little girl out to the dance floor for her first dance with him as a married woman. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:26:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/meaningful-music/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/top-10/Even the brightest, most on-top-of-it-all bride or groom can make mistakes during the planning of their wedding. From Bridal Association of America, the following are the Top 10 pre-wedding mistakes made by U.S. brides and grooms: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:24:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/top-10/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/wedding-timeline/From the Bridal Association of America, a Wedding Timeline will help brides, grooms, parents and everyone who wants to “help” stay on the same page as the happy couple gets ready for the big day. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:22:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/wedding-timeline/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/first-house/For some newly-married couples, the prospect of buying a new home makes them break out into a cold sweat, while other newlyweds look forward to finding their perfect love nest. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:18:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/first-house/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/show-them-money/Financial planning may be the least romantic yet one of the most important things on an engaged or newlywed couple’s “To Do” list. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:16:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/show-them-money/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/invitations/For a couple, selecting a wedding invitation will give their guests a glimpse of the tone or the theme of their big day. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:15:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/invitations/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/giving----and-receiving----part-wedding-package/In years past, wedding gifts were a way to get the couple started out on solid financial footing by providing the necessary items they needed to set up house. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:14:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/giving----and-receiving----part-wedding-package/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/wedding-flowers-accent-theme-and-colors/You’ve found the perfect wedding dress, now it’s time to think flowers. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:10:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/wedding-flowers-accent-theme-and-colors/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/feeding-folks/Whether a couple is planning a small, intimate wedding or a glitzy, formal affair that would make a Hollywood couple jealous, making guests happy is important. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/feeding-folks/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/getting-started-ten-essentials-make-preparation-fu/Getting Married? Congratulations! You just set the date for the most important day in your life. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:06:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/getting-started-ten-essentials-make-preparation-fu/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/updo-down-do-do-plan-fabulous-hair-and-spa-day/The stress of planning the perfect wedding can leave a person frazzled. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:03:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/updo-down-do-do-plan-fabulous-hair-and-spa-day/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/top-style/The devil is in the details, at least that what it might seem for some brides who are looking for the perfect accessories to wear on their wedding day. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:02:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/top-style/todays_bridehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/always-bridesmaid/Eye catching color or muted shades, luminescent chiffon or silk charmeuse? The color and fabric trends for bridesmaids dresses are all over the map. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:01:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/jan/31/always-bridesmaid/todays_bride