Archive for December, 2007
Five ways to save money on your wedding ceremony
Monday, December 31st, 2007Most brides find as many ways as possible to cut costs during a wedding, but if you’re truly pinching pennies, don’t just look to the reception for ways to save. The ceremony itself can be quite pricey if you aren’t careful, and considering that most ceremonies last less than an hour, that’s a big bill […]
How to include pets in your wedding ceremony
Friday, December 28th, 2007Who are your dearest and closest friends? If you listed your dog or cat just now, you should consider having a place for your furry friend in your wedding reception. Says Autumn Rhea Carpenter of Weddings in Cleveland: ”For many couples, the ceremony includes a family pet. There are several ways to include your pets in […]
Wedding veils on a budget
Friday, December 21st, 2007One of the most traditional pieces of a bride’s wedding look is the veil. Although some brides opt not to wear a veil, most consider it to be a must-have for their big day. However, when you go wedding shopping for the first time, you may be shocked to find out just how much veils […]
Kids at your wedding reception
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Some couples do not permit children at their wedding ceremony or reception because they think the kids will become unruly or a distraction. Others simply want to have an adult-only party. However, if you decide that you want to include children at your wedding reception, there are several things you can do to help both the […]
Take your boring wedding ceremony video to the next level
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Who says that the video of your wedding has to be a bunch of boring “I dos”? Check out this fun wedding video that I found on YouTube!
People often make their wedding videos into music videos, setting images of the big day to music, but you can go a step farther and film a fun music video with […]
How to do your own make-up for your wedding
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007Make-up is one of the most important parts of your overall bridal look, but most brides avoid planning it until the last minute. After all, it is just some lipstick and blush, right? Wrong. Your wedding makeup can look horrible if you rush to do it yourself before the ceremony, and no one will say […]
Choosing wedding favors
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Wedding favors are small keepsakes for your wedding guests to take home that serve as a small thank you for their attendance at your wedding. Wedding favors are often personalized with the names of the bride and groom, along with the wedding date. Wedding favors don’t have to be expensive and you can actually choose […]
Planning a living room reception
Monday, December 10th, 2007Many brides are creating a more social atmosphere for their wedding guests by planning a living room reception. Instead of managed seating assignments and a sit down meal, dining tables and served courses are replaced with sofas, chaise lounges, ottomans and hor d’ourves.
Though the atmosphere is more relaxed, it is not necessarily more informal. Oftentimes, […]
How to walk in your wedding gown
Friday, December 7th, 2007Wedding gowns are often long and bulking. Add some high heels and a veil covering your face to that and you could be looking at disaster for your wedding walk down the aisle! Most brides that I know have had at least a moment of panic considering the long walk on their big day - […]
Why you should talk about the Yankees and the Red Sox before you say “I Do”
Thursday, December 6th, 2007You are planning to get married in a week, a month, a year. Sweaty palms. Second thoughts. Cold feet. These are all normal feelings for a bride or groom. But one thing that can help is talking about marriage before the wedding. This may seem obvious, but it’s a must for every couple.
Experts agree that communication […]
