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Three can’t-miss ideas for fall wedding planning

August 18, 2011
Three can't-miss ideas for fall wedding planning

(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... 

Wedding reception math: How to know how much you need of everything

August 18, 2011
Wedding reception math: How to know how much you need of everything

(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... 

Fabric Forward

April 15, 2011
Fabric Forward

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... 

The Right Registry

April 15, 2011
The Right Registry

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... 

Picture-Perfect Photography

March 9, 2011
Picture-Perfect Photography

You only have one chance to get gorgeous wedding photographs that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Here are the seven most important questions you can ask a potential photographer if you’d prefer to avoid ending up with so-so photos that will simply collect dust. How many years of experience... 

Planning tips for the perfect honeymoon

March 9, 2011
Planning tips for the perfect honeymoon

(ARA) – He proposed, you said “Yes!” and now you’re in the throes of planning your dream wedding. Among all the ceremony details, no doubt part of your wedding planning process also involves scheduling a romantic honeymoon. Honeymoon planning can be very easy, or very complicated,... 

Bloom-Free Bouquets

February 22, 2011
Bloom-Free Bouquets

Five flowerless wedding bouquet options that blossom with creativity While bundles of roses and peonies are certainly pretty, walking down the aisle with a non-traditional bouquet is a stylish, super modern way to give big impact and personality to your big day. The options are truly endless, but... 

David Does Diamonds

February 22, 2011
David Does Diamonds

The high/low trend is booming in the bridal industry. David’s Bridal just unveiled its White by Vera Wang collection, a collaboration that combines the couture designer’s chic style with the go-to gown retailer’s accessible prices. Anthropologie is set to unveil its BHLDN, the retailer’s... 

Circle Of Love: Solano Bridal Show on February 20, 2011

January 25, 2011
Circle Of Love: Solano Bridal Show on February 20, 2011

The holiday season is the perfect time for many couples to become engaged. Once the question has been asked and answered, planning the special day becomes of primary importance. There are decisions to be made, arrangements to be planned, and details to be taken care of.  Where do you start? The Solano... 

Smart Shots: Wedding photos, iPhone-style

January 19, 2011
Smart Shots: Wedding photos, iPhone-style

Can you shoot a wedding simply using your smartphone? The short answer: Yes! That’s what Orlando-based photo/video duo Brian Adams and Rainer Flor did when they shot Flor’s November 2010 wedding using only using an iPhone 4 to capture the photos and videos. “We noticed people were...