Monthly Archives: April 2008

Wedding Day Hair and Make-Up Decisions

There is so much to plan and think about when you become engaged that sometimes a bride -to-be- can feel overwhelmed. There is the dress, the cake, the shoes, the guest list, reception, invitations, flowers, and so much more! In all the excitement and planning, hair often gets overlooked until it is late in the…

Are your guests worth steak?

The wedding menu causes many an engaged couple severe stress. Chicken is easy, a buffet is a lovely option, but everyone knows these are less expensive choices. Will your guests judge you based on your wedding dinner choices? Probably. When planning your wedding menu here are a few truths you have to accept: Someone is…

A Lovely Dress

Do you love to look at wedding dresses in magazines or browse online when you have nothing to do? Doesn’t it just make you smile when you see one that just looks perfect! Of course you do! That’s why you’re here in the Tie The Knot blog. Anyway, I was browsing online and this wedding…

Funky Retro Invitations from Bliss Ink

Tired of seeing the same boring invitations for weddings, but can’t find anything different and fun? Check out these Retro Invitations from the Bliss Ink Signature Collection! They have polka dots, stars, and funky fonts that aren’t too “out there” – retro is hot, and your wedding invitations should be something your guests can’t stop…

Personalized Diamond Rings

Did you ever imagine that Diamond Rings can be personalized? Of course, personalizing the ring would be easy to do. But what about personalizing the Diamond on the diamond ring? Yeah, that’s pretty amazing technology right there. According to Gemory Gemsafe, the next evolution in diamonds would be diamond inscriptions. In diamond inscriptions, as much…

Tips For Having Small Children In Your Wedding

Who doesn’t love a cute little flower girl traipsing down the aisle tossing petals along the way? Or a tiny handsome little boy walking solemnly down the aisle, oh so carefully caring his precious cargo that he has been entrusted with? Sounds picture perfect doesn’t it? But this image doesn’t always play out in real…

Butterfly champagne toasting flutes

When it comes to your wedding day, one of the most personal choices for any couple is the champagne flutes you will use to toast each other, as well as your marriage. If you’re looking for wedding champagne flutes that will look lovely on display in your new dining room after the wedding, these champagne…

Classic wedding or trendy wedding?

For your wedding, you’re going to need to make a lot of decisions, and first and foremost you need a theme. Do you want everything to be modern and trendy or do you want a classic white dress and roses wedding? You can mix and match, but you have to be careful which elements you…

Tips For Wedding Dress Shopping

It is never too early too start shopping for your wedding dress. But the first place you might want to look is in your own closet. No, not to find a dress, of course, but to look at the styles of dresses that you seem to like most. Look at your favorite dress, and pinpoint…

Sending Invitations Online: Is it Proper Etiquette?

In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to be in touch through email. When planning your wedding, it may be tempting to invite your guests through email for convenience, but this isn’t advised. For everyday events, this may be appropriate, but your wedding day is a special occasion and people tend to appreciate invitations on…