Wedding dress shopping is exciting, and it should be fun and stress-free. But there are a few things to avoid to make the experience as joyful (and productive) as possible. Wedding Dress Shopping - Top 5 Mistakes Brides Make 1. Bringing an Entourage This is probably the most common mistake when wedding dress shopping. Sure, … Continue reading Top 5 Mistakes Brides Make While Shopping for Her Wedding Gown
Category: Advice & Etiquette
Ordering Your Wedding Gown Online
Even the act of ordering your wedding dress is exciting. There probably isn’t a wedding related item that holds a greater importance or personal connection to a bride than her wedding dress. More time and emotion is usually invested in shopping for wedding dresses than in any other part of the celebration. Because of its … Continue reading Ordering Your Wedding Gown Online
9 Things No One Tells You About Wedding Planning – Why Aren’t They?
The Hidden Truths of Wedding Planning — And Why They’re Not Talked About Not too long ago, I read an article titled “9 Things No One Tells You About Wedding Planning.” It has lots of helpful information that will help ensure that the wedding day turns out they way the couple want it to be. … Continue reading 9 Things No One Tells You About Wedding Planning – Why Aren’t They?
Wedding Planning Dos and Don’ts
Wedding Planning Dos and Don'ts Let your guiding principle be this - "As with any wedding, it's not just about you, it is also about your guests." Brides and grooms who keep their guests in mind as they make decisions about their wedding plans, end up with more memorable moments than those who look at … Continue reading Wedding Planning Dos and Don’ts
Be a Good and Gracious Guest – Wedding Invitation/RSVP Etiquette
Yes, times have changed. But . . . . . . when you receive a wedding invitation (or an invite to any event, for that matter) there are some obligations on your part. Remember, the people think enough of you to have sent you the invitation. Have a little courtesy to let them know … Continue reading Be a Good and Gracious Guest – Wedding Invitation/RSVP Etiquette
What If You Have to Cancel Your Wedding?
Weddings are a happy time - full of expectations for the future. But . . . What if it is cancelled? No one wants to ever talk about the possibility of a cancelled wedding, but for a variety of reasons it can - and does - happen. Everyone involved finds planning a joyful occasion but … Continue reading What If You Have to Cancel Your Wedding?
Wedding Gown Glossary
Photo credit: latteda Wedding gowns have a language all their own. To help you "talk the talk" when you're visiting bridal salons, here is a wedding gown glossary of several of the most common terms. Wedding Gown Glossary GOWN SILHOUETTES A-Line A dress fitted at the bodice and gradually flares from the waist to the … Continue reading Wedding Gown Glossary
Avoid These 6 Color Palette Mistakes for a Beautiful Wedding
Usually coming up with a color scheme for your wedding décor and attire isn’t difficult - just pick your favorite colors, and go! It should be fun, right? But sometimes your favorite colors just don’t work well together, or they give off the wrong vibe you want for your wedding. The following are the top … Continue reading Avoid These 6 Color Palette Mistakes for a Beautiful Wedding
What If? – Having a Plan B For Your Wedding
I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying - "The Best Laid Plans..." (meaning that no matter how well something is planned, something may still go wrong). Well, this is precisely why you need to have a Plan B in place when you are planning your wedding. Don’t worry. It's not bad luck to anticipate potential … Continue reading What If? – Having a Plan B For Your Wedding
3 Wedding Technology Trends To Reconsider
I recently read an article on wedding technology trends. The use of technology, such as planning apps, live streaming, and digital guestbooks is more common than ever. Now I’m admittedly NOT a techie kind of girl - sure, I love having a smartphone (don’t know how I got on without it), and I have a … Continue reading 3 Wedding Technology Trends To Reconsider