By Mary Arnold In recent years, there’s been a trend to host showers including men and women, to honor both...
The ideal wedding party should look something like a group photo of the people who are nearest and dearest to...
The Wedding Survival Guide Your wedding is one of the biggest events in your lifetime in which you are the center of attention. It should be an absolutely joyous and heavenly event, but it can turn into a stressful mess if you don’t follow the five steps below that will...
You’ve found the right mate and you’re now one of 1.2 million couples getting ready to plan the event of your...
By Carrie Carter of T Carter Music Many women, prior to engagement, have a mental picture of their wedding day; the...
Couples who attend local bridal shows and expos will find an excellent way to get a handle on the wonderful world of wedding planning. The planning starts at least a year in advance. The average engagement in the United States is between 12-15 months. If you leave yourself plenty of...
With encore weddings representing approximately 40 percent of all weddings today, it is time we reconsider tired, old etiquette rules,...
Sure, love is timeless, but why did your wedding and the celebration of that love insist on arriving at a...
Creating an interfaith or intercultural wedding requires thought, sensitivity and a bit of extra planning. In a sense, you are showing the world how you, your beliefs and traditions will join and interact. Isn’t it worth the effort? After all, this is the birthday of your marriage! Done properly, an...
Romantic … unique … cozy … intimate … if these words describe the kind of wedding you’re dreaming about, then...
Now that engagement season has passed the real wedding planning process begins. You are ready to choose a venue, find a...
1. Arras or Unity Coins A unique wedding ceremony idea may be tradition in many cultures and religions. For example, the Arras Coin in the wedding ceremony is particularly popular among couples with a Hispanic heritage. The thirteen gold coins are traditionally brought down the aisle by a boy – much like...
Have a hankerin’ for some good old fiddle music while you walk down the aisle? Is a cowboy hat more...
Are you thinking of having an Irish wedding? Not sure what you’re getting into if you do? We’re here to...
Many people ask if there’s really any need for wedding insurance for cancellation or postponement. Others have little or no idea what wedding insurance really is. We hope our guide can help you navigate the topic of wedding insurance so you’re prepared to make the right decision on whether it...
Many wedding couples like to have a theme for their weddings, and one that appeals to brides (and grooms) with...
Are you thinking about having a destination wedding in lively, romantic Italy? Or perhaps an Italian themed wedding? Italians have...
Tiffany blue is a bold, versatile, and fashionable color that has been very popular in weddings over the last few years. It’s a medium aqua blue that reminds many people of clear tropical ocean waters – and of course, of the famous jeweler Tiffany & Company, for which “tiffany blue”...
Butterflies have become a popular decorating theme for weddings recently, which is hardly surprising – butterflies are a symbol of...
A wedding on the shore of a gorgeous beach, with waves murmuring on the sand nearby and fragrant breezes refreshing...
Flowers are usually an important part of wedding decorations, with roses being an elegant and popular choice. However, daisies – with their simpler beauty, bright eyes, and rustic charms – are also very popular. Daisies come in a wide array of colors and color combinations, and are versatile enough to...
By Paula & Martin Ramirez, Proprietors, Historic Mankin Mansion It is often said that your wedding day will be the...
Difficult people. Drama. It can make or break the most important day of your life. We’ve all seen movies depicting...
There are all sorts of ways to plan a wedding rehearsal dinner, and all sorts of appropriate people can plan one. We did it the traditional way (sort of) since I am the mother of the groom. Truth be told, I really allowed my son and his bride to do...
Your wedding: one of the biggest moments of your life. From the finest cuisine to imported flowers, and of course...
It may seem like such an obvious choice, but when it comes to minimizing drama at your wedding, your final...
How much wedding music is the right amount to choose in advance? This is a great conversation to have with your DJ or bandleader.
Colors, flowers, fabric, accessories, food, music, wardrobe, venue, guest list, vows–does this list ever end?? Your unique combination of these...
Choosing your wedding date isn’t trivial when you consider that “hindsight is 20/20.” While as cliché as dry wedding cake,...
Simple: DJs are live humans beings that create and match the energy and mood of the crowd- iPods do not know what is happening and cannot adapt. If you want your wedding to have life and excitement: hire a DJ. If you are just looking for background/ambient music, maybe an iPod is fine.
If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you want wedding reception entertainment that pleases you and your guests alike....
As much as things have changed in the last twenty-five years, it is still not always easy to plan a wedding with more than one cultural heritage to consider. Of course, there are the family issues that may come into play. But the good news is that the music can meet the needs of both cultures without losing the traditional songs and genres.
When my fiancee and I started looking for a wedding venue in PA, I thought it would be more difficult than it really turned out. But, we did have one obstacle…location choice. Picking a convenient location for everyone’s convenience was among our list of must-have’s. Her family is from NY,...
Often couples have no idea what songs or music lend themselves best to each tradition. They often look to the wedding DJ to get the benefit of their experience and expertise without pushing them to do what the professional thinks is best. After all, it's YOUR wedding!
One of the main benefits of hiring wedding professionals instead of going DIY for your wedding is that wedding pros...
Establishing a budget for your wedding is something that you must do, and it should happen early in your planning process. It may mean a few uncomfortable conversations with your parents, but it’s best to know where you stand. There are a number of websites out there that will assist...
A butterfly release for a wedding can be a spectacular event. Whether releasing just a few butterflies or releasing a...
Who is the groom and what’s his place in the planning of the wedding? Is he paying for the wedding?...
We’ve all been to weddings where the DJ plays the exact same music, with the exact same sound system, wearing the exact same tuxedo and saying the exact same words and announcements into the microphone. Sigh. Boring? Maybe. Vanilla and chocolate, while delicious, are typical and expected, but mango is...
By: Nora Foster Planning a wedding involves a number of decisions, but the biggest one you’ll face is deciding where...
Inspired by the recent wedding of Katy Perry and Russell Brand on a tiger preserve in Rajasthan, to the Indian...
No one gets married with the intent that someday the marriage will end. We all imagine a marriage that will last a lifetime when we attend the wedding. But, the reality is quite different. The statistics on marriage success is not very encouraging. 45% to 50% of first marriages fail....
The bouquet toss might provide the most excitement during the reception, but it can also provide some ladies with the...
Perhaps the best part of outdoor weddings is the opportunity to add your special touch. For example, something as simple...
Let’s face it; no matter how hard you try to stretch them, there are only 24 hours in a day. Take out the time you need for your work, sleeping, socializing, working out, and errand time – that leaves you with not much time to plan your wedding, unless you...
Did you know that 40% believe marriage is obsolete, according to Time Magazine? However, they don’t always believe it is...
So, you’re a bride-to-be and facing dozens upon dozens of options: menus, flowers, the dress!, DJ or band?, how you...
It may be Hump Day to most, but to wedding professionals and brides-to-be with a Twitter or Facebook account it’s known as Wedding Wednesday. Sure you’ve got all your wedding plans and celebrations set for the weekend, but nothing is wrong with getting a head start. Wedding Wednesday is the...
Iʼve been where you are. I remember all the planning, thought, and effort that went into making sure the big...
The reception is usually the most anticipated part of the wedding celebrations. But if you are expected to deliver a...