By now (unless you’ve been living under a rock), you’ve heard of the really cool (and addictive) virtual photo pinboard, Pinterest.com. The visual site allows you compile ideas and inspirations found around the Web and “pin” them to a pinboard to share with other members on the site. It’s become a worldwide phenomenon, and is a […]
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 […]
Trash the dress!
Trash the Dress—or TTD—offers a unique opportunity for brides to wear their gowns again, but this time in a less restrictive atmosphere. Since pre-wedding and day of photo sessions are about posed shots taken in pristine environments, Trash the Dress is a more candid experience, allowing couples to let their hair down and flex some […]
Wedding planning: The importance of wedding insurance
When a couple starts wedding planning, the last thing they want to think about is what can go wrong. However, some weddings do not go off without a hitch, and in some cases it is better to be prepared, according to news channel KSDK-TV. The average wedding costs around $25,000, and even if the bride- and […]
Brides and grooms can set up wedding website through new web app
A new application allows for couples to interact with their guests and provides a social platform for people to find out the latest news and updates about the upcoming nuptials. The web application, Weduary, is an easy way to create a website while using Facebook to invite their guests, according to Reuters. The guests can […]