Featured Blog Posts – February 2013 Archive (19)

 So much planning and preparation goes into making sure that everything is picture perfect for that once in a lifetime wedding day. Budgets are often stretched to the limit and little thought goes into things like decorations for the rehearsal dinner. It’s probably one of the last things you think of. Let’s face it the menu and venue are much more important…

So you’ve recently become engaged and are looking forward to getting married. Congratulations! It’s about time to lay out all the wedding plans – a very exciting time indeed! However at some point, you, as the bride may find yourself doing most of the planning stuff that needs to get done while the groom is out there busy telling everyone he’s…

Gorgeous, custom, rhinestone wedding bikinis for after the I Do's . . . Whether honeymooning in a tropical paradise or lounging poolside, your custom bikini will make your man smile and perhaps get you a few freebies!…

A fantasy Mehndi set up by the amazing talents at The Design House. Enjoy the beautiful colors, amazing flower arrangements, custom place cards, the outfits and makeup.

** To contact SYPhotography please click here or…

Fall in love with the 2013 Fall collection from Kenneth Pool by Amsale Aberra. Perfect for the bride looking for silk, beads & Swarovski crystals with ruffles and satin. the collection is ofcourse best described by Kenneth Pool - "Ultimate Femininity combined with KENNETH POOL's signature brand of sexy, opulent, unapologetic glamour."

Here is the complete collection for your enjoyment ~ don’t forget to…

Bridal Show Marathon...CHECK!

We had such a blast meeting all the amazing vendors and lovely brides at our January Bay Area Bridal Shows. You truly helped our team kick off the New Year right! It's an exciting year for I Do Venues and we were happy to share some "firsts" with you! Our first…

Ceremony & Reception Enchantment

Viansa Winery incapsulates all that the romance that Wine Country weddings have to offer. But there is something even more special about Viansa. It's like a special wedding fairy came and sprinkled magic…

Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong era? Or are you drawn to beautiful things of yesteryear? If you're planning a vintage wedding or want to be the classic bride walking down the aisle, rembember it's all in the details. . .

Bridal hats, lace veils, vintage garters, ballet flats, peep toe heels, pearl strands, and all the lovely accessories that can transform…

Plunge into Boutique-Style Wedding Fun!

You've heard of the traditional wedding shows. Elaborate ballrooms flooded with newly engaged brides and a plethora of wedding vendors. Although these affairs are great for brides to wander the room, mingling and collecting business cards - we are seeing a strong trend in most 2013 brides wanting to plunge into a sea of wedding planning fun! So are you ready to get the bridal boutique show party started?! Good, because the…

In my business of planning weddings in Las Vegas I am often asked what my suggestions are to get the most out of a Las Vegas wedding.

1) The Weather – Before making the hotel reservations for your wedding in Las Vegas, check the normal weather for that time of year. Daytime in July and August can bring hot sun and occasional heavy storms, but evenings are a nice temperature.…

The mother of the bride gets all the fun. Watching her little girl shop for bridal gowns all over Connecticut, helping to choose color schemes and venues and the menu for the reception. What's in it for the mother of the groom?



Besides getting a new daughter out of the…

Have you been racking your brain trying to figure out what to get your Bridesmaids? Why not get them something personalized to each of them. Get them something they can use even after your wedding so they will always remember being a part of your special day. Below are some of my favorite personalized gift ideas. Enjoy!

Personalized…

Wedding trends 2013: Invitations

So, the new wedding trends are out and I love them I have to say! So many beautiful colors and new themes! We had a hint about them in 2012 but now things start to clear up. So, what the hot wedding trends in 2013?

1. Mint green wedding…

We love pretty, sparkly rhinestones – the more the merrier in fact! That's why the rhinestone tank tops and custom wedding shirts (with crystals of course) are best sellers at Advantage Bridal!

Dress up your favorite pair of jeans with an…

Save Money with these Must-Have Creative Online Wedding Tools & Resources 

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Technology - who can live without it? We are in a rapidly growing technological era and…