Wedding Ideas Blog

Fresh vs. Faux Flowers

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Many newly engaged couples begin the wedding preparations with stars in their eyes, but within a few short weeks, those stars are replaced with dollar signs.  The reality of what is truly affordable versus what their heart envisions begins to set into their minds.  At this point, the frugal bride (or groom) is born.  I…

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First to Serve: Man of Honor

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The idea of having a male attendant as the first attendant for the bride never occurred to me. With so many details centered around traditional etiquette, there are times when this lovely gesture is just fine. Such was the case when my nephew was asked by his cousin to be her honored attendant recently. It…

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Hand Embosser for Wedding Projects

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We stumbled upon this awesome idea and just had to share it with our savvy DIY brides. Purchase a hand embosser to use not only for your wedding projects but long after your wedding. This pictures shows the embosser being used on inexpensive cocktail napkins for the cocktail hour instead of paying for printed ones.…

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Suggestions for the Groom

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Your Bride…No one knows your bride better than herself. If she tells you that she is upset and crying for no reason, chances are she is experiencing pre-wedding stress and has no idea what is happening to her. This is common and can happen at any time, but is usually more noticeable about one month…

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What’s Important to You?

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So you’re engaged! This is such an exciting time in any bride’s life. There are so many things to consider, and they are all spinning in your head at once I’m sure. You might think to yourself, “Where do I begin?” The very first thing every bride and groom should determine, is what the budget…

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6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Wedding Vows

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Your wedding ceremony will go faster than you ever thought possible. After all the months of planning, speaking your wedding vows to each other will take scant minutes, if that. Yet this is the highlight of your whole wedding, the primary reason for your celebration. How do you create vows that are just what you…

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Cutting Costs on Your Catering Bill

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Order Food That You Enjoy Make sure to  order the food that you like and your guests will enjoy it. If you have a love of shrimp make sure you have a shrimp appetizer. Having more hors d’oeuvres may reduce your overall catering bill because people will be munching on the lighter fare and may…

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6 Simple Ways to Ease the Stress of Your Wedding Planning

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Everyone keeps an extremely busy schedule these days between work, social, and family commitments. Adding the stress of planning an event that you will play the main role in, can often seem overwhelming and if not handled properly, can end up becoming your worst nightmare instead of a memorable journey to your wedding day. Here…

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How to Plan Your Menu Tasting

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Planning the menu for your wedding can be loads of fun. It is your opportunity to be creative and personally expressive. But, before you go running off to the caterer, here are a few items to discuss with your fiancé and family members involved in the planning. Step One Budget – Be sure that you…

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How to Address Your Wedding Envelopes

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