They aren’t pretty (nope, not talking about flowers). It doesn’t make a sound (not talking about music). And you certainly don’t want to eat it (not talking about food either). But having it them for your wedding are oh so important. What are they? Wedding contracts. Contracts are legally binding agreements that outline the expectations, … Continue reading Ignorance is Not Bliss
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How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. Unfortunately our wedding day expectations aren’t always in sync with the expectations of others’. You could pull a ‘zilla and declare that the only wedding day expectations and opinions that matter are yours and yours alone. But in reality we know that’s not how it works. You’ve also got your … Continue reading How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Looks As Good As It Tastes
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
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 4
Here's the rest of our list of wedding ceremony music selections. Since there are so many wonderful wedding songs out there, I'm sure I've left off several. PROCESSIONAL Classical "Canon in D Major" - Pachelbel "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride)- Wagner "St. Anthony Chorale" - Haydn "Trumpet, Tune, and Air" - Purcell … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 4
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 3
Although I’ve divided the following list of wedding songs not only by the part of the ceremony to which they are most appropriate, but by style (hymns, classical, modern) as well, many wedding ceremony music selections are interchangeable. For example, “The Lord’s Prayer,” while under “Prelude” is a wonderful “Ceremony” choice. Pick up a wedding … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 3
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 2
After you decide what style of ceremony music you want for your wedding, and (if your ceremony will be in a house of worship) making sure that the style you have in mind is allowed at your ceremony venue, you can now determine when during the ceremony you would like music played and then which … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 2
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 1
The style of music and the particular wedding songs you choose for your wedding ceremony is an important element in creating and expressing the style and feel you want for your entire wedding day. This week we are talking about choosing your ceremony music, from where in your ceremony you will want to include songs, … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 1
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 . . .
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 10
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #10 - Remember Why You're Having a Wedding We finally come to the end of my Top 10 Wedding Planning Tips list. Although this is the last tip, it by no means is the least important). In fact, I believe that it is probably the most important one of all! 10. … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 10