Did you know that?

• That September is the most popular month for weddings? 14% of couples choose this month for their wedding day.

• October is the third most popular month for weddings. 12% of couples select October for their wedding day.

• 6% of weddings take place in November.

When you total this up, 30% of weddings take place during a fall month. There must be a very good reason for so many couples selecting this time of year for their weddings. What do you think it is? Many couples tell us they prefer this time of year over warmer, stickier summer months. Also many couples became engaged at this time of year and want to have their wedding during the same month.

If you've decided to get married at this time of year and are searching for some creative wedding ideas, you've found the right article. This is absolutely one of the most breathtaking times of the year for weddings - and decorating has never been easier if you take advantage of the fall season as a backdrop.

If you've selected September or October or live in an area where the weather is still nice outside, you may want to have your wedding outdoors. Choosing a relaxed outdoor wedding theme will not only take the pressure off you, but is guaranteed to have your guests feeling relaxed right from the beginning.

Outdoor fall weddings are very easy to decorate for and contribute to the relaxed feel of the day. Consider hay bales for seating or to hold the beverages placed in metal containers with ice. The coolness of the days will make the ice last longer than during summer months.

This is the time for harvests so be sure to use the flowers and vegetables that are plentiful at this time of year in your fall decorating ideas. Sunflowers, mums, squash, pumpkins and more are all in abundance. Place beautiful sunflowers and mum is unique containers for the table centerpieces. Choose squash and pumpkins to accent your buffet or serving tables, the bar, and gift tables. These fall wedding decorations are not only beautiful but quite inexpensive to boot.

When selecting fall wedding favors, you should also keep the time of year in mind. There are many party favors that any guest would love to receive that are also fall themed. For edible favors, take a look at chocolate with personalized wrappers. These wrappers may be personalized in fall themes plus have the couples name and date on it for that extra special touch.

Another great eco-friendly favor option are wildflower seeds. Wildflower seeds are not only perfect for spring events but tie very nicely into fall events also. Choose wildflower seed favors that you can customize with a fall theme label. For more practical fall party favors, how about a photo frame that can first serve as a place card holder then be taken home to be used later by your guests? This year, there is a very nice fall photo frame designed in beautiful branches in a lovely bronze color. Another great option for a fall party favor is any favor in a gorgeous fall color such as orange, red, yellow or brown. Choose candles, soaps, and more in these beautiful colors.

Fall wedding party decorating has never been easier - or more affordable.

If you imagined a fall wedding with no choices for a bouquet beyond carrying a pot of bright yellow chrysanthemums down the aisle, you will be pleased to find the many varieties of elegant fall wedding flowers- that don't come in flower pots. Flowers with warm autumn colors including shades of wine, cranberry, deep yellows and oranges are often available without special ordering. And even if you are looking to use pink, peach, apricots or lavenders, there are several varieties of fall wedding flowers to choose from.

Popular Varieties of Fall Wedding Flowers

Calla lilies have grown in popularity with their many color and size varieties including rusty oranges and dark reds. Calla lilies have a mini version that are a frequent accent flower to bouquets or can be pulled together in a modern and creative looking bouquet with its unique cone-like shape. The larger blossom variety of this flower tied with a coordinating satin or tulle ribbon can make an excellent single flower bouquet for your bridesmaids.

Bright, lipstick red roses are a traditional favorite but by selecting different tones of red such as deep red roses or black beauty roses, your fall wedding flowers carry the autumn theme a little truer to its palette. If you know you will be going down the red path, ask your florist to have some live rose samples in various shades of red ahead of time so that you can get an up close impression of the color options. The dark red fall wedding flowers can capture the warmth of autumn and offer the classic elegance of a rose.

Colorful Fall Wedding Flowers

Gerber daisies, lilies and hydrangeas are colorful, cost efficient fall wedding flowers. These blossoms come in a wide assortment of colors and bloom sizes. Gerber daisies have a fun and simple personality and have some of the boldest, natural colors to choose from. Lilies are often thought of as white, springy flowers but there are many elegant fall varieties in deep wines and yellows. Lilies also have blossoms in large and mini versions that can work for any bouquet. Hydrangeas are typically large, colorful blooms with dozens of petals on every blossom that can be great for the flower girl's basket.

Sunflowers in bloom are the sure sign that summer is coming to an end. These warm, bright yellow and orange hued sunflowers have giant varieties great for decorative arrangements and smaller, elegant versions that are great focal pieces to your bouquet.

Autumn Whites

Fall wedding flowers don't have to be full of bright or deep colors. All white bouquets with Bianca white roses, white Gerber daisies and ivory calla lilies are meant for a bride's bouquet. Gardenia's are often fragile and can be pricey but are very classic wedding flowers. And while typically thought of for spring, white delphiniums, peonies and sweet peas can be excellent choices as well.

When meeting with your florist you should try to have your color palette in mind so that you don't let the type of flower you want and the colors available decide your entire wedding theme. If you are selecting fall wedding flowers, there are many varieties, styles and colors to choose from whether you want bright, classic or elegant arrangements.

Fall is a wonderful time for a wedding and gives plenty of inspiration when it comes to the various decorative elements of your wedding. Fall wedding favors provide you with the opportunity to give your guests nice simple gifts with a homely touch.

Here are a few ideas to consider when choosing your favors for your wedding:

• Scented candles with decorative holders make lovely gifts at any time of year, but your guests are perhaps more likely to use them in the fall when the evenings draw in earlier and choosing a scent that corresponds with the season such as bayberry, cedar or cinnamon apples. Instead of choosing the normal glass or silver metal colored holders, choose ones in copper or bronze colors or wooden holders.
• Bottles of cider punch or elderberry wine have flavors which are evocative of the season. Favor stores stock bottles which come with the option of personalized labels, which is a nice touch for your wedding.
• Give a goody bag of cookies as favors with flavors such as cinnamon, honey, chocolate and raisin. You can bake these cookies yourself at home much cheaper than you can buy them and they add that unique touch that is so important for weddings.
• Corn dollies date back centuries and are an ancient craft, but they can make lovely wedding favors. You may need a good deal of practice if you want to make them yourself although the effort will be worth it!
• Give your guests seedlings of seasonal plants such as pansies or violas which they can bring on themselves at home and plant out in their gardens.
• Recipes are nice favors and are very inexpensive too! Try recipes for dishes such as pumpkin soups, pies or breads, stews, casseroles and cakes. You can print them out on your home computer and present them rolled up like scrolls.

For 25 years with thousands of clients I've been a medical intuitive. What that means is that I can often see beyond the many presentations and illusions of life to what is really going on beyond the physical surface. In my deep meditative states I began to see that although evil does exist that most people are caught in a trap of universal pain that makes us act out wrongly. As I probed this anomaly I began to see where the crack was in the cosmic egg. It led me straight to the so-called "Fall of Man" - the true history behind the mythology of the ‘original sin’.


Wow. Where to begin! Like many people I thought the concept of original sin was a ridiculous ploy by church officials seizing a marketing opportunity. But the more involved in healing work I got the more something deeper kept calling to me. What I uncovered was pretty shocking. Apparently, Bible scholars, archeologists, and historians recently began discovering a new history. In the last 50 years many ancient texts - The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Sumerian texts, The Book of Enoch and others were unearthed and academically studied. Throughout these ancient writings that went back some 12,000 years, humankind did indeed have a fall. But it wasn’t so much of a fall as it was a push!


According to pretty recently unearthed ancient texts, advanced species intermingled with humans and created a progeny called "The nephilim." Preposterous you say? Impossible? Unfortunately - or fortunately - the more you delve into it the more probable it becomes. Suffering, war, violence - all kinds of disharmony that we see in our world could have come from a very ancient, very traumatic mating experience that has, like a stain on the window pane, tainted the way that we view the world to this day.


‘Ancient astronauts’ could have not only altered human genetics, but by mating with the primitive humans of that time, created a messy upgrade for our brains. A schism in the mechanisms we use to perceive life as well as the birthing process got drastically changed. The good news is that although these stories may not be true, if they are it could be the missing link that explains many of earths’ mysterious anomalies.


Evolution tends to be traumatic. Like any injury or pain we experience, we wish it hadn't happened that way. But who's to say what creates greatness. If you are interested in finding out more, I recommend "The Genius of the Few" by Christian and Joy O'Brien, and "Gods, Genes and Consciousness" by Paul Von Ward. "From the Ashes of Angels" by Andrew Collins, "Fingerprints of the Gods" by Graham Hancock, and "Forbidden Archeology: The Hidden History of the Human Race" by Michael Cremo and Richard Thompson, These are sure to expand your mind!

Get swept away in romance this fall. As usual, designers are pulling out all the stops designing for fashion forward women for Fall 2005.

The new look is girlish, innocent romance. Some are calling this new look "Gypsy Romantic." It is accentuated with the use of lush fabrics and rich colors with patterns inspired by middle eastern culture. It's made fun and flirty with embellishments of fur, pearls, sequins, and beading.

Velvet coats in gem tone colors such as emerald and ruby with fur trim around the collar. Taffeta dresses in gold with midnight blue velvet accents, elegant woven jacquard jackets with Inca inspired designs, shear sequined viole camisoles. A rich emerald green sweater with a seed-pearl neckline. Indian and Thai inspired tunics paired with pencil pants, a Peruvian inspired woven top paired with a short boiled wool jacket worn with a silk georgette skirt. Layering plays a big role in this new look.

Designers have taken this new romantic look into account, right down to your toes. Moroccan-inspired jeweled shoes are being called the "look of the moment." These new jeweled shoes come in a wide array of colors, and fabrics. They feature hand inlaid sequins and seed beading. Some are also further embellished with embroidery. You can find these embellished shoes in flats, wedges, open toes or 4 inch heels. The best part of these shoes is that they're fancy enough to be worn for dress-up with a gown, or to work, yet they have a bit of playfulness about them and can be worn with casual pants, jeans or capris. You can have these shoes do all the talking. Place them center stage by pairing them with a simple black dress and stockings. I guarantee you'll be stopped by strangers who'll think you're Cinderella!

There is also the bag of the season, the hobo. It seems that the old saying "everything old is new again" pertains to the hobo bag. Hobo bags have never truly gone out of style. This season the designers bring them to you in a variety of colors and fabrics. Metallic and iridescent leather hobos are hot. Woven fabric bags are hot. Suede or corduroy. Some designers have captured an edgier rock and roll look using studs, buckles and whip stitching as accents.

Play with any of these fashions. Buy a new tunic and pair it with your favorite jeans and boots. Anything goes. By adding a few new choice pieces to your existing wardrobe you too can have the "Gypsy Romantic" look.

The deep love of a couple for each other may be reflected on how they carry their wedding ceremony. A fall wedding, very popular during the month of September and October, is a perfect wedding theme for couples who are looking forward to a warm and intimate wedding reception. This is a perfect date to spend more time together with family and friends for these months are basically home-coming months.

The Venue

To get you started for your fall wedding preparation, you may consider to think of love story books with fall season setting. Actually, a fall wedding can be casual but elegant with a beautiful old mills or barn yard setting. An apple orchard, vineyard or other place that can create a view of fall foliage can make a great setting option as well. You might also look for an ambiance where it has lots of rich dark wood and warmth to make an intimate atmosphere. You can then include a fireplace to add more sensual accent.

The Decorations

Fall wedding decorations can be a sheath of wheat, corn, hay bales and the like. During this season, good harvest is well known, crops like pumpkins, squash, acorns, cornucopias, gourds and even beautiful flowers like mums and sunflowers. Fall color schemes are rich such as red, orange, brown and yellow. These are the colors that can give rich jewel tones to decorate your wedding venues. You can make your own table centerpieces with handmade flower arrangement of sunflowers or mums placed in containers. And perhaps, squash and pumpkins to add accent on your serving table, bars and gift tables. Or make a jack-o-lanterns with decorative patterns rather than scary ideas, you can use a paper bag luminaria for the same effect. With fall wedding, not only you are getting a beautiful wedding backdrop but also an affordable wedding idea.

The Wedding Cake

Obviously, you can serve any wedding cake during your fall wedding, however adding an autumn-themed touch can make a lot more impressive difference. Consider serving a spiced cake or spice chocolate as well. Another cake option could be a marzipan fruit cake, or might as well serve pumpkin bread or apple; pecan or pumpkin pie instead.

The Favors

Of course, your fall wedding is incomplete without fall wedding favors. One of the popular wedding favors are edible treats like fruit jam, chocolates, candies and mints. An apple tied in a gold ribbon or a maple syrup are perfect as well. If your are crafty enough, you can even make your own caramel fruit recipe to be placed inside a your favor boxes or let your guests take your homemade sweet preserves.

If there no enough time for DIY favors, you can do bulk buying at your local wedding shops and even at online stores. They can offer you amazing favor option including today's very popular custom-made favors. With custom-made favors, you'll be able to incorporate your own design to your fall wedding accessories. Consider making them personalized, it could be a personalized wedding gifts, favors, to reception supplies.

September and October are two of the most popular wedding months preferred by most couples, and this gives reason for a high demand of fall weddings. Many couples state there own reasonable opinion why they like to have their wedding fall on these two months. Couple's engagements became popular during these months as well.

Just like other type of weddings, fall marriage contain creative ideas ranging from creative outfit and jewelries, flowers, decors, to party favors. There are literally various choices for fall wedding's accessories, you can find these at your local wedding shops or more wider option at online wedding stores. This is definitely one of the most amazing times of the year to get married, and to decorate your wedding is a lot more easier if you use the fall season as your backdrop preference. If September or October are your choices, perhaps you may like to have an outdoor wedding. Preparing for an outdoor wedding may quite challenging, but this can make an absolute relaxed time not only for you but for your guests as well.

An outdoor fall wedding is very easy to deal with. All you need are coordinated bridal and groom accessories, favors, flowers and other important decorations. These factors can contribute to the relaxed ambiance of the day. One good idea to incorporate are hay bales, these are good for seating or holding the beverages placed in metal containers with ice, the ice will last longer with the coolness of this season. During this time, good harvest of fruits, vegetables and flowers were awaited. Plenty of good harvest can make perfect decorations for wedding wedding idea. Harvested crops like pumpkins, squash, and even beautiful flowers like mums sunflowers were abundant, all available to serve as your wedding decoration. Example, make your own flower arrangement with beautiful sunflowers or mums in a container for your table centerpiece. Accentuate your food serving table or even gifts table with squash or pumpkins. The fall wedding idea is not just beautiful but also an affordable option for those who have tight budget.

To select for fall wedding favors, think of the cool and calmness of this season. Generally, there are lots and lots of wedding favors to choose from but you need to consider the favors that are more fitted to your fall wedding. However, there are good stores that can offer different selection of fall-themed favors. One of the most popular favor for fall wedding are edibles. These could be chocolate, candies or mint. You may consider choosing personalized edible favors as well, like a Wedding Leaf Wedding Mints Favors. This mint favor can add a nice touch to your fall wedding, a gift that your guest will surely appreciate.

Consider also personalized soap favors like "Fall in Love" Scented Leaf-Shaped Soap Wedding Favors, Maple Leaf Soaps Wedding Favors and "Fall in Love" Leaf Soap Petals. These favors can add exquisiteness and fragrance in celebrating your fall season. Or perhaps personalized candle favors like "Fall in Love" Glass Gel Candle, "Fall in Love" Tealight Candles and Fall Leaf Tea Light Place Card Holder to add more romance while brilliantly glows in your reception.

A "slip and fall accident" or "trip and fall accident", is a kind of personal injury and is a type of "fall down" accident that occurs when the victim slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. In United States, it is a tort that based on a claim that the property owner was negligent in allowing some dangerous condition to exist that caused the slip or trip.

Each year, approximately three million people visit emergency rooms for slip and fall accident related injuries, and most of the accidents are caused by dangerous conditions such as torn carpeting, poor lighting, narrow stairs, wet or slippery floor, uneven pavement, potholes, or lack of handrails.

In a slip and fall accident, both the property owner and the injured person can be held to varying degrees of responsibility or "comparative fault" for the injury. The property owner has a responsibility to keep property safe. However, each person has a duty to watch where they are going, as well as realize that there are things that fall or spill onto walking surfaces.

However, it is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that their premises are in good and safe condition. But each year, approximately three million people visit emergency rooms for slip and fall related accidents, with the most common injuries involving the head, neck and back.

Some of the main reasons that make people slip and fall in public places are uneven paving, wet floor or obstructions left on the floor without proper warning signs.

No matter the fall happened due to an obstruction left on the floor or wet floor, the owner should take the responsibility, while if the fall happened due to uneven paving, then the local council is responsible.

If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, which resulted from someone else's negligence, then you have the right to make a claim within 3 years but do remember to collect as much evidence from the scene as you can and also go and see your doctor. Besides, make sure you take down the contact details of any witnesses, who either saw your specific accident happen or who have seen the defective area in person. Then report the accident to the relevant personnel. Finally, contact an experienced slip and fall accident attorney to help you.

Would you like to fall in love? Are you single, dating, and looking for a long term relationship? There are six elements that have been identified by counselors, therapists, and researchers that determine if someone will fall in love with you. They are:

First impression

If you want someone to fall in love with you, it is important to remember that the first time they see you is most likely when they make an assessment of you. Some key areas to pay attention to are: your smile (whiten your teeth), your clothes (wear something flattering that fits and is a good color for you), your shoes (women spend a lot of time shopping for shoes, so guys need to be aware of finding attractive shoes), your hands (men like to see manicures; women do not like to see men with chewed nails). Further, you are remembered when you are friendly, a good listener, and can tell an amusing story.

Similar and complementary qualities

People fall in love when they have similar and complementary qualities. Contrary to popular belief, we are not attracted to someone who is too different from the way we are...at least in values. If you do not share similar values, you may find yourself bumping up against a non-negotiable requirement which will eventually break you up. We are very attracted to people who honor the same values and beliefs that we hold dear.

Equity

People fall in love and have more chance of staying in love if they share equality. Intelligence, attractiveness, education, and cultural backgrounds are some of the characteristics where we look to see if we are equals.

Ego

If you are a dating single looking for a lasting relationship, pay attention to how you validate others. People fall in love with someone who sees who they are and likes what they see. Don't be afraid to give and receive compliments.

Communication

People fall in love with you when you are a good listener, reflect back to the speaker what they have said, and show that you appreciate and hear what they communicate. People are just dying to be heard and understood.

Sex

The attitude a person has about sex is important to a lasting relationship. Men in particular will not stay in a marriage where there is no sex.

If you feel any confusion about any of the six principles above, consult with a counselor or coach until you are comfortable with how you feel about them. These are the elements that cause people to fall in love with you.

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Copyright 2006 Tonja Weimer. (Please note source if reprinting this article.)

Introducing Essie 2006 Fall Collection

So many colors and so many styles to choose from. Although Black is the color of choice with celebrities at the MTV Video Music Award Essie has released a full line of fall colors. These colors are sure to be the talk as the cool crisp weather moves in and he warm summer heat is no longer expected.

As the leaves start changing the dark burgundies and deep colors of fall become the trendy colors. These colors a rich and beautiful and will surly compliment the fashion this fall.

Sexy, beautiful and ravishing are the word to be used because the colors are amazingly tantalizing and yet modern.

Essie Nail Polish has once again introduced colors that are in line with the season take for example the Essie Nail Polish - Big Bag Theory. A sexy red that can be used for a night on the town or in the office workplace.

Essie Nail Lacquer for Fall 06 comes in six flavors. They are:

• Essie Nail Polish – Be Right Bag
o A beige to be remembered

• Essie Nail Polish - Big Bag Theory
o Red and luscious

• Essie Nail Polish - Clutch Me If You Can
o A deep warm brown that will match any of the neutrals you wear

• Essie Nail Polish - It's In The Bag
o A pink linen tone that will make any hand a crowd pleaser

• Essie Nail Polish - Rock the Croc
o A deep burgundy like a fine California merlot

• Essie Nail Polish - Sassy Satchel
o A warm red that will make any night by the fire more romantic

Once again Essie has redefined the colors of the season. Catch them before the next collection is released the Essie Holiday Collection. As always Essie has brought to all women the colors that will define the next three months. We hope you enjoy them.

A fall down case or what is commonly referred to as a slip and fall accident occurs when a person falls through the fault or negligence of another.

* These cases can occur as a result of a great number of situations, some of which may include:

* A slippery surface;

* Improper or defective flooring;

* Objects that extend into the walking area;

* Poor lighting;

* Uneven surfaces; or

* Conditions where a hazard exists and no warnings are posted.

The laws of each state set forth certain principles that determine whether or not a property owner and/or tenant are liable. The status of the injured party might be important in determining liability. Was the injured party a business customer, a social guest, a letter carrier or a trespasser?

A general statement that might cover most slip and fall cases is that the owner or person in charge of the property must exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of their property and has a duty to warn visitors of any dangerous or defective conditions that are known or should be known by them.

It is very important, if you have been injured in a fall, to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer who has expertise in the handling and presentation of such cases. An experienced injury attorney might advise you to:

* Get the names of all of the witnesses to your fall;

* Get photographs of the fall site including the dangerous condition; and

* File a report about the fall.

An experienced injury lawyer might also hire a private investigator to uncover and develop the supporting evidence and testimony that would be necessary to advance your claim as well as be able to suggest a team of experts that can range from private investigators to doctors to economists to help develop your case.

In most cases, the law firm or attorneys will advance all costs and expenses of the case, including the hiring of experts, as they are incurred. Once the case is concluded, they would be reimbursed for their costs out of the recovery. In some states, even if there is no recovery, the client is still responsible for the costs and expenses of the case even though the client owes no legal fees. In other states, if there is no recovery, the client will owe nothing for the costs and expenses, which will be absorbed by the law firm or attorney.

If you have received personal injuries you should contact an experienced lawyer immediately.

Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case."

Weddings are once in a lifetime events that you will surely remember for the rest of your life. It is something that you have to plan carefully in order to execute it in the most perfect and most memorable way possible. Many people say that there can never be a perfect wedding regardless of how well you prepare for it. However, preparing well for a wedding is necessary nonetheless.

Weddings can come to you in a form of surprise. For some, it is something that has been planned out for quite some time. One of the things to consider in planning that perfect and most fabulous day in your life is the time when you want your wedding to take place. The best time of the year to schedule your wedding is during fall. Fall brings back memories of home and leaves you a sense of nostalgia. Summer is just a little too far away and the wind chills your delicate skin in the morning. The weather suddenly changes giving you a sense of longing for love, comfort and companionship.

There are a lot of things to prepare for to make your wedding extra special and memorable. Here's a list of some of the things you have to organize to make your wedding the ultimate fall wedding of the season.

The Motif: You need to consider the motif of your fall wedding. Since it is fall, any color would actually look great to compliment the crispness of the air and the blossoming of the season's flowers. You can be creative in your choice of colors for your entourage; colors that will make their beauty stand out.

The Decor: Choose the decors carefully and creatively. Avoid over dressing your wedding venue. The objective is to make your venue look crystal clear and sophisticated but not to the point that the decors would outshine you.

The Flowers: The season of fall calls to mind the blossoming of flowers and the unbeatable colors of nature. Play around with different types of flowers that will give life to your wonderful wedding.

The Menu: Fall weddings are perfect to emanate a feeling of closeness and family bonding. Choose a particular type of cuisine or combine different cuisines from different countries. Whatever menu choices you choose to offer, it is certain that your loved ones would enjoy it together with bottles of wine and liquor.

The Cake: Your wedding cake is one of the highlights of the evening. Make sure that you have it designed in the most intricate way and have it baked to its perfection. Choose the flavor of your cake creatively and design it to look as tall as the Eifel tower; a symbol of your never ending love as a couple.

The Attire: Fall weather makes is a breeze to dress in warmer yet very fashionable clothing. Some popular ideas are long sleeve dresses. Longer skirts to keep the body warm. And also tails on the men's clothing. With some simple ideas, a fall wedding can be a dream come true.