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I Want an Outdoor Wedding…Where Do I Start?

Have you always dreamed of getting married outdoors? Whether it’s the beach, a farm, or a large family backyard, there are several things that must be considered when planning this type of wedding. What time of year/season is your wedding? One of the first things you should do is take a serious look at where

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Wedding Contracts: Four Important Tips to Remember

Wedding planning can be a lot of fun! Visiting vendors, tasting cake, and trying on beautiful are exciting parts of getting ready for the day you’ve dreamed of.  When planning a wedding, you’re investing a lot of time and money, and you should want to fully understand where your money is going.  That’s where contracts

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Seven Tips for Bridal Gown Shopping Companions

Today’s blog was inspired by several episodes of “Say Yes to The Dress,” a very popular show on the TLC Network. In it, cameras are following brides-to-be and their families and friends as they shop for the perfect dress for their wedding day. The things that struck me most were the reactions and behavior of

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Your Honeymoon: Tips for Planning the Trip of a Lifetime

Honeymoons are a wonderful way to continue the celebration of your marriage and start your lives together as a couple! It’s the vacation you’ve been looking forward to, after months of wedding planning and preparation. While some couples choose to delay their honeymoon, I encourage couples to start planning it as soon as they start

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Four Tips to Help You Cope with Wedding Stress

You’ve imagined what your wedding day would be like for a long time.  Now that you’re engaged and starting to plan your big day, you’re probably starting to realize how much has to be done!   The dress, the food, the venue, the guest list….and this realization is probably stressing you out!   Here are four tips

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Top Ten Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

Hiring a wedding planner is probably one of the most important decisions you can make regarding your wedding.  Before you decide which planner to hire, be sure to ask them these important questions: How long have you been in business?  It’s important that the person you hire has the experience and knowledge needed to plan

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Four Things to Consider When Planning to DIY Your Wedding

Many brides are considering going the DIY route with their wedding.  They are planning to create their own invitations, favors, and centerpieces, along with even doing their own hair and makeup.  While handling some things yourself can save you money, there are a few things you should consider before you decide to take this path.

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Five Tips for Communicating with Fiance’

This post is not about wedding planning, which is one of my favorite topics, but about something that you can use beyond your wedding day and into your marriage….communication!  Check out this video from our YouTube channel!   Feel free to leave us a comment and share your thoughts!  We’d love to hear from you!

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Top Ten Questions to Ask a Caterer

There are several extremely important decisions that must be made during wedding planning (your wedding date and venue are two of them).  Another very critical decision is regarding your caterer.  You want your guests to enjoy the food and beverages that are served at your wedding, and you want the service to be impeccable (there’s

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Real Weddings – Althea and David, September 28, 2013

September 28 was a warm Florida day, as Althea and David said their “I Do’s” to one another.  An Elegant Affair was honored to share in this special time with them, as they pledged their love for each other.  Family and friends joined them to witness the exchange of vows and rings at Sacred Heart

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