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Marriage Proposal/Wedding Waltz Song - "I Give My Love To You"

Congratulations to all you January brides and brides-to-be. Another special weekend gift for fiancée's and fiancé's. This is the long version of the proposal song - "I Give My Love To You" The ideal song for marriage proposal background music, traditional wedding waltz dances and wedding and anniversary memento video. Composition and lyrics by Mark Angelo Askew author of "My Keepsake Wedding Planner."

"Sing" The Marriage Proposal Song

So today I tell you a story about me and Brenda. As our regular readers know, we've been wed for over 37 years. The thing is I love her more now than ever. She's the kind of person every man wants for a friend. It was on a sandy beach under a golden Connecticut sky at sunset that I proposed to her. A remarkable date night. We've been holding hands ever since. 

1817 Date Nights

So far Brenda and I have shared 1817 date nights together. Three of the most special date nights ever were rather recent. We call them our video date nights. We like watch Youtube videos of family members singing together in their cars or of fathers taking their baby daughters out on a first date night. We especially like marriage proposal videos, couples getting married and wedding receptions.  The latest addition to our date night video collection was a young man proposing marriage and marrying his bride on the same day.

"I Give My Love To You"

Well, weeks later after Brenda was tending to her duties supporting her mother and sister I felt inspired to write a song called "I Give My Love To You", It's dedicated to Brenda, for her friendship, hard work, generosity and close ties to all in the family. I presented the song on our 1817th date night. Join us in celebrating the release of the "On Our Special Day" album by posting your proposal story or a video to this blog in the comments section or email it to fimarkhome@gmail.com with a link to the video. Submissions will be published on this blog and submitters will receive a free "My Keepsake Wedding Planner Guidebook."

The Proposal Song Contest 

If you think you have a beautiful voice enter the "Sing" contest. Submit a video of you (and your loved one) on date night singing the proposal song "I Give My Love To You".  If your performance captures the sentiments of the song we'll promote the video on Youtube, Facebook and on our blogs. Even better, the winners get 3 of our event planning guidebooks including Fimark's party planner. family reunion planner and wedding planner. Post your video on Instagram and send us the link in your comments on this page or email it to fimarkhome@gmail.com. The "Sing" Contest ends December 25th.

Get The Lyrics
Check out the proposal song "I Give My Love To You" and lyrics here... https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Download The Song
"I Give My Love To You" is featured on the "On Our Special Day" album available for download at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/markangeloaskew

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Things To Do Last 7 Days Before The Wedding

Do you know exactly what needs to be done the last seven days before your wedding day?

No need to guess, hope or despair. Be prepared for the most important day of your adult life. Fimark's My Keepsake Wedding Planner guide presents...

7 Days Before The Wedding

Countdown Planner

Fimark's My Keepsake Wedding Planner

Includes wedding night and honeymoon planner!

Secrets To The #BestLifeEver Married Life

#BestLifeEver

Everyone wants to be happy. Especially those who are promised in marriage. 

Mark and Brenda Askew began their best life ever on October 25, 1980. Since then Fall has had a special nostalgic meaning to them. Warm, golden oak trees dance in the wind and hug the sky, blowing crimson carpets of leaves onto a path for their anniversary day stroll. Baked pumpkin pie, cinnamon swirl in hot steaming mugs of nutmeg and her warm smile. What a smile. After 36 years making the best memories, I believe the best of life is yet to come.


What is the secret to wedded bliss? How can you make your married life the #BestLifeEver? There are four basic keys.

1. Get to know yourself well. Your fears, those you truly love, and the things that bring you deep joy.

2. Learn to find happiness in giving little things that have special meaning to the receiver.

3. Make it your aim to share yourself with your spouse and value those moments when he does the same.

4. Remember there is a time for everything under the sun. Know what time it is and respond accordingly. Live in the moment and be supportive.

5. Discuss your expectations with your mate and explain why you choose to be strong, loyal and focused.

6. Put down the cell phone, Ipad and other distractions when you're together. Make each other your distraction.

7. Discuss your budget at least once a month. Get on the same page. Consult before making major purchases or entering credit obligations.

8. Make date night sacred. Just the two of you. No one interferes.

Take a glimpse into Mark and Brenda's 36 years together  here... https://www.facebook.com/Best-Life-Ever-Party-and-Event-Planner-1756357731298288/

For more #BestLifeEver tips go to...
http://www.familyreunionplanning.info

Getting Married? Get My Keepsake Wedding Planner by Wedding Planner blogger Mark Angelo 

Congratulations September Brides and Fiances

Congratulations September brides and fiancees. Congratulations to those who have been wed or will be wed, as well as those engaged in September? This is your month to enjoy this season in a whole new way. 

If you plan on enjoying a honeymoon vacation or a romantic anniversary get-away, this is the month for you to start planning your stay on the love boat.

Seasonal ActivitiesThe astronomical fall (Northern Hemisphere) 2015 begins on Wednesday, September 23. Early fall season events including arts and craft shows, street side bubble shows, outdoor fairs and festivals, music and food fests. special events also including beer and wine tasting.

A Special GiftA special gift just for you September Brides and fiancees. The 7 Days Before The Wedding Countdown Planner. Do you don't sweat the little stuff and don't forget the big stuff. Makes a great wedding planner bookmark. 

DIY CRAFTY GIFT IDEAS

The "7 Days Before The Wedding Countdown Planner Checklist Bookmark"  Makes a great gift and can be used as a printable graphical template for many different craft projects. 

• Print it on a commemorative T-shirt.
• Print it on a fabric neck scarf.
• Print it on a fabric hair scarf.
• Send it to all the Brides-to-be you know.
  
• Print on a tall mug (cut in three sections).
• Print on a slim poster.
• Print on sticky paper for a scrapbook countdown timeline.
• Print and stick to the side of your monitor display.
• Print and wrap vertically around your bed post
• Print and wrap vertically around your Ficus Tree
• Print and hang ornamentally from your chandelier
• Print and attach to the side of your wall poster.

Right click and save the image to a file.

Find vital wedding planning checklists in the newly released wedding planner and organizer Fimark's My Keepsake Wedding Planner guidebook and keepsake.

Autumn Bride Date Night Concert Playlist

Earth Wind and Fire's "Do You Remember (The 21st of September)" and Harry Belafonte's "Try to Remember (The time of September)" takes us back to the cool and mellow days of love. We want to congratulate all you September to November Brides and fiancées. It's time to start making plans for love, life, and laughter this Autumn season. To make that happen, read on for a free Autumn Bride wedding gift.

Autumn is a time to look back and enjoy the warm remembrance of the good old days. Getting cozy under backyard string lights wearing knit sweaters and warm blankets - that's what life is about. As a video music concert projects on the outdoor screen, everyone is sipping warm cider, coffee, and rum, eating sweet potato pie and carrot cake. Hot buttery caramel popcorn is popping and everyone is talking about the good times. We're making special. I'm talking about an outdoor backyard concert. 

Plan your Look-Back outdoor date night concert under the stars. Just create a Youtube video concert playlist of your favorite concerts of yesteryear and recapture the nostalgia of your past with family, friends, and that special someone you're going to build a family with. 

To get started here's an extensive concert playlist written by my bride, Brenda Marie, especially for our Friday evening date nights.  I call it the "YouTube Look Back Date Night Outdoor Autumn Concert Playlist". Use the video concert playlist to get your autumn season outdoor family reunion concert up and running. It's a message of hope, love, gratitude, loyalty and what it means to finally be completely and fully home. 

YouTube Look Back Date Night Outdoor Autumn Concert Playlist

Earth, Wind & Fire - In the stone, September, After the love has gone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfagqCcyE6g

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly - I Wanna Thank You (7:22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_6VaCG3tUE

Levert - Father Sings To Son
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UCI9u-Ps5o

Husband Sings To Wife with Patti LaBelle - If Only You Knew (Oprah) a surprise duet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oorsvJ5VSe4

Harry Belafonte - Try To Remember (live) 1997
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFaPImOyGa8

The O'Jays Live "Stairway To Heaven" (1976 Soul Train)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4tv2wiiqw

The O'Jays "Forever Mine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfRKzouM9lo

Let Me Make Love To You - The O'Jays (Soul Train)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3DfTFxRZ8

Levert - Gerald Levert & Eddie Levert - Baby Hold On To Me (Live on Motown Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_myr52hHZ0

Levert - Eddie & Gerald Levert - Wind Beneath My Wings (Essence Awards June 13, 1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwvAEIJ3d9I

Stephanie Mills Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_qDvQStBqM

Luther Vandross - A House Is Not A Home (Live NAACP Image Awards 1988)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ9ZVGM7smE

Luther Vandross - Love Won't Let Me Wait (Live at Wembley Stadium 1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ9UHdyZcog

Luther Vandross - Superstar (Wembley Stadium 1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG9MqIFzoUk

Is It Still Good To Ya (Valentines Day Special 7 Ashford & Simpson 2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPPZkiOI7s

Ashford & Simpson Live at Anthology San Diego (You're All That I Need)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNK9HhCuw8s

Ashford & Simpson @ Paradiso Amsterdam 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=groUCPw1ZE8

Peabo Bryson I'm So Into You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0vM6w04NRI

I Feel Good All Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tY0GJM5KBw

Create memories while looking back on the sweetest of memories. If your wedding date is a few years away why not plan a Fall Fest Family Reunion Outdoor Concert? There is no better way to introduce your fiancé to the extended family than planning a family reunion. Just follow the step by step reunion planning guide written by seasoned reunion planners Mark and Brenda Askew. Get your copy of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner and plan a warm and cozy reunion this fall season.