The bridal bouquet and garter toss are two common wedding reception traditions. There is no doubt that for generations, brides have tossed their bouquet (or a smaller toss bouquet) to all of the single women at their wedding reception following the "belief" that whoever caught the bouquet would be the next one to get married. … Continue reading Bridal Bouquet and Garter Toss – Fun Tradition or Dated?
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Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking
Introducing your future spouse to family is nerve wracking. We’ve all seen the many countless scenes in sitcoms where the son or daughter nervously introduces their future spouse to their parents. Will they like them, or will they have a talk with you later about how you could ‘do better’? On tv it's funny, but … Continue reading Why Introducing Your Future Spouse To Family Is Nerve Wracking
4 Tips For Planning An Awesome Bachelorette Party
Being a maid of honor or a bridesmaid is a privilege, but one that comes with responsibilities - with one of the greatest being planning a bachelorette party. If you’ve never planned one before, it can be daunting, with the pressure on to make sure the bride has a bachelorette party to remember. Photo Credit: … Continue reading 4 Tips For Planning An Awesome Bachelorette Party
3 Areas That Impact The Look Of Your Wedding Day
We all know how important it is to achieve the desired look of your wedding day - from the bride looking her absolute best, and that everyone else does as well. When everyone, and everything, looks great, it’s more likely that you will have a truly stunning wedding day, and that is something that every … Continue reading 3 Areas That Impact The Look Of Your Wedding Day
Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio
Situated next to a serene pond, with peacocks and other exotic birds roaming the grounds, Burton’s Bamboo Garden was the site for Kristin and Jacob’s eclectic wedding ceremony and reception. The Ceremony The ceremony was fun and light-hearted ceremony. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white hydrangea and greenery, and entered through the bamboo trail to … Continue reading Real Wedding – Kristin and Jacob’s Eclectic Wedding at Burton’s Bamboo Gardens in Morrow, Ohio
4 Tips For Choosing Transportation For Your Wedding Day
Image Source Who wouldn’t want to arrive to their wedding in style? Even if no-one sees you arrive (chances are most people will already be waiting in the venue), having a special form of wedding day transportation can help to build your excitement. Here are just a few different wedding transport options to consider. 1. … Continue reading 4 Tips For Choosing Transportation For Your Wedding Day
3 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Wedding Venue
If you’re planning a wedding, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is where to celebrate your special day. We all want to find the perfect wedding venue. With a seemingly unlimited number of venues available, it can be tricky to narrow down the options. If you’re struggling to find the perfect … Continue reading 3 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Wedding Venue
5 Tips to Avoid A Fail For Your Destination Wedding
For many future brides and grooms, a destination wedding is a dream come true. They get to marry the love of their life in a beautiful and amazingly unforgettable location, such as a beach on a tropical island. Sounds like the perfect option for a wedding, right? Unfortunately it doesn’t always work out as perfectly … Continue reading 5 Tips to Avoid A Fail For Your Destination Wedding
Why the Royal Wedding Mattered to the World
(I wrote this article in 2011, soon after the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The sentiment reflected in this article is still relevant today, particularly with the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle). Photo Credit: Mikey via Flickr It seems that everyone loves a wedding. It is estimated that … Continue reading Why the Royal Wedding Mattered to the World
8 Surefire Ways to Have Happy Bridesmaids
[Happy Bridesmaids] Image credit You might be the blushing bride, and that might make you and groom the most important people at the wedding. But you know what? You aren’t the only ones. You'll want happy bridesmaids too. Your wedding party will stand by you through thick and thin. They’ll help you on those days … Continue reading 8 Surefire Ways to Have Happy Bridesmaids