Planning a wedding is the stuff of dreams, but in reality, preparing for yours can be like having a second job. Why is wedding planning like a second job for a bride? Because planning a wedding is real work. It requires phone calls and meetings, contracts and negotiations, purchases and coordination. It must have great … Continue reading Your Second Job
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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
The Guest List
Deciding who to invite and how many to invite are major decisions that will impact much of your wedding planning effort. But before you start writing out the list, do some serious thinking. Sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of wedding you want. Have you dreamt of a huge wedding with … Continue reading The Guest List
Looking Good – Tips on Formal Wear
Formal wear (noun): clothing, such as tuxedos and evening gowns, for formal social occasions Most people would agree that there is something special about a man in a tux. They just look good. But they would look even better if they took the time to ensure that the tuxedos they wear fit. There are some … Continue reading Looking Good – Tips on Formal Wear
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
Wedding Planning Q & A – When To Take Off Your Wedding Veil
Wondering when is the right time to take off a wedding veil? Here is a Wedding Planning Q & A that covers just that. Q. - Can I take off my veil after the ceremony, and if so, when should this be done? Photo Credit: Faylyne (CC BY 2.0) A. - When to take off … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – When To Take Off Your Wedding Veil
The Top 6 Wedding Planning Mistakes Couples Make
To help make the planning (and pre-planning) stages of your wedding day go smoother and less stressful, keep these common 6 wedding planning mistakes in mind. 6 Common Wedding Planning Mistakes # 1: Making Plans Too Soon After the Engagement photo credit: springsandra via photopin cc Weddings are an exciting time, and I get that. … Continue reading The Top 6 Wedding Planning Mistakes Couples Make
Name Change – Yes Or No?
The decision for a woman to do a name change after marriage or to keep her maiden name is a highly personal choice. It's a common wedding tradition, and even I took my husband’s name, however I respect those women who decide not to do a name change. However . . . Why the Choice … Continue reading Name Change – Yes Or No?
Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
Have you seen the recent article “Brad & Angelina's Wedding Broke Rules: 15 Other Real Bridal Parties 'Gone Wild'”? Now don’t get me wrong - I am in complete agreement of mixing up the traditional gender roles and your wedding party if you want. But for the author to consider this a “widespread trend” makes it … Continue reading Gender Roles and Wedding Parties
How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step
Most wedding vendor problems can be avoided with good communication and someone keeping an eye on the details. A wedding day coordinator can help make sure your vendors know where they need to be, when they need to arrive, and what is expected of them on your wedding day How a Wedding Day Coordinator Keeps … Continue reading How to Keep Your Ceremony Musician From Playing at the Wrong Wedding In One Easy Step