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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.
How to Choose a DJ
Jessica Saros | September 10, 2010Whether you're planning an elegant reception, a corporate event, or simply a party for you and your friends; the atmosphere created by the entertainment you hire can make or break your event. Hiring someone who truly understands what you envision your event to be is one of the most critical decisions you will face while in the initial planning stages.
Your Wedding Day: Your Personal Style
Kathy Friend | September 10, 2010A bride asked me to help her incorporate her personal style into her wedding party's attire. She wasn't feeling comfortable or like herself in her dress. The accouterments that make up your wedding day outfit should reflect your personal style, and more importantly, you should be comfortable in what you wear.
You've Just Gotten Engaged. Where Do You Begin?
WeddingDay | September 10, 2010When I meet with newly engaged brides, blissful glowing abounds, but then the reality of planning a full-blown wedding kicks in. Typically the foremost concern is the overwhelming planning process. But it can be as easy as 1-2-3 if you follow these guidelines.
2007 Wedding Trends
Cynthia Basker | September 10, 2010With the new year comes numberous new trends in wedding planning. Here is a sampling of Cynthia Basker's top predictions for 2007.