Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (aka “Here Comes The Bride”) is a traditional wedding processional song choices for your wedding ceremony. However, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily there are several fun alternative song choices for your walk down the aisle. Here are a few alternative wedding processional song choices: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker “Ribbon … Continue reading Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
Category: Ideas & Inspiration
6 Unexpected Reception Ideas
While the ceremony is the heart of the wedding and the reason to gather, the reception is the time to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than with some unexpected reception ideas? Whether your wedding is small and intimate at a local restaurant or a large multi hour event for 300 guests with white … Continue reading 6 Unexpected Reception Ideas
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
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
2015 Wedding Trend Predictions
photo credit: Judy ** via photopin cc Wondering what we're going to be seeing? 2015 Wedding Trends - Our Predictions Wedding cakes that make a statement through grand size and/or design. Guests will be looking at your cake so make it a focal point that really says “Wow!” Beautiful deep, rich blues - Navy, Indigo, … Continue reading 2015 Wedding Trend Predictions
Entrance Wedding Music; 3 Places For Inspiration by Kristi Richardson / Bloomed to Last
Today's blog is from a wonderful vendor and amazing DJ, Craig Noto of Firedog Entertainment. Craig is going to tackle the question, "What is the best song for my wedding entrance?" Here is his amazing advice. My answer to this question time and time again is to tell my clients that there is no "best" … Continue reading Entrance Wedding Music; 3 Places For Inspiration by Kristi Richardson / Bloomed to Last
Fun Wedding Trends
Looking for some fabulous trends for your wedding? Check out our segment on Ohio Weddings from 2013. These wedding trends - Desserts, Ice Cream Bars, Vintage/Rustic Theme - are still going strong in 2014 (and 2015!) Ohio Weddings Segment Top Wedding Trends If you’re looking for fun ideas, or need help with your wedding plans … Continue reading Fun Wedding Trends
Book Review – The Bride’s Money Book: How to Have a Champagne Wedding on a Ginger-Ale Budget by Pamela A. Piljac
Book Review - The Bride's Money Book: How To Have A Champagne Wedding On A Ginger Ale Budget by Pamela A. Piljac As a wedding planner and designer I am always on the look out for helpful resources to add to my library to use assisting couples plan their own weddings. The Bride's Money Book: … Continue reading Book Review – The Bride’s Money Book: How to Have a Champagne Wedding on a Ginger-Ale Budget by Pamela A. Piljac
4 Wedding Trends That Leave Many (Maybe Even You) Wondering “Why?”
Wedding trends are often fun, unique ideas that many find to be interesting and inspirational. Then again, there are some that often leave many just scratching their heads. Let’s take a look at a few of these wedding trends: 1. Trashing the dress Trashing the dress, according to Wikipedia, is “is a style of wedding … Continue reading 4 Wedding Trends That Leave Many (Maybe Even You) Wondering “Why?”
Book Review – Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer and Cheryl Rohret
Book Review - Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies These days there are so many books and planners that emphasize the "fun" aspects of planning a wedding (ex. reception, music, food, gown) that the actual wedding ceremony itself becomes nothing but an afterthought. It's refreshing to find a book that is easy to use, and offers … Continue reading Book Review – Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer and Cheryl Rohret