Let me say this right off the bat – I really do not like the concept of a wedding head table. Having the happy couple and the bridal party sit at their own special table front and center for everyone to observe is not my idea of special treatment. I don’t know, maybe it’s me, […]
How to Have a Great Wedding DJ
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As I’ve previously alluded to on this blog, the music played at any party can either make or break the affair. A party is simply not a party without a huge helping of great music, and hence your choice of the musical entertainment at the reception is one of many wedding planning decisions that should […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Wedding Cake Cutting Tradition
September 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The ceremonial cutting of the wedding cake is one of the longest-standing wedding traditions of them all. This tradition is meant to symbolize togetherness – that is, it’s viewed as the first task that the married couple will do together. Although some couples choose to forego this ceremonial act, it’s still widely practiced in weddings […]
5 Creative Ideas to Keep Wedding Guests Entertained
September 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are the bride, groom or even mother of the bride or groom, it’s a guarantee that you want the wedding to be fun for everyone. However, if you’re anything like me then you are probably growing a little tired of all the normal wedding traditions like the throwing of the bridal bouquet, the […]
3 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Reception Menu
September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some brides seem to have a bit of trouble selecting the menu for their wedding reception. Although on the surface this might seem relatively easy, it’s easy to get bogged down in the minutia. And if that happens, then your relatively easy task of choosing the menu might suddenly seem a whole lot tougher. What […]
The Craft Beer Wedding Trend
August 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There is a new wedding trend currently making the rounds – the craft beer wedding reception. Apparently there are a lot of beer lovers out there, and the trend of serving high end craft or micro brews at the wedding reception is growing rapidly. The biggest reason for this trend is the fact that craft […]
4 Tips for Choosing a Great Live Band for Your Wedding
August 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most important parts of any wedding reception is the entertainment – after all, it is a party, right? While many couples opt for a DJ, some prefer the eloquence of a live band. However most people have no experience hiring a band, and as such couples often find out too late that […]
The Evolution of Wedding Food
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Wedding food has traditionally endured a poor reputation, trumped only by the less-than-desirable perception of airline food! But things are beginning to change in this regard. The wedding tradition of having a salad followed by a chicken/beef/fish dinner is going the way of the typewriter. Yes some couples still want the old school traditional wedding […]
3 Tips for Selecting a Wedding Caterer
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Obviously no wedding can be complete without an incredible feast, and as such picking a wedding caterer is extremely important. Whether you have 50 guests or 500, the process of filtering through a bunch of wedding caterers to find the best possible one can be tricky. What follows are some tips to help ease the process. […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Toasts
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the art of giving a successful wedding toast is not typically something that the bride or mother of the bride needs to worry about, it is nonetheless a very important element of a successful wedding. Thus, the “dos and don’ts” of wedding toasts should be understood by everyone involved in the wedding planning process. […]
