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Creative Alternatives to the Traditional Guestbook

Joya Helmuth |  September 10, 2010

Many brides are rethinking those time-honored traditions. When it comes to the guest book, the idea is to remember who shared in your wedding celebration. Some couples have guests sign the mat around an engagement or fun photo as a permanent memory (after the wedding, replace the photo with a wedding portrait).

"Something Old, Something New..." Wedding Tradition and Superstition

Anne Landis |  September 10, 2010

Have you ever wondered where the old adage "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe" comes from?

Go Green...With your Wedding Dress

Kathy Friend |  September 10, 2010

Go green with your wedding dress? Why not? Your mother looked beautiful on her wedding day, so did your grandmother. So why not recycle a vintage family wedding dress on your big day?

"Will You Be in My Wedding Party?"

Kathy Guy |  September 10, 2010

Somewhere between the questions "Will you marry me?" and "Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish one another?" is another question that often consumes hours of conversation. Will you be in my wedding party?

Wedding Attire...The Undercover Story

Kathy Friend |  September 10, 2010

Good undergarments on your wedding day are more than just something pretty. These specific articles of clothing act as a foundation that supports a heavy, ornate gown. Your needs for specific under-things, depends on the type of gown you have, and, of course, on your figure. Here are some tips to be an informed undergarment shopper.

Redefine Love

Kathy Guy |  September 10, 2010

Remember the first time you professed your love for who you are planning to marry? You likely remember the place-the occasion-the nerves-the excitement! Have you asked or been asked, "Why do you love me?" There's no doubt the feelings of love are real, and yet, the question can throw us off balance.

Bridal Showers: Then and Now

Anne Landis |  September 10, 2010

A 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, 2010

Ever 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, 2010

Capture 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, 2010

I 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.