If you’re anything like me when I was a bride, you are or likely will be spending a significant amount of time trying to finalize your overall wedding décor. And of course, the starting point for these decisions lies in your chosen wedding theme. This can be somewhat daunting when you’re “in the weeds” of […]
A Wedding for the Dogs
January 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re the bride, groom or mother of the bride, if you’re a pet-lover like me, you’re going to appreciate this post. There is an increasing trend right now of couples incorporating their dog(s) into their wedding ceremonies. I myself am a dog-lover and I’ve had dogs since I was a child, so this idea […]
10 Must-Have Wedding Planning Apps for the DIY Bride
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt about it – these days, more and more couples are taking the proverbial bull by the horns and planning their own weddings. This makes a lot of sense, as do-it-yourself weddings help save money, as well as allow you to completely personalize and “own” what might be the biggest day of your […]
How to Have an Effective Wedding Registry
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As you know, I’ve been blogging about mother of the bride etiquette and other wedding related topics for years at this point, and one thing that stands out is the fact that most soon-to-be married couples do not give enough thought to their wedding registry. This is understandable, as there are so many tasks and […]
5 Creative Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’ve played the role of mother of the bride several times in the past (ahem!) few years, but nothing is better than actually being the bride. And one of the best things about your wedding day is the fact that, well, it’s your wedding day! So it’s important to add your own personal touches, whether […]
How to Have a Great Flower Girl for Your Wedding
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the more overlooked elements of the wedding planning process is the selection and preparation of the flower girl. This is a really nice touch to consider adding to your ceremony, as your wedding guests will absolutely love it. It adds yet another element of emotion to your Big Day, especially if the flower […]
When Planning Your Wedding is Bad for Your Health
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When I got married back in the day, things seemed a whole lot simpler. Most weddings were of the “cookie cutter” variety, and as such the planning process was little more than checking off a to-do list. But now things are different, mainly because the traditions that used to be mandatory and/or standard are now […]
5 Sure Ways to Annoy Your Wedding Guests
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride or even the grandmother of the bride or groom, one of your primary intentions when getting married is to make the wedding an enjoyable, memorable affair that your guests will cherish for years to come. But as they say, Rome was not built on […]
The Rising Impact of Social Media on Wedding Planning
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I read an excellent article the other day that really signifies a sign o’ the times. Nowadays it truly seems like we are all digitally connected. It seems like everybody and their brother has a blog, smart phone, and blistered fingers from too much texting! And now this digital influence is creeping into other aspects […]
5 Awesome Surprises to Unleash at Your Wedding
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Obviously all women (and most men presumably) want to have the best, most elegant wedding they possibly can. And one way to truly make your big day even more special and memorable is to plan a surprise or two. Because surprises by their very nature are unexpected, unveiling one or two of them during your […]
