Being a graduate student at the University Of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management I get to hear about a lot of interesting companies. This past semester a group in one of my classes did a presentation on the company known as TOM’s. They are a shoe company that donates a pair of new shoes […]
Wedding fashion tips for men
Traditionally, the bulk of the wedding planning responsibility falls on the bride. After all, she’s usually the one with a specific flower in mind for the centerpieces, a napkin design she’ll die if she can’t have and a dream dress she saw in the window of a boutique when she was 15. The groom often […]
Santa Fe I Do Giveaway
Shauna and I spent most of yesterday in Santa Fe and we sure did have fun! We started off by getting some delicious breakfast at Twisters (yum) for our drive. Our first plan was to do our Santa Fe “I Do Giveaway” but we had to get flowers for our winning bride so we stopped […]
Planning an outdoor wedding? Have a Plan B
Lots of brides dream of saying “I do” outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, but deciding to have your wedding outside can be nerve-wracking. What if the weather doesn’t cooperate? What if it rains? The answer, Amy T. Wiegand of Carolina Bride writes for The Charlotte Observer, is to have a “Plan B.” If […]
Three great movies every bride-to-be should watch
Whether you’re engaged, already married or still waiting for Prince Charming, every gal can enjoy a great flick about the magic and romance of marriage. If you’re feeling a little romantic lately and looking for a film to complement your mood, look no further than these three classic wedding movies that are guaranteed to put […]
The details on Kate Middleton’s bouquet
When it comes to the royal wedding, no detail is too small. From the big things, like Kate Middleton’s magnificent dress, down to the littlest ones, every aspect of the royal wedding was planned out perfectly – and that includes the bouquet. Kate’s beautiful bouquet featured four white flowers, each imbued with their own special […]
Wedding food trends in 2011
One of the most important parts of wedding planning is deciding on the food you’re going to serve. From the hors-d’oeuvres to the dinner to the wedding cake, picking food that’s unique, delicious and satisfying can be quite the task. Wedding planner Josh Gurvitz of Indianapolis recently spoke to the Indianapolis Star about the trends […]
Bride finds wrong wedding gown on 25th anniversary
Many brides choose to save their wedding gowns, often as keepsakes or for use in a daughter’s wedding someday. Kathleen Rinaldi wanted to wear hers in a vow renewal ceremony to mark her 25th wedding anniversary with her husband Robert, but was shocked to discover that the chest she’d waited two and a half decades […]
Your dream wedding on a budget
Every girl dreams of having the perfect wedding, but not all of us have an unlimited budget to work with. Although you may lust after centerpieces made with rare orchids and a designer dress spotted on the runways of Paris, finding these items on a budget can be tough. Luckily, there are plenty of ways […]
Free Wedding Workbook!
Download Susan Southerland’s free wedding planning book! You can: Learn to create a meaningful budget. Discover how to interview and hire the best vendors. Establish tools to help organize the big day. Stay on top of events, checklists and dates for important wedding tasks.