Wedding Q & A – What Does “M______________” Mean?

Q. What is the M____________? What does M____________ on the RSVP card mean? A. The M____________ on the RSVP card is where the guest will write his or her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss) and then their name(s) on the line. These days, many couples are often omitting the “M” and putting the word “Name” … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Does “M______________” Mean?

Wedding Q & A – What Are Some Alternatives to Tossing Rice or Bubbles?

Q. - We’re not allowed to throw rice or birdseed after our ceremony, and I really don’t want to do bubbles. What alternatives to tossing rice do we have? A. - Tossing rice originated with the ancient Hindus and Chinese to bestow fertility upon the bride and groom. Although highly traditional, this practice has lost … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – What Are Some Alternatives to Tossing Rice or Bubbles?

20 Easy Ways to Cut Your Wedding Budget Without Cutting Back On Style

Are you looking for ways to save on a wedding without sacrificing your wedding vision and style? Check out these 20 easy tips. 20 Ways to Save On A Wedding 1) Choose Flowers That Are In Season Many popular and beautiful flowers are available year round. However, there are some -- peonies and lilies of … Continue reading 20 Easy Ways to Cut Your Wedding Budget Without Cutting Back On Style

Top 6 Florist Boo-Boos Brides Make When Planning Their Wedding

If you’re like most brides and grooms, you’re going to have flowers (including bouquets and centerpieces) for your wedding. You can save time, save money and save headaches by avoiding these top 6 wedding floral mistakes. 1. Not thinking through DIY projects Doing the DIY route for your wedding florals is way more than just … Continue reading Top 6 Florist Boo-Boos Brides Make When Planning Their Wedding

Book Review – Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding

Book Review - Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding As a wedding planner and designer, I keep an extensive library of wedding related books on hand to help my brides design their own weddings. Bridal Flowers by Maria McBride is one of my favorites (actually I love all of her books). It is full … Continue reading Book Review – Bridal Flowers: Arrangements for a Perfect Wedding

Wedding Q & A – Keeping Wedding Guests From Over-Drinking

Keeping guests from overdrinking. Q - Is there any trick for getting our wedding guests not to overdrink? A - Great question about overdrinking. No one wants that. Make sure you have an experienced bartending staff on hand. If your venue is providing the food and beverages, they will usually also provide bartenders. However, even … Continue reading Wedding Q & A – Keeping Wedding Guests From Over-Drinking

6 Reasons Why Your DIY Projects Aren’t Working Out

DIY projects are a common pastime for many people, especially for those who are planning their wedding AND wanting to same some $. Popular reasons for doing DIY wedding projects include saving money and putting your personal stamp on things. Sometimes, however, DIY projects don't always work out as envisioned. Here's why: 1. It Takes … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your DIY Projects Aren’t Working Out