The REAL Wedding Crashers: Two women 'crashed receptions and stole gifts and money' Sadly this is a real headline. In this instance two Massachusetts women crashed two weddings and stole several thousand dollars worth of cash and gifts. One even tried to steal a guest’s purse! It’s sad to know that there are dishonest people … Continue reading Wedding Crashers – Don’t Let This Happen To You!
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To Trend or Not To Trend
Wedding trends come and go, and although I try to keep up on what’s the latest in the wedding world, I’ve never been a fan of trends as a whole. Sure, there are many things I love that also happen to be “trends,” but I love these things for what they are, NOT because they … Continue reading To Trend or Not To Trend
Real Wedding by Weddings From The Heart – Erica and Alex’s Autumn Wedding
Saturday, October 29, 2011 was a beautiful, crisp autumn day - just perfect for a Fall wedding! Erica and Alex were married on the campus of Miami University at Kumler Chapel. Dinner and dancing followed at the Marcum Conference Center. The decor was a lovely blend of elegance and whimsy. The outdoors was brought inside … Continue reading Real Wedding by Weddings From The Heart – Erica and Alex’s Autumn Wedding
Beat the Heat Of Your Outdoor Ceremony
Outdoor Ceremony Planning Tip Are you planning a lovely outdoor ceremony? Will your guests be sitting in the hot sun? Even if they’re in the shade it may get warm and humid. Here's an easy tip on how to keep cool at an outdoor wedding ceremony. Keep your guests comfortable by providing something refreshing for … Continue reading Beat the Heat Of Your Outdoor Ceremony
Open Letter to DJ’s and MC’s
The introduction of the bride and groom at the beginning of the reception- it’s something that is done at nearly every wedding reception. But usually the way it is done is technically incorrect. Sorry, but I cringe every time it happens, so I beg you, please, please stop. What is this 'technically incorrect' way? It’s … Continue reading Open Letter to DJ’s and MC’s
How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. Unfortunately our wedding day expectations aren’t always in sync with the expectations of others’. You could pull a ‘zilla and declare that the only wedding day expectations and opinions that matter are yours and yours alone. But in reality we know that’s not how it works. You’ve also got your … Continue reading How to Easily Deal with Wedding Day Expectations
Looks As Good As It Tastes
The #1 reason brides and grooms choose specific entrees and side dishes for their reception food is taste. And for good reason too. If it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it, and as I mentioned last week, wasted anything = wasted money. Another important thing to remember when choosing your reception food is … Continue reading Looks As Good As It Tastes
Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle decorative elements such as cranberries, garlands, … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
To favor or not to favor . . .
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are good to give to their guests, my mantra is “edible is always good.” Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables … Continue reading To favor or not to favor . . .
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
It's a nice day for a non white wedding cake . . . . . . to semi-quote Billy Idol. Does a wedding cake have to be a delicate confection of white? Recently, from “Darcy’s Idea of the Day,” Darcy Miller (of Martha Stewart Omnimedia) showed us an adorable cake decorated to mimic the pattern … Continue reading It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)