Like any party, the entertainment, food and cocktails can either make or break your wedding reception. In the past I’ve written about the art of having good entertainment and wedding food, so for today’s post I’ll be tackling the booze. Specifically, I’ve got 5 tips for making sure you have the best bar possible at […]
Wedding Planning Cheat Sheet
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter whether you’re the groom, bride, mother of the bride or even a close grandmother, wedding planning is not easy. There are so many tasks and deadlines to keep on top of; if you’re not careful the entire process can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why I decided to dedicate today’s blog post to […]
The Ins and Outs of Wedding Save the Date Cards
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Most couples planning a fairly formal and/or traditional wedding ceremony will opt to send “save the date” cards to their guests. Save the date cards generally include the couple’s names, URL of the wedding website if applicable, and the date, time and location of the wedding. The purpose is simply to announce the date of […]
The New Breed of Weddings
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So, quick – what’s the hottest wedding trend for 2012? The answer is anything that deviates from old-fashioned wedding traditions. That’s right – although traditional weddings will always have their place in society, more and more couples are opting for unique weddings that showcase their own individuality. One example of this relates to the wedding […]
The Skinny on Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter whether you are the mother of the bride, the matron of honor, or the happy couple themselves, planning a wedding is complicated. There are so many important aspects to manage, from the venue to the attire to the entertainment and everything in between; it’s easy for some of the “lower priority” elements […]
Do You Need a Wedding Planner?
May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re the bride or the mother of the bride, it is always a good idea to write down your wedding requirements and make a list or itinerary of all the wedding tasks that need to be coordinated. This includes the wedding itself as well as the wedding reception. The wedding reception in particular should […]
Technology and Modern Wedding Etiquette
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the world we live in today, it is hard to grapple with some of the age old wedding traditions and etiquette that we’re expected to follow, mainly due to the incredible amount of technology at our disposal. For example, who can resist the temptation to take some shortcuts using communication technology like email. What […]
Ins and Outs of Themed Weddings
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Themed weddings are the flavor of the season with brides and grooms (not to mention the mother of the bride or groom) going the extra mile to make their wedding stand out from the crowd of ordinary events. Themed weddings are actually an incredible idea, because not only are they fun and imaginative, but they can […]
Tips for How to Plan a Wedding
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re the bride, groom, mother of the bride or even the grandmother of the bride or groom, there are many things to consider when planning a wedding. As such, the purpose of today’s post is to give you a bit of a cheat sheet with tips and tricks for how to plan a wedding. […]
Mother of the Bride Responsibilities
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt about it, a wedding is usually as big an occasion for the mother of the bride as it is for the bride herself. But you must be aware of the traditional mother of the bride responsibilities in order to be the best mom you possibly can on your daughter’s big day. Yes, getting […]
