Kelly Clarkson - Single releases from Breakaway Platinum.

Kelly Clarkson's single releases from Breakaway proved very successful, and allowed it to become only the 4th album in history to stay in the Billboard 200 Top 20 for a consecutive year.

Kelly Clarkson's single releases from Breakaway As well as, being certified 6x platinum in the U.S. in late 2007 and 5x platinum in Canada in May, 2006.

In Australia, Kelly Clarkson's album reached number 2 and spent 52 weeks in the top 10 and was certified 6x Platinum.

However, Kelly Clarkson's album Breakaway experienced a delayed release in the UK.

Wedding Gowns in This New Times

Gone are the days where wedding gowns need to be made of satin, silk and lace and has to look a certain way. Even the color of wedding gowns then are cookie cutter cut-white, cream or off white. But in this day and age, brides are now free to make their wedding gowns in whatever way they want to giving way to individuality and uniqueness. Here are some out of the ordinary wedding gowns I have managed to find when surfing the Internet for some wedding gown inspirations. Now every kind of bride out there can her own brand of wedding gown!

This gown is perfect for a wedding with an ethereal theme. The wedding dress was made to look like it can be fit for a fairy.



The wedding dress for the not so traditional bride - short and full of bling!



The wedding gown that is for the Bohemian Bride.



A short but sweet wedding gown.



The wedding gown for the fashion icon.

All wedding gown designs are from Brides.com.

Wedding Gowns in This New Times

Gone are the days where wedding gowns need to be made of satin, silk and lace and has to look a certain way. Even the color of wedding gowns then are cookie cutter cut-white, cream or off white. But in this day and age, brides are now free to make their wedding gowns in whatever way they want to giving way to individuality and uniqueness. Here are some out of the ordinary wedding gowns I have managed to find when surfing the Internet for some wedding gown inspirations. Now every kind of bride out there can her own brand of wedding gown!

This gown is perfect for a wedding with an ethereal theme. The wedding dress was made to look like it can be fit for a fairy.



The wedding dress for the not so traditional bride - short and full of bling!



The wedding gown that is for the Bohemian Bride.



A short but sweet wedding gown.



The wedding gown for the fashion icon.

All wedding gown designs are from Brides.com.

Making Marriage Work

This may not be wedding related but I still want to share it here. It's an article about preserving one's marriage. After all, a wedding is just a mark of the beginning of the bigger picture which is marriage. So if we are very keen on planning our wedding then we should be keener in making our marriage work. Here's the article which was from Reader's Digest:

Marriage may be a two-way street, but that doesn’t mean you should travel in oppos­ite directions. Experts know what steers good marriages; here are some couple-strengthening tips:

Talk, but don’t talk back. Tell your partner how you feel and what you need. When you’re the listener, don’t criticise, debate, dismiss or problem-solve. Recognise that your partner’s concerns are as import­ant as yours.

Be optimistic. Keep your comments positive - even when discussing problems - and make the effort to remember and appreciate the good in your relationship.

Learn to leave an argument before it’s out of control. Tactics include cracking a joke, showing appreciation and backing down.

Share your dreams. And find a way to help your spouse realise his or hers.

Be flexible. When your spouse asks you to be accommodating, try.

Go on a date. Couples need time as two­somes, to reconnect.

Making Marriage Work

This may not be wedding related but I still want to share it here. It's an article about preserving one's marriage. After all, a wedding is just a mark of the beginning of the bigger picture which is marriage. So if we are very keen on planning our wedding then we should be keener in making our marriage work. Here's the article which was from Reader's Digest:

Marriage may be a two-way street, but that doesn’t mean you should travel in oppos­ite directions. Experts know what steers good marriages; here are some couple-strengthening tips:

Talk, but don’t talk back. Tell your partner how you feel and what you need. When you’re the listener, don’t criticise, debate, dismiss or problem-solve. Recognise that your partner’s concerns are as import­ant as yours.

Be optimistic. Keep your comments positive - even when discussing problems - and make the effort to remember and appreciate the good in your relationship.

Learn to leave an argument before it’s out of control. Tactics include cracking a joke, showing appreciation and backing down.

Share your dreams. And find a way to help your spouse realise his or hers.

Be flexible. When your spouse asks you to be accommodating, try.

Go on a date. Couples need time as two­somes, to reconnect.

Kelly Clarkson - 2nd studio album Breakaway, more rock-oriented image

Kelly Clarkson, distancing herself from her American Idol image.

Kelly Clarkson took more creative control with her 2nd studio album Breakaway, and developed a more rock-oriented image. Breakaway was released by RCA Records on November 30, 2004.

Kelly Clarkson's album, Breakaway, debuted within the U.S. top five and Canadian top ten, but sales were initially low in comparison to Thankful.

Fire Lanterns for Weddings

Fire lanterns popularity has sky rocketed since they have been used in the much awaited and very controversial Judy Ann and Ryan wedding. A good alternative to fireworks, these fire lanterns are so easy to use not to mention a lot safer too. You just light it and as it goes hot so it goes up! It can stay airbourne for 10 minutes or so and will gently float down to earth once it losses its gas.

Fire Lanterns

You can opt to just light one for making a wish or go crazy and get hundreds to give to each and every one of your guests to light. You can certainly make you imagination go wild in using fire lanterns in your wedding.

You may now get those pretty fire lanterns locally by visiting this site. Best use for beach wedding or any outdoor weddings. They will certainly add drama and flair to any occassion.

Fire Lanterns for Weddings

Fire lanterns popularity has sky rocketed since they have been used in the much awaited and very controversial Judy Ann and Ryan wedding. A good alternative to fireworks, these fire lanterns are so easy to use not to mention a lot safer too. You just light it and as it goes hot so it goes up! It can stay airbourne for 10 minutes or so and will gently float down to earth once it losses its gas.

Fire Lanterns

You can opt to just light one for making a wish or go crazy and get hundreds to give to each and every one of your guests to light. You can certainly make you imagination go wild in using fire lanterns in your wedding.

You may now get those pretty fire lanterns locally by visiting this site. Best use for beach wedding or any outdoor weddings. They will certainly add drama and flair to any occassion.

Kelly Clarkson - Thankful, "Low" "The Trouble with Love Is"

Kelly Clarkson's single "Low", is the third single from Thankful, reached number 2 in Canada, but it was unable to make the Top 40 of the U.S. chart.

TheKelly Clarkson's final single, "The Trouble with Love Is", was not released in Canada, and it peaked at #101 on the U.S. Charts.

Kelly Clarkson attributed the under performance of both releases to poor management and relieved her manager Simon Fuller, who she felt was not completely focused on her career.

Kelly Clarkson also covered Danielle Brisebois' "Just Missed the Train" on the album.

As of 2009, Thankful has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.

Kelly Clarkson - "Miss Independent", a success of the second single from Thankful

Kelly Clarkson, "Miss Independent" became a success when released as the second single from Thankful. "Miss Independent" reached the top ten of the U.S. and Canadian singles charts, and earned Clarkson a 2004 Grammy Award nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance".

When "Miss Independent" single was released in the United Kingdom and Australia, it reached the top ten of the charts; however, Thankful received less attention. It peaked at number forty-one on the UK albums chart and at number 33 on the Australian albums chart. Further singles released outside North America would appear even less successful.