There are a few tricks of the trade to helping the actual wedding day go smoothly. Some are obvious, some not so much. Some are SO obvious that you don't think you need to take note of them... but then at the end of the day some brides find they completely forgot. Here is a handy page of all the bits you need to gather together for the…

In Afghanistan, a man who wanted to marry a woman would cut off a lock of her hair or throw a sheet over her and proclaim her his bride.¹

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Pope Innocent III (1160/1-1216) declared that a waiting period should be observed between betrothal and marriage, which led to separate engagement and wedding rings. The first recorded account of a diamond engagement ring was in 1477 when King Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) proposed to Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) and offered her a diamond to seal his…

He calls her his “Moon.” She calls him her “Sun and Stars.”

He is Khal Drogo, the testosterone heavy, alpha male leader of the Dothraki warrior tribe – proud, fearless, and ruthless, at least in the beginning. Very Mars. She is Daenerys Targaryen, his wife – estrogen aplenty, beautiful, compassionate, and submissive, at least in the beginning. Very Venus. Theirs is an…

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When I planned my wedding back in 2011, I was living in Ohio and getting married in Florida. I knew that flying back and forth would be costly and that driving would be very time consuming so I devised a method to plan an out-of-town wedding without the stress. Here are…

Independence Day is one of America’s most beloved holidays, and we celebrate with fireworks and hotdogs from coast to coast. Also known as the 4^th of July, it is a holiday that commemorates our countries’ birthday and our Independence from British rule. However, like most other popular holidays, many brides and grooms decide to get married on Independence Day;…

In a word, yes.  Providing welcome bags for your guests staying in hotels is a gracious courtesy that your wedding guests will really appreciate. Do you remember the time you arrived in some strange city and got to your hotel room late at night?  Your options, a $4.00 bottle of water and a $5.00 Milky Way from the honor system mini- bar, a…

When planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions a bride can make is choosing who will get the coveted Maid of Honor position. But what does the Maid of Honor actually do? There are many responsibilities that a good Maid of Honor (“MOH”) will handle. The MOH is a role that, when successfully done, can take immense pressure off the bride. So when choosing who you want for the job, consider the responsibilities she will be tackling.



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Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, Hacienda Encantada offers relaxation, romance and luxury, holding a variety of ceremony and wedding reception venues with amazing panoramic vistas to the Sea of Cortes.

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Las Marias - For arguably the most romantic and memorable wedding reception venue you simply cannot overlook…

Football fans as you get ready for the Fantasy Football season to kick off  today is an extra blog post for the week.  Today I'm revisiting and sharing this amazing styled photo shoot at the biggest football stadium in America so here is our little something something thing about football we may not know how to play the game but we sure know how to…

Does your wedding fall close to Memorial Day or Fourth of July?  Then consider adding red, white and blue to your wedding!  A patriotic wedding is perfect for the bride and groom who wish to celebrate their special day through the love of their country. There are so many fun ways to incorporate red, white and blue into your wedding; from the bridesmaid’s dresses, accessories, flowers, table settings, and even your grand…

What does your wedding bouquet mean?

The flowers you choose for your bouquet can tell a story about you as a person!

What is important to you? What describes your relationship with your future husband?

Choose flowers that represent the answers to these questions to create a bouquet that is not only beautiful but sentimental.

My personal favorite is the anemone, which means unfading love.

This is the heart of every marriage. No matter what, love will…

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!

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It was a pleasure co-hosting the first 2013 networking event for the Association of Bridal Consultants - Massachusetts, at Doyle's Cafe. I want to send a big thank you to the vendors that made this event a wonderful success.…

When Sasithon asked if I could second-shoot this wedding with her, she told me the following things - the couple is really into music, they are really cool, they're from England, and, oh yeah, they are getting ready at Wythe Hotel and the wedding is at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg. I don't think a second passed before I said…

It's officially official: the unnamed color gods at Pantone have revealed the 2013 Color of the Year - "Emerald."

While we're still not clear on exactly how a particular color is elevated to the status of having it's very own year, we're still always…