One of my favorite parts of planning a wedding is going gown shopping with my bride’s. They always look so beautiful and it helps me to learn more about their personal style further allowing me to tailor their wedding to be as individual as they are. Here are 7 Gown Shopping Tips For Brides:
- Know what shapes and styles suite your body type before you go (Check out this Figure Flattery Guide)
- Take someone with you, you always want to get an opinion from someone who knows you well. Many bride’s like to have their maid of honor, or mother with them; if they aren’t available take a close friend.
- Understand some of the terminology, it will help you to communicate with the consultant better regarding your likes 7 dislikes (Check out Bridal Glossary)
- Know your budget; this includes veil, headpiece, undergarments, etc. You don’t want to fall in love with a dress if your budget won’t allow you to purchase coordinating accessories. Read the rest of this entry »
“We now pronounce you husband and wife!”
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These are the magic words you have been waiting to hear for such a long time. As you walk down the aisle and out of the church are your guests out there throwing rice? Did you know that there are a lot of rice alternatives that can be used to usher your new marriage into the world?
If you want to be different and creative try some of these rice throwing alternatives!
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Bubbles are one of the biggest alternatives to rice. They are used at a lot of weddings and are affordable and easy. They are a pretty detail to and kids love them afterwards.
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Doves/Butterflies are a great twist on the rice throwing tradition. Living creatures are a great way to bring nature and a sense of harmony to any wedding. This option is more expensive but worth the dramatic effect! Read the rest of this entry »
One thing that is typically hard in planning your wedding and reception is making a seating chart where everyone will be able to sit where they feel comfortable. It is a good idea to have a seating chart to show organization and make sure everyone is placed where you think they should belong.
I have been to a few weddings that did not have a seating chart and it was not all daisies and roses. Even though it may seem pointless or too difficult at the initial thought of it, it will show your guests the extra effort you put into their comfort to have them assigned and escorted to tables where everyone knows each other or has something in common with each other.
Here a few tips on how to make a good seating chart.
- Make A Plan- draw out a sketch or blue print on how you want your tables set up, how many chairs per table, what direction you want the tables facing and so forth. This will help you begin to see where you want your guests placed.
- Categorize Your Guests – if you have most of your RSVP cards in from your guests, begin to group your guests into categories. Examples of categories are family, work friends, single friends, married couples, etc.
- High Table – The high table is normally the table where you, the new married couple and the bridesmaids and groomsmen will sit. Make sure you seat your bridal party near to you. You will want them by your side to celebrate your big day!
- Family – It is appropriate and normally expected to seat close family nearest to the High Table. Make sure you and your groom make a table for both of your immediate families to enjoy the big day too! Use your judgment on other family members. Try and seat them close to immediate family as well.
- Children – You may want to seat families with smaller children together because single people with no kids do not necessarily want to have to censor what they say or drink because of the children they are forced to sit next too. Seating families with children together will make it a happier and easier time at your reception.
Hopefully these tips will help seat your guests so everyone feels comfortable and has a great time!
At many celebrations there are guest books to sign so the host knows exactly who took the time out and attended his or her event.
A lot of times guest books are appreciated for a quick minute and then left somewhere to collect dust. Wouldn’t it be great to have a more creative guest book that you can actually use as a decorative piece in your home.
Whether you are getting married, having a big birthday bash, having a baby shower, or celebrating a special wedding anniversary having a creative guest book can be a perfect opportunity to have a keepsake that will last for years.
Guest Book Idea 1 - Take a photo of yourself or of you and your fiancee’ and blow it up ! Take special ink permanent markers and have your guests sign the banner all over. You can later frame the large photo and hang it up in your house as a keepsake photo.
Guest Book Idea 2 – Provide each of your guests with impressive cardstock to sign, write their congrats, offer words of wisdom, or happy memories of you. Put them in a decorative vase and when you are feeling down or going through a difficult times you can easily pick a few to go though to life your spirits. Read the rest of this entry »
So you have decided to plan your BIG DAY because your creative juices related to your wedding have been flowing since you were a little girl! That’s great! But let me ask you one question. Do you think this wonderful day will even be enjoyed the way you pictured? Full of pampering, spotlights, and bottle popping! Well, there are a lot of stresses that come with planning a wedding that occur on the day of. You will have to answer to vendors, set up the reception, and make sure out-of-towners feel comfortable among many other things . I am sorry to be the one to have to break it to you, but unless you don’t mind spending 75% of your wedding day making sure things go smoothly then the likelihood of you enjoying the wedding of your dreams without some type of outside help is going to be slim to NONE.
A Day of Wedding Coordinator‘s job is to come work with you in the weeks leading up to the wedding in order to manage the day of and make sure everything is handled and is running smoothly so you can enjoy your day. They become the point of contact for guests, bridal party,vendors, hotel management, and any other problems or concerns that may occur. Read the rest of this entry »
