One of the most cherished parts of a wedding is the memories preserved in photos and video. Every bride wishes for a picture-perfect day, but not everyone can afford to hire a professional photographer and videographer. If hiring a pro isn’t in your budget, don’t panic! There are several ways to get those once in [...]
Brides and grooms carry a lot more to the altar than just the bridal bouquet or the wedding rings. They take memories, hopes, dreams and wishes. And what better place for those emotionally charged sentiments to thrive than at the site of a new beginning?
There is so much to think about during [...]
Let’s face it. Your man could care less about what boutonniere you slap on his wedding suit lapel. He won’t have an opinion about color or shape or size. The same is probably true about his tie, his socks, and even his underwear. Expecting your groom to give a fig about such details will set [...]
Weddings are by nature occasions of beauty. Breathtaking gowns, glamorous make-up, intricate, frothy cakes and spectacular decorations all contribute to the sheer loveliness of the wedding day. Each component does its part to set a memorable scene for the wedding couple’s most important event, but there is one endeavor that transcends the ordinary and transforms [...]
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Could there be any more glorious sound than that which is produced by water in motion? There’s just something extraordinarily soothing about the sound of the sea lapping the shore, the rain tickling a tin roof or a waterfall splashing into the serene pool beneath it. Why not bring that moving and beautiful ambiance to [...]
Having blistered or sore feet on your wedding day is like icing a cake with garlic. It just takes the joy right out of the treat. The trick is to break in those wedding day shoes without making them look worn. Wear a very thin pair of socks, not hose, to prep your shoes for [...]
Everyone knows that wedding dresses are traditionally white. But what does a wedding look like when the bride wears purple? It looks amazing!
Until the marriage of Queen Victoria in the mid 1800’s, brides were not inclined toward white gowns. Some wore white as a symbol of their innocence, but for the most part, wedding gowns [...]
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When my fiancé and I were tossing about wedding dates, trying to find the perfect time to walk the walk and talk the talk, I was stubborn. He’d say, “May 5th” and I’d say, “February 14th!” He’d say, “June 26th” and I’d cry, “Valentine’s Day!” This went on for a good month before he caved. [...]
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It was about 800 A.D. when goats munching on red berries discovered what would come to be known as the coffee bean. This resulted in very happy critters frolicking from bush to bush in search of more. When the goat herder noticed the animals’ behavior, he, too, tried the fruit and was soon joining the [...]
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“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” is not merely a beautiful song about ushering in a brand new year, it’s also a great idea for a winter wedding. New Year’s Eve is a time of rebirth and rejoicing and one of the most romantic days of the year. What a glorious day to get [...]