Bride wars: What not to do in front of other brides-to-be

Wedding planning can be stressful, particularly if the bride-to-be isn’t just thinking about her own nuptials, but also serving as a bridesmaid in other ceremonies around the same time. Not to mention, many happy grooms- and brides-to-be have their summer and fall weekends booked with weddings of other family members and friends. As a bride, it […]

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2012 Bride’s Choice Awards

We asked and you answered! Below is the list of the  Top Voted  New Mexico Wedding Business’s for 2012. Follow the embedded links to find out more  information on making your I Do’s perfect in every way. Best Wedding Coordinator: Sara Heffern ( Inn at Rio Rancho) Best Hairstylist or Salon: Mark Pardo Best Spa […]

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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 […]

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How brides today feel about shoes

It seems as though there are a host of different things brides care about nowadays that they didn’t previously. The focus has shifted from traditional wedding cakes and the bouquet toss to dessert tables and more elaborate place cards. One focus that has certainly shifted is bridal shoes. The Carrie Bradshaw effect Many gals over […]

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Expected bridesmaids trends of early 2013

When it comes to wedding planning, a number of brides tend to look at the recent trends to see what they want to include in their nuptials, and what they do not. The 2012 Bridal Fashion Week in New York City offers a great deal of insight on what will be in for the bridesmaids when […]

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How to select the perfect wedding band

Many couples who are planning a wedding may think decision-making is basically over once they decide they want a band instead of a DJ, but the happy couple cannot check this item off the list yet. There are a number of different things to consider before hiring a band, according to The Huffington Post. What type of […]

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Asking the tough questions while wedding planning

When a couple starts wedding planning, they quickly realize how many decisions they have to make – from what beautiful wedding dress the bride will choose to which flowers, food and venue they will select. According to The Huffington Post, a perfect wedding is the result of great vendors in many ways. In order for the bride- and […]

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How to choose a videographer for a wedding

When a couple starts planning a wedding, they quickly see their list of to-do’s skyrocket, as they have to pick out everything from the beautiful wedding dress and cake to invitations and a venue. However, many brides- and grooms-to-be agree that one of the most important aspects of wedding planning is finding the videographer, as these are the individuals who […]

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Wedding party do’s and don’ts

Couples who are in the middle of wedding planning have a lot to consider, and the last thing they want to be thinking about on their big day is whether their wedding party is going to behave. Before the couple says “I do” in front of all of their family and friends, they may want to have […]

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Wedding planning on a budget: Start early!

The average wedding costs $26,989, and that number is down from the $28,082 in pre-recession 2008. This figure may seem quite expensive to many, and planning a wedding on a budget can be difficult – especially if the couple doesn’t make one prior to wedding planning, according to USA Today. Kari Nesbitt, 28, realized quickly she was overshooting […]

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