Wedding Planning in the Bay Area

Lashes, Lashes!

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Lashes can change your look for photos.
There are many to choose from and can be subtle or dramatically fun.

Lashes by Baci

Cherry Blossom Gallery

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Cherry blossoms are available only for a short time generally late December through late March. There are alternatives to having cherry branches if it is out of season at your location to pull off a similar look. Cherry blossom cupcakes, cherry blossom silk stems, or pink flowers glued to branches.

C Cherr

Paper Lanterns and Parasols Gallery

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Parasols and Lanterns adds to the fun festivities to the event. The vibrant colors or subtle whites add style and texture to your decor. Parasols could also be given to guests at outdoor ceremonies for sun protection.

Memory Tributes

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A subject that brings us teary eyes, not just the dreamy special day, but the thoughts of not having the people there with you who have made you the special person that you are today -physically. I say physically, because our loved ones who have passed are still there with us in spirit every step you take in life if we succeed to keeping our loved ones close to heart. Also it may just be that this special person who lives so far away and could not make the travels to your wedding day, but is truly happy and celebrating with you with sharing joyful thoughts of you on your wedding day.

What are some of things we can do to include our special people who have marked a significant footprint in our lives?

Here's to the ones we love so dearly...

For our loved ones who could not make the travel, some ideas to include them on your wedding day are:

1) Broadcast your wedding via webcam.
Set up a webcam for your ceremony and stream it live so they can watch the wedding remotely.

2) Include pictures in your slideshow, send the slide show to your loved one.

3) Include a special note in your programs or speeches.

4) Play and dedicate a special song to them.

For our loved ones who will be with us in spirit:

1) Wear a locket with their picture in it.

2) Have a locket attached to your bouquet with their picture in it.

3) Include them in your programs.

4) Include something that the like in your wedding - could be their favorite collection item rubber ducks for favors, Grandma's cookie recipe with cookie favors, Grandma's cookie recipe with the ingredients to make them all packed in jars for favors, etc.

5) Have an empty seat with a rose on it.

6) A slide show instead of lieu of a father/daughter dance

7) Have special candles burning for them at the ceremony, these can also be your unity candles

8) In the reception, have a small table set aside for them with a rose dedicated to each person who is celebrating in spirit with a small poem in a frame. Under the poem, you can list the names. You may even include pictures in frames or attach a picture to each rose. For the list of names you can even do votives with their names on each glass votive by creating DIY votive wraps using paper and the printer and wrapping a strip of paper with their names on it around each votive.

9) At the altar with the memory unity candle, you can place an 8x10 picture next to the unity candle of the person(s). (This is also something I did, I took my parents' wedding day photo as this was the photo that my mother wanted for both my father's funeral and then I used the same for her funeral and this photo became very special to being the one photo that will be used for tributes.)

10) In the beginning of the ceremony, you can have the officiant start off with a moment of silence and lighting of the candles for those who could not be there and will be celebrating in spirit.

11) After the wedding, save your wedding bouquet and bring to the cemetary (this is also what I did. I gave my bouquet to my mom and my sweet husband took his boutonniere and gave it to my dad)

12) This may sound morbid, but you can also visit their gravesite before the wedding, place flowers resembling your wedding flowers and spend some quality time with them and doing the same after the wedding day.

Remember that you want to be subtle in your own way with these tributes. Having a prominent memorial photo may evoke some sad feelings from your guests and you want it to be a joyous day, so having something that is simple, but means a great deal to you will be a nice tribute to remember the ones who are celebrating in spirit.

DIY - Swarovski Crystal Bead Bouquets

2009-01-23T00:42:00.000-08:00

From
http://www.geocities.com/chris_breecher/beadbouquets.html

How to Make a Bead Bouquet

This bouquet is available from Exclusively Weddings for $500.

I decided that I could make it much more cheaply. Here's how I did it.

	This is a cup hook. You can get them at any hardware store.
	Insert the cup hook into the drill where the bit would go.

I went to a whole bunch of places for beads. I went to AC More, Michaels, and Walmart as well as some specialty bead shops near me. I found ones I like at each place at a variety of prices. The beads I really like are about $2 for 6, so I got some of those and mixed them in with others. Some people have had good luck finding crystals on the internet for cheap prices. For the wires I found that 24 and 26 gauge are the best. I started with wires about 30" long.

	I put a bead (or more if they're small) on the wire.
	Then take your wire with the bead, and with the bead centered, put that end over the hook.
	Holding the ends securely (I used pliers) “drill” them and you’ll twist the wire.
	You'll then probably need to tighten the bead in with a couple of twists by hand or with pliers just to hold it securely, where the hook was taking up space.
	It took me 1-2 hours to make 50 stems. The bouquets for sale are about 150 stems.
	To group them into a pretty bouquet, hold them as a bunch and wrap a piece of wire around them near the bottom of the stems.
	Then flip the stems around. (If you hold the bouquet upside down and then slowly bend the stems up to form the bouquet with a nice clean bottom.)
	Here’s another shot of folding the stems over.
	Wrap some wire around the bouquet to hold it in place and then cover with some pretty ribbon.
	Gently pull on the stems to separate and make a rounded bouquet.

Here are some additional pictures.

Here is a picture of one of my bridesmaid bouquets.

This is a picture of a bridesmaid bouquet next to my bouquet.

Here are a few boutonnaires. Essentially it's the same procedure as for a bouquet, just use 28 guage wire.

And now for a couple of comments, pointers, suggestions, etc.

1. The colored bouquet is about 150 pieces of wire. The clear bouquet is around 300 (I think).

2. I really like how the clear bouquet is so thick at the bottom. There are two contributing factors to this.

a. It had around 300 stems. Obviously the more stems it has the thicker it will be.

b. Before folding the stems over I wrapped it many times with some string to build up the size. I then folded over the
stems which covered the string. If the bouquet had fewer stems they may not have adequately covered the string.
Just something to consider.

If you need more clarification, let me know. Not sure how well I explained it. E-mail me

Pictures and Pointers from Other Knotties

BrandyLaineCox is still in the process of making her bouquets.

She is finding it very easy and convenient to just twist the wire by hand.

Hopefully when she is done she will provide me with some photos to share.

Meeeshellmybell suggests using lint free cotton gloves when handling the beads

so they keep their shine. Also, if the thought of a using a drill is scary, Michael's has

a hand held wire twister for $12.99 that works great. She just put the ends of the

wire in a vice and used the twister. Below are some pictures of her handiwork.

CAtoIL04 provided me with these pictures of her finished bouquets.

Excellant work! She ended up making a little over 3000 stems –

her bouquet was about 650, each of the bridesmaids were about

350, the Jr. bridesmaids

were about 250, & the guys’ bouts were 12-15. She was also kind

enough to provide me with these tips to share with you.

Soon2bhuston (Andrea Lea) made the following bouquet.	Valérie Roy made this bouquet. She plans to make smaller all pink bouquets for her bridesmaids.

DIY - Favors "Cupcakes on a stick"

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Recipe from:

http://www.bakerella.com/make-your-cupcakes-pop/

To make a stand for your cupcakes for the wedding, you can purchase a large foam brick from Michaels or any craft store for silk and dry floral arrangements. Wrap that foam with colored gift wrapping tissue and decorate it. Then put the little cupcakes on a stick into the foam for them to stand upright. You can also purchase mini bags for lollipops and wrap each cupcake top so that the cupcakes are packaged.

Hair Down Gallery

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Giuliana Rancic arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Matt Sayles / AP)

Hayden Panettiere arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Matt Sayles / AP)

Elizabeth Banks arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Matt Sayles / AP)

Drew Barrymore arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Matt Sayles / AP)

Half Up, Half Down Hair Gallery

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Miley Cyrus arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

Penelope Cruz arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

Updos Hair Gallery

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Singer Taylor Swift arrives at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, June 16, 2009. (Evan Agostini / AP)

Actress Sophia Bush arrives at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Studios Golden Globes after-party on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

Maria Menounos arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

America Ferrera arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Matt Sayles / AP)

Actress Rumer Willis arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Actress Evan Rachel Wood arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

DIY - Guest Boutonnieres and Sign In Table Centerpiece

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Guest Boutonnieres doubles as a welcoming centerpiece for the sign in table.

Boutonnieres are a special way to welcome guests to the wedding: Place a bowl filled with the florets of hyacinth, narcissus, or another fragrant flower on a table, along with a card, beautifully calligraphed, inviting guests to take one as they enter the ceremony or reception. Set a tumbler of glass-headed pins alongside the blooms.

From Martha Stewart Weddings

DIY - Table Runner

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Wrapping-Paper Table Runner
From Martha Stewart Weddings:

Here's a quick and inexpensive way to add style to your reception space: Use gift-wrap runners. Trim paper to any width; it should hang 18 inches over table ends. Cover tops of favor boxes with the same paper. Wrap ribbon around box, and secure ends beneath place cards. Attach cards and ribbon to box lid with double-sided tape.

Used with a ruler, this handy implement (available at art-supply and craft stores) lets you quickly cut long, straight lines through paper or fabric. It's ideal for projects that call for lots of even cutting, such as the table runners and box tops above. Place paper on a self-healing mat to protect your work surface.

Gold Gallery

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The new gold...

refined, sophisticated, refreshing.

Bouquet From Martha Stewart Weddings

This clutch of shapely blooms in tones of cream and white recalls a Victorian posy while befitting a modern bride. The taupe ribbon of silk satin brings out the soft caramel tones of the calla lilies and tulips; papery sweet peas lend a blousy feeling, and anemones, with their black centers, add contrast.
First Published: Spring 2002

Bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings:

A Paler Shade of White
Velvet-stemmed Tweedia add that something blue to a white-on-white bouquet of spray and tea roses, Lisianthius buds and flowers, and Ranunculus. A slim metallic-silver vintage ribbon lends a touch of sparkle.

From Martha Stewart, Fall 2008 a palette of teal and gold:

A palette of pink and gold: (dress on left; by Reem Acra)

Black Damask Gallery

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DIY Idea:

Black Tie Bouquets: White Carnations
from Martha Stewart Weddings :

White carnations are transformed into an amazingly stylish bouquet thanks to ingenious details like handmade white ribbon flowers and a pleated stem wrap adorned with black silk blooms.

Ribbon Flower How-To

For each flower, cut a 9 1/4-inch length of 1-inch-wide satin ribbon.

1. Measure 1/2 inch from one end; mark lightly in pencil. From there, mark 1 1/2-inch intervals five times (for five petals).

2. With matching thread, hand-stitch semicircles from mark to mark.

3. Pull thread to gather; knot.

4. Sew ribbon ends together, right sides facing, to make flower; snip off extra ribbon. For stem, stitch flower to looped and twisted end of white floral wire.

First Published: Summer 2003

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After the Wedding: What to do with the wedding dress?

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Brides against breast cancer can donate their wedding dresses after the wedding to help a wonderful cause. The organization accepts donated wedding dresses then sells the wedding gowns to brides at savings over retail prices and the funds go towards making wishes come true for breast cancer patients.

http://makingmemories.org/about_us.html

gown designed by Diane Lewis Bridal

Another organization that accepts wedding dresses is the I Do Foundation. This organization sells the dresses through consignment and donates 20% of the proceeds from the sale of your wedding gown to the charity of your choice. The remaining funds are used to support the I Do Foundation's ongoing work to encourage charitable concious weddings. Another bonus, is that you might even be able to receive a tax deduction on the value of your wedding dress donation.

http://www.idofoundation.org/resources/dresses/

Paper Lanterns Coupon - Free shipping

2008-12-28T18:16:00.000-08:00

Paper lantern decorations in different materials and shapes for decorating your venue. They're a fun way to dress up an outdoor wedding or under a tent reception, here's a coupon for free shipping when you you purchase $100 or more from the Paper Lantern store:

Enter coupon code "fship" during checkout and receive free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

http://paperlanternstore.com/

Here are some tips on lighting these up if you need some lighting. These can provide a dim source of lighting if you:

For cordless ideas:

1) Hang several glow sticks inside each lantern.

2) Hang a small flashlight inside the lantern.

3) Use a battery operated bulb inside the lantern.

4) Hang a bundle of battery operated mini christmas lights inside each lantern.

Succulents Gallery

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Spotlight on a local floral shop in San Francisco - Rose and Radish http://www.roseandradish.com/

I'm not really sure how I encountered their website, but perusing through it I found that this shop was very different from your regular florist. They carry modern floral arrangements and plants with an urban architectural feel to the designs.

I fell in love with their display of succulents in laminate cubes. I love the idea of using these as reception centerpieces for a twist on "typical" wedding decor and better yet, these are totally reuseable and can double as favors for the guests. Personalizing these, you can insert picks into the plant, personalize coasters, or add a personalized label under each planter.

Succulents Gallery:

Simplicity Gallery

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Quick Candles Coupon to share - 10% off

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From votive candles, floating candles, tealight candles, jar candles, pillar candles, wedding candles, restaurant candles, glass candle holders, monogrammed glassware - here's another way to save a few bucks!

UPDATE: 1/29/12:

Use Code: SUPERQUICK to get 10% off an order over $100.
Use Code: FIVEANY to get 5% off any order.

http://www.quickcandles.com/

Strung Bud Vases

2008-02-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

As I was going through this online retailer site, I found these super neat vases that are strung together to hang down. I immediately thought how perfect these would be to decorate a ceremony site with a gazebo or hanging down off of shepherd's hooks to line the aisle. Maybe even for the reception as an accent to an entrance or backdrop decoration behind the bride and groom. For $10.95 each at Wrapables.com, it's a super easy way to dress up the venue without many flowers. You could probably make these yourself for half the cost of buying from this store:

DIY - Live Kissing Ball or Pomander

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Materials Required:

Floral Globe Frame

Green Sheet Moss

Potting soil mix

Slow release fertilizer

Green Ivy and Small Ferns

Florist pins

Victorians loved to decorate for special occasions with ivy and ferns. Their homes were large, cool and deem light , so ivy and ferns were perfect for them. A wedding was the perfect occasion to bring large bouquets of flowers, as well as, the kissing globe adoring their windows and doorways. The basic ivy and fern globe were decorated with ribbons and flowers.

Now a modern living adaptation can be instantly created with Hanging Floral Globes, these planters are created with live plants that can be redecorated for other romantic occasions.

The ivy and fern floral globes do well in those shaded areas that need an extra touch.

They look wonder hanging from porch beams, in the center archways and from tree branches..

DIY - Forcing bulbs in vases

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A centerpiece idea --

Introduction:
There’s nothing like the sight and smell of beautiful blooms in the dead of winter. Here’s how to grow the fragrant narcissus indoors—and you don’t even need any dirt…

Instructions:
Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need:
Bulbs
Glass dish or vase
Pebbles
Water

Steps

Step One:
Buy several bulbs. You’re looking for ones called “Paper white” Narcissus.

Step Two:
Find a glass container or vase. Taller is better, since a higher vase will support stems as they grow. You can use a shallow glass dish and support growing stems, if they need it, with twine or raffia.

Step Three:
Place the bulbs in your chosen container with pebbles or stones around them to stabilize them. Add water until each bulb is submerged half-way. Don’t use tap water, since the chlorine in the water could be bad for your bulbs. Distilled is best.

Step Four:
Put the container in a warm, light spot and watch ‘em grow! Continue to add water as needed. In four short weeks, you’ll have beautiful, fragrant blooms. Inhale, sigh and enjoy. Repeat.

You can use other types of bulbs!

weird and scary encounters - Cake

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weird and scary encounters - Centerpieces

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Whimsical Gallery

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Beautiful tutu costume from http://www.tutucouture.com/

Vibrant Spring/Summer Colors Gallery

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Brown Gallery

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Also look at the Fall themed gallery:

Non-Floral Gallery

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In Small Cups, Juleps, Petites - Gallery

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English Garden Gallery

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Name Changes - What you need to know

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

New brides or even grooms read below what you need to know when changing your name.

OPTIONS WHEN CHANGING YOUR NAME

wife to take the husband's last name.
keeping their birth names
using both names with a hyphen between them.
some men are taking the woman's last name.
there are even couples who make up an entirely new last name.
with some limitations you can do whatever you want.

WHAT YOU CAN'T DO WHEN CHANGING YOUR NAME
•You can't have fraudulent intent. You can't change your name to do something illegal like avoid paying debts.

•You can't intend to cause confusion. "7" would generally not be allowed but "Seven" would be fine.

•You can't interfere with other people's rights. Usually this occurs when people try to use the names of famous people for their own personal gain.

•Obscene, threatening, and other words the courts refer to as "fighting words" would be a difficult choice to use.

•If there are children involved, changing the name of a minor must be considered in the best interest of the child and requires the approval of a judge based on several factors.

• The law changes and also varies from state to state. If you are doing something really wild with your name it is best to double check with local legal counsel and your local laws.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME?
Marriage. Actually a license granted by the state that through tradition allows you to document a name change. A copy of this record serves as documentation of the legal name change.

LEGALLY CHANGING YOUR NAME IS NOT ENOUGH
There is a difference between legally changing your name and having your records changed. Most people get confused and think that, for example, changing your name with Social Security or on your Passport, is legally changing your name. That is not true.

Changing your name with Social Security is not legally changing your name. That is just a change of record so you will be sure to get the proper Social Security benefits later on.

WHAT'S NEXT?
You still have to change your identification and records. Different government agencies and private institutions have different requirements for changing your record with them. For some it can be as simple as a phone call. Others just need a written letter and a photocopy of some documentation. And there are those that require a special form be filled-out, signed and a certified copy of a government or court order be submitted.

I have found changing records can be the most difficult part of the process.

The different requirements from organization to organization can be confusing enough on its own. Unfortunately the people you speak with at those organizations may themselves not know the proper method for changing your name on their records for their organization. They may be misinformed, untrained, unwilling to admit they don't know, or the requirements may have changed and they haven't heard yet. Whatever the reason a lot of misinformation is given out which only confuses and prolongs the process.

A TIP FOR THE NAME-CHANGING PROCESS:
When changing your name, start with your driver's license and then your Social Security card. Many companies and organizations will have difficulty working with a marriage certificate. They are just not used to it. But they will not question a license or Social Security card. It will be easier to change your record with many places if you have a license or Social Security card with your new name on it first.

NOTIFYING THE RIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
Do not forget to notify everyone you need to. Here is a list of just some of the organizations you will need to consider notifying:

• Social Security
• Drivers License
• Passport
• Post Office
• IRS
• Voter Registration
• Banks
• Credit Cards
• Doctors
• Insurance Companies
• State Tax Board
• Clubs
• Memberships
• Employer
• Retirement plans

Also, do not forget to change your legal documents:
• Will
• Health Care Proxy
• Living Will
• Trust
• Power of Attorney
• Contracts

DEALING WITH OTHER PEOPLE'S REACTIONS TO YOUR NEW NAME
Many people and organizations will have difficulty with the idea of you changing your name. Remember that you have the legal right to change your name.

Try to:
•Show documentation of your new name
•Discuss the state laws that supports your name change in a non confrontational manner
•Speak with a supervisor or main office
•If all else fails a local official or state representative can be a successful last resort.
• If you are encountering more resistance and trouble than you are prepared to deal with, consider seeking a signed court order from a judge.

A painted picture...

2007-09-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to add this special entry because I am just so proud of a friend's work. I think he did an amazing job on this water colored painting for a friend, a painting that leaves me breathless just looking at it. Just had to share with everyone who visits here. Way to go, Allen! *two thumbs up*
Check it out...

For those of you who are interested in knowing more about his work, check out his portfolio here http://allensong.blogspot.com/ or you can email him at asong0116 at yahoo dot com

Name Change - Passport

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http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds82/ds82_843.html

Application for Passport by Mail: DS-82
PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SUBMIT ONLY ONE-SIDED PAGES OF THE APPLICATION.
Type or print legibly in black ink when completing all sections of this application.

EXPEDITED SERVICE
If you are paying for Expedite Service:
Don’t forget to include the additional $60.00 fee.
Clearly mark ‘EXPEDITE ’ on the outside of the envelope so it may be identified and processed promptly.
Pay for 2-way overnight delivery.

REQUIREMENTS
There are 4 requirements for using this form. Please use the following checklist to see if you are eligible to apply with a DS-82:

I can submit my most recent, undamaged passport AND
I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued AND
I was issued my most recent passport in the last 15 years AND
I use the same name as on my most recent passport or since my passport was issued, OR I have had my named changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper original documentation to reflect my name-change.

If you answered NO to any of the 4 statements above… STOP! You cannot use Form DS-82! You must follow instructions on how apply in person .

If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your U.S. passport, please follow the instructions under the U.S. passport section in Tips for Americans Residing Abroad.

If you qualify to renew your passport by mail, after printing the form (see below), please follow instructions on pages 1 and 2 and read carefully pages 3 and 4.

Complete, sign, and mail both pages of the application (printed on one-sided pages).

To prevent delays in processing your application, please reviewHelpful Hints for mailing your DS-82 to ensure you have correctly submitted your application, documents, and photos.

Note: Instruction Page 1 of the DS-82 gives phone numbers to call for inquiries.

If you have a question about the application process not answered by our website or want to know the status of a pending application, please call the The National Passport Information Center.

For a list of Regional Passport Agencies, including their addresses and automated appointment system telephone numbers, please click here

Fill out the DS-82 online for faster processing of your application.

Guidelines for downloading and printing documents

Download a DS-82 form.

Table Linen Size Chart

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Chinese Gallery

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Yellow Gallery

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Fun, Cute, Different Gallery

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Favor Gallery

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Pomanders Gallery

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Tiffany Blue Gallery

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Whites Gallery

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DIY Wedding Favors: Wedding Cookies

Pastelitos de boda (literally, "wedding cookies") are a traditional dessert at Mexican weddings. Made with walnuts, pecans, or almonds, they're a sweet way to thank guests for sharing the day. To give as favors, tuck two into a tiny clear box along with a note imprinted with a fitting sentiment or your wedding date. Type on a computer, print on colored vellum, then cut the messages into tiny strips.

Recipe from Ichef.com

Recipe Categories:
Cookie Recipes
Average Rating:
(2 votes)
Yield:
36 Servings

Ingredients

1 c
Butter, softened

2 c
Sifted flour

1 ts
Vanilla

1 c
Powdered sugar

1 c
Ground nuts

Instructions

1.
Combine all ingredients. Form into 1 1/2" balls. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 for about 10-15 minutes or until set. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm.

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