3 Reasons to Ditch the Wedding Head Table

Let me say this right off the bat – I really do not like the concept of a wedding head table.  Having the happy couple and the bridal party sit at their own special table front and center for everyone to observe is not my idea of special treatment.  I don’t know, maybe it’s me, […]

The Wedding Photo Booth Trend

More and more couples are opting to rent a wedding photo booth for their reception in an effort to add an extra flair of fun and excitement to their big day.  I really like this trend a lot.  For most wedding guests, photo booths are irresistible – they are nostalgic and provide extra opportunities for […]

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 […]

Nontraditional Wedding Transportation Options

If you are like most brides-to-be, it’s easy to forget about the myriad of small details when you’re knee-deep in the wedding planning process.  One such detail that is often treated like an afterthought is the wedding transportation.  Most couples fall back on the age-old tradition of limo transportation, but if you dig a little […]

Tips for the Pregnant Bride

Getting married when pregnant presents its own set of unique challenges.  The expectant bride-to-be must take a few extra steps to look and feel her best, and this is not always easy.  Thus, the purpose of today’s post is to offer some practical tips for pregnant brides that will help them look and feel as […]

3 Things to Avoid During Wedding Week

If you’re in the midst of planning your wedding, congratulations!  Trust me, the days and weeks leading up to your wedding will surely be one of the most memorable and special times of your entire life – for both the bride as well as the mother of the bride.  It’s a time for friends, family, […]

Ideas for the Perfect Wedding Welcome Bags for Guests

One of the oft-overlooked aspects of any wedding is the design of the wedding welcome bags for your guests.  These goodie bags are typically given to all wedding guests that stay in the hotel you’ve blocked for the event.  They generally contain useful items that your guests will appreciate, and they serve as a nice […]

Wedding Trend Alert: The Anti-Invite

Ok, I know I’ve been mother of the bride several times over but either I’m getting old or the world is going bonkers (probably both…).  I just don’t get some of these newfangled wedding trends that have emerged over the past couple of years – for example, the trend of brides trashing their wedding dress […]

3 Ways to Alleviate Wedding Planning Stress

Let’s face it; if you are getting married, the wedding planning stress associated with the weeks and months leading up to the big day can be downright paralyzing.  There are a lot of details to manage, a lot of expectations to live up to, and a lot of things that are simply beyond your control […]

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 […]