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How to Pick a Wedding Date

Feb 4, 2020
3 min

How to Pick a Wedding Date

Picking a date for your wedding is an essential part of the process. Perhaps you're deciding based on an anniversary date. I've had some clients pick a date because it will be easy to remember. Before you can pick a venue, you should have at least some idea of when you'd like to have your wedding. If you don't really care, you may be open to deciding based on when your ideal venue is available. Even if you have a particular date in mind, it's good to keep in mind the advantag

The Size of Your Guest List: Part 2

Jan 28, 2020
2 min

The Size of Your Guest List: Part 2

We talked about the advantages of having a small wedding. This week, we’ll be delving into large weddings. What’s not to love about a large wedding? Aside from the planning, the expense, and the desire to make everyone happy, there really are no cons, right? Okay, that may not be true, but there are a many reasons why a big wedding would make sense. This is YOUR BIG DAY! The Biggest! The day you have been dreaming about and thinking about since you first imaging being m

Small vs. Large Weddings Part II: Large Weddings

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Small vs. Large Weddings Part II: Large Weddings

We talked about the advantages of having a small wedding. This week, we’ll be delving into large weddings. What’s not to love about a large wedding? Aside from the planning, the expense, and the desire to make everyone happy, there really are no cons, right? Okay, that may not be true, but there are a many reasons why a big wedding would make sense. This is YOUR BIG DAY! The Biggest! The day you have been dreaming about and thinking about since you first imaging being m

Wedding Etiquette

Feb 5, 2018
4 min

Wedding Etiquette

This week’s topic is a complicated one. It is subjective and always changing, but necessary if you don’t want to appear insensitive or clueless. Now we will never be royals, but weddings by tradition are a formal gathering where two people unite in the presence of loved ones to profess their love, commit their lives, and celebrate together. With this formal gathering come certain rules and expectations from the wedding party, the couple and the guests. Wedding Etiquette is

What’s in an Invitation?

Jan 29, 2018
4 min

What’s in an Invitation?

Can you remember a time when you received a wedding invitation? You most likely knew the couple was engaged or you may have already known the date of the wedding, but somehow receiving the invitation in the mail made it official. You couldn’t wait to open the envelope to digest not only the logistics but the look and feel of the invitation. I remember being curious about what colors and style was chosen, which type of font, and the words chosen to describe their union. I

RESOLUTIONS ALL BRIDES SHOULD MAKE

Jan 22, 2018
3 min

RESOLUTIONS ALL BRIDES SHOULD MAKE

January, the month of resolutions. Before the new year a lot of us set our resolutions or #goals for the coming year. But for brides-to-be, that list of “resolutions” can be very disheartening. Below are some simple resolutions from setting fitness goals to making changes that help ease your state of mind: KEEP PERFECT, SIMPLE Everyone gets a little crazy after the holidays and brides to be are no exception. There’s so much focus on losing weight, looking perfect or fitti

Part II: Large Weddings

Jan 8, 2018
2 min

Part II: Large Weddings

Last week we talked about the advantages of having a small wedding. This week, we’ll be delving into large weddings. What’s not to love about a large wedding? Aside from the planning, the expense and the desire to make everyone happy there really are no cons. Ok, that may not be true, but there are a many reasons why a big wedding would make sense. This is YOUR BIG DAY! The Biggest! The day you have been dreaming about and thinking about since you first imaging being ma

Seasonal Weddings

Dec 25, 2017
3 min

Seasonal Weddings

As the year comes to end and we get ready for another 365 days to plan, we want to suggest seasonal weddings to you. Most seasons have their down sides, and we are aware that some things can’t be controlled (mother nature being one of them). We would like to help you turn some of those cons into pros to make your wedding day just as magical whether it’s in the winter, spring, summer or fall. A winter wedding was the last option for many years because of the time around it. I

A Sunrise Wedding

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

A Sunrise Wedding

Breakout the shades because we are going to discuss sunrise weddings. If the title doesn’t explain what a sunrise wedding is allow us to explain, it’s the opposite of a sunset wedding. Yes, we know what your thinking, but there are some benefits. Picture this: you and your guests, with a fresh morning glow, waiting for the bridal party to walk down the aisle. Each one wearing a color accent and match the mood of the morning as the sun rises and it’s rays kisses your face wh

The Perfect Bridal Shoes

Dec 11, 2017
2 min

The Perfect Bridal Shoes

There are thousands of shoes to choose from on any given day, but we are not talking everyday-shopping here! There are many wedding styles, from wedges to strappy heels, and let’s not forget the flip flops for those getting married by the beach (or for the after party), so yes, it tends to make it hard to decide on what to wear. I once saw a bride get married in her ballet shoes! Let’s keep in mind the heel size to the perfect wedding dress, but those aren’t the only conside

Wedding Trends 2018

Dec 4, 2017
2 min

Wedding Trends 2018

Dress: Did you see all the dresses that came out of bridal runway for 2018? They are definitely Baroque-Era-esque. Most of them had capes and capelets. Veils and tiaras are a thing of the past and at least for the spring and summer of next year, the brides not only get to wear their favorite designer, but can also be a queen bride if she wants to. This will be the perfect look for those brides getting married in a church since shoulders must be covered always. Pearls: Yes

Don't Forget the Groom!

Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Don't Forget the Groom!

Most people tend to focus so much time on women’s attire for the wedding that the men often seem like an afterthought. But grooms, this is your day too! Don’t let the big day sneak up on the you without getting a plan in place to make everyone in the wedding party look amazing. There is a style to the wedding that is being set by the location, invitations, and of course, the bride’s attire. The gentlemen should be in sync with the style of the wedding, and so need to understa