Rhiannon’s “Talking About Weddings”

Still looking for stunning centerpieces? Can’t afford to spend hundreds more? How about having mini wedding cakes as centerpieces?! More →

Yesterday I covered “When” & “Where” to buy your wedding dress in Part One. Today I’m covering “Tips & Things to Consider” when buying your dress. More →

From playing with Barbies to flipping through bridal magazines, most women have been “planning” their weddings long before they met Prince Charming. And wedding dresses have long been a favorite day dreaming subject. But now it’s real. You are really getting married and you need the perfect dress. More →

We covered the beautiful wedding of Sarah & Jason on May 20, 2006. They had great colors, details and personal touches everywhere you looked. Sarah & Jason had a great favor idea that I thought many of you would love. I’ve included photos too! More →

Reader, Shana, asked, “I am looking for information on making favors with Jordan Almonds and how far in advance they can be made without the almonds going bad. Any advice?”

I did some research on Jordan Almonds and ways to package them for fun and beautiful wedding favors. I found some great websites and learned the history behind Jordan Almonds as wedding favors. More →

Congratulations! You’re getting married! But where to start? What should you do first? I’m here to help. More →

While talking to a couple, Lori & Nathan, last weekend about their wedding I instantly thought, I have to write an entry on this! Their reception idea was a major hit with their guests and their pocketbook! Keep reading to learn what they did and why their guests loved it! More →

I was looking at wedding forums yesterday and happened upon a discussion about wedding albums. The bride was asking what the difference was between a Coffee Table Book and a Magazine Style Album. From what people said in their replies to the bride’s question, I realized there is a lot of confusion out there about wedding albums. So I’ll quickly go over different styles and some tips on choosing the right kind of album for you. More →

No matter what your wedding budget is, I’m sure you want the best for the least amount of money. But finding good deals, and money saving tips isn’t as easy as you might want. I remember skimming each “how to have a great wedding on a shoestring budget” book I could find—only to be disappointed by what I found. The tips were often just too common sense, impossible for me to do (like making all the dresses) or too compromising (like suggesting that we skip a reception to save money). More →

Last week I wrote about the Importance of Wedding Day Timelines and gave some sample timelines. But many couples don’t know how much time to budget for events of the day, especially for photography. Since we attend more weddings than most, we’re experts on how wedding days go and how to budget your time. The following are tips and general time estimates you will find helpful when planning your Wedding Day Timeline. More →