Wedding Ideas – What’s New, Fun, and Gaining Popularity?

After seeing more “what’s the latest trend” articles, I wanted to see what wedding ideas new and popular in our area (Dayton, Ohio). And where best to find this out, but to go right to the source. Thanks to some of our local wedding pros, here’s what’s new in their areas of expertise. Textured Wedding … Continue reading Wedding Ideas – What’s New, Fun, and Gaining Popularity?

Tungsten, Titanium, and Alternative Metal Wedding Rings: What’s the Difference?

Today’s bride and groom are ready to think outside the box. With so many options available in wedding planning, dresses, and rings, the time is now to have a unique, memorable ceremony that is totally you. But with all those options comes a new kind of stress: how do you choose between all these possibilities? … Continue reading Tungsten, Titanium, and Alternative Metal Wedding Rings: What’s the Difference?

Tips for Choosing The Perfect Wedding Reception Music

Without question, you’re going to have music at your wedding reception. But picking out your wedding reception music may be one of the most difficult things you’ll do. With the hundreds of thousands of songs out there, yeah, it can definitely be daunting. You’ll want songs that you and your fiancé like (it is YOUR … Continue reading Tips for Choosing The Perfect Wedding Reception Music

A Fun New (Old) Approach for Your Wedding Processional

What’s an easy way to set the tone and mood of your wedding? Make an entrance, of course! Your wedding processional, where the wedding party and the happy couple enter at the beginning of the ceremony, is the official start of your wedding, and is full of drama and anticipation. Unless you’re having an extremely … Continue reading A Fun New (Old) Approach for Your Wedding Processional

3 Reasons You Need to Have a Real Bartender at Your Wedding

Weddings can be expensive, and sometimes unanticipated expenses pop up. One unanticipated expense is for bartending services. If you are lucky enough to have a venue that include a bartender, then you're all set. However, if your venue or caterer does not provide bartending services, please read on. Most couples are on the lookout for … Continue reading 3 Reasons You Need to Have a Real Bartender at Your Wedding

Wedding Rings – Why Are They Placed on the Left Hand Ring Finger?

The tradition and symbolism of exchanging wedding rings originates with the ancient Egyptians. Egyptians are one of the first cultures to use rings in their wedding ceremonies because of what the shape of the ring, a circle, represents. A circle represents eternity because it has no beginning nor end. This makes a ring the perfect … Continue reading Wedding Rings – Why Are They Placed on the Left Hand Ring Finger?

Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions

A wedding ceremony is a wonderful event - a rite-of-passage full of ritual and symbolism. Have you ever wondered where these rituals and practices come from and why we do these things? Here are the origins of some common wedding ceremony superstitions and traditions. Origins Of 7 Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions The White Wedding Gown … Continue reading Why We Do That – Origins of Popular Wedding Ceremony Traditions