Most couples like to be involved in every aspect of planning their wedding day, especially the bride to be. More than likely, she has dreamed of the perfect wedding day for quite some time. Depending upon the size of the wedding and expected budget, some couples just “approve” certain aspects of their wedding while others are more hands on. Two great examples of this were the weddings of my two sisters. My younger sister fell in love and just wanted to get married. The budget for her wedding was limited. …

Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small and simple, others are big and extravagant. Either way, they are one of the most memorable days in a couples life. The important thing is to make it special. This is your big day, do what you want in your own way no matter who may disagree. When my older sister got married, she was the first in our family to walk down the aisle. She did everything to please my parents. That included inviting over 400 people, having a …

No matter if you have been married one year or thirty years, your wedding day was most likely a memorable occasion. Every couple on their big day wants to preserve their memories, usually in the form of wedding photo albums. The bride and groom most often will hire a professional photographer to take an abundance of photos before, during, and after the wedding. Shortly after their wedding day they will return to the photographers studio to choose the pictures they want in their wedding photo albums. These albums are kept …

One of the most stressful things about planning a wedding, is often remembering the small details. Remembering the small details are what often makes a wedding a bit more unique and different then other weddings. At the time you may think that your guests will not notice the little things, but often that is not the case. When I planned my own wedding five years ago, I was a bit obsessed about all the little things. Everyone thought that I had literally lost my mind. One of the details that …

Many brides want the wedding of their dreams. The wedding that they have had planned since they were twelve years old standing in front of their bedroom mirror pretending their white towel was a bridal veil. Often they equate this kind of wedding as being extremely expensive and out of their budget. Thankfully though, this does not have to be the case. They may not be able to have a million dollar wedding, but they can still have an elegant and memorable event even on a fixed budget. Their are …

One of the most special parts of planning a wedding is deciding who will be in your bridal party. Most couples choose a best man and a maid or matron of honor. Then they decide on bridesmaids and groomsmen. Some couples then add a flower girl. If you are unfamiliar with the term “flower girl” it is usually a young girl who walks down the aisle on the big day dropping flower petals. It is often a special relative of the couple who is not yet old enough to be …

While many couples pull out all the stops when planning their wedding, many decide not to. Whether it be a matter of available funds or a desire for something more subdued and quiet, it is a personal choice. Any couple would agree that the most important thing to remember is that you are committing to building a life with someone you love. Don’t feel bad or slighted if you don’t have a big elaborate wedding, remember the true reason you are getting married. There are many options available to still …

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 …

Many times I just sit back and think about my own wedding some eight years ago. I was so happy to have met the man of my dreams, but preparing for the wedding was just so stressful. I guess that is the truth for any young bride to be. They want the day to be so special they are obsessed with the minute details of the preparation. It is important though if you are getting married soon to know which minute details take precedent over others. An example of this …

Anyone who has raved about a wedding will tell you that it is all in the details. It is so important to remember the little things when planning your big day. Think about it. Everyone knows that there will be a ceremony, a reception, music and food, but what will make your wedding “different” then all the other cookie cutter weddings out there? A simple suggestion of a nice detail is the inclusion of a wedding guest book. If you have never heard of a wedding guest book, it is …