I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying - "The Best Laid Plans..." (meaning that no matter how well something is planned, something may still go wrong). Well, this is precisely why you need to have a Plan B in place when you are planning your wedding. Don’t worry. It's not bad luck to anticipate potential … Continue reading What If? – Having a Plan B For Your Wedding
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Do You Need a Wedding Planner? Would You Remodel Your Home Without a General Contractor? By Christine Boulton
Do You Need a Wedding Planner? What to Consider Before You Decide I don’t get it. Why would you take on a project that can cost you anywhere from $10,000 to, well, as high as you want to go without having a professional by your side? Here is the thing, would you take on a … Continue reading Do You Need a Wedding Planner? Would You Remodel Your Home Without a General Contractor? By Christine Boulton
Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (aka “Here Comes The Bride”) is a traditional wedding processional song choices for your wedding ceremony. However, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily there are several fun alternative song choices for your walk down the aisle. Here are a few alternative wedding processional song choices: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker “Ribbon … Continue reading Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
3 Ways to Manage Your Wedding Budget and Cut Costs
You do have a wedding budget established don't you? If not - stop right now and seriously work on it. Establishing a wedding budget and sticking to it will help you organize, produce and deliver a wedding that is beautiful and yours. On the offside chance that you've gone over that budget in some area(s) … Continue reading 3 Ways to Manage Your Wedding Budget and Cut Costs
Should I Send a Save-The-Date to My Wedding Guests?
If you are planning to celebrate your wedding over a holiday weekend, or your guest list will include a number of out-of-town guests, Save The Date cards should be an important part of your plan. Generally, they are sent out as early as six months prior to the wedding date. Because they will give guests … Continue reading Should I Send a Save-The-Date to My Wedding Guests?
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
Common Guidelines For Wedding Ceremonies In A Church
We find that many couples are not always aware of the church ceremony guidelines that most churches have in place regarding what can and cannot be done at a wedding ceremony. While your individual church will have its own rules and regulations, in general most churches have these guidelines in place. Church Ceremony Guidelines Some … Continue reading Common Guidelines For Wedding Ceremonies In A Church