Q. - I’m not sure that I really want to toss my wedding bouquet at the reception. What else can I do instead? What wedding bouquet toss alternatives do you suggest? A. - These days, most florists will make a special toss bouquet for you, so you are able to save your bridal bouquet for … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Do I Have to Toss the Bouquet?
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The Truth About “Shoulds” and “Have-tos” When Planning Your Wedding
Are you like many other engaged couples and are wondering what should you do when planning your wedding? And, are you also like many other engaged couples and are driving yourself (or your partner) crazy wondering what you "should" do? Then this quote is for you: "Don't 'should' yourself." "Don't 'Should' Yourself" ~ is a … Continue reading The Truth About “Shoulds” and “Have-tos” When Planning Your Wedding
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Bar
If you are like most brides and grooms, you'll want to have alcohol served at your wedding. And, you'll also want ways to save money on your bar. A cocktail or glass of wine, or maybe a cup of your favorite draft beer adds to the celebratory vibe of the day. But how can you … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Bar
National Poetry Day
Thursday, October 3 is National Poetry Day. Celebrate by reading a favorite poem. (Mine's "Rabbi Ben Ezra" by Robert Browning). Whether you prefer the structure of haiku, or a sonnet, a narrative epic or ballad, or the flowing rhythms of free verse, there’s something for everyone. Check out PoemHunter.com. You’ll find many different topics, including … Continue reading National Poetry Day
Wrong and Wrong: My Take On The “Wedding Officiant Yells At Photographer” Fiasco
Wedding advice and etiquette goes for the wedding professionals you've hired for your wedding. I’m sure you’ve all seen, or at least heard about, the YouTube video of the officiant who yelled at the photographer and threatened to stop the ceremony if the photographer didn’t move. (Here's a link for those of you who may … Continue reading Wrong and Wrong: My Take On The “Wedding Officiant Yells At Photographer” Fiasco
Meet the Pros – Interview with Karen Ankrom / Tiers of Sugar
Tell us a little bit about your business and how you got your start? Cake decorating has been one of my hobbies for as long as I can remember, so when GM Moraine Assembly closed their doors and I found myself jobless it was an easy decision to start making wedding cakes. I took two … Continue reading Meet the Pros – Interview with Karen Ankrom / Tiers of Sugar
What to Think About When Planning Your Outdoor Wedding
I love planning outdoor weddings and receptions. There’s nothing like celebrating amid nature – the flowers, green grass, lovely ponds . . . The scenery and landscape of outdoor sites can’t be beat! However, planning an outdoor wedding has its own unique needs that have to be taken care of and addressed before the big … Continue reading What to Think About When Planning Your Outdoor Wedding
9 Easy Ways to Contain Your Wedding Costs
Weddings will still take place in these tough economic times, so savvy brides and grooms are looking for ways now more than ever to have the weddings of their dreams without breaking the bank with their wedding costs. Here are some easy-to-do tips that will help you contain the costs of your wedding. 9 Ways … Continue reading 9 Easy Ways to Contain Your Wedding Costs
How to Have Happy Guests at Your Wedding
Yes, it’s true – there wouldn’t be a wedding without you, the bride and groom. And I believe that the choices you make should be based on what you and your partner like (it is YOUR wedding after all). However, it is important to have happy wedding guests, and to achieve that you'll need to … Continue reading How to Have Happy Guests at Your Wedding
Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording
Q - I have a question about my wedding invitation wording. Whose names are supposed to go on the invitation? My FMIL wants their names on there too, but they’re not paying for the wedding! A - Some people are under the belief that besides the names of the bride and groom, the only other … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Invitation Wording