Save the date! We just got off the phone with Hotel Albuquerque in reference to setting our Spring 2012 bridal show date for February 19, 2012. Looking forward to working with their catering staff to execute a fun and exciting bridal fair! They are anxious to show off their chapel, ballrooms, and hotel to brides […]
Outdoor Wedding Tips
Many couples dream of getting married in a church, synagogue or mosque, but plenty of others are interested in a slightly more natural wedding venue: the outdoors. Whether you’re looking at a beach, a park or a landmark, choosing to have your special day under the sun can be exciting, but it’s also nerve-wracking to […]
Wedding Etiquette: Who Pays for Out-of-Town Vendors?
If you’re lucky enough to plan a destination wedding , you might have a question about who pays for the accommodations for your wedding pros traveling to your event. Here, we share a tip or two about booking accommodations for your not-so-typical out-of-town-guests — your wedding vendors! This is a big question many brides pose […]
Getting Engaged: What to Do First!
Congratulations on getting engaged! There are tons of things you’ll need to do between now and “I Do.” To get you ready for the big day, we’ve compiled a list of five important things you should tackle first. Select a Date: Setting a date is the most important step you can take in planning a […]
Add cupcakes to your wedding essentials
One of the most important aspects of coordinating a menu for a wedding is often the sweetest – the dessert. And while a healthy percentage of couples opt to serve guests a piece of wedding cake after dinner, it turns out that cupcakes shouldn’t be discounted, either. In fact, the Chicago Tribune reports that these […]
Listen to Perfect Wedding Guide’s National Radio Interview
Shauna Pointer, the publisher of the Albuquerque/Santa Fe Perfect Wedding guide, did a radio interview this past Friday (January 15, 2011) with Cocoa Beach, FL’s Perfect Wedding Guide publisher who runs a radio station out of Florida and can be heard nationwide through 1300AM. The interview covered American Indian wedding traditions, why brides should have […]
Wedding Planning: Old Traditions vs. New Trends
Some modern couples are forgoing the typical and turning to the spectacular to make their wedding truly an event to remember. Here, we’ve compiled a list of old wedding traditions and new twists that you can incorporate into your 2010 wedding. Old Tradition: Matching wedding parties Cookie-cutter dresses matching to a tee. New Twist: Bridesmaid […]
Be careful when choosing your wedding ceremony music
Most brides who are hoping to get hitched at a non-traditional affair often want to pick unique wedding ceremony music. You can only hear Wagner’s Wedding March so many times in your life! According to Glamour.com, brides should be careful when choosing songs to strut their stuff down the aisle. And, their first point of […]
How many colors are too much?
Women planning a wedding often want to spice up their look with a splash or two of colors. But how many hues can a bride incorporate into her ensemble without it seeming too over-the-top? One reader recently wrote into Glamour.com with a very specific conundrum. She wanted to show off yellow shoes and a bright […]
Honeysuckle is the “it” color of 2011
Spring and summer brides who are still conflicted about what color to dress their bridesmaids in may now have their answer. As it turns out, the Pantone Color Institute, the global authority on color trends for designers around the world, has proclaimed their pretty pick for 2011- honeysuckle. While this may conjure images of different […]