The Incredible Shrinking Wedding

These days, more and more couples are following the “less is more” mantra when it comes to getting married.  In other words, wedding ceremonies are becoming smaller, simpler, and more basic over time.   In fact, this is one of the main wedding trends I have been seeing so far this year.  But this begs the […]

The Ins and Outs of Wedding Music

Whether it’s a party, road trip, romantic evening out, or anything in between, the music that is played is truly something that can either make or break the mood and/or the atmosphere – and this is especially true when it comes to wedding music.  In previous posts I’ve written about how to find a great […]

The Growing Popularity of Personal Wedding Websites

Many, many things have changed since my glory days as mother of the bride.  Specifically, there are several wedding trends that have emerged in the past few years – such as the increasing popularity of personalized weddings, non-traditional weddings, theme weddings, mismatched bridesmaid dresses, and more.  But one trend that has nearly trumped them all […]

10 Must-Have Wedding Planning Apps for the DIY Bride

There’s no doubt about it – these days, more and more couples are taking the proverbial bull by the horns and planning their own weddings.  This makes a lot of sense, as do-it-yourself weddings help save money, as well as allow you to completely personalize and “own” what might be the biggest day of your […]

How to Have an Effective Wedding Registry

As you know, I’ve been blogging about mother of the bride etiquette and other wedding related topics for years at this point, and one thing that stands out is the fact that most soon-to-be married couples do not give enough thought to their wedding registry.  This is understandable, as there are so many tasks and […]

5 Creative Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding

I’ve played the role of mother of the bride several times in the past (ahem!) few years, but nothing is better than actually being the bride.  And one of the best things about your wedding day is the fact that, well, it’s your wedding day!  So it’s important to add your own personal touches, whether […]

What It Takes to Become a Wedding Planner

One of the ideas I’ve toyed with in the past is becoming a wedding planner.  For me, being mother of the bride was such a wonderful experience (each and every time) that I thought about parlaying this experience into becoming a professional wedding planner. Of course, I never did anything beyond simply thinking about and […]

The Rising Impact of Social Media on Wedding Planning

I read an excellent article the other day that really signifies a sign o’ the times.  Nowadays it truly seems like we are all digitally connected.  It seems like everybody and their brother has a blog, smart phone, and blistered fingers from too much texting!  And now this digital influence is creeping into other aspects […]

4 Tips to Get Ready the Day of Your Wedding

There is no doubt that planning a wedding is tricky, as the weeks and months leading up to the big day are usually filled with appointments, decisions and compromises.  But these annoyances are small peanuts compared to what most brides experience as they are getting ready the actual morning of their wedding day – pure […]

Bridal Emergency Kit: 6 Must Have Items for Your Wedding Day

Whether you’re the bride, groom, mother of the bride or a bridesmaid, you probably realize that in many cases ‘stuff happens’ despite the best laid plans.  And the last thing you need is an unexpected zinger to ruin many months worth of wedding planning stress.  As such, it’s important to have something akin to an […]