(ARA) - When you think of prime wedding months do May and June spring to mind? You might be surprised to learn that October and November are also popular months for nuptials. When you realize autumn brings not only cooler weather, but less busy caterers or wedding venues, the season's appeal is easy to understand. Whether you're finalizing plans for a wedding this fall or planning ahead for autumn 2012, you'll be looking for ideas to add seasonal spice to your big day. From fall wedding decoration ideas to seasonally appropriate menu suggestions, here are some trends to consider for your ...
(ARA) - Acting as your own planner can help save money on your wedding reception. From ordering wedding napkins and favors to deciding how much cake and drinks to have on hand, you can keep a handle on costs by self-managing as many reception-related tasks as possible. But how do you know how much to buy? Buy too little of any important item and you could run out, leaving guests hungry, thirsty and disappointed. Buy too much and you'll waste money and be faced with the challenge of getting rid of leftovers. Buy too little of any important item and you could ...
These days, it's not your grandmother's taffeta or silk that bridal designers are using in their wedding collections. As they ratchet up the bar on innovation in an increasingly crowded market that's turned more competitive with lower-priced players - Costco recently unveiled its line of "Costcouture" wedding dresses designed by Kirstie Kelly, selling for $600 to $1,400 - bridal designers are creating novelty with the sheer use of fabric, whether there's dimension to the fabric or an addition of a pattern or design treatment. The results can be dramatic, imparting confidence and sophistication. Monique Lhuillier's fall 2011 collection includes a silk organza ...
Who wouldn't feel like a kid in a candy store? Scanner gun in-hand, free to roam a store's aisles, capturing data on any and all items that you'd like to receive from your wedding guests. Establishing gift registries definitely is one of the perks of planning your wedding - and one of the few times you don't have to whip out your credit card - but you do have to put your childlike excitement on hold long enough to ponder some grown-up considerations, or you could risk ending up with a bread maker you've no intention of using, or even alienating ...
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