Do make your wedding dress shopping trips go more smoothly, and therefore more enjoyable, here is a list of 5 things to bring to the bridal salon. 5 Things To Bring To The Bridal Salon 1. Shoes that have a similar heel height to what you will be wearing on your wedding day. 2. A … Continue reading 5 Things to Bring with You to the Bridal Salon
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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?
Wedding Q & A – What Color Should My Veil Be?
Brides have many questions regarding their veil: How long should it be? Should they wear a blusher veil over their face? What should the veil color be? Here's a question from a real bride about veil color. Q. - What color should my veil be? A. - If you want a more traditional look, the … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Color Should My Veil Be?
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
Weddings by the Numbers
How much? How many? These are common (and rightly so) wedding statistics questions that brides need answered while planning their wedding. The following is a fun wedding statistics breakdown of the quantities of many wedding elements - starting with Number 1 (and a half!). 1.5 - Feet in a chapel length train 1.5 - Pounds … Continue reading Weddings by the Numbers
I’ll Be Your Mirror – Wonderful Song For Your Walk Down The Aisle
Are you looking for an unconventional wedding processional song. Then give a listen to "I'll Be Your Mirror." Photo Credit: Public Domain (CC0 1.0) The music world lost musician, singer and songwriter Lou Reed in October 2013. In an interview just one month before his death, Lou Reed said "My life is music." In remembrance … Continue reading I’ll Be Your Mirror – Wonderful Song For Your Walk Down The Aisle
6 Reasons Why Your DIY Projects Aren’t Working Out
DIY projects are a common pastime for many people, especially for those who are planning their wedding AND wanting to same some $. Popular reasons for doing DIY wedding projects include saving money and putting your personal stamp on things. Sometimes, however, DIY projects don't always work out as envisioned. Here's why: 1. It Takes … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your DIY Projects Aren’t Working Out
Keeping it Legal – Your Marriage License
Wedding planning is in full swing – you’re probably thinking of beautiful things like dresses, flowers, music . . . You need to remember one very important (although less exciting) aspect to your wedding – Your Marriage License Here are a few important reminders on getting your license: 1) The rules and requirements very from … Continue reading Keeping it Legal – Your Marriage License