Weddings are joyous occasions filled with happiness and celebration. But they can also be bittersweet when there is special loved one who did not live to see your special day. So, how do you honor your deceased loved ones at your wedding? Many couples choose to honor those who are no longer with us on … Continue reading 13 Easy Ways to Honor and Acknowledge Deceased Loved Ones at Your Wedding
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Name Change – Yes Or No?
The decision for a woman to do a name change after marriage or to keep her maiden name is a highly personal choice. Although I took my husband’s name, I respect those women who decide not to do a name change. However . . . It’s some of the reasoning behind not doing a name … Continue reading Name Change – Yes Or No?
Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
Have you seen the recent article “Brad & Angelina's Wedding Broke Rules: 15 Other Real Bridal Parties 'Gone Wild'”? Now don’t get me wrong - I am in complete agreement of mixing up the traditional gender roles and your wedding party if you want. But for the author to consider this a “widespread trend” makes it … Continue reading Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step
Most wedding vendor mistakes can be avoided. The following wedding tip can help you do just that. Saw this article recently where a pianist played at the wrong wedding ceremony - Musician Plays Wrong Wedding, World Does Not End I feel bad for the bride & groom who had no music for their ceremony. When … Continue reading How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step
Wedding Planning Help Just for Him
Guys, you probably want groom's wedding planning help, but you may have been led to believe that the wedding is “all about the bride” or it's just a "girl thing." Well, guess what? It’s Your Day Too! So to help you in your quest for wedding planning information that you can use I’ve put together … Continue reading Wedding Planning Help Just for Him
Fun Wedding Trends
Looking for some fabulous trends for your wedding? Check out our segment on Ohio Weddings from 2013. These wedding trends - Desserts, Ice Cream Bars, Vintage/Rustic Theme - are still going strong in 2014 (and 2015!) Ohio Weddings Segment Top Wedding Trends If you’re looking for fun ideas, or need help with your wedding plans … Continue reading Fun Wedding Trends
How Important is Certification to Becoming a Wedding Planner?
As with any profession, training, whether it's a certification program or not, is important. There's disagreement among people in the wedding industry about the benefits of wedding planner certification programs. Some feel that what is taught in many of those programs is "dated." Others are concerned that a certification program is not the “end all … Continue reading How Important is Certification to Becoming a Wedding Planner?
iPods vs. DJs
Lately, I’ve been seeing so many different articles and comments on wedding forums online about the benefits of using an iPod vs. hiring a real DJ for your wedding reception. Been seeing this a lot. Here's what you need to know about iPods vs DJs. iPods vs DJs Some say using an iPod is … Continue reading iPods vs. DJs
Wedding Q & A – How Much Time to Spend With Each Wedding Guest?
Wedding Q & A - How Much Time To Spend With Wedding Guests Q. I'm worried that we won’t have enough time to socialize with all of our guests at the reception, but still have fun too. My fiancé and I want to be able to enjoy ourselves, have fun and dance. But we also … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – How Much Time to Spend With Each Wedding Guest?
International Wedding Customs
photo credit: © bunyos - Fotolia.com Every culture has it’s own customs and traditions for celebrating a wedding. Here are a few international wedding customs: India photo credit: Henna Sooq via photopin cc In India traditional Hindu weddings include the Mehndi, a pre-ceremony celebration held the night before, or even a few days before the … Continue reading International Wedding Customs