Don’t Make These Wedding Menu Mistakes
The meal at your wedding can be very memorable, either in a good way or in a very bad way. If you want to ensure that your guests have food worth savoring, then be sure that you don’t make these common wedding menu mistakes.
Making an Old Wedding Gown New
If you are like many women in this country, then your mother has a wedding gown that she once wore on her own special day, tucked away in the back of her closet. Though she may not come out an express the hope to you, there is very likely a piece of her that would really like to see you dressed in the same gown for your wedding. Of course, you likely had other plans, and don’t really want to wear an out-of-style dress as you walk the aisle before friends and family. Considering all of that, many brides have found that it is possible, and affordable to alter their mothers’ dresses to create modern, gorgeous gowns worthy of a contemporary bride. That way, the moms get their wish of having the dress worn again, and the daughters are able to walk with pride in a dress of their own creation.
15 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Wedding Dress
After months of planning, your wedding has come and gone. The memories will undoubtedly last a lifetime. But now that you are back from the honeymoon and falling back into a normal rhythm of day-to-day life, you are likely wondering what you are going to do with the wedding dress. These gowns are generally very costly, and if you are like many women, you will have it professional cleaned, stash it in a garment bag, and tuck it away in the back of your closet. While this is the most common way of handling a gown after a wedding, there are many modern women who have decided that they want the dress to do double duty, instead of collecting dust.
15 Ideas For Your Travel Theme Wedding
If you and your spouse-to-be love to travel, you should absolutely incorporate that into your wedding planning. There are so many wonderful ideas for theme weddings now, and this has to be one of our very favorite themes, because there is so much you can do with it. Just consider this small list of possibilities.
Planning a Wedding: Bring on the Happy Tears
Your wedding day will undoubtedly be one of the happiest days of your life, but that doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t involve tears. Don’t shy away from the dedications to lost loved ones or from the sappy speeches, because these are the special moments that will make the day stand out in the minds of others.
Choosing the Dress: Don’t Make these Common Mistakes
Selecting the dress that you will wear on your wedding day is a big decision and not one that should be made lightly. The dresses are generally very expensive, and the one that you choose will be seen for years to come in the wedding photos and video. Give the importance of the task, there are a few mistakes that you don’t want to make.
Bridesmaids: Silly Facts and Figures
If you are trying to narrow down your list of potential bridesmaids, you are undoubtedly feeling stressed, so we thought we would offer you a few fun facts to consider, which might just make your job a little easier.
Bringing Romance to Your Wedding with Rose Petals
Once upon a time, flower petals were commonly seen at weddings, but the trends have moved away from the use of the fluttering, soft, bits of nature. But, we think you should consider bringing them back. After all, there are few elements of wedding planning that epitomize romance as well as flower petals. Of course, you could have your flower girl sprinkle them as she walks down the aisle, as tradition dictated. But, you don’t have to limit yourself like that.
Engagement Ring Trends of the Year
If you are already planning your wedding, then you have probably already received an engagement ring and said ‘yes’ to the accompanying proposal. Nevertheless, it’s fun to see how your stone and setting stand up to the popular choices.
Writing Your Vows, Skipping the Stress
If we can give one piece of advice to the couples who want to write their own vows, it is that they should not wait until the last minute. All too often, brides and grooms are stressed and scrambling in the days and hours leading up to the wedding, trying to organize their thoughts into a few meaningful words.
