Photo Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/vVyzufditLQ When you’re planning a wedding, it’s definitely easy to dive in with plans and get ahead of yourself. To make sure that you don’t get too overwhelmed, it is beneficial to think about your wedding priorities - what do you and your fiancé want from your wedding day? Do you know what … Continue reading Wedding Priorities – 5 Ways To Help Decide What You Want From Your Wedding Day
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Aisle Runners – Do I Need One?
[Do I Need An Aisle Runner?] One common question brides ask is “Do I need an Aisle Runner” for their wedding ceremony. Like most things related to weddings, a simple "yes or no" answer won't suffice, as there are many factors to consider when determining if an aisle runner is right for you. Tradition and … Continue reading Aisle Runners – Do I Need One?
Wedding Q & A – What Should the Flower Girl Carry?
Q - I'm working on my wedding flowers and have two flower girls for my wedding. One girl (3 years old) will be carrying a sign that says “here comes the bride.” I’m not sure what to have the other girl (6 years old) carry. I do not want her to drop flower petals. The … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Should the Flower Girl Carry?
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?
iPhones at Weddings – Should We or Shouldn’t We?
Camera phones / iPhones at weddings. We've all seen guests use them. But do they really need to? We’ve all seen this Microsoft commercial. You know the one where all the wedding guests have their camera phones out during the ceremony, and everyone ends up in a big brawl. Sure, it seems funny, but in … Continue reading iPhones at Weddings – Should We or Shouldn’t We?
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
Bride’s Q & A – Wedding Programs
Q - We’re not sure if we want to use wedding programs at our ceremony. Are we required to have one? A - There is no requirement or obligation to use a program for your wedding ceremony. Programs also make a wonderful, and relatively inexpensive, keepsake for your guests. The basic purpose of a program … Continue reading Bride’s Q & A – Wedding Programs
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. https://weddingsfromtheheartblog.net/2017/08/16/aisle-runner-used-wedding-ceremony/ If you like … Continue reading Alternatives to the White Aisle Runner
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 5
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #5 - No hard and fast rules to weddings 6. There are very few hard and fast rules when it comes to weddings Now I’m not talking about Emily Post etiquette but the "you gotta do this or that" that well-meaning friends and family members insist has to be included for … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 5
Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony
Like many couples, whether you're planning a traditional or more contemporary wedding, you are looking for ways to customize and personalize your ceremony. Although relatively short in comparison to the rest of the wedding day, your ceremonies deserve some thought. After all, it is the point of the day. So what are some ways you … Continue reading Easy Ways to Personalize Your Ceremony