Yesterday afternoon I attended a luncheon where Chef Harvey Golden of My Personal Gourmet Catering talked about the current wedding trends for 2010. It’s always fun to see what’s in, and if it’s a trend that will become classic and timeless, or just the current "hot thing." Either way – they all add character, charm, … Continue reading Fun Wedding Trends for 2010
4 Easy Tips to Look Great in Your Strapless Wedding Gown
Odds are your wedding gown will be strapless. Problem is, most women typically don’t wear strapless clothing, so feeling comfortable can be tricky. Follow these tips to feel comfortable, and look great in your strapless wedding gown. 4 Tips To Look Great In Your Strapless Wedding Gown 1) Practice moving in your wedding gown. During … Continue reading 4 Easy Tips to Look Great in Your Strapless Wedding Gown
Buying Your Wedding Gown
I’m sure you’ve heard that your wedding invitation sets the tone for your wedding, since it is the first thing that your guests will see. This is definitely true. Another thing that sets the tone - in a big way - is your wedding dress. I know it’s tempting to go dress shopping right away … Continue reading Buying Your Wedding Gown
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 6
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #6 - Guest List 5. Keep your guest list in check right from the very start From writing out your guest list to tallying up your RSVP’s – the number of guests is crucial to keeping your budget from skyrocketing. On the average, a reception costs 1/3 to 1/2 of the … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 6
Let The Seasons Guide You – Summer Flowers
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your wedding? Why not let the seasons guide you in finding the perfect summer wedding flowers? In the Summer, colors and flowers are quite similar to those in the spring. The subtle differences stem from the types of flowers available in this … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Summer Flowers
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 5
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #5 - No hard and fast rules to weddings 6. There are very few hard and fast rules when it comes to weddings Now I’m not talking about Emily Post etiquette but the "you gotta do this or that" that well-meaning friends and family members insist has to be included for … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 5
Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony
Like many couples, whether you're planning a traditional or more contemporary wedding, you are looking for ways to customize and personalize your ceremony. Although relatively short in comparison to the rest of the wedding day, your ceremonies deserve some thought. After all, it is the point of the day. So what are some ways you … Continue reading Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony
Alterations Alert
When you go to all of your fittings for any alterations, the following is very important -- Wear the same undergarments and shoes to all of your fittings that you will be wearing on your wedding day. Why? Because different undergarments hold and tuck and pull and lift differently. To achieve a perfect fit, and … Continue reading Alterations Alert
Wedding Q & A – Receiving Lines
Receiving Lines Q. - Any advice on receiving lines? Is it necessary to have one? A. - The purpose of a receiving line is to guarantee face-to-face time with each of your guests ("Thank you for coming! We're so glad you could come and celebrate with us. We'll see you over at the reception.") And … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Receiving Lines
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 4
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #4 - Budget 4. Set a workable budget Stay away from budgets that are little more than an “expense report.” I'm sure you've seen the kind -- you to enter your “estimated” budget and your “actual amount spent.” This is really nothing more than a tally of receipts instead of a … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 4