Shoes . . . We all wear them. And no pair will be more important, or have more thought put into, than the ones you’ll wear on your wedding day. Your wedding shoes: are the perfect accessory for your wedding gown will be photographed will be oohed and aahed over by your guests But you’re … Continue reading Say No to Blisters – Keeping Your Feet Comfortable in Your Wedding Shoes
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Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions
A wedding ceremony is a wonderful event - a rite-of-passage full of ritual and symbolism. Have you ever wondered where these rituals and practices come from and why we do these things? Here are the origins of some common wedding ceremony superstitions and traditions. Origins Of 7 Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions The White Wedding Gown … Continue reading Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions
Wedding Planning Q & A – What’s So Difficult About Planning a Wedding?
Is wedding planning difficult? This Wedding Planning question asks just that. Q. - What's so difficult about planning a wedding? It seems like a simple celebration with family, and throwing a party shouldn’t be hard, but in execution, this doesn’t seem to be an easy task. Why is that? A. - Is wedding planning difficult? … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – What’s So Difficult About Planning a Wedding?
Need vs Want: What Do You Need to Get Married?
Are you wondering if you need a wedding planner? While talking with a bride several months ago, she mentioned that a friend of hers told her that she doesn’t need a wedding planner. She then asked me what I thought. Of course, since I am a wedding planner, you’re probably thinking that my answer was, … Continue reading Need vs Want: What Do You Need to Get Married?
The Rising Costs of Being A Wedding Guest
Of course there is a cost of attending a wedding. The newspaper headline said, “It’s getting pricier to be a wedding guest.” Naturally I had to read it. Why is it getting pricier? The article didn’t really say, other than citing wedding gifts, travel to the wedding locale, attire, and other wedding related festivities. But … Continue reading The Rising Costs of Being A Wedding Guest
6 Super Easy Wedding Car Decoration Ideas For A Stylish Getaway
Photo credit: Just Married via photopin (license) Q. - We want some wedding car decoration ideas. What are the best decoration ideas for the bride and groom's getaway car? A. - Back in the 5th century people threw shoes at the bride and groom. This practice eventually evolved to shoes being tied to the couples’ … Continue reading 6 Super Easy Wedding Car Decoration Ideas For A Stylish Getaway
16 Questions You Need To Ask Your Wedding Venue
by David Thurston
Your venue is a key part of your wedding day. Here are 16 important questions to ask your wedding venue. Is the wedding venue available on our wedding day? Sounds like an obvious first question doesn't it, but you really need to ask it first. There is no point visiting a potential wedding venue, falling … Continue reading 16 Questions You Need To Ask Your Wedding Venue
by David Thurston
Say “Cheese!” 5 Ways to Make the Most of Posed Photos at Your Wedding
When all is said and done, your wedding photos will be THE lasting memory of your special day, so it's very important to give some thought to your wedding photography. Standing for posed photos may not seem like much fun, but don’t make the mistake of skipping them. This is a special day that will … Continue reading Say “Cheese!” 5 Ways to Make the Most of Posed Photos at Your Wedding
9 Tips to Help Manage Your Reception Costs
We all know that weddings cost a lot of money. The best advice we offer brides and grooms on budgets and reception costs is "Spend where you need to, save where you can." The reception tends to be the biggest ticket item of the entire wedding budget, and major savings on your reception costs can … Continue reading 9 Tips to Help Manage Your Reception Costs
Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony
Every now and then we come across a couple who doesn't think they need a rehearsal for their wedding ceremony. Maybe it’s because they’ve been in several friends' weddings as bridesmaids or groomsmen, they think they can skip the wedding rehearsal. They are convinced that everyone can just show up … Continue reading Why You Need a Rehearsal for Your Wedding Ceremony