A butterfly release can be a unique and special way to celebrate your wedding day. Just imagine watching several dozen of the gossamer creatures flit around through your guests and then land on your bouquet. What a unique photo opportunity. Not to mention, how amazed you and your guests will be. Butterflies will lend an almost magical feel to the moment. If you are thinking about a butterfly release for your wedding there are a few tips to help your event go smoothly. Continue reading "Butterfly Release Tips" »
Gift Registry Tips
Registering For Gifts
Wedding gifts are traditionally given to celebrate a couple’s wedding. Gift giving is a sign of love and support for the couple. Registering for gifts takes the guesswork out of gift buying for guests. And that whole process has become much easier with the sophisticated gift registry systems available. Registering for gifts can be fun, but there are a few things to keep in mind to help the process go smoothly Continue reading "Gift Registry Tips" »
Choosing Your Wedding Attendants
It means so much to have your closest friends stand up with you on your wedding day. They will be with you through so much of the planning experience and most importantly they will be with you on your wedding day. Your bridesmaids add so much to your ceremony from support and love to most importantly their friendship. And it will mean so much to them to stand up with you.
It is an honor to be part of the wedding party, and most are very pleased to be asked. But how do you put together your wedding party without stepping on any toes; or how do you pick bridesmaids who will really be there for you through the entire process? With some thought and care you can avoid offending anyone and will end up with a happy wedding party. Continue reading "Choosing Your Wedding Attendants" »
Tips For Announcing Your Engagement
After telling your family and friends about your engagement, the next step is to announce the happy news in your local newspaper. Traditionally announcements are placed in the papers of the bride and groom's hometown, as well as the hometowns of both sets of parents.
Engagement announcement tips
Begin by checking out the paper's announcement section to see Continue reading "Tips For Announcing Your Engagement" »
Tips For Selecting A Wedding Dress
When planning your wedding, finding the perfect dress probably ranks pretty high on your to-do list. It is no wonder that shopping for the wedding dress is usually one of the first things a bride-to-be does when planning her wedding. The dress is a vital part of the wedding festivities. All eyes will be on the beautiful bride as she glides down the isle and she will want to look her best. Continue reading "Tips For Selecting A Wedding Dress" »
Wedding Reception Tips
A wedding receptions is a great way to celebrate your big day. While receptions are meant to be fun, planning them can take some time and effort. These wedding tips will give you some ideas concerning protocol and courtesy issues: Continue reading "Wedding Reception Tips" »
Flower Girl Dresses
Often in a modern ceremony the bride wishes to for the flower girl to be dressed like a miniature bride. This is a lovely theme, but remember a child's dress should be age appropriate. Off the shoulder dresses and long trains should be fitted properly and perhaps altered to look similar but not be to revealing. Continue reading "Flower Girl Dresses" »
When And How To Plan Wedding Flowers
Don't wait until the last minute to consult a florist about your wedding flowers. Continue reading "When And How To Plan Wedding Flowers" »
Outdoor Wedding Cake
When planning an outdoor wedding, it is a good idea to order a fondant wedding cake. Rolled, draped, or fitted over a wedding cake, fondant is a sugar paste that will hold up in many situations. Fondant wedding cakes won’t drip or melt under any conditions. Fondant also seals in moisture and allows for advanced display time for the wedding cake. Besides the durability of fondant, it is available in a variety of colors that will match virtually any color scheme.
Dress For Flower Girl
When selecting a dress for the flower girl, chose a dress that resembles the bridesmaids dresses but make sure it is comfortable. The dress should fit properly so the flower girl doesn’t trip over or tug at the dress. It is acceptable for the flower girl to wear a white dress. Comfortable shoes are important Continue reading "Dress For Flower Girl" »
