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Hosting a Co-Ed Wedding Shower

By Mary Arnold In recent years, there’s been a trend to host showers including men and women, to honor both...
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Bridal PartyWedding Planning
·6 min read

Ideas for How to Choose a Bridal Party

The ideal wedding party should look something like a group photo of the people who are nearest and dearest to...
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No Drama WeddingWedding Planning
·4 min read

Five Steps to a Stress Free Wedding

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...
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Saving MoneyWedding Planning
·4 min read

Bridal Shows; The easy way to save money and time on your wedding.

You’ve found the right mate and you’re now one of 1.2 million couples getting ready to plan the event of your...
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Saving MoneyWedding Planning
·6 min read

Busting the Wedding Budget – Tips for Saving Money on Your Wedding

By Carrie Carter of T Carter Music Many women, prior to engagement, have a mental picture of their wedding day;  the...
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·5 min read

Tips for Making the Most of Bridal Shows

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...
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Wedding Planning
·4 min read

Encore Wedding Etiquette

With encore weddings representing approximately 40 percent of all weddings today, it is time we reconsider tired, old etiquette rules,...
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·5 min read

Planning a Beautiful Wedding in an Ugly Economy

Sure, love is timeless, but why did your wedding and the celebration of that love insist on arriving at a...
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Marriage PreparationWedding Ceremonies
·5 min read

Celebrating Interfaith, Intercultural Marriages

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...
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Destination WeddingsWedding Planning
·4 min read

Are You Considering a Bed and Breakfast Wedding?

Romantic … unique … cozy … intimate … if these words describe the kind of wedding you’re dreaming about, then...
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·5 min read

Want A Personal Wedding Website? Get Your Wedding Website Free!

Now that engagement season has passed the real wedding planning process begins. You are ready to choose a venue, find a...
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Wedding CeremoniesWedding Planning
·4 min read

7 Unique & Different Wedding Ceremony Ideas

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...
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·7 min read

Saddle Up With Our Favorite Cowboy Western Wedding Ideas

Have a hankerin’ for some good old fiddle music while you walk down the aisle? Is a cowboy hat more...
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·2 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Irish Wedding Traditions & Irish Wedding Customs

Are you thinking of having an Irish wedding?  Not sure what you’re getting into if you do? We’re here to...
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Guides & ToolsWedding Planning
·6 min read

8 Things to Know About Wedding Insurance. Everything You Need to Know.

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...
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·4 min read

Planning a Garden Theme Wedding

Many wedding couples like to have a theme for their weddings, and one that appeals to brides (and grooms) with...
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·6 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wedding Traditions

Are you thinking about having a destination wedding in lively, romantic Italy?  Or perhaps an Italian themed wedding?  Italians have...
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·3 min read

A Chic Tiffany Blue Wedding Theme

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”...
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Want a Butterfly Wedding? Here Are Some Ideas |Butterfly Wedding Theme

Butterflies have become a popular decorating theme for weddings recently, which is hardly surprising – butterflies are a symbol of...
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·4 min read

Planning A Beach Theme Wedding

A wedding on the shore of a gorgeous beach, with waves murmuring on the sand nearby and fragrant breezes refreshing...
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·4 min read

A Daisy Wedding Theme

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...
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Wedding Planning
·3 min read

Brides, What Are The Wedding Priorities On Your Wedding Checklist?

By Paula & Martin Ramirez, Proprietors, Historic Mankin Mansion It is often said that your wedding day will be the...
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No Drama WeddingWedding Planning
·5 min read

Dealing With Difficult People | 3 Steps To Take For A Stress Free Wedding

Difficult people. Drama. It can make or break the most important day of your life. We’ve all seen movies depicting...
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·6 min read

Rehearsal Dinner | 6 Steps To Make It Perfect

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...
No Drama WeddingWedding Planning
·4 min read

The No Drama Wedding: Help for the Bride who “has it all”!

Your wedding: one of the biggest moments of your life.  From the finest cuisine to imported flowers, and of course...
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Bridal PartyNo Drama Wedding
·5 min read

The No Drama Wedding: How To Choose A Maid of Honor

It may seem like such an obvious choice, but when it comes to minimizing drama at your wedding, your final...
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Wedding MusicWedding PlanningWedding Reception
·5 min read

Don’t Bore Your Guests. How To Get Your Wedding Music Playlist Right.

How much wedding music is the right amount to choose in advance? This is a great conversation to have with your DJ or bandleader.
No Drama WeddingWedding Planning
·3 min read

Ways To Choose The Perfect Wedding Venue That Won’t Cause Drama!

Colors, flowers, fabric, accessories, food, music, wardrobe, venue, guest list, vows–does this list ever end??  Your unique combination of these...
No Drama Wedding
·6 min read

Don’t Forget to Call “Dibs”. Tips On How To Choose A Wedding Date.

Choosing your wedding date isn’t trivial when you consider that “hindsight is 20/20.” While as cliché as dry wedding cake,...
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DIY WeddingsWedding MusicWedding PlanningWedding Reception
·2 min read

Want to Have an iPod Wedding? Here’s Why That’s a Really Dumb Idea.

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.
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Wedding MusicWedding PlanningWedding Reception
·5 min read

Hints For Hiring An Awesome Wedding DJ. HINT: Don’t Forget To Ask What Happens If The Equipment Fails.

If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you want wedding reception entertainment that pleases you and your guests alike....
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·2 min read

The Right Music For A Multicultural Wedding!

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.
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·3 min read

Our Perfect Wedding at The Holly Hedge Estates, New Hope, PA

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,...
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·2 min read

Hiring Your Wedding DJ, Communication is King!

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!
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·2 min read

Top Tips from Wedding Entertainment Pros

One of the main benefits of hiring wedding professionals instead of going DIY for your wedding is that wedding pros...
Wedding Planning
·4 min read

The Real Cost of a Wedding in 2011

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...
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Green weddings/eco-friendly weddingsWedding CeremoniesWedding Decorations
·1 min read

When to order Butterflies for a Butterfly Release; Is it too late?

A butterfly release for a wedding can be a spectacular event.  Whether releasing just a few butterflies or releasing a...
Wedding Planning
·2 min read

Weddings…Not Just For The Bride Anymore!

Who is the groom and what’s his place in the planning of the wedding? Is he paying for the wedding?...
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Best of the BestFeaturedWedding MusicWedding Planning
·1 min read

Vanilla or Chocolate Too Boring? Hire a Mango Wedding DJ

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...
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Wedding PlanningWedding Reception
·4 min read

Stumped For Wedding Venue Ideas? Step 1: Here’s How To Choose Between Indoors & Outdoors.

By: Nora Foster Planning a wedding involves a number of decisions, but the biggest one you’ll face is deciding where...
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Wedding PlanningWedding Themes
·3 min read

Bollywood Weddings; Hot Wedding Theme for 2011 and 2012

Inspired by the recent wedding of Katy Perry and Russell Brand on a tiger preserve in Rajasthan, to the Indian...
Wedding Planning
·2 min read

Increase Your Odds Of Marital Success

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....
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Bridal PartyWedding PlanningWedding Reception
·3 min read

Who Else Is Bored With The Old Bouquet Toss?

The bouquet toss might provide the most excitement during the reception, but it can also provide some ladies with the...
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DIY WeddingsWedding CeremoniesWedding PlanningWedding Reception
·9 min read

Planning An Outdoor Wedding? Read These Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Perhaps the best part of outdoor weddings is the opportunity to add your special touch. For example, something as simple...
Wedding Planning
·3 min read

Are you a wedding planning control freak? Learn to let go

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...
Wedding Planning
·2 min read

Remarriage is Different Than a First Marriage

Did you know that 40% believe marriage is obsolete, according to Time Magazine?  However, they don’t always believe it is...
Bridal BeautyWedding Planning
·2 min read

My Best Bridal Beauty Secret – Speak Up!

So, you’re a bride-to-be and facing dozens upon dozens of options: menus, flowers, the dress!, DJ or band?, how you...
Wedding Planning
·2 min read

How To Use Wedding Wednesday To Plan Your Wedding

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...
Marriage PreparationWedding Planning
·2 min read

And You Thought The Big Day Meant The Wedding

Iʼve been where you are. I remember all the planning, thought, and effort that went into making sure the big...
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·4 min read

Top 6 Rules For Giving The Perfect Wedding Toast

The reception is usually the most anticipated part of the wedding celebrations. But if you are expected to deliver a...
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