Did you know that wedding insurance is the number one overlooked part of wedding planning? Wedding insurance is extremely important for a couple to purchase prior to their wedding and should be included in the wedding planning. Here are some tips for both understanding and selecting the best wedding insurance available for your big day…
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Mother of the Bride Duties
Mother of the bride is often floored with many things that are expected of her when it comes to planning and organizing a wedding. The idea of a wedding is that it should be affordable and fun for everyone that is involved. For this reason, it is often easiest to give the mother of the…
Brides Maid Dress Selection
There are several considerations that should be made when it comes to brides maid dress selection. Following these tips will keep your brides maids happier and make your wedding go much more smoothly. If possible, pay for the brides maid dresses yourself. Having the ladies in the group pay for these dresses could mean that…
A Delicate Issue
I have been in the wedding photography business for over thirty years, and have seen thousands and thousands of weddings and all the photos they have produced. One of the things that has bothered me over the years is the way photographers handle couples who are of very contrasted skin tones. I believe the reason…
Bridesmaids!
There’s a great Offbeat Bride article about the bride-bridesmaid dynamic. Brides and their chosen maids can either have a great time together… or wonder why they were ever friends in the first place! <blockquote>In the process of researching my book, I spoke to one former bridesmaid who’d been chastised by the bride for getting her…
Couple Wedding Showers
Many times when people think of weddings, they think of bridal showers. However, a new trend is emerging of couple wedding showers. These are an alternative to bachelor parties and bridal showers. The couple is the focus of the shower with gifts for both the groom and the bride or together as a couple. Why…
Gifts for Groom Showers
Groom showers are on the rise for wedding couples. These showers are given to the groom just as bridal showers are given to the bride. Typically the best man will set up the groom showers. They are not corny and many grooms really enjoy this type of shower. Some popular gifts for groom showers include…
Self Made Invitations
Should you use self made invitations for your wedding? Many couples go this route in hopes of saving money. Others enjoy self made invitations for their wedding to make them more personable and memorable. There are several considerations to keep in mind if you decide to so self made invitations for your wedding. One consideration…
Let’s Talk Appetizers!
If you have been thinking about appetizers, please check out Appetizers To Go. You can order on-line and they are offering free overnight shipping, and a free gift with the purchase of three boxes of appetizers. The suggested appetizers for your wedding are also on sale, and can save you a good deal of money….
Tip from a Bride – Keep your receipts!
I’m getting married in about 2 weeks, and one of the biggest tips I can offer at this point is keep your receipts. Every single one. Of course, this is sage advice in nearly any heavy-consumption situation (i.e., when you shop for birthdays, holidays, big get-togethers), but with weddings, it’s imperative. Why? Buy and returning…