Recent Published Blogs

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

The many dances of a wedding

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (Jan 13,2010)

Weddings are filled with dances. Lots and lots of dancing. It’s not required but there are a ton of different traditional dances that you might choose to have or not, either way the choice is obviously yours. Here are the most common and traditional dances so you can learn what they are and what the significance and reason for having them is so you can make your decisions. First dance.... Read More

Your Dream Wedding Cake

Posted by Mary Frederick (Jan 8,2010)

Never before has dessert been quite so important. When you have any other event, this is just another extension of the meal. However when it comes to your wedding cake, it is so much more. Your wedding cake should be beautiful, delicious, and of course be a reflection of the type of wedding that you want to have. This can be a particularly fun part of the wedding planning--you get to .... Read More

Planning A Catholic Wedding: Finding A Middle Ground

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Jan 5,2010)

Growing up I always imagined getting married in my family church but when it came time to planning my wedding I found myself wondering if that would be the best choice. The problem wasn’t that the church was booked that day or that there wasn’t enough room to accommodate both of our families. The problem was that I was raised catholic while my husband was not. Traditionally catholic f.... Read More

Rules to Live By: Never Go To Bed Angry

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Aug 14,2009)

Marriage isn't easy. It takes a lot of work to make a marriage successful. Ask any couple who has been married for any length of time and they will agree. There are going to be days when your spouse does things you don't like. It might be something simple like forgetting to take out the trash or watching the ball game when they could have been helping you clean up. It doesn't matter how .... Read More

Greening Your Wedding: When Every Little Counts

Posted by Jennifer Alpeche (Jul 23,2009)

These days, the average cost of a wedding is around $28,000. This is minus the honeymoon. Merely for the event! Naturally, such a (pricey) price tag is likely to have an impact on one's bank account well beyond the Big Day. The same can be said of its ecological impact. All celebrations impact the environment. There's no getting around it, but there are ways to lessen it. Such is the .... Read More

Choosing Wedding Colors

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (Jun 26,2009)

Choosing your wedding colors may not seem like like a big deal but it's actually quite important. Your wedding colors are what you use to case all your decisions off of for everything from centerpieces and flowers to bridesmaid dresses and the paper for the program. With so many options and possibilities out there choosing a specific color scheme can be difficult. Plus you and your spous.... Read More

The cake debate: buttercream versus fondant

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Jun 17,2009)

I know that at my own wedding I won't care one bit about what the cake tastes like. Or looks like, for that matter. It could probably seem like spray-painted cardboard and I'd be okay with it. Who has time to analyze cake flavor and appearance when they just got married, anyway? But for the sake of the guests and, mostly, my cake-loving future mother in law, I'm doing all that I can to m.... Read More

Organization: Keeping Things Straight and On Track

Posted by Jennifer Alpeche (Jun 2,2009)

Planning a wedding is a serious undertaking. There are literally hundreds of details to attend to, not to mention myriad ideas, questions, considerations, and what-ifs. For this reason, it's wise to be as organized as possible. The Spreadsheet: For your wedding budget, a spreadsheet can be a lifesaver. It helps you keep expenses in order, while visibly tellin.... Read More