Once upon a time, several decades ago, I spent more for my wedding dress than I’d ever paid for a single article of clothing in my entire life. Including tax, it came to a whopping $200.34! Back then, it seemed extravagant for a dress I knew I would only wear for a few hours. Today, [...]
Marriage is the strongest bond the world has ever known. It is a pledge meant to last a lifetime.
A wedding ceremony occurs when a bride and a groom solemnly pledge themselves to one another for a lifetime, some say for eternity, in the presence of friends and family.
Celebrated today, as it has been throughout history, [...]
When my husband and I were first engaged, we decided to visit the Hawaiian Islands for our honeymoon and, simply put, our dreams came true! With miles of sandy beaches, balmy breezes, hiking trails, snorkeling trips and breath taking sunsets, it is easy to see why Hawaii is among the top ten honeymoon destinations and [...]
Nowadays you can get married almost anywhere, as long as you have the budget you’ll be able to find a location. Now you no longer have to have a church or registry office followed by a reception in your local village hall or social club. Many venues now offer complete packages providing the venue for [...]
If you are planning a ski vacation for your honeymoon and one of you is a beginner or both of you are beginners, you should definitely consider Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation honeymoon.
Since 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe Donner, the area has come to be known as a world-class [...]
For most people, their wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of their lives. Everyone wants to have a beautiful and personally meaningful wedding, and these days weddings are more inventive than ever. Hawaii weddings fit the bill for many couples in terms of uniqueness and variety.
A marriage ceremony in Hawaii can [...]
Times are changing. Bridal gowns are more colorful, bridesmaid’s dresses don’t have to match, destination weddings are in vogue and wedding favor trios are bursting on the scene. But what exactly is a wedding favor designer trio?
So many weddings are themed: beach weddings, black tie, fairy tale, heart themes, and the list continues forever. Everything [...]
Many people, over my many years of wedding planning/consulting have asked me if it’s possible to do a wedding yourself and not want to kill someone before the big day. My answer, of course, is yes. But what does it take to have a beautiful wedding and still have a happy couple that is truly [...]
Pick up any bridal magazine and on average there is approximately ten pages of written information in amongst all the pages. In fact, no other industry has been able to sustain the amount of magazines that the bridal industry has. It is estimated that the total global market value of weddings is approximately $85 billion [...]
Green weddings have become very popular over the past several years. With more people becoming aware of our environment and how the decisions we make impact our environment, many couples are choosing to incorporate eco-friendly ideas into their wedding plans. Here are ten tips to make your wedding more environmentally friendly.
1. Attire - For your [...]