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Bridal Showers: Then and Now
Anne Landis | September 10, 2010A wedding shower is a celebration distinguished by the showering of love, good wishes and gifts for a couple's upcoming marriage. Traditional wedding shower styles of the past have guided our way as we have moved into our current trends of themed, couple, activity and destination wedding showers. As with all traditions, bridal showers have a long standing history behind it. I thought you might enjoy a bit of that history!
Vendor Roles and Relationships: Forming a Winning Team
Cher Goggins | September 10, 2010Ever look at your wedding as having put together your own All Star Team? You want the best players working together towards one goal, creating a winning and successful event from start to finish. Don't you desire a team that pulls together by offering their best effort for your big day?
Motion of the Ocean: Wedding Colors Inspired by the Sea
Jamey Welling | September 10, 2010Capture the spirit of island getaways and tropical sunsets with ocean-inspired wedding colors. Consider the following collection of beachy shades, fresh as summer itself.
Every Couple's Love Story
Anne Landis | September 10, 2010I recently had someone say to me-every couple has a love story." It made me reminiscent of the love stories I have heard throughout my years as a Wedding Planner. There are stories that made me laugh, cry, and even shock me at times, but always in a good way. Most importantly, however, I am thankful for the invaluable relationships I've developed along the way.
Separation Anxieties
Kathy Guy | September 10, 2010As you prepare for your wedding day, relationships with our parents can be some of the most enjoyable and the ones that create the most angst. If you haven't noticed, parents have some thoughts about-well, parents have thoughts about everything! You don't generally need to ask them as they are very willing to share their ideas with you!
UnVeil Your Style
Kathy Friend | September 10, 2010Some believe that the wedding veil tradition dates back to Biblical and Roman times. Historically, the veil was worn as part of a religious or societal ritual. Through the years, the bridal veil's purpose was to hide the bride's face from the groom until the magical moment they exchanged vows. In modern times, the veil has become a staple of the wedding day attire, and has become an accessory to the bride's ensemble.
Choosing an Inviting Invitation
Joya Helmuth | September 10, 2010Choosing an invitation design can be overwhelming. There are so many designs and papers to choose from, and your invitation or save-the-date needs to set the appropriate tone for your event. It's the only thing that your guests receive prior to the wedding, and it needs to express not only logistical and details but give them a sense of the personality, or style, of your day.
Favor 411
Cynthia Basker | September 10, 2010The custom of sending guests home after a celebratory occasion with a small gift can be traced back to ancient Rome. Centuries ago, european aristocrats, most notably those in England, France and Italy gave their guests bonbonnierre, which was a box made from porcelain, crystal, precious stones or metal. Inside would be delicacies made from sugar, which at the time, was a very expensive commodity.
2007 Reception Trends
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010Finding Your Own Personal Reception Style and Hot Food Trends for 2007
To Have and to Hold: How to Pick the Perfect Bouquet
Jamey Welling | September 10, 2010Our WeddingDay experts help you navigate the basics of bouquets.