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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 06, 2011 WEDDING INVITATIONS SAY MORE THAN “YOU’RE INVITED” You're engaged! The proposal has passed, you've announced your engagement, and you have set the date for your wedding day. Next on your list: the wedding invitations and RSVPs. While the wedding...
September 03, 2010 YOU HAVE THE DRESS NOW WHAT
May 17, 2010 GOING GREEN BEFORE THE WEDDING
May 17, 2010 GOING GREEN THE WEDDING CEREMONY
May 17, 2010 GOING GREEN THE WEDDING RECEPTION
March 29, 2010 SEAL THE DEAL WITH A WEDDING LOVE LETTER CEREMONY A thoughtfully handwritten love letter is one of the most romantic and sentimental gestures possible, and wedding love letter ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to the unity candle ceremony...
October 14, 2009 PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING WITH UNIQUE WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS
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 08, 2009 TRYING ON VEGAN With the number of food allergies in existence and the special dietary needs that exist for so many, planning a wedding meal can be difficult task to undertake if one...
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...
June 01, 2009 LOSING THE PHOTOGRAPHER For bridal couples on a budget one of the biggest issues they have to contend with is whether or not to hire a professional wedding photographer. If artsy one-of-a-kind shots...
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...
May 11, 2009 COCKTAIL TALES Everyone wants their wedding to stand out in the memories of their guests. Hosting a cocktail hour is one way a bride and groom can set the stage for...
May 01, 2009 INTRODUCING-THE WEDDING PARTY Couples have diverse reasons for choosing the people that make up their wedding party. Sometimes it is a friend that has grown up by your side, and sometimes it is...
April 28, 2009 MISMATCH IT UP If you're having a small wedding and you or your fiancé find the idea of browsing second hand stores and garage sales every weekend, not too daunting, you may want...
April 20, 2009 ECO HONEYMOONS While the trend to hold more eco-friendly weddings has been rapidly gaining popularity, a new trend that is beginning to emerge looks to what happens after the guests leave with...
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...
April 03, 2009 SUMMER FARE The hot and sunny days of summer call for a light and tasty menu whether or not your wedding is an outdoor one.
March 31, 2009 INVITES WITH THAT LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA Wedding favors are something all bridal couples like to give their guests, but with so many details to look after on the day of the wedding, a surprisingly large number...
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 19, 2009 URBAN PHOTO SHOOTS Today's discerning bride and groom are looking for photos that will stand out. Photos that will have an artsy feel to them and photos that will make all who see...
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...
March 13, 2009 WEDDINGED A curious new trend amongst bridal couples is the act of getting weddinged. Not married, for these particular couples are already married, but weddinged, whereby they celebrate that marriage in...
March 12, 2009 INVOLVING THE GROOM While pre-wedding planning has long been the domain of brides, today's new breed of grooms have some definite ideas of their own. Instead of sitting on the sidelines with...
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 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 10, 2009 RECEIVING LINE SAVERS The receiving line is a time-honored tradition that allows guests to give their good wishes to the bride and groom, while allowing the bride and groom to thank guests for...
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 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 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 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 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...
January 12, 2009 SECOND LINING A practice steeped in New Orleans tradition, second lining refers to the conglomerate of people who join in a procession behind the "first liners" or those such as a bride...
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 02, 2009 MIXES GUESTS WILL LOVE If Champagne wishes and caviar dreams sits way above your own expectations or your wedding budget, but beer and pretzels fall far short, why not find some middle ground with...
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 26, 2008 EXTREME GETAWAYS While the bride's entrance is often the most anticipated event of a wedding ceremony (next to the ceremony itself), the getaway is the place where the bride and groom get...
December 25, 2008 LET THE GAMES BEGIN While not your typical wedding activity, for those whose idea of a fun evening does not include dancing the night away, a night of board games or other activities may...
December 22, 2008 DOING THE HORS D'OEUVRES Hors d'oeuvres are a great option for those looking to serve lighter fare to their guests in a cocktailed-style reception, but it is also an alternative option for those looking...
December 19, 2008 THAT'S THE TICKET! While most everyone knows that trimming the cost of an open bar from their budget allows for additional invitations to be added, many fear the idea of looking "cheap" in...
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 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 07, 2008 NOVELTY ACTS Traditionally, following a wedding ceremony, a reception is held that hosts a dinner and a dance where guests can celebrate the marriage of the bridal couple, but what do you...
November 03, 2008 WATER SLIDE WEDDINGS Everyone wants to have a wedding locale that reflects who they are, whether it be stately and elegant, or wet and wild. To find the best of both worlds, look...
October 24, 2008 WINERY WEDDINGS If you are looking for a site to host your destination wedding, but are not interested in your typical run of the mill beach-styled destinations, look to a winery.
October 17, 2008 THE ISLANDS OF LOVE Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, chose the islands of Greece as her home as did her son Eros. To make your destination wedding the ultimate in romantic getaways, head...
October 14, 2008 BE THE HERO Every bride and groom hopes their guests will come away from their wedding celebration with fun and good times stamped indelibly in their memory. One way to ensure that...
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 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 30, 2008 SUPER 8 REVISITED With all the hoopla regarding wedding videos, from production teams that out number wedding guests to the large invoice that comes at the end of it all, one new wedding...
September 26, 2008 AFTER PARTY PLANNING The mark of a good host is one who takes care of their guests from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave, but what if at the end...
September 23, 2008 FOLLOW THE LIGHT Everyone knows the challenge it can be to organize family and attendants for wedding photographs on your wedding day. Young attendants whose attention span is short and groomsmen's whose...
September 22, 2008 CROWD PLEASING FARE While traditionally wedding reception fare has always been on par with airplane food in terms of choices (chicken or fish anyone?), a new trend in wedding fare is to provide...
September 16, 2008 WEDDING BREAD While many break bread with their wedding guests over dinner, few but those of Ukrainian descent have baked that bread with such meaning and intent until now. A trend that is...
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...
September 05, 2008 DOUBLE DUTY MINI CAKES While cupcakes have been all the rage as the latest trend in wedding cakes, a new trend that is challenging the cupcake is the mini cake. A more elegant...
September 04, 2008 PRE-WEDDING SHUTTERS Those who believe in the age old tradition of the bride and groom not seeing each other before the wedding ceremony would find it difficult to take part in the...
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 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 04, 2008 A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM If creativity is a characteristic that embodies both you and your groom, why not choose a wedding venue that reflects that trait. Host your wedding in a museum or art...
August 01, 2008 MIXING IT UP BETWEEN GUESTS Many weddings today consist of guests from all the different facets of a bridal couples life; relatives, co-workers, and especially friends. Getting these different groups to mix and mingle...
July 31, 2008 CHARITABLE FAVORS Wedding favors are often a source of great contemplation for today's bride. While some simply want an elegant treat for guests to enjoy, others are looking for something truly...
July 31, 2008 MY STYLE WEDDING - PLANNING SOFTWARE
July 29, 2008 LOOKING BACK As you venture forth into your new life as a married couple, there are many ways to look back and honor the past at your wedding. Whether it's an event,...
July 25, 2008 NAME THAT TABLE A new twist to the old tradition of identifying tables with numbers is to label your tables instead with names or phrases.
July 22, 2008 AN ENVIABLE ESCORT CARD Escort cards are a unique and wonderful way to let guests know your wedding seating arrangement. Whereas placecards let guests know of their assigned seat at a table, an...
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...
July 03, 2008 THE BRIDES OF THE ROUND TABLE A new trend in weddings called the Sweetheart's Table is the source of much controversy. Designed as a dining spot exclusive for the bride and groom, it provides...
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 20, 2008 THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME You've been together for years. Not only do you have all the dishes, silverware and stemware two people could ever possibly need, you have also, or are about to...
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...
June 05, 2008 WEB-DING PLANNING SUPPORT Modern technology has offered us a host of tools by which to ease the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With easy online shopping and bill payments, there are...
June 03, 2008 HE WHO PAYS With the creation of a wedding budget comes the ultimate decision of who will provide the funds that will ultimately be the core of that budget's existence.
May 30, 2008 DOUBLE THE DRESS, DOUBLE THE FUN
May 29, 2008 REVERSED WEDDINGS - A NEW ORDER
May 26, 2008 THE GIFT OF TIME
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...
March 31, 2008 CAKE BUFFET VS A TRADITIONAL WEDDING CAKE The gloves are off. In this corner, with hundreds of different varieties to choose from, is the cake buffet. In the other, respecting an ageless tradition that symbolizes...
March 07, 2008 FAR OUT PHOTOGRAPH LOCATIONS Today, photographers try to capture the spirit of the bride and groom by placing them in settings where their personalities can shine through. To aid in this quest, bridal couples...
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 28, 2008 ENTERTAINING YOUNGER GUESTS As much time and attention that is spent choosing wedding accessories that will impress your guests and wedding favors they will cherish for years, to the younger guests in attendance...
February 21, 2008 PRICELESS CANDID MOMENTS The advent of digital cameras has meant that some bridal couples, in an attempt to cut costs, have removed the service of a professional photographer from their weddings. While...
February 18, 2008 CUT THE EXPENSE, NOT THE PARTY Weddings are expensive, no doubt about it. If you want to be able to afford that fabulous, frothy, princess gown, let's face it, you may have to make cuts somewhere...
February 11, 2008 DIGITAL WORKS OF ART We have all sat through them, endless hours of a wedding video shot by the brother-in-law of your great uncle Harry. Even if a professional shot your wedding, chances are...
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 05, 2008 REGISTRIES: THE PRACTICAL CHOICE FOR TODAY'S COUPLES With many couples choosing to live together before their wedding day, the completion of a bridal registry was one wedding component that had begun to fall by the wayside, until...
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 05, 2007 FIRST LOOK - NEW FOR 2008
November 09, 2007 SAVE THE DAY The high cost of today's weddings, like any investment, needs protection. That is why more and more insurance companies have started carrying products that cover weddings in case of...
October 30, 2007 THE NAME CHANGE GAME It used to be quite simple. When a man and woman would marry, the wife would take the last name of the husband. She would change her name...
October 29, 2007 MONEY MATTERS Money. It is what makes the world go round and a big stumbling block when it comes to weddings. Setting up a wedding budget is a necessity...
October 09, 2007 ALWAYS BE PREPARED Torn hems, snags, headaches and heartburn can mar an otherwise perfect wedding day. To be prepared for almost any situation create a handy pre packed wedding emergency kit. This wedding...
October 01, 2007 SELECTING YOUR WEDDING CAKE
September 24, 2007 WEDDINGS AFTER A TRAGEDY
September 11, 2007 FINDING THE PERFECT DRESS Here it is, the day you will find the dress that you've been dreaming of since you were a little girl. It will be the perfect dress, not too...
September 10, 2007 ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING There are a hundred and one choices and decisions to be made when planning a wedding. Will your dress be frothy or simple? Will your guests number...
August 31, 2007 A TO Z FOR THE WEDDING TO BE
August 23, 2007 MAKE TIME FOR THE MEMORIES A little preplanning will go a long way when it comes to your wedding photographs.
August 21, 2007 A SUIT BY ANY OTHER NAME… When thinking of all the wedding accessories and details that need to be looked after, the one detail that is usually left to the groom and his attendants to sort...
August 20, 2007 RELAX, UNWIND - IT'S REHEARSAL DINNER TIME The Rehearsal Dinner is the perfect opportunity, before the big day, to give out those special thank yous to family and wedding attendants and to bestow upon them a small...
August 17, 2007 A BITE OF DELIGHT Ever notice that some people don’t eat the beautiful, expensive wedding cake that some creative artisan took hours upon hours to create? That’s because it’s a beautiful, expensive wedding...
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...
July 27, 2007 THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE THE WEDDING BUSINESS: CREATING YOUR BRAND
May 01, 2006 WEDDING & BUDGET PLANNERS
