The bridal bouquet and garter toss are two common wedding reception traditions. There is no doubt that for generations, brides have tossed their bouquet (or a smaller toss bouquet) to all of the single women at their wedding reception following the "belief" that whoever caught the bouquet would be the next one to get married. … Continue reading Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?
Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking
Introducing your future spouse to family is nerve wracking. We’ve all seen the many countless scenes in sitcoms where the son or daughter nervously introduces their future spouse to their parents. Will they like them, or will they have a talk with you later about how you could ‘do better’? On tv it's funny, but … Continue reading Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking
Financial Bliss – 4 Wedding Finances Tips
I’m so excited to have been quoted in the current issue of Dayton Wedding 2019 (a supplement of Dayton Magazine). I was asked to provide some tips for the financial aspects of planning your wedding. I was happy to offer some wedding finances tips, but since I couldn’t really go into depth on any of … Continue reading Financial Bliss – 4 Wedding Finances Tips
4 Tips For Planning An Awesome Bachelorette Party
Being a maid of honor or a bridesmaid is a privilege, but one that comes with responsibilities - with one of the greatest being planning a bachelorette party. If you’ve never planned one before, it can be daunting, with the pressure on to make sure the bride has a bachelorette party to remember. Photo Credit: … Continue reading 4 Tips For Planning An Awesome Bachelorette Party
3 Areas That Impact The Look Of Your Wedding Day
We all know how important it is to achieve the desired look of your wedding day - from the bride looking her absolute best, and that everyone else does as well. When everyone, and everything, looks great, it’s more likely that you will have a truly stunning wedding day, and that is something that every … Continue reading 3 Areas That Impact The Look Of Your Wedding Day
Meet The Pros – Interview with Simply Decadent – Dayton, Ohio Bakery
1. Tell us a little bit about your bakery and how you got your start? Simply Decadent is a dessert bakery in downtown Bellbrook founded, family-owned, and run by three local women. The owners represent a mother, daughter, mother-in-law trio who have over 40 years combined baking and decorating experience. All three have spent years … Continue reading Meet The Pros – Interview with Simply Decadent – Dayton, Ohio Bakery
Look Amazing On Your Wedding Day: Tips to Pick The Right Wedding Dress and Suit
When you get engaged, it’s natural for your brain to become fixated on your wedding day. As a bride or a groom, you want to look your best, and it’s important to think carefully about what you’re going to wear so you pick the right wedding dress and suit. Who doesn’t want to look and … Continue reading Look Amazing On Your Wedding Day: Tips to Pick The Right Wedding Dress and Suit
Wedding Guest List Q & A – Do I have to invite my family I’m not close to, to my wedding?
Q. - We’re working on our guest list and want to know if we have to invite all of my family members to my wedding, even if I’m not close to them? A. - It’s your wedding, so technically, you can invite (or not invite) whoever you want. That said, you need to consider the … Continue reading Wedding Guest List Q & A – Do I have to invite my family I’m not close to, to my wedding?
Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio
Situated next to a serene pond, with peacocks and other exotic birds roaming the grounds, Burton’s Bamboo Garden was the site for Kristin and Jacob’s eclectic wedding ceremony and reception. The Ceremony The ceremony was fun and light-hearted ceremony. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white hydrangea and greenery, and entered through the bamboo trail to … Continue reading Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio
3 Wedding Planning Details That Will Impact Your Day
With so many wedding planning details to have to think about, and so much to do, sometimes planning a wedding isn’t pretty. It can get really overwhelming and stressful. This is completely normal, and not unusual for anyone going through this process to feel like this, even for a moment. Even if you’ve hired a … Continue reading 3 Wedding Planning Details That Will Impact Your Day