Planning a wedding is a special and memorable time in a couple’s life. Excited at the thought of beginning their life together, they strive to make their wedding picture perfect. A problem that sometimes gets in the way is the stress of the planning process. Countless details and things to be done can weigh heavily on a couple. Many put too much pressure on themselves to make their wedding “unique.” It is important to understand that even the littlest things can make your wedding memorable in the minds of your …

Every since I was eight, I dreamed of what my wedding would be like — what I would wear, where it would be, what the food would be like (at eight, it was pizza and hamburgers!), and what I would give away as a wedding favor.  Almost twenty five years later, I got the opportunity to plan my actual big day.  To my surprise, you will never guess what the hardest thing to choose was….the wedding favor!  We (me and my fiance) literally looked at a hundred different options.  From …

Planning a wedding can often be an extremely expensive undertaking. Though many couples want the picture perfect wedding day, they would like to cut costs if at all possible. Because of the sheer amount of things that have to be planned and paid for, to cut costs in any area can be quite difficult without sacrificing the tone of the wedding itself. One way that you may want to consider cutting costs is if you decide to make homemade wedding favors instead of store bought. If you are having even …

A wedding is such a wonderful and happy time in someone’s life. To be in love and promising to commit to that special someone. Everyone wants their wedding day to be special and picture perfect. Unfortunately this does not happen by magic, it usually happens with months and months of prior planning and decision making. From locating the wedding venue to choosing the wedding invitations to everything in between, there are lots of things to take care of for the big day. Though many choose to have “laid-back” or casual …

If you’re like me you want your wedding day to be unique and special.  There are many wedding “themes” out there but so many have been done again and again, leaving no room for the imagination.  I wanted my wedding day to be “different” and as unique as I am.  Don’t you?
Why not choose a monogram wedding?  Taking the initials of your maiden name and uniting them with your married name.  Beautifully scrolled initials can create a very glamorous look for your wedding and accessories. A monogram theme wedding is …

Every bride has that embarrassing family member that she wishes just wouldn’t show up to her wedding.  Maybe you have an uncle that likes to hit on married women or a grandma that loves to wear pink lipstick and show off your baby pictures.  If the thought of embarrassment at your wedding is making you cringe as you send out your wedding invitations, these ideas will help you handle the situation.
Remember, you are only responsible for your own actions.  I know it’s embarrassing when Uncle Clyde hides the ring bearer …

I always knew that weddings were expensive.  However, when I started planning my wedding, I realized just how expensive they could be.  I was amazed.  It seemed like I was always spending a hundred dollars here and there on little things I had even realized I would need.  When it came time to buy a wedding cake, I was shocked.  They can be really expensive.  There has to be a way to get a great wedding cake at an affordable price. 
One great way to save money on your wedding cake …

If you are like many brides, you spent a lot of time choosing your wedding colors.  I know when I was planning my wedding that my colors took weeks to choose.  Once I had finally selected the perfect colors, I was anxious to find ways to incorporate these colors into my wedding reception decoration.  More than anything, I wanted to have great wedding favors that displayed my wedding colors.  I knew that great favors would help my friends remember my wedding day.  These tips will help you incorporate the colors …

 
Wedding favors have become one of the focal points of many wedding receptions.  Whether big or small, wedding favors are tokens of your special day that your guests get to take with them when they go.  Therefore many couples spend much time on this detail.
There are wedding favors for every wedding theme imaginable.  Your budget and creativity will most likely be your guidelines. 
When deciding on what wedding favors your reception will feature, you should first decide if you want a keepsake, or a practical gift.  Both are great choices, although …