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How to Choose The Perfect Wedding Venue

When couples begin looking for a wedding venue, too often they fall in love with the beauty of the place and sign a contract before they've considered the more practical things. It makes sense -- who wants to look back and say only, "Well, it was practical"? But...

Wedding Planners Are Essential

We as humans, all know it is part of life to we seek out a specialist in our daily lives based on education, affordability and quality of service. So shouldn’t it be the same for hiring a wedding planner? The majority of couples that come to us are paying for the...

Bridesmaid Etiquette

It’s truly an honor to be invited to be an integral part of a wedding party. However, there seems to be a large portion of bridesmaids that are unclear of their role in the special day of their loved one. And it also seems that the majority of brides and bridesmaids...

It’s All About Color!

When you close your eyes, how do you picture your wedding? I have some brides that have envisioned every detail down to the shade of lipstick they will wear for their special day.  Many brides, however, find themselves a bit overwhelmed in the beginning stages of...

Wedding Day Bridal Checklist

 This helpful list is a wonderful way to assure you'll have all necessary items for the "Big Day"! I've found it best for brides to start collecting all items below 30 days prior to their wedding date so it will be one less detail to deal with in the weeks leading up...

How to Choose your Bridal Shop

Don’t Rush When You Shop The ideal bridal boutique is one that takes the time and truly cares about how you want to look on your wedding day. This should truly be one of the most memorable experiences in a woman's life. Your boutique should offer personalized...

Wedding Planning-Where do I Begin?

Where do I begin?? Wedding planning from the comfort from your home can seem like an overwhelming process — with so many details to take care of and options to choose from, where does one begin? Well we have the answer, Yupper you guessed it! The internet has become a...

Wedding Day Brides Emergency Kit Checklist

 The bride's emergency kit is a bag of wedding day necessities as well as emergency items you hope you don't need, but would be in a bind if you didn't have. In general, it is left in the bride's dressing/changing room for easy access at the wedding site and is...

10 Do’s and Don’ts for DIY Weddings

10 Dos and Don'ts for DIY weddings Whether you want to save money or include personalized touches, do-it-yourself details can make a big impact. But some projects are tougher than others, and what you thought would be a 1-2-3 could turn into an undertaking worthy of a...