Recent Published Blogs

10 ideas for wedding sendoff throws

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (May 21,2009)

It's traditional to throw something at the bride and groom as they leave the wedding site, but choosing what that "something" is can be a bit of a challenge. The traditional wedding throw, rice, has been banned at many ceremony sites because it's hard to pick up and bad for wildlife. When searching for your rice alternative, look for something cheap, simple to use, and easy to clean up. .... Read More

Properly choosing your bridal party

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (May 14,2009)

One of the most important--and potentially dangerous--parts of any wedding is choosing the bridal party. Deciding who will be bridesmaids and groomsmen on your big day can make or break a good wedding experience. So proceed with caution in your selections. Though it seems trivial, leaving out your cousin in favor of a college friend might bring on a tsunami of an uproar. The right b.... Read More

Easy Ways to Trim The Guest List

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (May 11,2009)

Asking the groom to come up with a guest list for their side of the family is a pipe dream. Men just don’t get it. They think people will automatically know when they are getting married and show up bright eyed and bushy tailed for the big day. I know my husband could not have cared less about sending out invitations for our wedding. Me, on the other hand, I had a spreadsheet set up.... Read More

Picking Your Wedding Dress

Posted by Jennifer Tressen (May 5,2009)

The wedding dress is the most important part of the entire wedding to many brides. All eyes will be on the bride and so she of course wants to not only look great, but more beautiful than she has ever looked in her entire life. Thus the dress is of utmost importance. Many women have ideas of what they want as they’ve dreamed about this day for most of their lives. Some have no idea. No m.... Read More

Dance to the Beat of a Different Drum

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (May 1,2009)

To dance or not to dance, that is the question. Okay, so that’s not really the question. The question should be what to dance to? Are you going to hire a DJ or a live band to perform at your wedding reception? Surely you aren’t going to have your friends and family sit there in silence, are you?

What? You forgot to book music for your reception? Does anyone actually do that?Read More

Planning Your Perfect Honeymoon

Posted by Mary Frederick (Apr 26,2009)

Equally as important as the wedding, is the honeymoon. Often times in the wedding planning process, the honeymoon doesn't get as much thought put into it. It may just be a vacation, but it's also the most romantic and symbolic vacation that you will take in your life. This is your first trip together as husband and wife. This is your time alone, and your way to connect as you enjoy th.... Read More

On a budget? I don’t think so

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Apr 24,2009)

There’s no question that everyone’s on a budget these days. Ask most brides and they’ll tell you they want to keep costs to a minimum. But how many of these brides actually will stick to their budgets? The answer: not many. With so many unexpected costs associated with planning a wedding, most low-budget weddings tally up to much more than expected.

Take my wedding for example.... Read More

Unraveling The Mystery of Wedding Registries

Posted by Kathryn Lindamood (Apr 22,2009)

If tou are planning a wedding or going to one anytime in the near future you need to know about wedding registries. We've all heard stories about the bride and groom opening their gifts and finding that at last two or three people bought them the same thing. Usually it's a toaster or one of those handy kitchen grills. These things are great to have in your kitchen, but no one needs mu.... Read More

What to know about invitations

Posted by Emily Hohenwarter (Apr 20,2009)

Invitations are a must-have for any wedding. How else would guest know the details of your big day? Most wedding invitations I've seen have been based on traditional pearl and white designs with script lettering. However, I have received the occasional updated invite; these have modern flair with color, interesting design components and less traditional font choices.

It's surp.... Read More

The All Important Wedding Attire

Posted by Mary Frederick (Apr 16,2009)

Sure you can go with the standard wedding attire and stick with tradition. To some degree, most brides go with the traditional gown and most grooms go with the traditional tux. There's something about incorporating that tradition into your wedding day that just makes it feel special and pertinent. You can however add some unique touches or make the attire truly your own. This is your .... Read More