There are a bazillion things to worry about and expenses adding up as your wedding day approaches. Photography is probably one of the things you may wonder about. Is it necessary to pay good money, money you could save for your honeymoon, to a professional? Maybe your uncle can do the job just as well?

There are good reasons to save and not pay a professional rate, and even better reasons to do it. Read my …

The trends for 2013 show that more and more Brides are looking for ways to make their weddings more unique. They are becoming bold and fearless, breaking many traditions that have long been a part of weddings. One of these traditions is the table center pieces. Many Brides (including myself) have gone the traditional route of flower arrangements. Flowers are beautiful and elegant and while I LOVED my center pieces, if I…

Whether you’re seeking a timeless chignon, a sexy bridal braid, or a sassy flirty pony (a personal trademark) – my style is always timeless with a soft, modern edge.  I’m often influenced by editorial looks from your favorite fashion magazines and indie spreads featured in popular bridal blogs – in fact my work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, Engaged and Inspired and Wedding Chics! I enjoy making a connection with my clients, listening to your concerns and…

Wow – it has been a very long time since I have done a blog post. To start of 2013 we got to decorate for an absolutely fabulous lady – Diane. I first met Diane when I decorated and did flowers for her son and daughter in law. When she started planning her wedding she thought of me; which was a pleasant surprise.

Once we had our consultation I knew Diane was all about pink, bling, sweetheart roses and just plain glam!!!! So that is what we gave her! Set The Mood Decor provided the…

Joel and Katie got married on New Year's Eve in Denton (check back for those pictures soon!). Just a few days later, I had the great honor of traveling with them (and my beautiful wife, Sarah) to Hawaii for a Trash the Dress / Post-Wedding destination shoot! Sometimes referred to as a…

STOP! Don't sign that contract!



So you found the venue of your dreams, eh? Now you're ready to sit down, sign the contract, and start planning right? WRONG. You do not want to purchase based on emotion and I know most women do this. Heck, I do this. It's the same thing as having 8 million pairs of shoes in your closet you never wear or a bag you've never touched. It is 'just perfect' when your eyes see it but it goes unused because in the end, it just wasn't…

It was a pleasure co-hosting the first 2013 networking event for the Association of Bridal Consultants - Massachusetts, at Doyle's Cafe. I want to send a big thank you to the vendors that made this event a wonderful success.…

Being a wedding writer and coordinator, I have seen some gorgeous weddings! If you want a true southern wedding venue you will need to do some searching. You want something that is both simple, but luxurious to achieve this. For example, Atlanta wedding venues, locations in…

As a wedding photographer, I love looking at other peoples work. It inspires me to stay up to date on different styles and trends that brides are loving. There has been one that I have seen over and over again and that is the warm vintage fade look. You have seem them before. It has the vintage color feel with a slight haze on the photograph. Not only have I seen photographers use this style of editing a lot, I have seen brides comment on these pictures saying that they really love this…

The quaint Daisy Trio Country Wedding Collection is great for the bride and groom who are planning a casual yet classy rural country farm, rustic barn, ranch or western wedding theme. Choose from two different designs of Daisy Trio Wedding Invitations, Engagement Announcements, Engagement Party Invitations, Wedding Save the Date…

In today's Robbins Brothers Coffee Break with Tracey and Shulie, someone asked:

"My Guy wants to buy me an iceberg-sized engagement ring, but I want something, um, less obnoxious! Should I speak up?"

What do you all think, should she?? …

As a wedding DJ, our job goes much further than just playing music and making announcements at your wedding.  One of the other roles that we pride ourselves on is offering our brides and grooms different options on how to make their wedding unique and personal to them.

Over the next few weeks, we will offer various tips on how to do just that at your wedding reception!

Tips From a Wedding DJ:…

Are they different? Then you marry another way! For example, with a little color, which runs through the whole wedding party. Fashionable brides do not believe in pure white wedding and profess 2013 right color . We have for you a few tips , as well as a little color in your wedding magic. Stylish and really nice, of course.

Ensure that the entire wedding party is decorated in the wedding colors. How, does not matter - the main thing you have to decorate harmonious and always in the…

We're serving up some chocolate decadence! Enjoy skin-healthy indulgence with this home spa pampering kit! This kit includes our Chocolate and Oatmeal Facial Mask Minis and our Café Mocha Organic Sugar Body Scrub Mini…all snuggled in a cotton washcloth.

These minis are perfect sized favors for weddings, bridal showers, spa parties, birthday…

We are hosting a BRIDAL SHOW here, at Vanity Fare on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 6:45PM with American Bride.



Are you a New Jersey bride-to-be looking for some new inspiration?? The Vanity Fare Catering Professionals in Lakewood, NJ are hosting a Bridal show that will provide you with a unique and breathtaking twist to wedding planning!! There will be plenty of NJ wedding professionals there to answer all your questions and give you some awesome advice about…

When I am meeting with a bride, I get asked all sorts of questions. But a common one I tend to hear the most is, “What style of photography would you say you do?” My response is simply “Modern/Photo Journalistic.” Some of you knows exactly what that means, but some of you are still curious. Yes you understand modern photography, but where does photo journalism come into play? You also might be thinking, that sounds like what a news photographer does. Let me ask you this, what is the soul…

More and more Brides are taking chances and experimenting with new and exciting color combinations for their weddings. I say why not? This is a day of celebration after all! Make your wedding colors as bright and colorful as the love that you and your fiance share. Dare to be different and stand out!

Here is some inspiration…