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I'm Engaged! So now what?

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 You just got engaged to the love of your life. You’re happy, excited, thrilled! Until you realize that now you have to plan a wedding. Suddenly fear takes hold, your face pales and your...

Bridal Expo Mania

Fall has arrived. The kids are back in school, the evenings are cooler, and the trees are changing color. But there is another phenomenon that happens this time of year: The Bridal Expo. If you are planning a wedding or even considering getting married you may be...

Let Them Eat Cake

I love wedding cake. I don’t just like it; I LOVE it! The soft, moist cake and smooth, creamy frosting are what I consider a perfect treat. Every wedding I attend, whether as a guest or for work, I have to have a piece. It doesn’t matter how good the food...

Think Outside the Vase

Open any bridal magazine and you will see dozens of photos of gorgeous centerpieces. There will be large towering arrangements and short compact ones. Some will be monotone and some will be pop with color. Their shapes will all be different, and they include every...

Let's Get This Party Started

Showers, parties, and gatherings; it seems as though the minute you become engaged the fun never stops! And why should it? Your family and friends are so happy for you that it’s no wonder they want to honor the occasion by celebrating with you. These events...

Music to My Ears

Music is a big part of any wedding. It sets the mood for the day and expresses who you are as a couple. It helps with the flow of the ceremony and can keep your guests dancing until midnight. As a matter of fact the two things people usually remember about a wedding...

Bridal Emergency Kit

Most brides spend months planning the perfect wedding and taking care of all the details involved. Unfortunately, no matter how well prepared you are, you will likely encounter a snag or two on your big day. Don’t worry, these are usually minor; I’m not...

Winter Wonderland

Let it snow; let it snow; let it snow! As I look out my office window on this New England winter day, that is exactly what I see. It’s clean, beautiful, and wonderfully serene. Although many people chose to have their wedding during the milder weather of late...

Have a Trendy New Year!

The New Year is upon us, and that means it is time to take a look at some of the upcoming wedding trends for 2009. If you consider yourself a hip bride and want your wedding to reflect that then you may want to incorporate as many of these suggestions as possible....

The Great Outdoors

I have something I need to say that I just can’t hold back any longer. Ready? Here it is: I love an outdoor wedding. I don’t just like them; no, I LOVE them! In the many years I have been working as a Professional Bridal Consultant I have helped plan and...

It's Going to Cost How Much? Part 1

You’re getting married! It’s the happiest time of your life! You can’t wait until the big day when you get to stand before all your friends and family and declare your love for each other. You know exactly the kind of wedding you want. You can...

It's Going to Cost How Much? Part 2

As promised, here is the second installment of tips to cut back on your wedding costs while still having the day you’ve always imagined!Display a small wedding cake. Intricate wedding cakes can cost up to $10 a slice. So have your baker make a small display cake...

Service Please!

I love to eat; it’s true. And although I don’t consider myself a foodie, I can appreciate a really good meal just as much as anybody else. I particularly enjoy a good meal when it is eaten during the few moments I have to sit down when working a wedding....

The Greatest Gift of All

Love, right? Well, yes, but what I’m talking about right now is actually the best WEDDING gift of all. This is the question that came to my mind when I was out looking for one for a good friend of mine that is getting married this summer. I was thinking of...

Rain on your Wedding Day

It’s spring! In many parts of the country that means lots and lots of rain. After all, we need those April showers to bring May flowers. If you are planning on getting married in the spring though, you may not be so keen of the idea of having your big day be wet...

The Little People

Let’s say you’re putting together your wedding guest list. You start address the one for your sister and brother-in-law when it dawns on you that they have four kids. Oh yes, your adorable little nieces and nephews, how could you forget? Well you have to...

You are Cordially Invited…

You’re getting married! You’ve set a date and reserved the location for your big day. Now it’s time to select the invitations. So you head to the local stationary store (or go online to a virtual one) and spend hours poring through books of...

Budget? What budget?

I don’t need to tell you that weddings cost a lot of money. The food, flowers, and entertainment alone can leave your wallet feeling empty and your bank account drained. You need to keep a close watch on your expenses throughout the planning or you are likely to...

Working Together with Mother Nature

I’m going to tackle one of my favorite topics again…outside weddings! I’ve told you before that I love everything about them, especially their beauty and uniqueness. An outside wedding can be whatever you want it to be, the options are endless. But...