20 Easy Ways to Cut Your Wedding Budget Without Cutting Back On Style

Are you looking for ways to save on a wedding without sacrificing your wedding vision and style? Check out these 20 easy tips. 20 Ways to Save On A Wedding 1) Choose Flowers That Are In Season Many popular and beautiful flowers are available year round. However, there are some -- peonies and lilies of … Continue reading 20 Easy Ways to Cut Your Wedding Budget Without Cutting Back On Style

Top 6 Florist Boo-Boos Brides Make When Planning Their Wedding

If you’re like most brides and grooms, you’re going to have flowers (including bouquets and centerpieces) for your wedding. You can save time, save money and save headaches by avoiding these top 6 wedding floral mistakes. 1. Not thinking through DIY projects Doing the DIY route for your wedding florals is way more than just … Continue reading Top 6 Florist Boo-Boos Brides Make When Planning Their Wedding

Wedding Q & A – When Putting on a Veil, Where Should the Comb Be Placed?

When it comes to bridal accessories, many brides wonder how to put on a veil. Check out this question about how to put on a veil, specifically the comb, and my answer. Q. - When putting my veil on, where should the comb be placed? A. - It depends on how are you wearing your … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – When Putting on a Veil, Where Should the Comb Be Placed?

5 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays & Still Plan Your Wedding Day

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of parties, family gatherings, and festive cheer—but your holiday wedding planning doesn’t have to get lost in the shuffle! 🎄💍 I’m updating a favorite guest post from 2013 by former wedding specialist Kristi Richardson. Her 5 tips will help you enjoy the holidays while keeping your wedding planning … Continue reading 5 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays & Still Plan Your Wedding Day

Book Review – Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding

Book Review - Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding As a wedding planner and designer, I keep an extensive library of wedding related books on hand to help my brides design their own weddings. Bridal Flowers by Maria McBride is one of my favorites (actually I love all of her books). It is full … Continue reading Book Review – Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding

Wedding Q & A – Keeping Wedding Guests From Over-Drinking

Keeping guests from overdrinking. Q - Is there any trick for getting our wedding guests not to overdrink? A - Great question about overdrinking. No one wants that. Make sure you have an experienced bartending staff on hand. If your venue is providing the food and beverages, they will usually also provide bartenders. However, even … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Keeping Wedding Guests From Over-Drinking