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July 25, 2011 ESSENTIALS FOR A SUMMER WEDDING – SMART WEDDING FAVORS AND TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT An ideal summer wedding would be complete with endless sunshine, warm weather, and smiling faces. Unfortunately Mother Nature is not always ...
July 20, 2011 CEREMONIES, WEDDING DECORATIONS, AND CHILDREN – HOW TO MAKE THEM JIVE The juggling act that is a wedding never seems to be easier than you think it will be. With so many balls...
July 13, 2011 GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVES: WEDDING ACCESSORIES THAT PUT THE “KEEP” IN KEEPSAKE The wedding guest book is a time-honored tradition that nearly every wedding follows. Everyone has seen it, that stereotypical white book sitting...
February 14, 2011 CAPTURING THE ROMANCE WITH A LOVE LETTER CEREMONY SET The wedding ceremony is one of the most sacred and romantic moments most people will ever encounter. It is a special moment when vows are shared and a lifetime commitment is made...
November 15, 2010 CELEBRATE MARRIAGE WITH A UNITY SAND CEREMONY A wedding ceremony symbolizes the commitment to work through life together - for better or worse, for richer or poorer. In a moment, two people’s lives become one and also two extended...
September 27, 2010 KEEPING THE TRADITION WITH CONVENTIONAL CEREMONY RITUALS In the grand tradition of weddings, as far back as anyone can remember, several rituals have been used to highlight the union ceremony. These rituals make use of accessories such as Flower...
May 17, 2010 GOING GREEN THE WEDDING CEREMONY
June 18, 2009 PAINTED FACES ON DISPLAY Throughout the Renaissance, masquerade balls were used as pageants and celebrations of important events like marriages or inaugurations and were extended into costumed public events in Italy during the 16th...
June 16, 2009 TAKING TO THE ICE If you are looking for a wedding that is a little less traditional and a lot more original, and you happen to be a die hard hockey fan, you might...
June 09, 2009 SAY A LITTLE PRAYER WITH FLAGS A wedding is a very special time for all who are invited to witness the marriage of the bride and groom. One way bridal couples are allowing guests to let...
June 02, 2009 CLOSING THE DISTANCE - IT'S THE INTERNET TO THE RESCUE Your wedding day is something special that you should be able to share with all of your family and friends. Inevitably however, with great distances often splitting families and friends...
May 29, 2009 PLAN B The ideal of the perfect wedding, always comes unbidden to our thoughts. The reality is, that nothing is ever truly perfect, and that contingency plans more commonly referred to...
May 28, 2009 I DO - TAKE YOU, AND YOU AND YOU... Many second marriages involve the joining not only of the bride and groom, but the joining of any children they might have into a new blended family. To help...
May 12, 2009 GREENING YOUR TRANSPORTATION Many bridal couples are looking for environmentally friendly ways to lessen the impact their wedding has on the earth. One aspect of that involves looking at the transportation methods both...
April 17, 2009 THOSE EXTRA SPECIAL PEOPLE Many couples today are looking for ideas that will help them honor their grandparents at their wedding.
April 13, 2009 ASTRO TURF ANYONE? Ask most sports-minded grooms what their favorite wedding location would be, and chances are you'll often hear them speak wishfully about getting hitched on the 50 yrd line of their...
March 24, 2009 LASSO THE BRIDE Giving a new meaning to "tying the knot", the Mexican wedding tradition of using a Lasso (Lazo) chord to join the bride and groom together, is similar to the ancient...
March 17, 2009 THE DESIGN OF A KETUBAH A traditional Jewish ceremony holds one decorative accessory that isn't often seen in any other culture.
March 16, 2009 THE ABC'S OF GUEST LISTS Planning a wedding is never easy, but sometimes the most difficult decisions come from the creation and inevitable cutting of your guest list. Whether it's because of an over enthusiastic...
February 19, 2009 WEDDING SPONSORS A long held tradition of Filipino weddings involves the naming of sponsors, which reflects the cultures long held belief in the support not only of family, but of an extended...
February 17, 2009 MARRIAGE SYMBOLISM The rich symbolism of some marriage ceremonies bespeak to the personalities of the couples themselves. While some couples remain very unorthodox in their views, there are others still...
February 03, 2009 DESTINATION ROME: THE VATICAN Rome, also known as the Eternal City, is one of the ultimate destination wedding locations for couples looking for a unique and enriching experience. For some who travel there,...
January 29, 2009 CEREMONIAL FAVORS Traditionally wedding favors are handed out to guests at the reception placed at either their table setting before dinner, or on a specifically designed table for pickup later in the...
January 22, 2009 FROM ENGAGED TO PLANNING As the Holiday Season ends and new engagement rings are dazzlingly sparkling off of the fingers of a new set of brides-to-be, many of the newly engaged are left looking...
January 16, 2009 BLENDED FAMILIES Families come in all shapes and sizes and finding ways to incorporate them in a unique way into your wedding can be a challenge. Whether yours is a second...
January 13, 2009 TOPSY TURVY WEDDING DAY If you have always been the life of the party, and the last one to leave at the end of the night, saying goodbye to your guests at the end...
December 30, 2009 LOVE LETTER CEREMONY Many bridal couples are choosing to add a special detail to their civil ceremonies to personalize them and give them that special little added something. From sand ceremonies, to...
December 29, 2009 CAVERNOUS WEDDINGS While your friends and family may think you batty for your choice of venue location, there are a surprisingly large number of brides and grooms who are choosing caves as...
December 18, 2008 QUAICH YOUR THIRST FOR MARRIAGE The Quaich is a shallow drinking cup or bowl favored by the Scots that traditionally was carried to prevent people from poisoning them or watering down their whiskey. A...
December 16, 2008 HOW WE MET For some, the story of how they met is a very special, romantic or funny one, and is one they are looking to share on their wedding day.
December 12, 2008 TEAM PLAYERS Choosing attendants is always a difficult task, more so if you are a regular participant in a group or on a team, where each team member is special to you...
December 11, 2008 KID FRIENDLY WEDDINGS Whether you yourself have young children that will be attending your wedding, or you have friends or family that do, having a kid friendly wedding is something that takes stress...
November 27, 2008 FANTASY FLOWER GIRLS To every little girl, being a flower girl is the ultimate fantasy. Wearing a long beautiful dress, having your hair done, flowers and a special spot near the bride....
November 24, 2008 MODERN DAY HANDFASTING Those with few formal religious beliefs, who are still looking to incorporate a formal traditional aspect to offset what typically can become a very dry civil ceremony, can look to...
November 20, 2008 GOOD EVENING As the look for the perfect romantic setting for their wedding venue, many bridal couples now look to the twinkling stars and a bright full moon to provide them with...
November 06, 2008 TREE PLANTING CEREMONY Many bridal couples utilize special ceremonies to symbolize the joining of their two lives into one. Popular ceremonies include sand or other pourable materials such as water, rice, beans, etc....
October 02, 2008 SMALL-DOWNED WEDDINGS Sometimes the perfect vision for a wedding doesn't fit the realities of a budget. That's when couples have to decide if the horse and carriage they've always wanted is...
September 18, 2008 RING WARMING CEREMONY For those that are looking for that extra special touch to bring to their wedding ceremony, a ring warming ceremony may be just what you are looking for.
September 09, 2008 FORMALIZING YOUR FLOWER GIRL Most little girls given the honor of being a flower girl for a formal wedding, due to their young age, have never before experienced the focus of attention, or the...
August 19, 2008 THE BELL OF TRUCE A quaint and old fashioned tradition that can be seen performed at many modern-day weddings, is the ringing and presentation of a Bell of Truce.
August 12, 2008 DEMOCRATIC WEDDINGS A new and interesting trend arising from the popularity of wedding websites is the chance to let your guests decide for themselves the direction they wish to see your wedding...
August 11, 2008 EXTRA EXTRA SPECIAL PROGRAMS READ ALL ABOUT IT Wedding programs can be little or they can be large. They can be grand works celebrating graphic art, or do it yourself triumphs created with a photocopier and computer....
July 15, 2008 LET'S GO CAMPING Camping is one of the hottest recreation activities enjoyed during the summer months. If you and your groom enjoy this fun pastime, why not incorporate that love into your...
July 08, 2008 BEATING THE HEAT Summer, the number one time brides choose to get married, offers brides a better than average chance of sunshine and blue skies for their magical day. Where there's sun there's...
June 17, 2008 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Heralding the ultimate in charm and romance, as well as a practical money saving solution, the search for the perfect wedding venue can sometimes end outside your own front door....
June 16, 2008 BRIDAL DAYS OF SUMMER If a taste for the outdoors is a part of your summer wedding plans, here are a few choice tips to avoid the pitfalls that can sometimes befall your outdoor...
May 29, 2008 REVERSED WEDDINGS - A NEW ORDER
May 19, 2008 HERE COMES THE BRIDE Choosing who would walk you down the aisle used to be a relatively simple task. If not your father, the task usually then fell to an older male relative...
May 16, 2008 DRESSING THE PART So how do you get guests to dress for the occasion? By laying it out as plainly as you can with every wedding accessory at your disposal,...
May 12, 2008 IF THE GLOVE FITS Gloves of any length not only add to the elegance of a wedding, they also have a long history of romance behind them.
April 11, 2008 THE MAGICAL WORLD OF FAIRY LIGHTS One way many couples have added a soft romantic feeling to their evening reception or ceremony is by using fairy lights. Not your run of the mill Christmas decoration, fairy...
March 04, 2008 A RED WISH A Chinese celebratory tradition is to give red envelopes filled with money to friends and family on celebration days as a wish for good luck. A twist on this...
February 29, 2008 BEWARE THE PERFECT LOCATION When scouting for that perfect location keep a few of these questions in mind:
February 08, 2008 FANTASTIC LITTLE FLOWER GIRLS There are two things that cause wedding guests to sigh and smile in admiration as the opening strains of the wedding march fills the air. The first is the sight...
February 01, 2008 WINGED BEAUTIES
January 30, 2008 GO FOR BAROQUE In the 17th century Baroque fashion dominated the French court of Louis XIV. Today that fashionable style is making a bold comeback in dresses for today's bride. Much...
January 29, 2008 GREEN WEDDINGS Most couples like to start their married life off by leaving their mark. However, more environmentally conscious couples are hosting Green Weddings, weddings that do not leave a mark on...
January 04, 2008 PRESERVING YOUR WEDDING GOWN
December 20, 2007 CHARMING CHURCHES When you choose to have your wedding ceremony in a lovely old church, chapel or cathedral, with its burnished wood, stained glass windows, elegant artwork and charming decor, very little...
December 17, 2007 THE WEDDING PLANNER As a seasoned professional, well versed in the art of negotiating with caterers, venues and florists, wedding planners can save you valuable time, money and stress by helping you create...
December 14, 2007 FUN WITH FIDO To some bridal couples including their much loved pet in their wedding ceremony is a very important element of their day. So why shouldn't Fido come dressed for the...
December 13, 2007 A CHARMING CHUPPA A wedding accessory traditionally used in Jewish wedding ceremonies, a chuppa is a large canopy stretched over four poles used to symbolize the home the couple will share together and...
December 05, 2007 FIRST LOOK - NEW FOR 2008
November 02, 2007 WEDDINGS THE SECOND TIME AROUND For a first marriage, most people choose a traditional wedding concept. For those who are marrying for the second time a second wedding gives the bride freedom to choose...
October 18, 2007 A WEDDING AT HOME Homestyle weddings are one of the latest trends when holding a smaller wedding. Rather than invest in an expensive reception location to hold their wedding, more and more bridal couples...
September 24, 2007 WEDDINGS AFTER A TRAGEDY
August 28, 2007 ARRIVE LIKE A PRINCESS Many brides want the "Princess experience" when planning their special day, from the frothy long dress, to the pampering, to the grand ball reception and dance. In order for...
August 15, 2007 IN THE RIGHT LIGHT
August 14, 2007 BAD CHAIR DAY When planning the look of the reception, a wedding accessory many brides overlook is the one wedding accessory that can really pull a reception venue together, chairs.
August 13, 2007 WHOSE DAY IS IT ANYWAYS? Tradition holds that a wedding is the bride’s day. Hers to dream, hers to plan, hers to hope that it is the day she has always dreamed of. ...
August 10, 2007 NOT THE NORM Did you and your beloved meet in your local department store's electronics section? Do you both share a passion for the Gorilla house at your local zoo? Or...
August 02, 2007 VOWS THAT WOW The most integral part of a wedding ceremony, your wedding vows are the words that intertwine your lives together and declare to your family and friends the feelings that you...
September 01, 2006 MEMORIALIZING LOVED ONES
June 01, 2006 WEDDING UNITY CEREMONIES
