Top 10 Hottest Wedding Trends in 2012

As Darwin showed us, things definitely change over time.  From trends around fashion to entertainment to lifestyle, the only constant is change.  And of course, just like with everything else, what’s hot in weddings also evolves over time. As such, the purpose of today’s post is to highlight the 10 hottest 2012 wedding trends out […]

The History of Wedding Traditions

Did you ever wonder where some of those crazy wedding traditions came from?  For example, rituals like throwing the bridal bouquet, removing the garter belt from the bride, and saving the wedding cake top to eat on the 1-year anniversary immediately come to mind.  And there are many other examples as well.  What follows are […]

On Involving the Mother of the Groom

As mother of the bride, you have probably dreamed of your daughter’s wedding virtually from the day she was born. But, it is important to remember that you are probably not the only one who has been waiting for this big day.  The mother of the groom has probably cherished many dreams for her own […]

Wedding Cakes 101

The wedding cake is one of the most central and celebrated wedding symbols of all. It says so much about the wedding that you will want to get it absolutely right. Not that the cake sampling is a hardship, but you will need to get plenty of other details in place before you are ready […]

Wedding Customs and the Mother of the Bride

While every other area of wedding planning may be a potential minefield, one area where the bride is bound to look up to her mother for guidance and support is the wedding ceremony itself and its overall adherence to family wedding customs. Every family has wedding customs and small practices that are passed down from […]