Beware of Hidden Wedding Costs That Can Balloon Your Budget
You’ve popped the question, and your partner has said “Yes”. Happy days indeed. But soon the time will come to get down to the business of actually planning your wedding; and make no mistake, weddings are big business. Last year, the average cost of a wedding topped $30,000, and the trend towards higher wedding costs […]
What You Should Know About Preserving your Wedding Gown
Have you given any thought to what you’re going to do with your wedding dress after the wedding? It’s an important question to consider. After all, it took a lot of searching to find that perfect wedding dress, and the last thing you want to do is simply pop it in a garment bag and […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Planner’s Time
Time, as they say, is money; and that’s never more true than when it comes to planning your wedding. Hiring a professional wedding planner can certainly help to make the process easier and more efficient (and can relieve much of the stress that comes with planning a big wedding), but it comes at a price. […]
Keeping the Kids Happy – Wedding Activities to Entertain Your Younger Guests
One of the first things couples must do when planning their wedding is to decide upon the guest list. On the face of it, choosing who to invite to your wedding seems like the easiest part of the planning process, but even here it can get sticky. One question couples routinely wrestle with is whether […]
Bridesmaid Gifts – The Four W’s of Bridal Gift Giving
Your bridesmaids put a lot of time and effort into making your wedding day everything you hoped it would be, so naturally you want to give a little something back. Giving gifts to the bridal party is a long standing tradition, and it’s something you don’t want to forget. But finding the right gift for […]
Wedding Planning 101 – Reconsidering the Day and Date
Your wedding day is going to be one of the most exciting, emotional, and significant days in your life. It is also going to be one of the most expensive and nerve wracking. Planning a wedding can be a stress filled experience, particularly when it comes to costs and schedules. Naturally, you want a big […]
A Groom’s Guide to Shopping for the Perfect Engagement Ring
Congratulations! You’ve decided to pop the big question, and the time has come to ask the love of your life to be your bride. It’s a big step, and no doubt you’re more than a little nervous. That’s only to be expected. But before you pop the question, have you considered the engagement ring? Choosing […]
Maid of Honor Duties
Being chosen as your friend’s Maid of Honor is major compliment, but it also comes with some significant responsibilities. You are, in a very real sense, the bride’s confidante and comrade in arms and you will have an important role to play throughout the entire wedding planning process. As maid of honor your duties will […]
Questions to Ask your Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding can be a long, and intensive, experience. That’s why many couples choose to hire a professional wedding planner, instead of completely going it alone! Having a pro in your corner helps to make the planning process more manageable, and ensure that your wedding day is everything you hoped it would be. But […]
Tips for The Mothers of the Bride and Groom
When it comes to planning a wedding, most of the advice is geared towards the bride and the groom. Which is only natural, as the newlyweds are, and should be, the focus of the day. But many other people have a role to play in the wedding, and they need some guidance as well. Mothers, […]
