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				<title>Mail Order Bride-Everything You Need to Know!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order bridge</category><category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>latin mail</category><category>social gatherings</category><category>bridge services</category><category>great happiness</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-bride-everything-you-need-to-know</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are millions of single men all over the world that have found great happiness using a mail order bride service. Even though mail order bridge services are all set-up online, it is extremely different than dating girls online and the success rate is almost 100%! When first starting out with a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are millions of single men all over the world that have found <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/great+happiness" rel="tag">great happiness</a> using a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a> service. Even though <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bridge" rel="tag">mail order bridge</a> services are all set-up online, it is extremely different than dating girls online and the success rate is almost 100%! When first starting out with a mail order bride service, you will be taking a romantic tour of your future wife's home country. You will be a part of huge <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/social+gatherings" rel="tag">social gatherings</a> where you will have tons and tons of opportunities to meet thousands of attractive women. These huge gatherings are organized with food, music, and beverages. You can attend as many events as you would like to expose yourself in meeting many potential brides as you want. All these women you are meeting are there for YOU. You shouldn't be nervous approaching any of these women and you should remain as relaxed as you can. These women are willing to leave their home country with you if you show them confidence and trust.<br><br>The whole objective of these social gatherings is for you to meet and interact with thousands of mail order bride candidates. If you see one that you like you can ask the staff for her phone number and it will be arranged for you to see her again at the next gathering. Once you find someone that you like, you will instantly get help from the staff on what to do next to pursue her. The staff can help you plan your next event with her such as a night out on the town. The staff is there to help you in achieving your goal in finding your next mail order bride. <br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/latin+mail" rel="tag">Latin mail</a> order bridges tend to be the most popular choice of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a>. The reason behind this is Latin women are sought after the most because of their natural exotic beauty. Men usually don't meet these women before hand so it is solely based on beauty initially when seeking a mail order bride. Physical appearance is one of the primary means foreigners use when selecting the ethnicity of their future bride. The mail order bride industry is a huge business that is sweeping the nation. It is becoming more popular and acceptable day by day. You can meet the woman of your dreams in no time using a mail order bride system. There is usually a 95% success rate or better when finding your mail order bride. Once you lock the one you want you can take them back to your home country and live a happily ever life. There is nothing like showing off your new trophy wife, especially if you are a guy with below average looks. Some of the mail order brides have made the best wives in the world, taking constant care of you. When you do get your mail order bride you need to treat them with dignity and respect. If you show them respect, they will take care of you for the rest of their life!<bio>Tired of American women?  Learn how to get any foreign woman you want TODAY!  Foreign woman are much more loyal and easier to seduce.  Visit <a title="http://www.seduceforeignwomen.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.seduceforeignwomen.com/"> http://www.seduceforeignwomen.com</a> to learn how find your <a href="http://www.seduceforeignwomen.com/">mail order bride</a> today!</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Japanese Mail Order Brides - Rare Jewels</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>japan</category><category>japanese women</category><category>ironically</category><category>third world countries</category><category>arranged marriages</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/japanese-mail-order-brides-rare-jewels</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Internet woods are thick with mail order brides from Russia, China, and the Philippines as well as dozens of third world countries. Nevertheless many men prefer Japanese women they are thought to make the best wives in the world. But now that Japan is a developed nation, however, are mail]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Internet woods are thick with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a>s</a> from Russia, China, and the Philippines as well as dozens of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/third+world+countries" rel="tag">third world countries</a>. Nevertheless many men prefer <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/japan" rel="tag">Japan</a>ese women they are thought to make the best wives in the world. But now that Japan is a developed nation, however, are mail order brides still available from Japan? <br /><br /> Well, yes - but not nearly in as great a number as before. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ironically" rel="tag">Ironically</a>, the entire mail order bride phenomenon started out decades ago with Japanese-American men would write to their families back home asking help in finding a Japanese bride (in fact, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/arranged+marriages" rel="tag">arranged marriages</a> are not at all uncommon in Japan even today). The man's parents would find a candidate and the two would marry despite barely knowing each other =96 they might even meet for the first time at the wedding. The practice of arranged marriages - marrying a bride you barely know, chosen by your parents - was the rule rather than the exception in Japan until recently. Since at that time the US was far richer than Japan, Japanese-Americans could easily find a bride from the Old Country =96 to marry for economic reasons only was thought quite normal. Due to the Western romantic tradition, this practice struck most Americans as rather strange, and the term "mail order bride" came into being. <br /><br /> These days quite a few American men are looking for a "mail order bride" from another country. There are a number of reasons for this. Although Japan is now a developed country, there are still quite a few of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/japanese+women" rel="tag">Japanese women</a> promoting themselves as mail order brides on the Internet. One advantage of Japan being a developed country is that Japanese women are far less likely than women from third world nations to marry only for economic reasons =96 that's right, you're may have to win her heart before she will marry you! But hey, that should be a good sign. <br /><br /> The Western stereotype of Japanese women as submissive handmaidens is not necessarily true anymore, and that applies double to mail order brides. Because of the relatively low status of women in Japanese society, a lot of Japanese women seek to marry Western men because they believe them to be less authoritarian than Japanese men. Yeah, it's also true that "traditional" Japanese women are more submissive. But traditional women rarely marry foreign men =96 after all, marrying a foreigner (and living overseas) is not a particularly traditional thing to do. Nevertheless, after living in Japan for several years, I speak from experience when I say that Japanese women are by and large quite caring and considerate (and some of them are LOTS of fun!). If you are looking for a foreign bride, in my opinion Japanese women are your best bet.   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/japanese-mail-order-br-des" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/japanese-mail-order-br-des</a>-= are-they.html. Please bookmark "Mail Order Brides"!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How To Get A US Visa For Your Mail Order Bride</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Disclaimer: This article contains general observations about US visa applications for of overseas brides, and is not intended to be taken as legal advice. Be aware as well that US immigration law changes quite frequently. Seek the advice of an immigration attorney before applying for a US visa]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Disclaimer: This article contains general observations about US <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/visa+applications" rel="tag">visa applications</a> for of overseas brides, and is not intended to be taken as legal advice. Be aware as well that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/us+immigration+law" rel="tag">US immigration law</a> changes quite frequently. Seek the advice of an immigration attorney before applying for a US visa process on behalf of an overseas bride. <br /><br /> Please don't kill the messenger, but I have some bad news - the term "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a>" is not meant to be taken literally - she cannot actually be mailed to you J. Once you find an overseas bride, you will need to help her get a US visa. As your wife she will be eligible for a green card and eventual US citizenship. In many cases an international matchmaking agency can assist you in the US visa process. If it can't, then should see an immigration attorney. There are two primary methods for your overseas bride to enter the US (not including a rubber dinghy over the Rio Grande) =96 on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fiancee+visa" rel="tag">Fiancee Visa</a> (K-1 visa) if you plan to marry in the US, or on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/us+immigration+visa" rel="tag">US immigration visa</a> if you plan to marry abroad. <br /><br /> A K-1 fianc=E9e visa takes at least six months in the pipeline (and be sure not to listen to the scammers who may try to tell you of a supposed "K-9 visa" for extremely unattractive brides). Once she enters the US, you will have to either marry her or take her back out of the USA within a specified period (usually 90 days). After you marry her you will have to apply for permanent residence on her behalf. <br /><br /> Alternatively, you could marry her in her country, in which case she would need an immigration visa to enter the US. This takes longer, but is thought to be easier to get. <br /><br /> For further details, please visit the webs site of a US Embassy or consulate in your bride's home country, or talk to an immigration attorney.   <bio>"<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">Mail Order Brides</a>" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/how-to-find-beautiful-young" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/how-to-find-beautiful-young</a>= -ukrainian.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Why Do American Men Seek Mail Order Brides?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>american men</category><category>take full advantage</category><category>international brides</category><category>abusive personality</category><category>gender identity</category><category>american women</category><category>foreign bride</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-do-american-men-seek-mail-order-brides</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Why are so many American men seeking brides from abroad when there are so many single women at home? There are several reasons:  (1) Nobody at home wants to marry them (in some cases)  Unfortunately, the popular image of the alcoholic, abusive loser who takes a foreign bride because no local woman]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Why are so many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/american+men" rel="tag">American men</a> seeking brides from abroad when there are so many single women at home? There are several reasons: <br /><br /> (1) Nobody at home wants to marry them (in some cases) <br /><br /> Unfortunately, the popular image of the alcoholic, abusive loser who takes a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/foreign+bride" rel="tag">foreign bride</a> because no local woman will marry him is sometimes accurate. It would certainly be painting with too broad a brush to say that all American men who seek <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+brides" rel="tag">international brides</a> are like this, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/abusive+personality" rel="tag">abusive personality</a> does seem to be well represented among men seeking bride from overseas. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it =96 the foreign bride often knows very little about her husband when she comes over. By the time she discovers who he really is, she is far from home, economically dependent, unable to afford to go back home, and sometimes pregnant. Abusers sometimes <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/take+full+advantage" rel="tag">take full advantage</a> of this situation by forcing their brides to submit to treatment that few <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/american+women" rel="tag">American women</a> would put up with. <br /><br /> (2) Citizenship in a prosperous Western nation greatly increases their position in the marriage market. The hope of a new life in rich America (or some other Western country) is certainly the top reason why women from third world countries wish to marry Western men (if you don't think so, ask yourself how many of these women pursue men from Peru or Indonesia). Since the number of women is far greater than the number of Western men looking for them, supply and demand favors the Western man. It thus becomes no problem at all for a man in his 50s to marry a 20-year-old Chinese model, for example. <br /><br /> (3) A lot of American men don't like American women. One could say that opposite attract, but complaints abound among a certain segment of American men that feminism has gone too far, that it no longer has anything to do with equal rights or fairness, and that it has morphed US women into a third gender =96 neither masculine nor feminine, confused about their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gender+identity" rel="tag">gender identity</a>, and forever competing rather than cooperating to prove that "women can do anything men can do". This silent war between the sexes creates a competitive atmosphere, some say, that destroys any chance for true intimacy between spouses. Because of this, American men turn to foreign countries to find a bride (and American women increasingly look overseas for husbands!).   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/explaining-mail-order-bride" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/explaining-mail-order-bride</a>= -phenomenon.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Brides: What To Expect</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many single men all over the world have found happiness using a mail order bride service. Although set up online these services are very different from online dating services. And they have a very high success rate.  You will first meet the ladies on a romance tour in their home country. You can be]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a>Many single men all over the world have found happiness using a mail order bride service. Although set up online these services are very different from online dating services. And they have a very high success rate. <br /><br /> You will first meet the ladies on a romance tour in their home country. You can be invited to large Socials where you will have the chance to meet hundreds of attractive eligible women. These are private social affairs that are invitation only. Prior to the Socials you receive a list of all the women attending. Socials are professionally hosted, and you will be made to feel as comfortable as possible. All this quality and care maximizes your chances of meeting someone special. <br /><br /> The Socials are fully catered events. You have good food, music and refreshments. You can attend more than one event so you can expose yourself to as many potential brides as possible. These women are there to meet you, and they're not shy about that fact. This makes it so much easier for you, and makes the whole process as relaxed as possible. The women are singles who haven't found what they want in someone in their home country, and are willing to leave for a different life with the right man. <br /><br /> You have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of eligible single women. You will be encouraged to talk to as many as possible as this will help you find someone you will want to meet again. You can arrange to meet the lady again with her or one of the staff of the organizers. All you will need to do is ask for her phone number or the next meeting can be arranged for a later date by the organizer. <br /><br /> Going to an event to have the chance of meeting hundreds of women can be a bit overwhelming. To help you it's best to work out first what you want in your bride. This will help you stay focused, and instantly workout who doesn't fit your criteria. <br /><br /> One of the major factors that can play a part in choosing your bride is children. This will need to be discussed early so no disappointments occur later. All you need to do is prioritise your criteria, and you will narrow your list of possible brides. You will be left with some very compatible women. <br /><br /> Most of the women their will speak fluent English, and for the women that don't the organizers will have interpreters there for you. <br /><br /> Once you have found someone you like you will get help from the organizers as what to do next. They can help with tickets for a night out or a city tour. If not just let your date take you on a tour. This will create more interaction between the pair of you, and help create an early bond. Whatever you do, keep in touch with the organizers so you have complete assistance throughout your courtship with your mail order bride.   <bio>For mail order bride reviews, and advice for a better quality dating experience visit - <a href="http://www.the-online-dating-reviews.com/mail-order-brides.html" >http://www.the-online-dating-reviews.com/mail-order-brides.html</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Indonesian Mail Order Brides - A Breed Apart</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>indonesian women</category><category>email</category><category>indonesia</category><category>easier than ever</category><category>converse</category><category>personal hygiene</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/indonesian-mail-order-brides-a-breed-apart</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Not all mail order brides are the same. If you've looked into it then you have probably run into success stories and nightmares. Women differ both individually and according to their culture - Vietnamese women are as different from Mexican women as Mexican are different from Romanians.  What sets]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not all <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> are the same. If you've looked into it then you have probably run into success stories and nightmares. Women differ both individually and according to their culture - Vietnamese women are as different from Mexican women as Mexican are different from Romanians. <br /><br /> What sets <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/indonesia" rel="tag">indonesia</a>n+women" rel="tag">Indonesian women</a> apart is that in Indonesia the status of women is particularly low compared to Western countries. This provides a lot of their motivation to get out of Indonesia (not to mention Indonesia's relative poverty!). Although in general Indonesian women seeking to emigrate are sensitive to being treated as an inferior, by the same token they greatly appreciate being treated with respect. <br /><br /> Indonesian women are trained in the fine art of conversation, and they can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/converse" rel="tag">converse</a> on many different subjects. Are you tired of women whose preferred topic of conversation always seems to be The Relationship? What's more, culture encourages a wife to be unselfish and devoted. Finally, Indonesian women tend to take care of themselves =96 that means their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+hygiene" rel="tag">personal hygiene</a> is excellent, and of course some of them are very beautiful as well. <br /><br /> Take the time to get to know her before you marry. With <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/email" rel="tag">email</a> this has become <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/easier+than+ever" rel="tag">easier than ever</a> before, and doesn't require constant travel back and forth to Indonesia. Yeah, she wants a to start a new life in your country, but does she want you? Make sure she does before you marry her, because if you don't then this uncertainty will haunt you no matter how she really feels about you. This author has known men who have married mail order brides, and every single one was terribly insecure, afraid that his wife would dump him or cheat on him. Yet in every case I was personally convinced that his wife would never do such a thing. If you think she's going to cheat on you the even if she doesn't, your insecurity alone will cause almost as many problems in your marriage as if she really did.   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/indonesian-mail-order-bride" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/indonesian-mail-order-bride</a>= s.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Husbands</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 08:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order grooms</category><category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order husband</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>women mail order</category><category>become increasingly popular</category><category>non existent</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-husbands</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The "mail order bride" phenomenon is several decades old, but with Internet communications revolution it has become increasingly popular, although not yet exactly commonplace. These days a far lesser-known phenomenon has appeared=96 mail order grooms.  Until very recently, mail order grooms were]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a>" phenomenon is several decades old, but with Internet communications revolution it has <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/become+increasingly+popular" rel="tag">become increasingly popular</a>, although not yet exactly commonplace. These days a far lesser-known phenomenon has appeared=96 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+grooms" rel="tag">mail order grooms</a>. <br /><br /> Until very recently, mail order grooms were almost non-existent, which by contrast pretty much kills the idea that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> are interested only in green cards. After all, if that's what the women wanted, then why aren't there just as many Chinese and Ukranian mail order grooms seeking in a new life a Western country? <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+husband" rel="tag">mail order husband</a> groom industry is still in its developmental stage. Stage One was an increase in the number of foreign women living in the US looking for mail order grooms from the Old Country. Stage Two was unhappy American women, sick of us American men, looking for mail order grooms - but they found little help on the Internet until just the last few years. But now here comes Stage Three =96 an increase in men from poor countries, especially India, marketing themselves as mail order grooms <br /><br /> It is still far too early to determine exactly what types of men choose to market themselves as mail order grooms. Their profiles naturally tend to stress family values and hard work, and some claim not to be at all concerned about beauty. But just as is the case with mail order brides, it's difficult to imagine the prospect of a green card not figuring in somewhere in the considerations a prospective mail order husband. <br /><br /> It will be interesting to see how the unique dynamics of such relationships work out. First, will a situation where the woman makes more money than the man (in most cases) weaken or strengthen the marriage (or have no effect whatsoever)? Second, will men from male-dominated cultures have trouble getting along with relatively independent-minded American women?   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/catch-wave-mail-order-husba" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/catch-wave-mail-order-husba</a>= nds-believe.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Find A Beautiful Wife Overseas</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>international matchmaking services</category><category>matchmaking agencies</category><category>mail</category><category>email</category><category>easier than ever</category><category>beaten tourist path</category><category>former soviet union</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/find-a-beautiful-wife-overseas</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some men find women from other nations more attractive than local women. Other men love adventure and are looking for something completely different. The curious among them might want to learn about other cultures and languages. And without a doubt, most men who are seeking an overseas bride want]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some men find women from other nations more attractive than local women. Other men love adventure and are looking for something completely different. The curious among them might want to learn about other cultures and languages. And without a doubt, most men who are seeking an overseas bride want to take advantage of the better competitive position that their wealth and residence in a Western country gives them =96 a middle class man in the United States is rare as a millionaire in a third world country. What's more, more and more Western women are looking for overseas husbands. <br /><br /> One reason to seek an overseas bride is that you've got the whole world to find her instead of your backyard. And there are many ways to do it. International dating websites are sometimes free, and if not they are not very expensive. The international <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/matchmaking+agencies" rel="tag">matchmaking agencies</a> are a bit more expensive, but they do help to eliminate the dishonest or unstable candidates, and they can arrange for international matchmaking tours of many foreign countries for less money than you might think. These international matchmaking agencies inspire trust from the prospective brides themselves, which could help things go smoother for you. Even the ones you don't choose to marry might make good friends =96 after all, international communication is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/easier+than+ever" rel="tag">easier than ever</a> since e<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> and webcams came along. Searching for an international bride is also a great excuse to travel the whole world while experiencing much more than the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/beaten+tourist+path" rel="tag">beaten tourist path</a> of monuments and museums. Even if your friendship does not lead to marriage, it could be well worth your time and who knows, she might have a single friend. <br /><br /> Some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+matchmaking+services" rel="tag">international matchmaking services</a> focus on particular countries or regions =96 the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/former+soviet+union" rel="tag">former Soviet Union</a>, China, and the Philippines are the most popular locations for international matchmaking. Wouldn't it be nice to get to Moscow or Bangkok with a dozen charming new friends waiting for your arrival?   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/use-mail-order-brides-as-ex" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/use-mail-order-brides-as-ex</a>= cuse-for.html. Please bookmark "Mail Order Brides"!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Russian Mail Order Bride at Russian Dating Services</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/russian-mail-order-bride-at-russian-dating-services</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>russian mail order brides</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>russian mail order bride</category><category>international brides</category><category>free dating services</category><category>free online dating services</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/russian-mail-order-bride-at-russian-dating-services</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The best step to marry a Russian mail order bride is to join free online dating services. Getting to know Russian girls for dating is easy because they are ready to meet you, Western men. If you are a Western men who seek Russian girls for marriage, then register at these free dating sites. Some]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The best step to marry a Russian <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a> is to join <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+online+dating+services" rel="tag">free online dating services</a>. Getting to know Russian girls for dating is easy because they are ready to meet you, Western men. If you are a Western men who seek Russian girls for marriage, then register at these free dating sites. Some are free and some is paid services. Some popular Russian singles services have thousands of single girls looking for marriage. They either registered their personal ads themselves and some are registered by the online dating agencies. Anyway, you can search Russian brides at these dating personals services. There are some Russian brides online currently so you can chat with them right away. Most of these <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> speak and write English a little bit, but not fluently. However, they will learn English when they come to America or any other Western country.<br><br>There are many dating agencies on the Internet which provide the convenient way for Western men to seek Russian women. Like I mentioned above, there are free dating sites and paid services. These paid services are not expensive. They also have language translators who need to translate English to Russian language. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+mail+order+brides" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+mail+order+bride" rel="tag">Russian mail order bride</a>s</a> are different from singles online. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+brides" rel="tag">International brides</a> who get married with Western men are called mail order brides. Russian mail order brides are women from Russia who come to America or Canada by marrying American men or Canadian men. The means of getting married is by online dating agencies. If you know a friend who can hook you up with a Russian lady, then you do not need to join these dating websites. If you do not know friends, then the best way to get a Russian bride is to seek her at online dating services.<br><br>Mail order brides from Russia is easy to get married. Do you know why? because they do not want to get married with Russian men so they register themselves to dating agencies with hope to find foreign men, American guys or others. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/free+dating+services" rel="tag">Free dating services</a> provide the means for both, Russian brides and American men, seek with each other. These services are not the same as online dates. They are different. Seeking dates online is not the same as Russian mail order bride services. After you know a Russian woman from any free dating agency, then you chat with her, talk to her, and you have to travel to Russia for a face to face meeting.<br><br>The rule is that you should not chat with only one girl and spend about 15 hours on the plane, traveling to Russia to see her. You must chat with at least two girls. You travel there to meet with both and select the best one to get married with. You should not get married with a female at the first time you come there to see her. After seeing her there, come back to America, then think about your decision, then make your decision. It is extremely important for this big thing in your life. See at least two women over there, then select one to get married with. Think about this way, girls do not meet you only. A Russian girl may meet some American men to have more chance. She thinks the same as you do. She is not sure that you will come back to marry her.<br><br>It is better to join free Russian dating services for starting. There are so many free dating sites out there to help Western men to seek Russian brides. Seeking online brides on Net is easy and simple. Do not wait. Take action now. Being single is not good at all. Join these free Russian dating services and meet that special soul mate of your dream.<bio>Visit 100% free <a href="http://www.russiandatingbrides.com">Russian dating brides</a> service at our <a href="http://www.rudatingfree.com">free Russian personals</a> service and <a href="http://www.rudatingfree.com">free Russian dating</a> site so visit us today to find your other half</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Wedding Shower Planning Advice</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wedding showers</category><category>mail</category><category>wedding shower</category><category>friends and family</category><category>family members</category><category>hosts</category><category>budget</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-shower-planning-advice</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The maid of honor, a sister, or a close friend normally hosts wedding showers. Historically, the wedding shower is a party during which the bride was given items for her trousseau. Wedding showers today are more of a pre-wedding party where guests shower the bride with gifts and well wishes. The]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The maid of honor, a sister, or a close friend normally <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hosts" rel="tag">hosts</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+showers" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+shower" rel="tag">wedding shower</a>s</a>. Historically, the wedding shower is a party during which the bride was given items for her trousseau. Wedding showers today are more of a pre-wedding party where guests shower the bride with gifts and well wishes. The wedding shower gives the bride an opportunity to spend some time with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/friends+and+family" rel="tag">friends and family</a> before the wedding day. <br /><br /> Just because you are the made of honor, it doesn't mean you have to pay for it all on your own. You should be able to get the others to pitch in to help with the expenses. Close friends and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/family+members" rel="tag">family members</a> should be able to help co-host the wedding shower. Make sure you meet with the co-hosts to discuss the details. You should be in agreement about the date, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/budget" rel="tag">budget</a>, menu, and location of the shower. <br /><br /> Involve the bride in the date selection, but you should make sure the key guests could work with the selected date. The most popular time for wedding showers is Sunday afternoon. Ask the bride about her colors to see if you can incorporate it in the d้cor. Themed showers are great, but they require a lot of planning, and can be more expensive. You can expect to spend between $8.00 and $15.00 per person. <br /><br /> Most wedding showers are hosted in one of the bridesmaids' home. Showers can be hosted in restaurants, parks, or any place that would accommodate such event. Ask the bride if she has a preference for the location and go from there. Try to avoid having the party hosted at the bride's home. <br /><br /> Wedding showers are usually small parties. You should not invite more than 30 guests. Only invite the closest friends and family members. Never invite someone you don't plan to invite to the wedding. You have to send a printed invitation to all the guests; a phone call or an e-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> is not a good option. <br /><br /> You can serve finger food, or order pizza. You shouldn't make a big fuss about what is served. If you can make it work within your budget order a cake.   <bio>Author: George Meszaros with <a href="http://www.beachweddingfavor.com" >http://www.beachweddingfavor.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Brides To Avoid</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>queen of diamonds</category><category>wicked queen</category><category>optimistic assessment</category><category>rubber dinghy</category><category>dead giveaway</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-brides-to-avoid</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 1.The Queen of Diamonds  If you are romantic, then avoid this one if you can. A dead giveaway: if the word "generous" appears in her profile, then head for the hills (unless she's talking about herself =96 in that case she may be a Green Card Mama). These women sell themselves to the highest]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 1.The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/queen+of+diamonds" rel="tag">Queen of Diamonds</a> <br /><br /> If you are romantic, then avoid this one if you can. A <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dead+giveaway" rel="tag">dead giveaway</a>: if the word "generous" appears in her profile, then head for the hills (unless she's talking about herself =96 in that case she may be a Green Card Mama). These women sell themselves to the highest bidder =96 and just in case think you're in no danger just because you're not rich, remember that if your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a> is from a poor country and you are at least class, you're probably rich by her standards. The Queen of Diamonds type can be further subdivided into two varieties =96 the Good Queen and the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wicked+queen" rel="tag">Wicked Queen</a>. The Good Queens are quite straightforward with honest intentions =96 it's normal and accepted in many cultures for a woman to marry for financial reasons. The Wicked, on the other hand, wants to trick you into believing that she loves you. If your Wicked Queen is beautiful, there's a good chance that once you get her home she'll find someone richer than you are. <br /><br /> 2. The Green Card Mama <br /><br /> This one wants to marry a place, not a person =96 and a husband will get them through immigration a lot easier than a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rubber+dinghy" rel="tag">rubber dinghy</a> on the Rio Grande. Some of these will sneak past you before you even get out of the airport; others will wait for the right moment to hit the highway. Some are happy to live as illegal immigrants; others will wait for their green card to arrive before announcing "I'm sorry sweetie, it just won't work!" <br /><br /> But hey, they're not all bad. If you feel cynical after reading this, stay tuned for Part II, which offers a far more <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/optimistic+assessment" rel="tag">optimistic assessment</a> of two other kinds of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> =96 the Traditional Wife and the Hopeless Romantic.   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/mail-order-brides-four-diff" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/mail-order-brides-four-diff</a>= erent-kinds.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Walk Like A Man: Breaking The Stereotypes About Mail Order Brides</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/walk-like-a-man-breaking-the-stereotypes-about-mail-order-brides</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>taken into consideration</category><category>citizenship and immigration services</category><category>gold digger</category><category>profiles</category><category>lacks</category><category>intimidated</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/walk-like-a-man-breaking-the-stereotypes-about-mail-order-brides</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 1. Profiles can only tell you so much. Most of the profiles you'll see are fairly generic: "family values", "kind and gentle", "subordinate to her husband", "respectful", "strong maternal values", etc. Far less often will you hear descriptions such as "adventurous" or "passionate". Perhaps these]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ 1. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/profiles" rel="tag">Profiles</a> can only tell you so much. Most of the profiles you'll see are fairly generic: "family values", "kind and gentle", "subordinate to her husband", "respectful", "strong maternal values", etc. Far less often will you hear descriptions such as "adventurous" or "passionate". Perhaps these women think these qualities are not what men want, but she is definitely gonna need them in order to successfully adapt to living in a foreign culture. <br /><br /> 2. More <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> than you might think are well educated and professionally successful at home. The image of the impoverished, uneducated woman waiting for Prince Charming to swoop in and rescue her for a better life in a rich country is all too often not true. One of these kinds of women seek to marry and live abroad is their perception that their homeland <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lacks" rel="tag">lacks</a> good husbands. In strongly male-dominated societies, men can be quite <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/intimidated" rel="tag">intimidated</a> by a successful, intelligent woman. <br /><br /> 3. They're not all out for money even if they are poor. While a better standard of living would have to be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/taken+into+consideration" rel="tag">taken into consideration</a> to marry a Westerner (which is why you don't see many mail order brides from Canada, Japan, or New Zealand, to name a few), you don't need to be rich to attract a bride from overseas. If you run into a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gold+digger" rel="tag">gold digger</a>, run the other way. <br /><br /> 4. Her limited English skills may not be as big a problem as you might think. Of course, she'll ned to speak at least a bit of English unless you can speak her native language. But once you get her home she will have plenty of chances to practice, so she will inevitably improve. <br /><br /> 5. Cultural differences don't necessarily weaken a marriage. The US Department for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/citizenship+and+immigration+services" rel="tag">Citizenship and Immigration Services</a> has estimated that the divorce rate for mail order brides is about 20%. <br /><br /> 6. Walk like a man. Most mail order brides are from male-dominated cultures. Although most of these women are seeking a husband who will not demand submission from them, they do, more than most American women, desire a MAN. That means be decisive and don't act like a wuss-bag, begging for her approval. Many mail order brides are quite beautiful used to being groveled to, and SICK of having to choose between a domineering man who treats her like a diamond necklace and a weak man who worships the ground she walks on (but can't see past her beauty).   <bio>"Seduction" at <a href="http://gotdumpedtoobad.blogspot.com" >http://gotdumpedtoobad.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://gotdumpedtoobad.blogspot.com/2007/04/6-secrets-you-may-not-know-abou" >http://gotdumpedtoobad.blogspot.com/2007/04/6-secrets-you-may-not-know-abou</a>= t-mail.html. Please bookmark "Seduction"!  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mother Of The Bride Dress And Duties</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mother of the bride gowns</category><category>mother of the bride</category><category>mother of the bride dresses</category><category>mother of the bride dress</category><category>acceptable colors</category><category>dress colors</category><category>color colors</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mother-of-the-bride-dress-and-duties</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ DRESS  =95 Discussing with the bride on which mother of the bride dress colors are appropriate for the wedding.  =95 Mother of the bride can choose her color or colors then. She can choose a mother of the bride dress by going to the department stores or bridal shops that carry mother of the bride]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ DRESS <br /><br /> =95 Discussing with the bride on which <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mother+of+the+bride" rel="tag">mother of the bride</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dress+colors" rel="tag">dress colors</a> are appropriate for the wedding. <br /><br /> =95 Mother of the bride can choose her color or colors then. She can choose a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mother+of+the+bride+dress" rel="tag">mother of the bride dress</a> by going to the department stores or bridal shops that carry <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mother+of+the+bride+dresses" rel="tag">mother of the bride dresses</a> and gowns or she can even go with a nice, embellished suit. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride can also let her "fingers do the shopping". There are tons of great ideas for a mother of the bride dress online. Do a search for "<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mother+of+the+bride+gowns" rel="tag">mother of the bride gowns</a>" or "mother of the bride dresses". Websites usually offer the latest designs for reasonable prices. <br /><br /> =95 Mother of the bride will choose a color that complements the wedding color/colors. If this a difficult thing to do, the basic colors of silver, black, navy, beige, or champagne are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acceptable+colors" rel="tag">acceptable colors</a> to wear. Ivory is acceptable too--it is no longer taboo at weddings (or even black--"black and white" weddings!), if the bride agrees to it. <br /><br /> =95 Mother of the bride can then decide on the length of the dress. Will she be happier with a long, floor-length gown, or will she look better in a more semi-formal, tea-length or even knee-length style? <br /><br /> =95 Confer with the mother of the groom on all mother of the bride dress or gown choices. They will both want to coordinate their choice of outfits. <br /><br /> =95 Shop for a dress at LEAST two to four months in advance of the wedding date. This will allow ample time for dress exchanges, alterations, and the purchase of shoes and accessories. This will limit some of the stress when the mother of the bride plans early. <br /><br /> DUTIES <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride will assist the bride with the selection of her wedding dress and accessories. Also, choosing of the bridesmaids, maid of honor and the color theme of the wedding, wedding song, etc. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride helps the bride and the groom in gathering the names of wedding guests and narrowing down the guest list. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride aids in selecting the wedding invitations and the writing out the invitation copy. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride is the assistant or is solely responsible for the other wedding details like photography/videography, wedding cake, bridal accessories, bridal shower arrangements, wedding bouquet and flowers, food catering, wedding favors, pastor/minister/church, banquet room, reception, lodging for out-of-town guests, etc. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride leaves the wedding ceremony area after the bride and groom and before the guests. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride greet guests as they file into the reception room, or at signing of the wedding register. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride dances with the father of the bride or if unavailable, the escort, and then with the groom during the first formal dance. <br /><br /> =95 The mother of the bride ensures that all the guests are happy and having a great time and most importantly, that she, the bride, and groom, are having fun as well despite all the stress and the "hoopla".   <bio>Audrey Cheong of <a href="http://AudreysMotheroftheBride.com" >http://AudreysMotheroftheBride.com</a> is the owner of an online bridal store <a href="http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com" >http://www.audreysmotherofthebride.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>International Matchmaking Tours Of Russia</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 04:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>international matchmaking</category><category>matchmaking agencies</category><category>contact</category><category>tours of russia</category><category>russian women</category><category>russian language skills</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/international-matchmaking-tours-of-russia</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Every year, thousands of American men women from overseas and take them back to the United States. For over a decade the number of Russian women available on the Internet has greatly increased.  Naturally, there are risks for both parties. The Russian woman is isolated in a foreign country and she]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every year, thousands of American men women from overseas and take them back to the United States. For over a decade the number of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+women" rel="tag">Russian women</a> available on the Internet has greatly increased. <br /><br /> Naturally, there are risks for both parties. The Russian woman is isolated in a foreign country and she is often economically dependent on her husband, rendering her vulnerable to abuse. The man must face the risk that his new bride is keener on getting a green card than she is in being married to him. Despite the considerable risks, however, the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that the divorce rate for marriages between American men and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">mail order brides</a> is only about one in five. <br /><br /> Dozens of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+matchmaking" rel="tag">international matchmaking</a> agencies on the Internet will introduce you to as many Russian women as you care to meet (for a price, of course - catalogs sell for at least USD100, and addresses go for as little as USD10 each). Some of the international <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/matchmaking+agencies" rel="tag">matchmaking agencies</a> even arrange <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tours+of+russia" rel="tag">tours of Russia</a> that will allow you to meet scores of Russian women personally. International matchmaking tours of Russia usually run for three weeks or so, and can be purchased for as little as USD3,000 including airfare and hotel accommodation. Your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/contact" rel="tag">contact</a> with these women will be restricted in order to guard against men who pose as potential husbands in order to take a Russian sex tour. <br /><br /> Don't propose too soon - before you marry her, make sure that she is someone with whom you would enjoy living with the rest of your life. Many of these women are extraordinarily beautiful =96 just try to remember that no woman stays beautiful forever (on the outside, at least!). English language ability is probably more important than beauty, at least at first (unless your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+language+skills" rel="tag">Russian language skills</a> are superb!). Be aware, too, that some of these women have children from a previous marriage. But if you make a wise choice, she might just prove to be a lifelong blessing.   <bio>"Mail Order Brides" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers comprehensive information about Russian, Asian, and Latin American mail order brides. See also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/mail-order-brides-whats-so" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/04/mail-order-brides-whats-so</a>-= great-about.html.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Brides: Care Packages From Abroad Or "Return To Sender"?</title>
		<link>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-brides-care-packages-from-abroad-or-return-to-sender</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>overseas brides</category><category>international brides</category><category>economic motivation</category><category>marriage partners</category><category>ladies room</category><category>japanese men</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-brides-care-packages-from-abroad-or-return-to-sender</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Internet woods are thick with beautiful young wannabe international brides. They usually come from non-Western countries such as China, the Philippines, Russia, or the Ukraine. So what's going on? Are these women after love of money? Will she keep you smiling for the rest of your life leave]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Internet woods are thick with beautiful young wannabe <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+brides" rel="tag">international brides</a>. They usually come from non-Western countries such as China, the Philippines, Russia, or the Ukraine. So what's going on? Are these women after love of money? Will she keep you smiling for the rest of your life leave you weeping in the arrival lounge after she bolts to freedom by climbing out the window of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ladies+room" rel="tag">Ladies Room</a> (with your credit cards)? <br /><br /> The answer depends on who you ask. Most men who taken <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/overseas+brides" rel="tag">overseas brides</a> haven't experienced such a horror story, but some of them have. Still others wish she had slipped out the Ladies Room, or at least that they could stamp her "Return to Sender" and haul her to the FedEx office. So do keep this in mind - how many Canadian women, for example, are on the Internet trying to Chinese or Russian men to marry? If you want an overseas bride, you're just going to have to understand that at least a good portion of her motivation is going to be a new life in a prosperous Western country. <br /><br /> But it's not all about money. There aren't all that many women on the Internet looking to marry <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/japanese+men" rel="tag">Japanese men</a> despite their relative wealth, because Japanese men (fairly or not) have a reputation of being domineering and accordingly are not popular <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/marriage+partners" rel="tag">marriage partners</a> outside of Japan. It follows, then, that most of these women are not just after your wallet. <br /><br /> In many of the world's cultures, economics is considered the only legitimate reason for any "nice girl" to marry =96 "love" is considered to be just childish wishful thinking. Filipina women, to give one example, tend to be completely straightforward about their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/economic+motivation" rel="tag">economic motivation</a>. Nevertheless, most of these women genuinely do want to be "good wives" =96 meaning supportive and faithful. And most of them would be thrilled to actually fall in love with their husbands =96 it's just that they don't necessarily require this as a condition for marriage   <bio>"<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag">Mail Order Brides</a>" at <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com</a> offers readers complete information about mail order brides from Russia, China, the Philippines, and elsewhere (see also <a href="http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/mail-order-brides-care-pack" >http://mailorderbridesdude.blogspot.com/2007/03/mail-order-brides-care-pack</a>= ages-or.html).  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Wedding Toast Tips And Advice</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2006 18:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>toast to the bride</category><category>wedding toast</category><category>traditional toast</category><category>bride and groom</category><category>father of the bride</category><category>wedding toasts</category><category>emcee</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-toast-tips-and-advice</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wedding toasts perform an essential role during the wedding celebration. The wedding toast serves as a link between the formal wedding ceremonies and the less formal atmosphere of the wedding reception.  The wedding toast also allows some members of the family, relatives and closest friends to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+toast" rel="tag">Wedding toast</a>s perform an essential role during the wedding celebration. The wedding toast serves as a link between the formal wedding ceremonies and the less formal atmosphere of the wedding reception. <br /><br /> The wedding toast also allows some members of the family, relatives and closest friends to express their feelings and to wish the couple well. <br /><br /> Having toasts started from the belief that creating some noise, such as ringing a bell, in this case, the clinking of a glass, can cast away evil spirits. <br /><br /> The wedding toast may follow a traditional or a non-traditional order. <br /><br /> In the traditional order, the first toast is the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/toast+to+the+bride" rel="tag">toast to the bride</a> or the toast to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride+and+groom" rel="tag">bride and groom</a>. This is done by the best man, a relative or a friend. The groom then responds with a message to his bride, the person who made the toast, the couple's parents and a toast to the bridesmaids. <br /><br /> The best will then respond to thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids. At times, if the bride has spoken after the groom, the best man will thank the bridesmaids. <br /><br /> A close friend or relative may then follow with another toast. After this, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/father+of+the+bride" rel="tag">father of the bride</a> thanks the guests on behalf of his wife and himself, and announces that they can begin with the celebration. <br /><br /> The non-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/traditional+toast" rel="tag">traditional toast</a> is done to do something different from the tradition. The order may be changed to suit the guests and the occasion. <br /><br /> The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/emcee" rel="tag">emcee</a> proposes the first toast for the couple. The groom then thanks the emcee and the guests and toasts to his bride. The bride thanks her groom and the guests and proposes a toast to her parents and her in-laws. At times, a special toast may be done for her in-laws. <br /><br /> The father of the bride thanks the bride for the toast, thanks the guests for attending and announces that the celebration may begin. At times, the emcee may propose a toast to the bridesmaids, after which the maid of honor may respond with thanks or propose another toast. The emcee may introduce guests who will propose their toasts, and announce the beginning of the celebration. <br /><br /> Here are some tips when proposing a toast. <br /><br /> * The bride should be served the beverage first, followed by the groom, the maid of honor, the parents and then the best man. <br /><br /> * The toast can be done with a sip of wine, champagne or a non-alcoholic drink except coffee, tea and water. <br /><br /> * If you will propose the first toast, make sure that not only your glass, but also all the other glasses are filled before you start speaking. <br /><br /> * When proposing a toast, raise your glass with your right hand. The glass should be held in a straight line from the shoulder. <br /><br /> * It is better to compose your own wedding toast. However, if you cannot write a good one, you can try traditional wedding toast but make sure to personalize it to include your feelings and thoughts about the bride and groom. <br /><br /> * Always remember to end a toast with an invitation to the guests to join you and something that tells them what to say in response. <br /><br /> These are some things that one should remember when proposing a wedding toast. On the other hand, if you received a toast, you do not raise your glass, stand, nor sip your drink. You just thank the toasters and although you are not required, you may propose another toast.   <bio>Download our excellent discount wedding planning mini-course absolutely FREE at <a href="http://www.discountweddingguide.com/">http://www.discountweddingguide.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Debunking The Russian Bride Fairy Tale</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order brides</category><category>mail order bride</category><category>russian brides</category><category>beauty contest winner</category><category>russian woman</category><category>russian women</category><category>accustomed</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/debunking-the-russian-bride-fairy-tale</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The concept of mail order brides has been around far longer than has the Internet, but the Net has become the preferred venue for finding a foreign mate. Although most Russian bride websites downplay the 'mail order' aspect of their service, the only difference between these websites and the mail]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The concept of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+brides" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+bride" rel="tag">mail order bride</a>s</a> has been around far longer than has the Internet, but the Net has become the preferred venue for finding a foreign mate. Although most Russian bride websites downplay the 'mail order' aspect of their service, the only difference between these websites and the mail order bride catalog of the 1970's is that former was distributed in hard copy and the latter arrives via cyberspace. <br /><br /> There is no denying that love has been known to spark in strange circumstances, but one has to wonder if its' love, or some other motive that causes men and women to enter into a 'mail order bride' relationship. Go to any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+brides" rel="tag">Russian brides</a> website (and there are hundreds of them, some legitimate, some not), and you will notice several commonalities. Each site states that, andquot;<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+women" rel="tag">Russian women</a> are extremely open-minded, and tolerant of most anythingandquot;, and every woman pictured on each website could easily be a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/beauty+contest+winner" rel="tag">beauty contest winner</a>. These certainly are attractive selling points. <br /><br /> Oops, we aren't supposed to talk about selling! It is stressed that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/russian+woman" rel="tag">Russian woman</a> are not selling themselves through these services, but are merely looking to find the man of their dreams so they can please him in every way possible. These Russian beauties don't mind living on a tight budget, will work if hubby wants, or will happily stay home and care for home and family, free of selfish career goals. <br /><br /> These women all appear to be highly educated, yet they are not opposed to marrying a man much older and less attractive than they themselves. Russian women are represented as being <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/accustomed" rel="tag">accustomed</a> to male domination and sexism, so they will not be bothered by those attitudes from their foreign husbands. They are touted to be extremely tolerant with an emotional temperature well below that of their western counterparts. Long-suffering and patient, Russian woman never lose their cool, even if their spouse has many mistresses! <br /><br /> So why do these miraculous, low maintenance creatures need a foreign husband? Unfortunately the women out-number the men in Russia (100 women for every 88 men), and single women are treated with only minimal respect in the Russian culture. If you are not married by age 25, it is unlikely that you will ever marry. Rather than to be doomed to a life of disrespect and despair it is preferable to fly off with a stranger in hopes of finding marital bliss abroad. <br /><br /> Do we really have to ask why Western men might like to marry a woman who has limited English skills and comes advertised as a Barbie Doll who cooks and cleans? Ah, if only it were real! <br /><br /> The fact is, often times it isn't real. The 'free' listing on a Russian bride website may come with a myriad of hidden costs that present themselves later down the road. Some Russian brides are rumored to be fronts for the Russian Mafia. Other Russian bride websites have no brides at all. Men think they are corresponding with the lovely Anna in St. Petersburg, when indeed they are sending handsome pictures of themselves to Ralph in Cleveland and being scammed out of airfare. <br /><br /> Russian women are advertised as 'trim' when a more accurate descriptor might be 'starved'. Health problems linked with poor nutrition and generational alcoholism is never mentioned. Abuse, abandonment, and poverty apparently have no detrimental impact on these women, and they always arrive in the USA unimpaired mentally and physically despite any deprivation or torment they may have suffered as children and young adults. Pretty unbelievable, huh? <br /><br /> Yes, the entire concept upon which 'Russian brides' is built is unbelievable. Talk with any Russian male and ask why Russian women want to come to the US and marry American men. Most will agree that it is because Russian women want to live like American women, not because they are just dying to hook up with an overweight middle-aged American man. This means that once settled in America, beautiful Swetlana may decide she wants to pursue a career, delay child rearing, and take long vacations in the sun. <br /><br /> Darn, there is just no truth in advertising anymore.  <bio>What makes us different? We give bad dating resources bad reviews! We review all kinds of dating resources. Everything from: expensive dating coaches who work with you one on one, free online personals, local speed dating to cruises for singles. <a href="http://QualityDatingResources.com" >http://QualityDatingResources.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Wedding Bouquet: It's Importance To Your Wedding</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2006 00:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bouquet of flowers</category><category>wedding bouquet</category><category>bunch of flowers</category><category>bride and groom</category><category>wedding planning</category><category>definitely</category><category>soft colours</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/wedding-bouquet-its-importance-to-your-wedding</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When a man and a woman are to get married the woman usually wears a long white dress and has her hair all done up fancy with a tiara and vale in it, and then there is the wedding bouquet, she usually holds a small bunch of flowers which match her wedding theme, if she is wearing a white dress soft]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When a man and a woman are to get married the woman usually wears a long white dress and has her hair all done up fancy with a tiara and vale in it, and then there is the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+bouquet" rel="tag">wedding bouquet</a>, she usually holds a small <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bunch+of+flowers" rel="tag">bunch of flowers</a> which match her wedding theme, if she is wearing a white dress <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/soft+colours" rel="tag">soft colours</a> often accentuate her not the flowers but some stunning bouquets have been the most vivid of colours and are meant to attract the attention of the guests. <br /><br /> The wedding bouquet is usually designed and prepared by the florist although you do have some input on the design and colours. Many women choose lilies and roses as the main flowers in their bouquet. But I think that a little bit of greenery would go a long, long way when it comes to the bouquet. It just adds that extra "bit" to them. The flowers are arranged to make the bouquet small enough to be held in both hands and looks as if it is a bubble over the bride's hands. <br /><br /> During the ceremony the bouquet is passed over the maid of honour to hold and is then given back to the bride once the ceremony is over. After the entire ceremony the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride+and+groom" rel="tag">bride and groom</a> race out of the church, down the aisle and out the door, once they are outside all the women gang up together and basically fight for the bouquet which is thrown by the bride, legend says that if you are the woman who catches the bouquet of the bride you are next to be married! So as you can tell it's <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definitely" rel="tag">definitely</a> a touch competition to get that bouquet with so many other women after it! <br /><br /> There are hundreds of flowers plastered all over the church and the reception hall but the bouquet held by the bride is always deemed the prettiest and most important, I have never yet seen a bride walk down the aisle without a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bouquet+of+flowers" rel="tag">bouquet of flowers</a> that haven't been far short of perfect. The flowers just add to the innocence of the bride before she makes that long jump to commitment and the flowers should be given respect!   <bio>Download our excellent discount <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wedding+planning" rel="tag">wedding planning</a> mini-course absolutely FREE at <a href="http://www.discountweddingguide.com/">http://www.discountweddingguide.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Mail Order Clothing</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>mail order clothing</category><category>television shopping</category><category>shopping channels</category><category>clothing fabric</category><category>shapes</category><category>laundry</category><category>as a matter of fact</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/mail-order-clothing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By the way, whatever happened to the window shoppers? In our younger days we used to gaze at the beautifully designed shop windows, appreciating their wares though not always indulging in actual buying. Today people have no more time to look at a shop window to select an item. Plus, tastes and]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[By the way, whatever happened to the window shoppers? In our younger days we used to gaze at the beautifully designed shop windows, appreciating their wares though not always indulging in actual buying. Today people have no more time to look at a shop window to select an item. Plus, tastes and preferences have also changed greatly as they do over time. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/as+a+matter+of+fact" rel="tag">As a matter of fact</a>, the traditional method of shopping has gone with the wind. Now-a-days, if you need to buy anything, you either buy online or go for mail order shopping. However, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail+order+clothing" rel="tag">mail order clothing</a> could be tricky. Take for example the problem of sizing. Size eight from one store stands for size ten in another, since different brands have different sizing systems. So, unless you are acquainted with the sizing method of the shop you have selected, it would be a waste of time and money to go for mail order clothing. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/television+shopping" rel="tag">Television shopping</a> channels and online catalogues pose similar problems. Their views on the topic are nevertheless, persuasive. Since we all are different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shapes" rel="tag">shapes</a> and sizes, they argue, our clothes come in different shapes and sizes too. <br /><br /> Apart from the size, mail order <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/clothing+fabric" rel="tag">clothing fabric</a> also requires your attention. In the case of a stay-at-home mother who spends a few hours with the children outdoors, silk may not be suitable for her. So you need to select carefully. Then different fabrics require different treatment. Whatever is good for the linen may not be good for polyester. Mail ordering clothing thus creates confusion and hassles. Those who are very attentive to their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/laundry" rel="tag">laundry</a> may indulge in mail order clothing since they can take the time to check each fabric and treat it accordingly. But most of us are in the habit of dumping all the laundry into the wash machine and turning it on. The end result, as you can appreciate, is far from satisfactory. <br /><br /> Despite all the inconveniences, mail order clothing has come to stay simply because no one has the time to do actual shopping and online shopping for clothing has more problems than mail order clothing. <br /><br /> Another important factor could be the budget that includes one's timeframe. Hours saved on shopping may be lost in weeks waiting for the mail order clothing to reach the destination. Besides, shipping costs could be considerable if the distance between the supplier and the customer is great.   <bio>For more information about shopping online or by mail order visit our website at <a href="http://shopforittoday.com/" >http://shopforittoday.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Finding A Long-Distance Bride</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>bride</category><category>chosen partner</category><category>suitable partner</category><category>prospective brides</category><category>western men</category><category>introduction agency</category><category>help</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/finding-a-long-distance-bride</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An increasing number of western men are choosing to look overseas for their brides. Far from being a closet business, the overseas bride agency sector is booming, and many men are finding their ideal partner because of it.  There are many specialist agencies that can help you to find the perfect]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[An increasing number of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/western+men" rel="tag">western men</a> are choosing to look overseas for their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bride" rel="tag">bride</a>s. Far from being a closet business, the overseas bride agency sector is booming, and many men are finding their ideal partner because of it. <br /><br /> There are many specialist agencies that can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/help" rel="tag">help</a> you to find the perfect bride. With experience in your country and overseas, they have the connections and the expertise to match you with someone who wants to marry a western man. <br /><br /> Overseas introduction agencies know that it can be daunting to start a search for a bride from a different country. That's why they make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout the process and that you have time to develop a proper relationship before you commit yourself to marriage. Services may include: <br /><br />  Personal interview -- to establish what you're looking for and to find out about your interests and ambitions <br /><br />  Personal introduction -- face-to-face meetings in the prospective bride's country <br /><br />  Correspondence service -- helping you to keep in touch with your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chosen+partner" rel="tag">chosen partner</a> whilst you are in separate countries <br /><br />  Legal assistance -- helping you ensure that all your paperwork is correct so that you can bring your bride back to your home country <br /><br />  Help and advice -- offering support throughout the process and answering any questions you may have <br /><br /> There's no doubt that finding a bride from another country is a completely different process to dating in your local town, but with the right help from an experienced and expert <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/introduction+agency" rel="tag">introduction agency</a>, many western men have found the partner of their dreams. If you've experienced general problems finding a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/suitable+partner" rel="tag">suitable partner</a> in your own area, or if you are divorced or widowed and you don't want the hassle of going back into the singles market, then perhaps an overseas bride is the answer for you.   <bio>The Thai Connection is an established introduction agency that brings together British men and Thai ladies. To register or find out more, click on <a href="http://www.the-thaiconnection.com" >http://www.the-thaiconnection.com</a> to visit our website. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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