01 Dec Drinking on Wedding Day – Think Moderation

I suppose this post will be a little controversial, but as someone who witnesses a lot of personalities cutting loose on wedding day, I thought I would write about it anyway. I enjoy a nice martini, margarita, or glass of wine like the next girl, but...

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20 Nov Bustling Your Wedding Gown

Brides generally spend a pretty penny on a beautiful wedding gown but sometimes are not given the best advice and assistance when it comes to the bustling of the train. I’ve seen all kinds of bustling options and the best are the ones that allow...

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14 Sep Don’t Smash the Cake!

[caption id="attachment_2121" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Matthew Druin Photography[/caption] There comes a point in the planning process with every couple that I bring up the tradition of cutting their cake and the meaning behind offering a bite of that buttery sweetness to one another. I always ask if...

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11 Sep Wedding Dress Shopping – Know Before You Go

  [caption id="attachment_2086" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Andrew & Jessica Photography[/caption] Budget - First and foremost, know your wedding gown budget before you begin shopping. Nothing’s worse than trying on gowns and falling in love with “the one” only to realize you cannot afford it once you start crunching...

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03 Aug Wedding Photos – Creating the Perfect Shot List!

Most brides have read or received advice from others about creating a "shot list" for their photographer for their wedding day, but today I have some additional advice to pass along from my friend, Terry Bruno of Fotowerks Photography. Recently, when Terry and I were...

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10 Jul Bridal Shower Hostess Gift Ideas

According to the one true wedding etiquette expert, Emily Post, a bride is not required to give hostess gifts to those throwing a shower on her behalf, BUT, she does go on to say it is a very nice gesture and should be considered if...

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26 Jun Great Tip on Bridesmaids Dresses

If you want bright pink or yellow as one of your main wedding colors but are worried your girls won't be too happy about their dress color, go with a safer option like taupe, gunmetal gray, sand or black. There are tons of hue variations...

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