Its a beautiful and privileged thing to be asked to be in a wedding, and especially as a bridesmaid. One of the things you might be closely considering is how you will deal with your hair. There are a million hairstyles to choose from as a bridesmaid, and you certainly should spend some attention on [...]
What better way to celebrate your nuptials than by sharing your blessings with those who need it? These are the exact sentiments the modern bride who uses her wedding as a way to give to a special charity or organization. It would seem more modern couples opt to contribute, rather than merely consume, when it [...]
What better way to ask your potential wedding guests to save the date and not book another event for your wedding date than to send them something pretty for their refrigerator to remind them of your upcoming nuptial date? That’s what lots of brides are thinking as more and more of us send save-the-date magnets [...]
Morning weddings can be just as fun as evening weddings- and the food can be just as delicious. A crepe bar is a fantastic way to bring the yummy factor to a brunch reception. Or how about a waffle bar? Both sound fabulous! If you and your honey want stations at your reception, create an [...]
Asking your bridesmaids to be in your wedding should be a special moment for both of you, so brides should take care to make sure that moment is unforgettable. While traditional etiquette would require you ask your bridesmaids in person, with friends commonly being separated by thousands of miles today, it’s become more acceptable for brides to [...]
A great idea to incorporate into your wedding reception is to create themed tables. Whatever the atmosphere of your wedding, there are many creative ways to organize your tables besides numbering them. Imagine a guest arriving at the reception and having their name card on the entry table letting them know they will be sitting at the “UT Longhorn [...]
If you have a wedding planner on board, she will undoubtedly recommend you create a wedding day emergency kit. When it comes to emergency kits, don’t forget about your fiance and his boys- they may need help on the wedding day, too! As with your wedding, personalize the list of items for your emergency kits- [...]
While organizing a seating chart may seem an unnecessary item to be added to your already long to-do list, many wedding industry professionals will suggest a seating chart to eliminate wedding day stress and confusion. Some of the top reasons to use a seating chart are 1) you wouldn’t want Grandmom & Grandad sitting somewhere [...]
You’ve picked out the perfect invitation, settled on the proper wording and all that’s missing now is the “Wow factor.” Calligraphy can add that finishing touch to a simple, classic invitation. One approach to calligraphy on wedding invitations is to only use this elegant, elaborate type for just a few words, instead of the [...]
The most popular guest book alternative right now is a tray of pewter or sterling silver that guests sign using a special, non-mechanical pen. A tray or platter signed by your bridal party and wedding guests is sure to serve up a lifelong helping of warm, wonderful memories. For the practical bride who can’t think [...]
