Bridesmaids on a Budget

Being chosen to be a bridesmaids in a wedding is such an honor but make sure it isn’t an expensive drag for your ladies to buy their dresses! Bridesmaid’s dresses are enormous sources of contention. You’re never going to find a dress that everybody likes and even if you did it just won’t look good […]

Tuxedo 101 – Attire for the Groom

By now you might know everything there is to know about wedding dresses, but how can you help your man? Here’s a crash course in tuxes. We’ve talked your ear off about dresses. We’ve talked cut, color, style, designers and some days even we think we’re running out of things to say. For the girl […]

How Much DIY is Too Much DIY?

Hat’s off to the Do-It-Yourself Bride. Everything is personal and cost-effective when it’s handmade but be careful not to fall into the pitfalls of too much DIY. Nobody understands a budget like we do at VOWS. We truly believe you can have the wedding of your dreams without footing the bill of your nightmares. A […]

The Right Gown at the Right Place

The first step in wedding planning is choosing a venue because it affects every choice you make afterwards, especially when choosing a gown. We will give you a few tips on which gown is right for which kind of venue. When you come into VOWS for your appointment among the first questions that you will […]

Destination Inspiration Wedding

Can’t afford to travel to your dream destination for your wedding? Bring the inspiration home with you! Here are three weddings we dreamed up with travel on our minds. If we had all day to dream of the most perfect weddings, they would take place in every enchanting corner of the world but unfortunately in […]

Top Four Bridal Tips for Looking Your Best On the Big Day

Your wedding day will most likely be a long one, and you want to look your very best throughout the entire event. Accidents like spills, stains, etc. are bound to happen. Not to mention hair and makeup emergencies, so be prepared. Keep these top four tips in mind and you are sure to look beautiful […]

Setting Your Wedding Budget: Things To Consider

Everyone knows that weddings can be crazy expensive. However, they don’t necessarily have to be. It is so very important to sit down with your groom or family members, who may be financially helping, to discuss exactly how much you can or are willing to spend on your big day. Once you have set that […]

How to Keep Calm on Your Wedding Day

Don’t be afraid to ask family and friends for help on your wedding day. That is what they are there for—whether it is to run a…

How Long Should Your Engagement Be? Stress-Free Tips

So he proposed, you said yes, and now you are engaged! It can be one of the happiest times in your life as well as one of the most stressful, as thoughts of wedding planning immediately come to mind. Below are some tips to help you relax and enjoy your engagement. First, decide how long […]

Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Ask for a list of weddings in which they worked and call the bride and groom. They will give you an excellent indication of…

Wedding Dress Timeline for the Bride

Now you are simply waiting for your wedding gown to arrive and should be shopping for the rest of your bridal accessories. Have fun looking at jewelry head pieces…

5 Questions to Ask About Your Wedding Venue

If you are looking to save money, ask about having an open bar only for a short time during cocktail hour, then it turns into a cask bar for…

How to Select Your Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes come in a wide variety of different sizes, shapes and colors. It is entirely up to the couple which flavor they choose to decide upon for…

Top 3 Reasons for Choosing a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings take away much of the stress drama associated with traditional church weddings. However, you must start planning early. It is recommended that you…

Popular Themed Weddings: What is trending now?

The bridal industry is an ever changing one with new dress and theme trends changing each year… Discover the hottest trends for 2012…