The 5 Main Types of Wedding Receptions

One of the most difficult wedding decisions you will make relates to the kind of reception you will have.  There are quite a few options, all of which have various advantages and disadvantages.  Here’s a rundown of the 5 most common types. Obviously the most common variety is the dinner reception.  This type of reception […]

How to Make a Wedding Centerpiece with Roses

This post should make all of you budget conscious moms and brides out there really happy.  Did you know you could make your own wedding centerpieces and save a boatload of cash in the process?  And the same techniques can be used for other floral components of the ceremony as well, such as the bridal […]

How NOT to have a Great Wedding Reception

All I can say is OMG (that’s “Oh My God” for all you text virgins out there).  I don’t care if you’re mother of the bride or the happy couple themselves; please watch this video as an example of how to basically ruin your wedding reception.  The video shows an example of what happens when […]

How to Choose the Best Mother of the Bride Accessories

One of the most difficult things for me when my daughters got married was trying to finish off my outfit.  I really didn’t have much difficulty finding an elegant evening gown and hairstyle, but I struggled to finish off my look.  And much like the icing on the cake, your wedding accessories can really make […]

How to Create a Fabulous Rose Bridal Bouquet

I must admit that roses are by far my favorite flower.  Call me sappy, but the look, feel and overall aesthetic quality of roses makes them an incredibly romantic choice for wedding flowers. As such, for today’s blog post I’ve decided to share a video with you from the Floral Design Institute that actually demonstrates […]