Signature Drinks
Bottoms Up in Style Today’s couples are looking for unique ways to personalize their weddings and the festivities surrounding the day. A fun way for the bride and groom to express their individuality is by creating their very own signature drink(s) for their reception. You can even feature your special designer drink at the pre-wedding events, such as: Engagement parties Bridal showers Rehearsal dinner Cocktail hour and of course, the reception itself [caption id="attachment_645" align="aligncenter" width="588" caption="Image: istockphoto"][/caption] Signature drinks are a great way to represent the unique personality of the couple, whether they are fun-loving, metropolitan, casual or exotic. These tasty libations will surely be something the ...
Something Green
Have an Ecologically Sound Wedding Going green has hit the wedding scene in a big way in the last few years. The environmental impact of a wedding can be astronomical, causing eco-conscious brides and grooms to choose more earthly friendly options for their weddings. You can even determine the carbon offsetting required for your soiree’ at NativeEnergy.com. To help ease the environmental impact, brides are selecting green wedding invitations and fair trade wedding gifts to help the earth rather than hurt it. [caption id="attachment_639" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Image: istockphoto"][/caption] Green Wedding Invitations Wedding invitations set the tone and formality of the wedding but once the ...
Choosing a Cake Baker
Along with choosing a style of wedding cake, brides and grooms planning their big day must select the right baker. A set list of questions to ask each prospective confectionery expert will make narrowing the field a great deal easier. Issues such as budget constraints, what you have in mind in terms of style and even the weather can become sticking points while choosing a baker for your wedding cake. [caption id="attachment_635" align="aligncenter" width="588" caption="Image: sxc.hu"][/caption] How Much Will It Cost? Since budget is often at the forefront of wedding planning, some of the the key questions couples will ask potential bakers ...
Fabrics for Your Wedding Gown
Like everything else that goes into planning the wedding, choosing the fabric and design for your wedding dress requires careful planning. First, a bride must find inspiration for that perfect gown. Window shopping at some of the better boutiques is an excellent way to get a feel for what types of fabric and designs you might want. Wedding Dress Fabrics What types of fabric might a bride choose? Traditional bridal dresses come in an array of various fabrics, including taffeta, silk, chiffon, satin, charmeuse, organza and tulle. More modern gowns include cotton, polyester and even hemp. [caption id="attachment_630" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image: istockphoto"][/caption] Let's examine ...
Handmade Wedding Invitations
Adding that Extra Special Touch The wedding invitation is your guests’ first glimpse into your wedding’s formality and style. The wedding invitation sets the tone for your special day and reflects the unique personality of your union. It is a harbinger of your monumental first steps into married life. In the past, the options for wedding invitations were limited to the standard white or ecru folded note cards that you ordered out of a big, bulky catalog. Today, the happy couple has an unlimited palette of invitation options including custom handmade invitations. [caption id="attachment_616" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Image: istockphoto"][/caption] Unless you are a capable artist ...
Planning
Signature Drinks
Bottoms Up in Style Today’s couples are looking for unique ways to personalize...
Something Green
Have an Ecologically Sound Wedding Going green has hit the wedding scene in a big...
Choosing a Cake Baker
Along with choosing a style of wedding cake, brides and grooms planning their big...
Fashion & Beauty
Fabrics for Your Wedding Gown
Like everything else that goes into planning the wedding, choosing the fabric and...
Choosing the Right Wedding Dress
Follow these six main tips to know if you are on your way to getting the right wedding...
To Wear White, Or Not…
At some point in her life, every girl will dream of her wedding dress. For those...
Engagement
Making the Day Yours, Too
A groom is often kind of the participant at the wedding in most aspects. For the...
Planning the Bachelor Party
The bachelor party is supposed to be a great occasion that marks the groom’s final...
Advice: Love Each Other
When you first get engaged you are probably thinking how your spouse-to-be is the...
Etiquette
Eastern Orthodox Weddings
The term Eastern Orthodox is used to define all of the Orthodoxy sects of Christianity...
Dancing Daze
Dazzling Dance Steps for your Wedding Reception As you imagine twirling across the...
Ethnic Wedding Traditions
Borrowing from cultures There are certain wedding traditions that are popular worldwide—even...
Honeymoons
Honeymoon in the Alps
Chamonix is located in eastern France at the foot of Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain...
Exotic Honeymoon in Petra
Petra, one of New Seven Wonders of the World, is a city carved out of the limestone...
Texas Beach Honeymoons
The “Lone Star” state offers a number of scenic Gulf coast beaches, all...
Real Weddings
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Wed
True Blood stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer were married on Saturday in Malibu,...
Celebrity Summer Weddings
The past month or so we have seen one celebrity wedding after another. And though...
Heidi Klum and Seal Renew Vows
Just like every year since their wedding day in 2005, Heidi Klum and Seal have renewed...