The maid of honor is usually in charge of planning the Bridal Shower. If the Bride has not invited a person to the Wedding Ceremony, then do not ask them to come to the Bridal Shower. Co-ed showers, which are usually thrown at night and are more similar to a traditional engagement party, are very…
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Jenna Bush Wearing Oscar De La Renta Wedding Gown
While there is no media coverage supposedly at the wedding of Jenna Bush and Henry Hager in Texas today, designer Oscar de la Renta did confirm that he designed the wedding gown Jenna will be wearing. The very special wedding dress is said to be a structured organza gown with embroidery and a hint of…
Jenna Bush is Getting Married Today
I’m sure you’ve heard the Big White House News by now that Jenna Bush is getting married today! Well, if you, like me, did not get an invitation, you can sill have some wedding fun, courtesy of The Associated Press. They have put together a wedding quiz in honor of Jenna’s Big Day. So get…
My Big Redneck Wedding
Now I have seen it all. I wrote a post the other day where I talked about a few of the wedding shows that are on television but this one takes the cake (no pun intended). CMT has a wedding show called My Big Redneck Wedding and the host is none other than Tom Arnold…
Plus Size Wedding Gowns
It used to be that when you walked into a bridal boutique all you would see were racks and racks of size 8 or smaller dresses. Times are changing and finally a plus size woman can find something to try on at some of your larger wedding dress boutiques. The fashion and wedding industry still…
Going Out of the Ordinary
For those of you that want to break traditions for weddings, there are definitely ways that you can do it. Sure, a lot of people work towards the day when they can wear the white dress, have the flower girls, the bridesmaids and grooms men all lined up. However, if that isn’t in your book…
Shades of Green: Your Reception Dinner
One place couples spend an extraordinary amount of money is on their reception dinner. From flower arrangements to gourmet catering, your bill can easily run $300 a plate. The cost of organic, hormone-free, free range and local foods can raise your costs substantially … but what if you take out the meat? It isn’t rare…
Wedding Shows on Television
If you love weddings and everything about them, all you have to do to get your fill is turn on the television and pick your choice of shows! I never knew until recently how many wedding related television series were available. I love to watch some of these. I am not someone who would make…
Shades of Green: RSVPs
Years ago, I remember a bridal consultant telling us potential new brides to save money in various ways. One was to Not include stamps on RSVP cards (as most people don’t bother to send them back, regardless). This represents one small way you can lessen the environmental impact of your wedding … without really diminshing…
Couple Showers instead of Bridal Showers
Many couples are having couple showers instead of traditional bridal showers. The focus is on the union of the couple and spending time together with friends and family prior to the wedding. This is a great way to celebrate the upcoming wedding and involve both the bride and groom. Variety of Gifts When you are…