Archive for November, 2007

The Delicate Issue of Steps (Parents, That Is)

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Consider yourself unusual if you and your spouse-to-be both have parents that are still married to each other (not your parents to your fiancé’s parents of course, cuz…well…that would be just…well…WRONG, but you know what I mean; both of your respective biological moms are still married to your respective biological dads!) I don’t have any […]

The New Wedding Chic - Wedding Favor Designer Trios

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

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 […]

We?re Not Religious But My Parents Are - Help!

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

One of the stresses that many couples face in planning their wedding ceremony is when their religious beliefs (or lack thereof) conflict with those of their parents or grandparents. Gone are the days when the God-fearing children of God-fearing parents stood complacently through cookie-cutter ceremonies performed at the local church in exactly the same way […]

Essential Advice For Choosing Your Wedding Music

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Musical      entertainment can enhance any special event, for instance, ceremony and      reception piano music sets the mood and will reflect your joyful      celebrations. Special music, if done correctly, has the ability to provide you with a lifetime of memories of your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, reception and dancing. Keep in mind that your own personal […]

The Do It Yourself Wedding - What Can?t You Do Yourself?

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

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 […]

Essential Wedding Etiquette

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

The wedding ceremony symbolizes not just the union of the bride and the groom and the beginning of their marital life, but it is also a very significant social event. Therefore, it is necessary to follow certain necessary etiquette before, during, and after the wedding ceremony is over. Here are a few examples of wedding […]

A Guide to Hiring the Perfect Florist for Your Wedding

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

There may be no other day in your entire life that is more important than your wedding day so of course you want everything to be absolutely perfect.  If you are in the beginning stages of planning a wedding, I’m sure you have noticed by now that there is a lot more involved in planning […]

Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Your wedding day is a magical once in a lifetime event, and although you will want everything to be perfect some accidents may happen along the way. Be prepared for all possible situations by making an emergency kit that you can bring along with you on your wedding day. Remember a prepared bride is a […]

How To Save On Your Wedding Flowers

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Face it, weddings can be expensive.
Anytime that you can cut costs without compromising quality you would be wise to take advantage of the opportunity.
There are some things that you can do to reduce your floral expenses but still have beautiful flowers for your wedding.
After all, wedding flowers are the finishing touch to your special day.
Use […]

Wedding Budgets - Just How Much Should A Wedding Really Cost?

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

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 […]