I’m working with a bride that is having a Garden Style wedding. The other day she asked me what I thought she should do with her hair. She was open to any ideas that I had. Hands down I said to add fresh flowers to her hair – it’s so fitting to her theme and I think it’s very romantic. What are your thoughts?

1.  Place an announcement in the local newspaper. 2. Friends or family may throw you an engagement party. [...]

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A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that outlines which belongings including investments, business assets, or family inheritances (to name a few) go to whom if the marriage fails.  Basically saying if the marriage fails, what you owned before the marriage to returned to you. Nobody likes to think of their marriage falling apart, but sometimes it does.  Having a prenuptial agreement in place may help you protect your personal possessions.  These agreements are more popular then you can imagine.  Perhaps its because couples are getting married later in life and with that in mind have more personal belongings and investments that they may want protected.  Some individuals are totally against prenups, others think of it as a safeguard to cover all possibilities.  What do you think? [...]

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The Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest is a popular contest that always has me wanting to see the finalist’s creations every year.  I love to see what people can create with toilet paper – it’s A LOT!  When I had my bridal shower 10 years, we played a game, “create a toilet paper wedding gown”, but let me tell you it was nothing like these dresses.  I am always speechless when I see the final products.  All the finalists are talented, creative and really know how to work with toilet paper! If you feel inspired to entry visit Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com today for all the contest details. [...]

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I think I may have just found the best job in the world.  CNN reports , ” wanted: Luxury-loving couples available to globetrot for six months and get paid to test out the most romantic wedding and honeymoon destinations around the world. It’s a hard offer to resist, but what’s being described as “The Ultimate Job” is just the latest in a series of recent dream positions to capture the public’s imagination and serve as a brilliant marketing tool for people and places.” They have had a great response with more than 1,000 couples have already applied for the chance to be sent to resorts in Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States. “The winners will be asked to blog about their experiences a few times a week “when they can get out of the hammock after sipping a glass of champagne,” Meleady said, and write for The Irish Times once a month.” They will also be paid 20,000 euros (about $27,000). [...]

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Become inspired with pastel colours, eggs and soft fabrics! In this blog: Thank-you boxes , Easter eggs decoration , Favor vases , Lazare wedding gown . [...]

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With spring in the air and all the birds chirping in the morning, I had to create an inspiration board for a bird theme.  Hope this inspires you…… In this blog: Bravobride.com , oncewed.com , weddingthings.com , stationary , birdcage cake , Green and white wedding cake , birdcage decoration ceremony , plumdrama.com , mygatsby.com , Etsy.com [...]

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Wedding cupcakes are a hit with brides.  Maybe it’s the wide choices of flavors, the beautiful displays, the cost or how easy they are to serve.  But whatever the reason, more and more brides are choosing cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cakes. [...]

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The weather may not be as warm as I would like, but nonetheless spring is right around the corner.  This season bridal hair is soft, sexy and relaxed.  Hair accessories are big this year, so make sure you try a few on as part of the decision making process. Source for images left to right: Talkingmakeup.com , Brides.com , Brides.com , Brides.com , Brides.com . [...]

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ABC aired the wedding of “Bachelor” couple Jason and Molly Mesnick Monday, March 8.  What a beautiful wedding!  With all the rain that poured on their wedding day, Jason and Molly Mesnick should have all the luck in the world. [...]

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