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
Four Wedding Trends That Should Never Go Away
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of wedding articles that say something like “ Wedding Trends We Want To Go Away ” or “ Wedding Trends We Wish They Would Retire. ” Let’s turn that around to something positive! There are certainly many fabulous wedding trends and practices that we’d love to see for a … Continue reading Four Wedding Trends That Should Never Go Away
Common Guidelines For Wedding Ceremonies In A Church
We find that many couples are not always aware of the church ceremony guidelines that most churches have in place regarding what can and cannot be done at a wedding ceremony. While your individual church will have its own rules and regulations, in general most churches have these guidelines in place. Church Ceremony Guidelines Some … Continue reading Common Guidelines For Wedding Ceremonies In A Church
Wedding Flower Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank
With the average cost of a wedding hovering around $36,000, it’s completely understandable that couples look for ways to save. One of the first areas many consider trimming back? Wedding flowers. Sadly, florals often get dismissed with comments like, “Why bother with real flowers? They only last one day.” While that’s technically true, the same … Continue reading Wedding Flower Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank
Wedding Planning Q & A – When To Take Off Your Wedding Veil
Wondering when is the right time to take off a wedding veil? Here is a Wedding Planning Q & A that covers just that. Q. - Can I take off my veil after the ceremony, and if so, when should this be done? Photo Credit: Faylyne (CC BY 2.0) A. - When to take off … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – When To Take Off Your Wedding Veil