Photo Credit: Chris Ainsworth via Unsplash A video of your wedding is a wonderful way to capture your wedding story. Unfortunately, many brides and grooms view the wedding videographer as one of the most expendable vendors for their wedding day. 3 Items To Reconsider If You're On The Fence About Hiring A Wedding Videographer (2) … Continue reading Not Hiring a Professional Wedding Videographer? You Need To Reconsider.
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Catering ‘Service Charge’ Explained
This weeks blog, "Catering 'Service Charge' Explained," comes from Chef Doug Brown with Beyond the Box Catering and Wedbites It is the most commonly asked question – what DOES the service charge include? It doesn’t always mean servers, which we know can be confusing. Most catering companies (and venues) have a lot of odds and … Continue reading Catering ‘Service Charge’ Explained
Wedding Gifts – Presents vs Money
Wedding gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are chosen from the gift registry the happy couple have put together at a couple local (or online) stores. Others aren’t, and are something the gift giver thinks (or hopes) the couple will like and use. Sometimes the gift isn’t something that comes in a prettily … Continue reading Wedding Gifts – Presents vs Money
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?
It’s Fiesta Time – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. This celebration commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Although a Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo has been celebrated in the United States right from the start. It is said that when Mexican miners in the gold … Continue reading It’s Fiesta Time – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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
More Ways to Stay Stress Free Before Your Wedding
In January I shared 5 proven ways to beat your wedding stress. The following month, Martha Stewart Weddings came out with the article Smart Coping Strategies for the Overwhelmed Bride. Offering fabulous tips, and stating, “If you're starting to feel overwhelmed by all things wedding-related, take heart in knowing you are not alone,” their wonderful … Continue reading More Ways to Stay Stress Free Before Your Wedding
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue – Origins and Meanings of This Familiar Rhyme
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" We all know that singsong rhyme but may not know where it came from or what it means. Most brides just buy a blue garter and hope that covers it. But the traditions surrounding it are quite charming. The something old is usually covered by the bride … Continue reading Old, New, Borrowed and Blue – Origins and Meanings of This Familiar Rhyme
Your Engagement – The First Thing to Do When You Get Engaged
Congratulations to all the couples who got engaged over the holidays. The next thing you should be doing is . . . . . . enjoy your engagement and being an engaged couple. I know you’re excited (and rightly so!), and probably want to dive in with all of the fun of planning your big … Continue reading Your Engagement – The First Thing to Do When You Get Engaged