The most familiar unity ceremony is probably the lighting of the unity candle, to symbolize two people coming from their own families to become one new family. Typically, the mothers of the bride and groom first light two side candles, then the couple uses those side candles to light the center candle together. If you’re looking for a […]
Wedding planning: Choosing wine for the reception
When a couple begins wedding planning, they soon realize how many decisions have to be made. One of which is choosing the wine, beer and cocktails for the reception. According to The Advertiser News South, when selecting wine, many couples turn to the catering company to choose. However, this may not be the best idea, as […]
Wedding Guests: What Not to Wear
Our very own Susan Southerland, National Expert for Perfect Wedding Guide was interviewed by Huffpost Weddings about what wedding guests should not wear. Below is the complete article. Weddings are a great place to people watch. Observing family dynamics (both the sweet moments and the crazy drama) is more entertainment than much of what you […]
Brides and grooms can set up wedding website through new web app
A new application allows for couples to interact with their guests and provides a social platform for people to find out the latest news and updates about the upcoming nuptials. The web application, Weduary, is an easy way to create a website while using Facebook to invite their guests, according to Reuters. The guests can […]
Diet and exercise tips for brides
It is safe to say that a groom-to-be loves his bride-to-be just the way she is, since he proposed an everlasting commitment to her. However, many brides start a full-blown diet and exercise regimen in anticipation of their big day. According to TLC Weddings, there are many safe diet and exercise plans brides can take […]
Wedding Planning: Setting the Agenda
The more details you have planned for your wedding, the more important an agenda or schedule becomes. Every important task related to the wedding should be included on the schedule, including timings, contact information, and setup/placement locations for every element of the event. Having a wedding planner working with you on pre-planning and on […]
Food trucks becoming a wedding trend
Food trucks have been growing in popularity in recent years, as they have found a place to park in cities all over the country. Now these trucks are making their way into weddings and other events, according to NPR. Nida Rodriguez owns The Slide Ride, a food truck in Chicago that serves gourmet sandwiches, recently […]
Vera Wang launches application for brides-to-be
Fashion and wedding dress designer Vera Wang recently released a new application for smartphones, which helps brides-to-be who are planning a wedding, according to The Huffington Post. The application includes more than 1,000 pictures of cakes, dresses, flowers and stationary to help planners pick what they like. It also includes tons of articles related to wedding […]
Wedding trend for 2012 is all about personalization
It seems one of the common trends for the upcoming year is brides and grooms personalizing their wedding. Every aspect of the reception and ceremony is becoming a reflection of the couple who is tying the knot. Brides are also taking their time before choosing a beautiful wedding dress to ensure they are certain they chose the […]
Wedding Trends: Pinterest for Wedding Planning
By now (unless you’ve been living under a rock), you’ve heard of the really cool (and addictive) virtual photo pinboard, Pinterest.com. The visual site allows you compile ideas, inspiration and other fodder found around the Web and “pin” them to a pinboard to share with other members on the site. It’s become a worldwide phenomenon, and […]