Wedding Ideas Blog
How to Plan a Wedding
It seems it’s never too soon to start planning that momentous day! While each individual wedding requires more particulars than outlined here, the following timeline remains the basic rule of thumb for wedding planning. Here’s a step-by-step checklist to get you to the big day. Shortly After the Big Announcement As you begin to have…
Read ArticleSelecting a Makeup Artist you will NOT regret!
With the 2011 Wedding Season in full swing, I have serviced some clients for whom I wasn’t their first-choice makeup artist. These brides-to-be were only too eager to share their tales of woe about artists who showed up late to appointments (or never showed at all), didn’t return a deposit that was warranted, whose work…
Read ArticleThe Little Details of Your Big Day
Your wedding is one of the most special and memorable days to look back on for the rest of your life. In addition to holding those wonderful images in your memory, having a professional photographer is a sure way to brighten those times you want to kick back and take a look at the past.…
Read ArticleThe Rehearsal Dinner
For some reason the rehearsal dinner seems to send everyone into frenzy. Who should attend? Where should it be held? Who pays for it? What goes on during it? Traditionally, the parents of the groom pay for the rehearsal dinner. It’s a way for them to be involved in some of the planning since everything…
Read ArticleSix Hot Wedding Ideas that Will Amaze Your Guests
From designer touches to destination weddings, these hot and fashionable wedding ideas will make your wedding the most talked about event of the year! Social Vignettes Small, intimate areas that are specifically designated for guests to socialize at your reception, also known as “social vignettes,” are fun and fashionable hot spots. They are an innovative…
Read ArticleIs a Disc Jockey Right For Your Reception?
If you’re planning a wedding reception right now, you’re facing an enormous amount of choices. One significant decision is finding the right entertainment for your event. The range is limitless, from a single harp player, to a six-piece live band, to a disc jockey. The type of entertainment you select, however, will set the tone…
Read Article5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Unique
There are over two million weddings held in the United States each year. Every bride wants her wedding to be the most unique and unforgettable, while still maintaining many of the traditions. It can be hard to come up with unique ideas that no one else has thought of before, however there are many ways…
Read ArticleChoosing A Unique Wedding Venue
There always seem to be venues in every city that brides gravitate toward. They are well publicized and everyone knows about them. The downside is that because they are so popular brides often have to change their wedding date or time in order to book that venue. But what if you cannot change your date…
Read Article5 Tips to Responsible Party Hosting (Bonus: They’re Also Wallet-Friendly!)
The decision to go with a hosted bar, cash bar or even no bar at your wedding can be a difficult one. Will your guests consume more if you’re footing the bill? Absolutely. While the budget is obviously of concern to many couples, so should the safety and well-being of your guests. Here are 5…
Read ArticleOverwhelmed? Find the Right Type Of Wedding Planner
There is so much that goes into planning a memorable wedding day. If you’ve started doing your research you know exactly what I’m referring to. The obvious things are finding the right dress, the perfect venue, the best caterer, the most creative décor designer and florist, etc. But what about gifts for your girls, favors…
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