Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be tricky enough. Once they’ve been invited and have RSVP’s “Yes” now you have to decide where they will sit. Figuring out a reception seating chart takes a bit of time, but the effort adds to the comfort level of our guests, as well as saving you … Continue reading Where Do They Sit? Creating Your Wedding Reception Seating Chart
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Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Q. - During the ceremony, who’s supposed to lift my veil? A. - Although not as common these days, many brides still wear a traditional blusher veil (a veil that covers the face) for their ceremony. There are two options for who lifts the bride's veil, depending on when you want the veil lifted. The … Continue reading Wedding Planning Q & A – When to Lift the Bride’s Veil?
Your Second Job
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
Alternatives to a Floral Wedding Bouquet
Carrying a floral wedding bouquet is the most common choice for brides. However you may prefer to carry something different. Not to worry - there are many other wedding bouquet alternatives options that may work for you. If you have floral related allergies, silk or paper flowers are a wonderful option, and won't leave you … Continue reading Alternatives to a Floral Wedding Bouquet
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