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Etiquette, Schmetiquette: What's the Point?
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010How do you address an envelope to a military officer? How should an invitation be written when both sets of parents are divorced? What if you're paying for your own wedding? How do we tell guests where we're registered? These are just some of the common questions many couples have when composing their invitations.
To Hire a Wedding Planner or Not...That is the Question
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010The history of Wedding Planners does not go as far back as many other wedding industry professions. In the preliminary phase of writing this article, I had to reflect on my own Mother's wedding day. I am almost certain she would not have considered a Wedding Planner. Presumably, she had not even heard of a Wedding Planner. I asked myself, why the change?
Including All
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010Since a marriage is a defining moment of life change for the future, it's also a time to reflect on the past. Couples recognize the supportive role that their families have played in their lives emotionally, intellectually, financially, and relationally. Clearly, they can't repay them - it's not the point.
Mother-of-the-Bride Fashion Guide
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010We've seen those wedding disaster reality shows on television. You know the ones, with the Bridezilla and the ultra controlling Mother of the Bride. Planning a wedding can test the relationship between Mother and Daughter. But one thing that can be an especially difficult task is choosing the Mother of the Bride dress.
Bouquet Glossary
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010Fresh flowers enhance your wedding in every way, but the one floral accessory everyone will remember is your brides bouquet. I feel strongly that the brides bouquet is the ultimate accessory to the bride. There are no hard and fast rules about wedding flowers. It is really up to personal choice; however knowing a few essentials and some helpful tidbits will help your decision process.
Planning Makes Perfect! Honeymoon Wardrobe
Kathy Friend | September 10, 2010I remember my honeymoon; specifically I remember stressing out about what to pack. I didn't want to take too much, and have my husband tease me endlessly about too many shoes or too many skirts. I was determined to pack sensibly and not over-pack, but I wanted to take enough that I would be prepared for any activity.
Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips: Cher Goggins
Cher Goggins | September 10, 2010Much time can be saved at the very start of your planning process if you simply discuss where you and your finance wish to focus your attention and resources. There are countless possibilities available via Internet, magazine ideas, vendors' suggestions and many more.
Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips: Anne Landis
Anne Landis | September 10, 2010Creating an initial budget with an estimated number of guests attending is essential prior to moving forward with the first stages of planning your wedding. As you may be discovering, the options for extraordinary weddings are endless so maintaining perspective from the beginning can make all the difference in your total experience.
Top 5 Wedding Planning Tips: Cynthia Basker
Cynthia Basker | September 10, 2010Establish your budget before you begin planning your wedding. This is the most essential element to establish in order to be effective in your wedding planning. Costs can easily spiral out of control, which can lead to stress and ultimately disappointment if you plunge into planning with no financial 'road map'.
Fabulous Honeymoon Destinations
Brooklyn Fell | September 10, 2010If your idea of the perfect honeymoon is pristine beaches, all-inclusive romantic resorts where you can eat and drink to your heart's content for one price, incredible shopping, a variety of excursion choices, and a hopping nightlife...the Riviera Maya, Mexico is the ultimate destination.