Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be tricky enough. Once they’ve been invited and have RSVP’s “Yes” now you have to decide where they will sit. Figuring out a reception seating chart takes a bit of time, but the effort adds to the comfort level of our guests, as well as saving you … Continue reading Where Do They Sit? Creating Your Wedding Reception Seating Chart
Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Q. - During the ceremony, who’s supposed to lift my veil? A. - Although not as common these days, many brides still wear a traditional blusher veil (a veil that covers the face) for their ceremony. There are two options for who lifts the bride's veil, depending on when you want the veil lifted. The … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Your Second Job
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. Your Wedding Guest List But before you start writing out your wedding guest list, do some serious thinking. Sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of wedding you want. Have you … Continue reading The Guest List
Wedding Q & A – Should My Wedding Cake Match My Dress?
Your Wedding Cake - Should It Match Your Dress? Q. - Should my wedding cake match my dress or will that be too much? A. - It’s no lie that wedding cake is part dessert part decor. So giving some thought to your wedding cake design is important, and your dress is a wonderful source for … 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 Looking Good - Tips on Formal Wear 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 … 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.” Of course there are some trends that quickly come and go. Let’s turn that around to something positive! There are certainly many fabulous wedding … 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. Possible Church Ceremony Guidelines … Continue reading Common Guidelines For Wedding Ceremonies In A Church