While the ceremony is the heart of the wedding and the reason to gather, the reception is the time to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than with some unexpected reception ideas? Whether your wedding is small and intimate at a local restaurant or a large multi hour event for 300 guests with white … Continue reading 6 Unexpected Reception Ideas
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3 Wedding Technology Trends To Reconsider
I recently read an article on wedding technology trends. 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 laptop and a tablet - and I get it that technology makes things easier, and/or achieves a desired … Continue reading 3 Wedding Technology Trends To Reconsider
Where Do They Sit? Creating Your Wedding Reception Seating Chart
Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be tricky enough. Once they’ve been invited and have RSVP’s “Yes” now you have to decide where they will sit. Figuring out a reception seating chart takes a bit of time, but the effort adds to the comfort level of our guests, as well as saving you … Continue reading Where Do They Sit? Creating Your Wedding Reception Seating Chart
Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Q. - During the ceremony, who’s supposed to lift my veil? A. - Although not as common these days, many brides still wear a traditional blusher veil (a veil that covers the face) for their ceremony. There are two options for who lifts the bride's veil, depending on when you want the veil lifted. The … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Your Second Job
Planning a wedding is the stuff of dreams, but in reality, preparing for yours can be like having a second job. Why is wedding planning like a second job for a bride? Because planning a wedding is real work. It requires phone calls and meetings, contracts and negotiations, purchases and coordination. It must have great … Continue reading Your Second Job
Flower Meanings – The Language of Flowers
Photo Credit: Photography by Faye Sommer Flowers (or some type of flora, at least) have been an integral part of wedding celebrations for as long as history has been recorded. Across different cultures and eras, flowers have carried deep meanings and symbolism, often chosen not just for their beauty but for their specific flower meanings. … Continue reading Flower Meanings – The Language of Flowers
Cake Cutting 101
Choosing the wedding cake is most couples’ favorite part of wedding planning. But they often have questions about the cake cutting. Many couples prefer a traditional tiered cake, but even those who choose a non-traditional dessert alternative will often have a small display cake for the cake cutting ceremony. If you are choosing to include … Continue reading Cake Cutting 101
The Guest List
Deciding who to invite and how many to invite are major decisions that will impact much of your wedding planning effort. But before you start writing out the list, do some serious thinking. Sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of wedding you want. Have you dreamt of a huge wedding with … Continue reading The Guest List
Wedding Q & A – Should My Wedding Cake Match My Dress?
Q. - Should my wedding cake match my dress or will that be too much? A. - As long as your cake looks like a cake and not a mini person in a wedding gown it should be fine. Unique embellishments, like beading, lace, or ruffles, look beautiful on a wedding cake, as do mini … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Should My Wedding Cake Match My Dress?
Looking Good – Tips on Formal Wear
Formal wear (noun): clothing, such as tuxedos and evening gowns, for formal social occasions Most people would agree that there is something special about a man in a tux. They just look good. But they would look even better if they took the time to ensure that the tuxedos they wear fit. There are some … Continue reading Looking Good – Tips on Formal Wear