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Dogs at Weddings? YES !!

 As a dog owner myself, this is not an unusual request at all. Only dog owners can relate to something as normal as including their 4 legged child in their big day.  The Popular TrendDogs in particular are becoming the new non- traditional participants in...

Bridal Accessories!

Every woman out there can agree that jewelry and shoes make your outfit "pop", right ladies?! All brides love to accessorize, and that is ok! It is YOUR day, so why not! Beauty and Romance are two of my favorite things! Today, I have put together an exciting list of...

Wedding Couple Websites

 Totally FreeWedding websites are a wonderful way to open up your planning world to your friends and family. They are easy to post info and update photos and navigate. This acts as a complete source of information that benefits all.MusicShare a personal music playlist...

Its Your Wedding Day – Make Your Own Rules

 One of the most common phrases I hear while going through the planning process with a couple, “Is that the way it’s supposed to be?” Whether it’s for the wording on their invitations, the timeline of the evening or the line-up for the processional during the...

10 Fresh Style Ideas for Wedding Decor

1. Choose your color palette and play it out The elegant bride: A black and white. If this sounds like you, go for it. You might even let your bridesmaids choose their own little black dressFun and festive: If you picture a fun, lively, casual affair, consider hot...

7 Ways to WOW Your Wedding Guests!

       1.The VenueEveryone enjoys a reception that is taking place at a gorgeous location. Obviously the venue will be  a direct extension of your taste and style.Choose a location that  fits your personality and budget and style. Many of the following...

How to Turn Your Backyard into your Wedding Venue

 “ You can have anything from a luxury wedding to a simple ceremony with friends, in the comfort of your own property. You can save loads of money and call all the shots without having to worry about what time vendors can get in to set up and what time you have to...

Wedding Inspiration Time Capsule

 Remember creating a time capsule box when you were a kid? Into the box went certain objects, articles, memorabilia- whatever happened to represent your life or current world events at that time. Then, the idea was to open the box or envelope at some pre-arranged time...

Planning a Destination Wedding?

The most often and primary, question I'm asked  is “How can I ask my family and friends to travel?”Well, unless you still live in your hometown, and all of your family and friends live there as well, your friends and family will be traveling regardless.  For...

Top 5 Wedding Invitation Mistakes

 Top 5 Wedding Invitation MistakesWhen it comes to a beautiful wedding, you hope everything goes off without a hitch.  The problem, of course, comes when you make a mistake.  We all make mistakes, but there are five common mistakes that are easy to avoid,...