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July 27, 2011 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE PERFECT WINTER WEDDING In a perfect world, all bride and grooms would have a blissful, stress-free wedding with a remote to control the weather, among...
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 TIE YOUR WEDDING TOGETHER WITH THE PERFECT WEDDING CENTERPIECE Finding the right centerpiece for your wedding may be a little harder than you think. Not only do you need a focal point that will go...
July 11, 2011 WEDDING DECORATIONS: NEW IDEAS AND TRENDS FOR THE PERFECT WEDDING Wedding decorations are the backbone of every wedding. They are the lights on the tree and the tinsel on town hall that can leave ...
October 04, 2010 PICTURE PERFECT
July 27, 2010 CENTERPIECES MORE THAN FLOWERS
June 29, 2010 THE CANDY BUFFET
October 14, 2009 PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING WITH UNIQUE WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS
June 15, 2009 TRUE COLORS To most brides, color is the single most important element in the planning of their wedding, the element that ties the rest of their wedding accessories together into one complete...
June 12, 2009 USING BROOMS TO JUMPSTART YOUR DECORATING An African-American tradition that started near the 19th century and continues today, jumping the broom at the end of a wedding ceremony is a great way to incorporate this age-old...
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...
May 25, 2009 YOUR FAMILY TREE When a bride and groom marry, more than just their names are joined together. In most cases a marriage means the joining of two families as well. To let your...
May 21, 2009 PETAL PUSHERS If you love the color and scent of fresh flowers but hate the expense, look to floral petals as an equally dramatic and aromatic alternative.
May 19, 2009 SENSORY OVERLOAD Bridal couples looking to create a memorable experience not only for themselves but for their wedding guests, sometimes go overboard with details. A situation that can overload not only the...
May 18, 2009 SMALL BUT POWERFUL DECORATIVE TOUCH Feathers are one of the more surprisingly popular wedding accessories to hit today's wedding scene. High up on the popular must-have feather list, for their versatility are Pheasant feathers.
May 08, 2009 FALL WEDDING INSPIRATIONS One of the most popular times of the year to get married is the fall. For many who choose this time of year with its cooler temperatures and amazing color...
April 30, 2009 BANNERS-A BOLD DECORATION For those looking for a fun and unique decoration for their wedding reception, a wedding banner may be just the item you're looking for.
April 24, 2009 ALL JARRED UP Mason Jars are neither a new item nor a stranger to the wedding scene, but as creative brides and wedding planners know, they can be so much more than just...
April 23, 2009 WHAT'S IN A NAME A unique photographic pop art is popping up in all manner of wedding accessories. Taking every day images found in homes, along streets and out in nature, photographers are taking...
April 21, 2009 GO GOCCO FOR YOUR INVITATIONS Hardcore wedding DIY'ers (Do It Yourself'ers), are always looking for new ways to avoid the high cost of stationery printing, whether engraved printing or the even more expensive letterpress style....
April 10, 2009 SILHOUETTE SURPRISES If you are looking for a standout but personal graphic design for your signature wedding look, but don't want to go the route of a monogram, why not look to...
April 02, 2009 THE PERFECT PAIR Looking for a wedding theme that's a little different for a summer or early fall wedding? Why not look to the perfect pear. Not only a great way to make...
March 27, 2009 IT'S RAINING RANUNCULUS Bride's looking for a little something different from the old standby of roses and babies breath for her wedding floral arrangements and bouquets look no further than the latest flower...
March 26, 2009 PORCELAIN POSIES Silk flowers have always been the staple for those looking for fresh flower alternatives, but today a more artistic version can be found in porcelain.
March 20, 2009 INVENTIVE WEDDING CAKE DISPLAYS Most of the emphasis on a wedding cake display has always been on the wedding cake itself. Today that trend has evolved to a point where most bridal couples are...
March 09, 2009 DECORATING WITH TOPPERS With so many cute and inventive cake toppers on the market today that veer far from the traditional, it's hard to choose just one. So why bother? Instead...
February 20, 2009 SANGEET: A CULTURAL ELEMENT OF FUN Taking elements of other cultures and integrating them into your wedding celebration is a popular trend amongst couples today. In this cultural mosaic, the world is literally at our...
February 16, 2009 THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC That old black magic certainly weaves its spell in the form a specialty rose that many brides look to as the penultimate bridal rose. Known as the Black Magic...
February 06, 2009 LUXURIOUS LAS VEGAS Las Vegas has always been one of the most oft used destination wedding locales in the world. While it is better known for its quick and quirky weddings than...
February 05, 2009 FANCIFUL FRUIT Fruits are a nourishing staple of most wedding buffets, from stylish garnish, to tasty treats perfect for dipping in a chocolate fondue. Today however fruits are making their way...
January 23, 2009 A SPECIALLY BLENDED COFFEE WEDDING THEME Whether you and your fiancé met at a coffee shop or simply love the taste of a good cup of hot coffee in the morning, why not let your wedding...
January 20, 2009 ECONOMIC CHIC The state of the economy today has left many brides wondering how they will manage to create the wedding of their dreams on a shoestring budget. With literally hundreds...
January 08, 2009 SPECIAL EFFECTS Make the magic of your wedding day an awe-inspiring spectacle with the addition of a few magnificent special effects.
January 06, 2009 ONE OF A KIND BINDS Simple bridal and attendant bouquets are an easy do it yourself project, but the secret to taking them from plain to fabulous lies in the ties that bind.
January 05, 2009 NAPKIN ORIGAMI One wedding accessory that will appear at every wedding, no matter how big or small is the napkin.
January 01, 2009 MANZANITA TREES A Manzanita is a small evergreen shrub or tree typically found on the west coast of North America from British Columbia, down through Washington, all the way to Mexico.
December 05, 2008 MAD FOR MANGO As a fruit a mango is sweet and smooth, as a color, especially for a wedding, it is a bold declaration that still retains its smoothness.
December 04, 2008 POPULAR POMANDERS Pomanders once were used only by Royalty in the 16th Century as a way to mask odours and repel illness. As time went by they were created not so...
November 25, 2008 FREE MACHINES Open bars are the fashion for many weddings, but for some the fashion lies in the distribution rather than the substance, with a vending machine.
November 21, 2008 FLEA MARKET FINDS Wedding decor and accessories don't have to break the bank and a quick trip to a flea market can prove it.
October 31, 2008 HALLOWED WEDDINGS Everyone has their own idea of what makes a special wedding day. For some bridal couples, it's by having their wedding on a day or holiday that they love....
October 23, 2008 PAPER LIGHT These days many bridal couples are lighting their way to fantastic wedding decors through the use of paper luminaries and lanterns. A low-tech and easy decorative approach, paper lighting...
October 09, 2008 STONE COLD CREATIVE Like the earth from which they come, stones are everlasting and eternal which makes them the perfect decorating backdrop and wedding accessory.
October 07, 2008 MY FAIR VENUE For those brides who don't have the option of holding their wedding in a grandiose venue, especially those who live and work in smaller communities where the number of appropriate...
October 03, 2008 PAPEL PICADO Making cutouts out of tissue paper has long been a Mexican tradition. Known as papel de China, its origins may have come from the fleet of ships travelling the...
September 29, 2008 SWEET CANDY CENTERS
September 25, 2008 HERE YE, HERE YE A MEDIEVAL THEMED WEDDING Period classic films such as Camelot, First Knight, Excalibur, etc. showcase a medieval era that is full of beauty and romance. To capture the feel of this era at...
September 15, 2008 VICTORIAN THEMED WEDDING Many weddings are housed in old homes, or aged buildings where the history and the grandeur shine through. Why not follow the lead set by those historic buildings and...
September 12, 2008 THREE WAYS TO A FABULOUS FALL If you are looking to host a fall themed wedding, but want to steer clear of pumpkins or other Halloween oriented items to decorate your reception tables, look to a...
September 02, 2008 A FRUITFUL WEDDING For a fun colorful wedding theme, try incorporating fruit into all your wedding accessories. Not only does it make for a fresh and tasty edible treat it also makes...
August 28, 2008 HIP TO BE SQUARE Following a new trend that follows a graphic-styled theme, today's brides are finding that it's hip to be square when looking for a unique wedding theme.
August 22, 2008 SAY IT WITH STRIPES For a unique and stylish theme for your modern day wedding, say it with stripes. From contemporary and classic pinstripes, to colorful circus-styled bands of color, stripes can be...
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 18, 2008 INVITING COLOR If plain white invitations are not your style why not jazz things up a bit with colored parchment?
August 08, 2008 THE LIGHT IS RIGHT One of the most inexpensive yet dramatic effects you can create with lighting, require more than just the flicking of a light switch, especially if your wedding locale is an...
August 05, 2008 ALL ABOUT THE BOW Bows, as innocuous as they seem, are an intrical part of every wedding celebration. Very few weddings get by without utilizing this simple decor and apparel enhancing embellishment.The first step...
July 14, 2008 ORIGINAL ORIGAMI The ancient Japanese art of Origami is now one of the hottest wedding trends.
July 10, 2008 IT'S O-FISH-AL, FISH THEMED WEDDINGS ARE IN FOR SUMMER What better way to celebrate reeling in the perfect catch than to mark the occasion with a full-fledge fun fishing affair.
June 23, 2008 A GREEN DAY So much of a wedding is considered wasteful, from the items (including the dress) that are bought for a one time use, to the multitude of accessories and decorations that...
June 13, 2008 CLASSIC WEDDING CARS What do a 1951 Cadillac Fleetwood, a 1955 Bentley, or a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud have in common? They all make unforgettable wedding cars. A common site in...
June 12, 2008 LETTER PERFECT Monograms on glasses, napkins, place cards, and invitations have long been a wedding decorating trend. A new trend emerging is one that takes the ordinary monogram to the next level....
May 22, 2008 BOUQUET DISPLAY
May 20, 2008 BUTTERFLY WISHES Looking for a fabulous signature-wedding theme that will also have a great visual impact? Choose a butterfly themed wedding and show the transformation that love has made to your...
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...
February 06, 2008 ICE SCULPTURE WEDDING DECORATIONS Setting an elegant tone for your wedding is something that can be easily achieved when guests are treated to the spectacular sight of ice sculptures as they walk in the...
February 01, 2008 WARM AND RICH LATTE COLORED WEDDINGS A new color on the wedding scene follows the specialty coffee trend by introducing the warm rich color combination of espresso and milk.
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...
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 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
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 09, 2007 FALL IN LOVE WITH FALL Fall, the season of endings, is swiftly becoming the season of beginnings as more and more brides choose to skip the long line-ups for wedding locales, reception venues, and photograph...
July 31, 2007 THE PERFECT LIGHT OF ROMANCE Candlelight, the perfect light of romance. As part of weddings since time immortal, candles are the simplest and most practical wedding accessories around. Their design and decorative uses,...
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