Recent Published Blogs

Selecting Your Wedding Party

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (3 days ago)

Your wedding party, the groomsmen, bridesmaid and children involved in your special day are an important part of the entire process. These are people who should love you and support your upcoming marriage. These are also people you will turn to for help, love and who will be there for you in your time of need. Choosing who you want to be in your wedding may be easy but then it might not .... Read More

A Thoughtful Color Combination Makes A Difference

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Mar 2,2010)

Mine were sapphire blue, silver, and butter yellow. A friend chose hunter green, and peach. I’ve even seen red and green paired together. What am I talking about? The wedding colors, of course.

Colors are one of the first decisions a bride has to make in regards to planning her wedding. The colors chosen are important because most of the decoration and even some of the apparel.... Read More

Navigating a sea of dresses to find the perfect wedding gown

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Feb 21,2010)

Finding the perfect wedding dress is what every bride dreams about. All the other details of a wedding come later. The dress is the showstopper. It's what you'll see in photos for years to come. It may even become an heirloom--that's pressure!

There's a lot that goes into choosing the right dress, and it isn't an easy task. Committing to one dress can be heart wrenching; you h.... Read More

Should You Splurge on Photography?

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Feb 16,2010)

It's almost impossible to plan a wedding these days on a shoestring budget. With the cost of food, attire, and the venue, the bride and groom can easily spend thousands of dollars on their big day. There are some things you can skimp on to cut down on cost but the one thing you should absolutely be prepared to pay top dollar for is photography.

Take it from someone who knows.... Read More

How to choose a wedding palette

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Feb 9,2010)

Your signature colors set the stage for the ceremony, reception, stationary…really, everything included in your wedding. Choosing a color palette will probably be one of the first things you do when planning your wedding, and with good reason. The color palette dictates what dresses to order for your maids, how to decorate the reception, what flowers to choose, the color of your invit.... Read More

Bridal Shower Themes

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (Feb 4,2010)

The bridal shower is one of the most parties a woman has thrown for her during her lifetime. There is so much excitement and joy in the air because your new life is just beginning and there are tons of possibilities. The world is fresh and perfect. Bridal showers are thrown typically by the maid of honor and are meant to honor and celebrate the bride to be by giving her items that will h.... Read More

How to Make Your Guests Feel More Comfortable

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (Jan 31,2010)

It’s your wedding day, yes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is all about you. Even if it seems that way you should still think about everyone else, those being your guests. There are lots of people who may have traveled a great distance to attend your special day and they along with everyone else should be taken care of as well and feel important. By doing just a few small things to.... Read More

Bridal Gown Shopping Isn't Fun Until You Find the Perfect Dress

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Jan 26,2010)

If every bride looked like the models in bridal magazines life would be perfect. Dresses that look great in the catalogue would look just as good walking down the aisle. You’d never have to worry about taking in seams or letting them out. The most you’d have to deal with is a little bit of hemming along the bottom to take up the length. Wouldn’t that be great?

Keep dreamin.... Read More

Where to Register

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (Jan 22,2010)

Registering for gifts is one of the most fun processes of the wedding. It’s your chance to pick out all the things you would love to own for your home as you start your new life together. This means you can go wild. Now you may not get everything you register for but there’s no harm in choosing numerous things because you never know. Generally the rule is the more people you invite to th.... Read More

A band or DJ? You decide.

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Jan 18,2010)

Live band or disc jockey? This is the first and biggest decision you’ll face if you want music at your wedding reception. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, and the choice will probably come down to personal preference--do you want to jam out to live music, or dance the night away to recorded classics you know and love?

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot.... Read More