“Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding,” according to Wikipedia. Wedding cake specialists are different from other bakers. Regular bakers charge by overall size of the cake; however, wedding cake specialists typically charge by the slice. …
*This post contains affiliate links. Are you ready? It’s Black Friday in the middle of summer and what a perfect way to purchase wedding décor and other wedding items at a discounted rate. Not to mention having all of your wedding essentials delivered to your doorstep for free! Here’s how to maximize Amazon Prime Day …
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*This post contains affiliate links. Oh my goodness! June has come and gone in the blink of an eye. To all my June brides… CONGRATULATIONS! Everyone always says they can’t believe how quick their wedding day goes and it’s true. These six simple stress free wedding tips can help you savor every moment of your …
13 hidden costs to plan for when creating your wedding budget. Planning a wedding can be expensive. Very Expensive. According to CostofWedding.com “The average wedding cost in the United States for 2017 was $25,764. Couples, on average, spend between $19,323 and $32,205 but, 50% of couples spend less than $15,000.” There’s the cost of the …
* This post contains affiliate links Recently, several brides have asked about the “best” wedding registry. In my opinion, the best registry is easy for you to use and convenient for your guests. You have many wedding registry options. According to Wikipedia “For the last 85 years, brides in America have been creating a bridal …
Are you struggling with creating your Wedding Day Timeline? You’re not alone! Are you wondering… What time should we hold the ceremony? How much time will we need for pictures? When do we cut the cake? Do we have to do a garter toss? How much time should I figure for hair and make-up? Where …
I’m a wedding planner, but I’m also the Mother of the Bride, aka MOB. Over the last 5 years, I’ve planned many weddings but there’s something different about helping to plan my daughter’s wedding. Oh, the logistics are the same. We still need a venue, a caterer, flowers, guest list and invitations. But each …
Creating Your Perfect Wedding Now that you’re thinking about your perfect wedding, let’s work through some of the details. You can refer back to the Wedding Vision post. We began wedding planning by looking at: Size of your wedding, number of guests Type of ceremony that you and your fiancé would like Reception feel and …
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CONGRATULATIONS! You’re engaged! Where do you start your wedding planning? Many brides start wedding planning with a Pinterest board (be honest….. you’ve already started a board, right?). Bride magazines, sites and bridal shows are great places to get ideas. Blogs, like the Blue Skies Wedding Blog, are good places to start too! Wedding Vision I …
I love this time of year! Newly engaged couples are beginning the wedding planning process. I’m frequently asked….”What are the hot, new trends?” Well, this is an exciting year. Many of the great trends over the last couple of years are continuing to be popular. Think….. neutral and pastel colors, destination weddings, and of course, …
