Surviving Your Wedding: Stress-Free Wedding Tips [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
It's down to the wire, and you find yourself pulling out your hair because the florist is slow at returning your calls, the tailor is taking too long to alter your gown, and you can't decide which dish to serve at the reception. It's enough to make anyone go crazy, but surviving wedding stress is possible.
Even if you have a wedding planner, you're still facing hurdles of your own when it comes to surviving the wedding stress, trying to make sure that everything flow
The World's Top Places for Destination Weddings [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
Planning a wedding is hard enough in your own home town, but pulling off an event out of town is a true challenge. You barely know your own way around, and now you have dozens if not hundreds of people to account for. But the perks of a destination wedding (and planning one) truly outweigh the negative elements - you experience the romance and mystique of another location while having a wedding/honeymoon/getaway all at the same time.
Many couples choose certain locales because they cate
Fall in Love with Festive Fall Wedding Favors [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
When it comes to picking favors, seasonal products still give you limitless options. And fall wedding favors are no different! There are candle holders, bottle stoppers, bookmarks, champagne flutes, and so many more things that are designed specifically for autumn themed weddings.
Fall is the season of rich colors, warm lighting, and cozy, inviting spaces - all the things you want to emulate throughout your wedding day and reception. And it's easy to carry on that theme with appropriat
A Wedding to Remember: Unique Wedding Ideas They'll Never Forget [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
There are very few once in a lifetime events quite like your wedding day. From the flowers and dress to the flavor of the cake, the option to plan and personalize your wedding with your own unique wedding ideas is truly in your court. And we've all been to dozens of weddings that follow the standard format - the rehearsal and subsequent dinner, the wedding ceremony where the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and couple walked formally down the aisle, and, finally, the reception, where dancing and dinne
Newly Engaged after the Holidays: Start Planning Your Wedding Now! [Posted: 2010-02-01 07:11:02]
Congratulations on your recent engagement! With the holidays over, you can now focus exclusively on planning your wedding day. You have a long road ahead of you, and a lot of decisions waiting in the 'nuptial pipeline.' Don't let that stress get the best of you though - use these tips specifically geared to newly engaged couples!
Five Simple Steps for Newly Engaged Couples!
Step #1 - The Engagement Party: First off, you should celebrate the fact that you're newl
Wedding Day Tips: Top Ten Details to Remember [Posted: 2010-02-01 08:49:46]
As a professional wedding photographer, I've seen my share of problem weddings that only add to the ever-present wedding stress. Planned improperly from the get-go, no one person is to blame, but the outcome is upsetting for everyone involved. Often, the bride's face looks utterly uncomfortable in all the pictures thanks to mile-high heels, guests are kept waiting for an inordinate amount of time, and the bathrooms are a logistical disaster!
Planning a wedding is serious business, especial
Recession-Chic: Throwing a Fabulous, Yet Frugal Wedding for Next to Nothing [Posted: 2010-03-04 13:48:15]
Sometimes, less is truly more. In these hard times, saving a few bucks is a necessity. What's a bride-to-be to do when money is already stretched thin? Recession-chic weddings, the trend of 2010, can be just as classic - but for a whole lot less! Elegance comes in many forms with or without money in hand. Here are a few tips to help you throw a fabulous, yet frugal wedding -- on a budget that's next to nil!
The Trend of 2010: Learning How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
Don't Forget the Guys: Groomsmen Gift Ideas [Posted: 2010-03-16 07:19:52]
Bridesmaids get showered with fun little gifts to thank them for their participation, so why not the guys? Your groomsmen are your right hand men during all of the festivities, and it's only fair to give them a little something thanking them for their help as well!
The gifts for your groomsmen need to be a little more durable though - and useful to boot. There's nothing frilly here, monogramming is certainly not necessary, and gift wrapping is an afterthought. The best way to th
Picture Perfect: A Wedding Photographer Checklist [Posted: 2010-03-30 14:03:02]
Choosing a wedding photographer is incredibly important since it's one of the primary ways to capture the special moments of your big day. It can be a complicated decision though, and there are certain things to consider when picking the right one. Consider an engagement picture shoot with your photographer prior to the wedding. Chances are he or she will be with you the entire day! This will get you used to the photographer being in your face all day taking pictures. As an added benefit, it wi
From Favors to Food: Common Bridesmaid Duties [Posted: 2010-04-13 11:59:43]
Let's assume you're here because one of your closest friends just asked you to be in her upcoming wedding. Exciting, right? Sure, the nuptials may be months away, but you still have a few bridesmaid duties you'll be called upon to do. Depending on the bride, she may or may not ask that much of you. On the other hand, she could have a long list of bridesmaids' responsibilities just waiting for you to complete.
In order to be prepared for the strain, hammering out some kind of a timeline a
The Collaborative Wedding Budget: Coordinating Multiple Parties with Ease [Posted: 2010-05-03 14:46:27]
For husbands-and-brides-to-be with large, extended families, they often find that both sets of parents, and perhaps even grandparents, want to chip in to help defray the soaring cost of today's weddings, which, on average, come in at a whopping $20,000. Many couples, too, are electing to pick up the rest of the slack. Corralling so many people who want to help with the wedding budget can be a virtual nightmare though. Before simply accepting their good wishes and checks, the very first thing yo
Choosing a Wedding Dress for Your Body Shape [Posted: 2010-05-25 10:10:59]
Like any bride-to-be, it's easy to fall in the trap of having to find the perfect dress for your wedding day. Does such a thing exist? Yes, but it's wise to remember that you'll go through piles and piles of dresses to find the right one. The pressure of choosing a wedding dress is a common scenario that plays out in many bridal stores, and you're not alone. As with any article of clothing, however, choosing the appropriate dress for your body shape is important. And if that dress is your we
Tips for Writing Wedding Speeches [Posted: 2010-06-01 15:58:00]
The best man stands up, adjusts his tie with a quick tug, and nervously clinks his wine glass with his knife. All eyes turn to him, waiting in anticipation of hearing words of wisdom - and even a few jabs - for the newlyweds. Talk about pressure!
Whether you've been asked to be the best man, maid of honor, or simply say a few words at the ceremony, you're responsible for lightening the mood with some laughter and tears. And for most people, giving speeches - wedding or otherwise
Popping the Question: A Guide to Wedding Proposals [Posted: 2010-06-15 05:45:02]
The time has come -- you're ready to ask your best girl to marry you and make it official. Unfortunately, Hollywood has brainwashed us all into thinking that popping the question has to be over-the-top and perhaps even expensive. Yes, it would seem that most of us girls want elaborate wedding proposals, just so we can race home and tell our girlfriends all about it.
In reality, popping the question should be an intimate moment that is special to both of you. Whether you decide to
A Celebration of Times Past: Planning a Vintage Wedding [Posted: 2010-06-22 15:35:07]
In 1840, the pageantry of the American wedding took off, thanks to England's Queen Victoria, who quickly captivated onlookers around the world. She had thrown one of the most elaborate weddings the world had ever seen up to that time, and it was only natural for her contemporaries to emulate her. Weddings soon became events for everyone to enjoy and were no longer limited to just the couple and their families. They were extravagant celebrations of love, life, and happiness.
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