The #1 reason brides and grooms choose specific entrees and side dishes for their reception food is taste. And for good reason too. If it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it, and as I mentioned last week, wasted anything = wasted money. Another important thing to remember when choosing your reception food is … Continue reading Looks As Good As It Tastes
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Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle decorative elements such as cranberries, garlands, … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
To favor or not to favor . . .
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are good to give to their guests, my mantra is “edible is always good.” Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables … Continue reading To favor or not to favor . . .
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
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)
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 bridal shoes were white pumps, … Continue reading Have Fun With Your Wedding Shoes
Yes, You Can – Tips for the Encore Bride
Is this your second wedding? Are you an Encore Bride (or Groom)? If you are like many people, this may not be your first wedding. So you’re probably wondering “what am I allowed to have at my wedding?” The good news is that there are plenty of ideas for a second wedding (or third, ...). … Continue reading Yes, You Can – Tips for the Encore Bride
Alternatives to the White Aisle Runner
Having a lovely white aisle runner for a wedding ceremony is a popular choice. The practice dates hundreds of years when brides were considered “royalty,” and as such were not expected to walk on the same ground at the “commoners.” However, the traditional white aisle runner may not be your style. If you like the … Continue reading Alternatives to the White Aisle Runner
Fun Wedding Trends for 2010
Yesterday afternoon I attended a luncheon where Chef Harvey Golden of My Personal Gourmet Catering talked about the current wedding trends for 2010. It’s always fun to see what’s in, and if it’s a trend that will become classic and timeless, or just the current "hot thing." Either way – they all add character, charm, … Continue reading Fun Wedding Trends for 2010
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
Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony
Whether you’re planning a traditional or contemporary celebration, one of the most meaningful ways to make your big day truly yours is to personalize your wedding ceremony. Even though the ceremony is relatively short compared to the rest of the wedding day, it’s the heart of the celebration—the moment you say “I do.” So, how … Continue reading Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony