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)
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Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 9
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #9 -Go-To Person 9. Designate a go-to person for your wedding day Do you want to have vendors and friends/family members bombarding you or your fiancé with questions on your wedding day? Of course not. Make sure you aren't being pestered by designating a go-to person. Your professional wedding planner/coordinator will … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 9
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 8
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #8 - Your Vendors 8. Make sure your vendors are trained and experienced in weddings A wedding is unlike any other type of gathering or social event. It is more than a “big party with some wedding stuff” thrown in. For a smooth, flawless wedding day, surround yourself with people who … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 8
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 7
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #7 - Little Details 7. Don’t worry about the little details at the onset of your wedding planning After you first get engaged and start your wedding plans, at some point it’s going to hit you – “Oh My Gosh! I’ve got to pick out dresses, and select a menu, and … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 7
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
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
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
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