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Unveiling the Modern Bride

2012-02-09T12:18:15Z

Not many brides are doing the veil thing any more and before you know veils will be the alternative style. But for now let's see some wedding veil alternatives for the outside-the-box bride:

The Birdcage Veil

Plain Old Flowers!

The Wreath

Feathers

Creative Wedding Programs

2012-01-31T16:59:56Z

Lately I have seen many couples trying out new ways to create a wedding program for the guests at their ceremony. I have seen programs in the form of a Broadway show playbill, fans, booklets, and even hanging in a little pouch on each chair. What unique programs have you seen at weddings?

Save Money By Doing Your Own Hair

2012-01-22T22:20:34Z

I have a hard time with the idea of a hairstyle that will last exactly 10 hours costing an amount large enough to take up a whole line in your wedding budget. Have you thought about doing your own hair, or finding a friend who is pretty good at following directions and asking them to help?

Martha Stewart has some step-by-step guides on this website that show you how to accomplish a variety of styles without dishing out tons of extra cash that could be spent on your honeymoon!

All Shook Up.... Weddings Presley-Style

2012-01-08T12:35:57Z

I am writing from Memphis , Tennessee , home of the Heartbreak Hotel! You know I couldn't travel through here and not give you some information about how to get married in Memphis .

Check out this website for more information about Graceland 's Chapel in the Woods and more ways to really Elvis it up!

P.S. Today is Elvis' birthday!

Use Your Imagination on Pinterest

2012-01-06T12:29:17Z

A few months ago one of the couples I met with for the first time brought their lap top to "show" me their wedding plans. And show me they did!

Using a rad website called Pinterest as a sort of digital bulletin board, the couple selected dozens of pictures that they found inspirational from the Internet to display in one place which really helps them to stay focused on the vibe of their wedding. Pinterest can be used for countless other management ideas, from recipe collections to dream travel destinations.

If you want to keep pinning forefront in your mind while surfing the net, just install a "Pin It" button in your browser toolbar. You can create as many boards as you want, with unlimited "pins" on each board... all for FREE! Happy pinning.

Making the Most of Post-Holiday Sales

2012-01-04T12:27:06Z

If you are anything like me, you are always looking for a bargain. So against our better judgment we sign up to be on EVERY store email list possible. Lately we have been getting bombarded with emails about big deals being offered because the holidays are over... this is actually a great opportunities, oh betrothed ones!

I recommend paying close attention to stores like Michaels, Hobby Lobby and A.C. Moore. These craft stores offer a lot more than crayons and popsicle sticks... look for deals on things like ribbon, scrapbooking paper (place cards, table numbers), blank stationery and silk flowers. Now is a great time to stock up, even if your wedding is not until next year!

Hiring a Travel Agent for Honeymoon Planning is Worth the Money!

2011-11-25T13:08:16Z

Image by NickDawson via Flickr

Travel agents are key if you want to be sure that your honeymoon plans go smoothly. Not only do they have the ability to schedule your itinerary in a way that will keep you and your new spouse relaxed and entertained, they also have access to great travel discounts and insight about excursions that are not well known but could very well make the whole honeymoon!

I recently booked a vacation to New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville with Empress Travel & Cruises. I haven't even left for the trip yet and I am already thrilled with their service because I found out about a sporting event that was taking place in New Orleans the same week that I was going to stay there and I called them in a panic, but they calmly helped me to rearrange the vacation so I could avoid several thousand football fans and enjoy the city the way it usually is. I also booked a trip to Scotland with them a few years ago and felt incredibly safe traveling to Europe by myself for the first time because they helped me to find a tour company that was geared toward people my age traveling alone.

Now imagine if I had to try to make changes like booking new flights and changing hotel rooms in the middle of planning a wedding and all of the other things that happen this time of year! A travel agent absolutely takes away all that extra stress.Their prices are very reasonable and I highly recommend starting with Empress if you are considering booking your honeymoon with a travel agent!

Giving Thanks at Your Wedding

2011-11-24T03:59:38Z

A wedding is not only a time to celebrate the relationship between you and your partner, it is a time to celebrate your family and friends. So be sure to express your gratitude for their support and love by adding a few small touches to your celebration:

Include a note of thanks in your ceremony program
Propose a toast from the two of you to all of your family and friends; tell them how much they all mean to you and how thankful you are that they were able to share in your special day
Give your guests a small token of thanks such as a wedding favor; this could be as simple as a bit of candy, an engraved keepsake, or a donation made to a charity in their honor
ALWAYS send "thank you" notes for gifts that you receive!

Make Your Own Favors: S'mores Kits!

2011-11-03T11:12:59Z

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Here's a simple idea yet fun (and probably inexpensive) favor idea: s'mores kits. What could be more romantic than sharing a delicious s'more snack with someone you love? This website gives you step-by-step instructions and materials lists that will walk you through the process. Get crafty!

Chic Halloween Weddings

2011-11-01T02:47:09Z

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Halloween weddings can be very memorable for guests... certainly your anniversary will be easy for them to remember! While some make opt to take the blood-and-guts approach with a Halloween wedding, there is evidence out there in cyber space that Halloween weddings can be playful and fun, yet elegant and chic. Happy Haunting!

Personalize Your Stationery

2011-10-12T02:28:11Z

With all of the stationery involved in a wedding; engagement announcements, save-the-dates, invitations and thank you notes, consider making your wedding paper goods stand out by personalizing! Check out Expressionery for some great ideas.

Adorable Wedding Cake Toppers!

2011-09-15T11:34:55Z

I had to share Kikuike's profile on Etsy... it is a group of Japanese artists who create the most adorable wedding cake toppers that I have ever seen! A wedding cake topper is one of those details that lots of couples overlook or leave out altogether, but I happen to think they are one of the more interesting details. Think about it... your cake doesn't last (ok, well maybe it lasts until your first anniversary... but then it's gone!) and your flowers don't last (unless you get silk flowers), but a wedding cake topper can be saved forever and even passed down to your children.

The Love Language of Flowers

2011-09-11T23:39:34Z

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Traditionally, orange blossoms (symbolizing purity) were the flowers used for the bridal bouquet. Nowadays brides are sporting hundreds of varieties of flowers as they march down the aisle. Here is a flower symbolism guide to help get you going!

Heather = Luck

Daisy = Innocence

Honeysuckle = Generosity

Apple Blossom = Good Fortune

Iris = Burning Love

Lily = Majesty

Violet = Faithfulness

Magnolia = Perseverance

Lemon Blossom = Fidelity

Carnation = Fascination

Orchid = Beauty

Sweet Pea = Pleasure

Married in a Hurricane!

2011-09-09T01:29:03Z

As I was watching the news of the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene over the past few weeks, it occurred to me that the weekend that she hit was a prime wedding weekend for the summer! I did some digging and there are some pretty interesting stories about how the weather effected weddings in the northeast. I truly hope things are getting back to normal for most of you after wedding crasher Irene graced us with her presence.

Where Will You Sit?

2011-08-20T14:08:27Z

The bride and groom traditionally have two options for seating at their reception; either at a sweetheart's table (where they are isolated on a newlywed island and people often feel weird approaching them) or at a head table (where the entire wedding party looks as if they are in an important board room conference).

I am happy to say that today I am coordinating a wedding where the bride and groom thought outside the box. In creating their seating chart, they decided to plop themselves right down in the thick of it... they will be sitting with their parents and siblings, just as they would for Sunday dinner or someone else's wedding! In order to mark their territory, the bride created adorable chalk board signs saying "bride" and "groom" that will hang on the back of their chairs. This is a great way for them to stand out as the couple of honor without making them feel separated from all the guests!