Monthly Archives: October 2012

5 Products Every Bride Should Pack on the Big Day

You’ve heard of packing a bag when you’re headed to the hospital but to your wedding? Absolutely. A bag containing the proper products can save you in some of the stickiest situations. Here are 5 products every bride should pack on the big day. Hairspray Your hair will probably be professionally styled, but even a [...]

Alternative Places to Shop for Wedding Items

Whether you’re looking for bridal accessories or a beautiful assortment of wedding shoes, you don’t have to shop at large department stores. There are some great alternatives that might help you save money and time when shopping for your wedding ensemble and accessories. Discount Stores There are a number of discount stores that receive items [...]

Real Wedding: Brandy + Stephen

Today’s real wedding will touch your heart when you see how in love this couple is. The couple who planned this wedding, shot by Hayley Anne Photography, sure knew that it’s the small things that mean the most. Not only was it a small and relaxed wedding, the couple chose the place Stephen proposed as [...]

Wedding Planning: What to Take Care of 6-9 Months In Advance

If you’re still a ways out from your big day, there are some things you will need to take care of, even now. Here is a small checklist of the things you’ll want to take care of 6-9 months in advance. Begin Trying on Dresses – visit bridal salons and start trying on dresses and [...]

5 Fun Themed Wedding Cakes

If you’re not sure what kind of wedding theme you want to feature in your wedding, some special cakes might help you decide! Check out these fun themed wedding cakes to see if they inspire you to create the perfect themed wedding. The Scrabble Cake This fun scrabble cake is a great idea for a [...]

Real Wedding: Hot Pink Summer Wedding with DIY Touches

Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Where did our warm weather go? Fall is beginning, the leaves are turning, and the air is crisp and cool around here. Everyone is digging out their warmer clothes and getting that winter coat ready. But, no matter where we go, what we continually hear is how people don’t want to say [...]

Lose 10 Pounds before Your Wedding Day

If you’re feeling a little bloated and insecure, you might decide that you want to lose a few pounds before the big day. You can definitely pull it off if you start well enough in advance, and you don’t have to be unhealthy to make it happen. Here are the best ways to lose 10 [...]

Putting Your Wedding Budget on a Diet: 3 Tricks to Save Money

Weddings can put a dent in a bride and groom’s finances for years to come. If  you are operating on a very small budget, like under $5,000, you definitely need to find ways to cut costs. Here are 3 tricks to save a lot of money! Photography Nearly 12% of most brides’ budgets are spent [...]

Funniest Television and Movie Weddings

As you’re planning your wedding, you might get a little stressed out now and then. To take the edge off and realize it’s not as serious as you sometimes think, check out the funniest television and movie weddings. Michael Scott’s Wedding Speech In this episode of The Office, Michael’s employee Phyllis has just married her [...]

Candy Buffet: Orange and White

So you’re having a candy buffet and your wedding colors are orange and white. What candies do you add? Here are some wonderful ideas for candies you can add to your buffet that will match your wedding colors! Orange Slices Do you remember those little orange wedges coated in sugar? Those are perfect for your [...]