What to Consider For Your Mother-of-the-Bride Dress
Although a wedding is mostly geared toward the bride and her ensemble, what her parents look like for the occasion matters as well. The level of formality the happy couple desires will set the tone for a mother-of-the-bride dress. If the ceremony is black-tie, for instance, it is expected the mother of the bride will […]
Reception Entertainment
Wedding receptions can be a decidedly mixed bag. Some are fun supreme and fly by; others are hours you can never get back. Blame our shortening attention spans on our digital world, but even at the nicest receptions, spoon-clinking glassware to make the bride and groom kiss quickly loses its entertainment value for most people […]
Wedding Exit/Send-Off Ideas
There was a time when sending off the bride and groom required little more than good wishes and a box of Uncle Ben’s. No more. Now there are wedding ceremony send-offs as the couple leaves the church/venue/beach and reception send-offs as they figuratively or literally leave to embark on their honeymoon. In many cases, the […]
Don’t Let Appreciation Be an Afterthought
Preparing the Thank-You Letters When you are getting ready for your wedding day, you realize there are so many things that you have probably not even thought about but still need to do. One of the things that is highly recommended not to overlook is thank-you letters. While this project starts the moment your wedding […]
Creative Wedding Memories
Try Something New Are you planning your wedding? If so, one of the many things you need to think about is the wedding keepsakes you will create to remind you of your special day years from now. We imagine you’ve already thought about the wedding album and the guestbook, but what do you think about […]
Alter to Fit the Altar
More often than not, your dream gown is going to need some sort of alteration. It is rare to find a gown that fits like a glove and has every bead or pearl intact. But have no fear, there are great seamstresses that will get your gown in tip-top shape before your big day! Though […]
Songs to Stand Up For
Finding the right song for your wedding processional can be difficult. It sets the tone for your wedding ceremony, and you want it to be perfect for your walk down the aisle. Though traditionally brides had an organ play the commonly known tune “Here Comes the Bride,” the music selection for today’s brides has greatly […]
Enjoy Your Wedding Day to the Extreme
Most people dream of a beautiful wedding reception and are content with a flowing white dress, a fitted tuxedo, and a grand tent for the reception. Some, however, have entirely different dreams for their wedding. They prefer to leave the traditional behind in favor of a wedding that accurately expresses their interests and passions. These […]