Wedding Etiquette 101: Answering Your Most Popular Questions
In the years I’ve helped couples plan their weddings, some of the same wedding etiquette questions come up. Every couple wants their wedding to be a memorable day, with as few faux pas as possible! Following the rules of etiquette helps to make your wedding day a beautiful and elegant one! Although we could fill
Read MoreTo ‘Bar’ Or Not To ‘Bar’
As you begin planning your wedding reception, one of the first questions you should answer is “will we serve alcohol?” Some brides, for various reasons, choose not to have it available for their guests, while others believe it’s an absolute necessity! If you say ‘yes’ to offering alcohol, it’s important to learn more about the
Read MoreI Want To Have An Engagement Party!
An engagement party is a great way to announce your engagement and celebrate this special time with family and friends! This event is different from a bachelor or bachelorette party or bridal shower, in that it’s the event to kick off your engagement period. Start this time off with a bang! How formal do engagement
Read MoreI’m Ready to Set Up My Wedding Registry: How Do I Start?
You and your future husband are diligently getting your wedding planning tasks completed…that’s a great feeling, isn’t it? One important aspects of this process is deciding on and setting up your wedding registry. There are several types of registries from which to choose, and a few things to think about. What are some registry options?
Read MoreThe Gift of Giving
Wedding gifts can be one of those things where guests tend to hit a bump in the road trying to figure out what to get the bride and groom. What do they need? How much should I spend? What is appropriate? Wedding guests, some of these questions may arise, so follow these tips to ensure
Read MoreThe Value of Pre-Marital Education: Why It Should Be a Prerequisite of Marriage!
In the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, sometimes we forget to focus on this fact….after the wedding, there is a MARRIAGE! Once you return from your honeymoon, your normal life will resume (work, school, etc.) – with the addition of your spouse and his or her schedule, personality and idiosyncrasies to factor in! So
Read MoreTop Ten Questions to Ask a Wedding Officiant
Whenever you meet with a wedding vendor for the first time, you should be prepared (we appreciate when you’ve taken the time to learn about our services before your meeting, and have questions prepared for us. Here are my suggestions on the top 10 questions you should ask a wedding officiant. Can I customized my
Read MoreReal Weddings – Sheri and John, August 17, 2013
It was a very warm, sunny and beautiful day to celebrate Sheri and John’s wedding on August 17 (we didn’t let the chance of the typical afternoon shower dampen our spirits in the least). Higgins Hall was the perfect venue for this ceremony and reception, as almost 500 guests gathered from around the world to
Read MoreWhy Hire a Professional Makeup Artist
As you make decisions about your wedding attire, don’t forget to think about your face! Wedding pictures will be the memories of your wedding day, so you want to ensure you look flawless. I recommend that brides consider hiring a professional makeup artist. Why? I’m glad you asked! 🙂 A makeup artist is an expert
Read MoreFive Tips For Planning Your Wedding In Six Months
You Just got engaged, and you and your future husband want to get married in six months…are you panicked? No need to have a meltdown…use these tips to help you get it done! Make a plan (and write it down) Outline in detail what you need to accomplish by month. Reference a bridal planning timeline
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