For some reason I am really drawn to vintage style everything- especially at weddings . It could be because vintage style gowns and decor translate to photographs in a very profound way or because I was born in the wrong decade! Whatever the case may be- vintage has really moved from being a trend to […]
Picking the Perfect Bouquet
Your bouquet plays a huge role in setting the tone for your wedding celebration. The style of your wedding gown is a big factor in selecting the arrangement you will carry down the aisle. For example, a modern bride in a Vera Wang sheathe might choose a single, dramatic calla lily, while the informal bride […]
Three wedding steps to a dream wedding
When it comes to wedding planning, many brides- and grooms-to-be quickly get frazzled when they look at their massive to-do list. However, it is possible to have a dream wedding. It is important to come to terms with the budget before anything else, because once that is decided, the bride and groom are one step closer […]
Diamond Dash – A Huge Success!
Perfect Wedding Guide’s Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show on Sunday, October 21, at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa was a huge success! The day consisted of a very enlightening Q&A session from local wedding experts, a New York fashion week worthy fashion show, and five lucky brides diving into a wedding cake in search […]
Wedding MBA and PWG Conference recap
It was a busy week in Vegas, attending both the Perfect Wedding Guide annual conference and Wedding MBA. We met so many great people and learned the latest trends in weddings. Below are some hot tips for both brides and wedding vendors. 3 Top Wedding Trends Twenties Glamour (ie: The Great Gatsby) Ritzy Ranch Hipster […]
Wedding Ceremony Ideas: Alternative Unity Symbols
The most familiar unity ceremony is probably the lighting of the unity candle, to symbolize two people coming from their own families to become one new family. Typically, the mothers of the bride and groom first light two side candles, then the couple uses those side candles to light the center candle together. If you’re looking for a […]
Wedding Rings: How to Choose the Perfect One for You
It may just be a piece of metal – gold, titanium, platinum, tungsten, silver – but a wedding ring with gemstones or diamonds means a great deal more than what it’s worth. Choosing a wedding ring can be a little overwhelming, but with a few tips, any betrothed couple in the middle of wedding planning will find […]
History of wedding cake traditions
Wedding cakes are a staple at many nuptials, and after a couple says “I do,” these desserts are a fixture of the reception. Some may wonder where these traditions came from The Daily Herald recently shed some light on the subject. Dessert cakes have been served at weddings since the 1600s, but it wasn’t until […]
Wedding planning: Choosing wine for the reception
When a couple begins wedding planning, they soon realize how many decisions have to be made. One of which is choosing the wine, beer and cocktails for the reception. According to The Advertiser News South, when selecting wine, many couples turn to the catering company to choose. However, this may not be the best idea, as […]
Wedding Guests: What Not to Wear
Our very own Susan Southerland, National Expert for Perfect Wedding Guide was interviewed by Huffpost Weddings about what wedding guests should not wear. Below is the complete article. Weddings are a great place to people watch. Observing family dynamics (both the sweet moments and the crazy drama) is more entertainment than much of what you […]