Every year we hear about the newest trends and what is up-and-coming for the following wedding season. But after a while trends lose their luster as their popularity diminishes. Some trends that seem to be losing steam are: Chalkboards Chalkboards were a fun and easy way to provide signage at your reception. They have … Continue reading Trends – What’s Out (And What This Means For You and Your Wedding)
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Meet the Pros – Interview with Rev. Cindy Lee Carver
1. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a minister of 20+ years. Over the years, I noticed that rent-a-minister, now called off site minister or wedding officiant more difficult to find, especially those who specialize in alternative, CosPlay, non-traditional, and LGBT weddings. Often I'm asked about my religious … Continue reading Meet the Pros – Interview with Rev. Cindy Lee Carver
Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
A tiered cake is a common sight at many weddings. But what if you just happen to not like cake? Or another type of dessert is your favorite? Or you just want something different? Offer your guests a tasty treat with one of these delicious traditional wedding cake alternatives. 1. Cake pops Photo credit: Shari's … Continue reading Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
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
How to Address Your Wedding Invitations to Guests with Titles
Addressing your wedding invitations doesn’t seem like it should be a difficult or confusing task. If the people you’re sending them to have the usual titles—Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.—it’s usually pretty simple. But what to do when one, or both, have “official” titles (ex. Lieutenant or Doctor) instead of the usual Mr. or Mrs.? … Continue reading How to Address Your Wedding Invitations to Guests with Titles
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
Do You Need a Wedding Planner? Would You Remodel Your Home Without a General Contractor? By Christine Boulton
Do You Need a Wedding Planner? What to Consider Before You Decide I don’t get it. Why would you take on a project that can cost you anywhere from $10,000 to, well, as high as you want to go without having a professional by your side? Here is the thing, would you take on a … Continue reading Do You Need a Wedding Planner? Would You Remodel Your Home Without a General Contractor? By Christine Boulton
Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (aka “Here Comes The Bride”) is a traditional wedding processional song choices for your wedding ceremony. However, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily there are several fun alternative song choices for your walk down the aisle. Here are a few alternative wedding processional song choices: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker “Ribbon … Continue reading Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
8 Unexpected and Totally Unique Wedding Venues for Your Big Day
A big "Thank You" to the folks at www.pissup.com/blog for this weeks guest post on unique wedding venues. We’ve all enjoyed a good church wedding or a knees up at a big hotel, but celebrating with another couple for the choices they make and planning your own big day … Continue reading 8 Unexpected and Totally Unique Wedding Venues for Your Big Day