When you are planning your wedding reception menu, you may be looking for entrees that aren't your typical "wedding food." There’s nothing wrong with sharing something you find special with your guests or wanting to try something different. But you want to make sure you don’t stray so far out of the box that people … Continue reading Not your everyday . . . Food
Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Ok. So maybe you really want something different when you're planning your ceremony music -- but still want it to "sound" like wedding music. Here's a tip for a modern twist on wedding ceremony music. Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet? According to their Wikipedia page "Vitamin String Quartet is about applying rock … Continue reading Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle decorative elements such as cranberries, garlands, … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
To favor or not to favor . . .
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are good to give to their guests, my mantra is “edible is always good.” Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables … Continue reading To favor or not to favor . . .
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
It's a nice day for a non white wedding cake . . . . . . to semi-quote Billy Idol. Does a wedding cake have to be a delicate confection of white? Recently, from “Darcy’s Idea of the Day,” Darcy Miller (of Martha Stewart Omnimedia) showed us an adorable cake decorated to mimic the pattern … Continue reading It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
Pretty napkin folds can easily add personality to your reception décor. We’ve all seen the napkin in the water glass, or the ‘standing fan’ fold. The 'pyramid fold' is fairly common too. Definitely pretty, but . . . . . .with so many different napkin folds, why not try choose something else? One of my … Continue reading Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
For the Groom – Romance 101
Hey fellas! Did you know that it's easy for the groom to express his interest in the wedding planning with little romantic gestures for your bride-to-be? All you need is a little bit of Romance 101. Just because she’s said "Yes," and that she will be saying "I do," it doesn’t mean that you, as … Continue reading For the Groom – Romance 101
Have Fun With Your Wedding Shoes
Alternatives to White Wedding Shoes Once upon a time, the search for bridal footwear was simple. Every bride wore white pumps. Fast forward to today, and you'll find a lot of alternatives to white wedding shoes. Wedding shoes have come a long way from the plain dyables. Remember those? The bride got hers in … Continue reading Have Fun With Your Wedding Shoes
Yes, You Can – Tips for the Encore Bride
Is this your second wedding? Are you an Encore Bride (or Groom)? If you are like many people, this may not be your first wedding. So you’re probably wondering “what am I allowed to have at my wedding?” The good news is that there are plenty of ideas for a second wedding (or third, ...). … Continue reading Yes, You Can – Tips for the Encore Bride
Alternatives to the White Aisle Runner
Having a lovely white aisle runner for a wedding ceremony is a popular choice. The practice dates hundreds of years when brides were considered “royalty,” and as such were not expected to walk on the same ground at the “commoners.” However, the traditional white aisle runner may not be your style. If you like the … Continue reading Alternatives to the White Aisle Runner