Were you searching for wedding planning advice and answers when you found our blog? Welcome to AskNess, I Love My Planner’s free solution to help couples plan their wedding with ease and without sales pitches or pressure to buy.

Who’s Ness, you ask? I’m Vanessa Alce (a.k.a. Ness), the CEO and Senior Event Planner of I Love My Planner. I’m a professional…

Whether you're planning to get away for just a few days or wanting to run away for a week, there's no better place where to escape and B playful than B Ocean Fort Lauderdale. For the discerning traveler, the hotel's location and offerings are ideally suited for Weddings. Upon entering one of their rooms and suites, guests will B mesmerized by the stunning views of the sandy…

The mother of the bride gets all the fun. Watching her little girl shop for bridal gowns all over Connecticut, helping to choose color schemes and venues and the menu for the reception. What's in it for the mother of the groom?



Besides getting a new daughter out of the…

Have you been racking your brain trying to figure out what to get your Bridesmaids? Why not get them something personalized to each of them. Get them something they can use even after your wedding so they will always remember being a part of your special day. Below are some of my favorite personalized gift ideas. Enjoy!

Personalized…

Wedding trends 2013: Invitations

So, the new wedding trends are out and I love them I have to say! So many beautiful colors and new themes! We had a hint about them in 2012 but now things start to clear up. So, what the hot wedding trends in 2013?

1. Mint green wedding…

Our wedding clients give a great deal of thought to their venue selection, catering, outfits, photographer, and the all the fine details that make their day so special.

Here are a few suggestions to help you plan your wedding disco:

1. Avoid resident DJ’s if you can.  You are less likely to get the most experience at the best price, the venue has a mark-up and the net pay to the DJ is lower, you get a “cheaper” DJ for more…

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We love pretty, sparkly rhinestones – the more the merrier in fact! That's why the rhinestone tank tops and custom wedding shirts (with crystals of course) are best sellers at Advantage Bridal!

Dress up your favorite pair of jeans with an…

With the popularity of scrapbooking comes the do-it-yourself invitation.  But is it really a savings in either time or money?  The couple needs to know that it might NOT be their best choice to make their own invitations.  In addition to a possible less-than-favorable first impression for guests, there are expenses they may not…

For all you photographers out there looking to spiff up your packaging and presentation, check out these CD/DVD cases! I love these, because they are fully customizable and come in lots of different cover options. I chose a glossy cover for this particular case, but they also come in canvas, linen, and matte cotton. I think the reason I love these the most is that I design the cover the way I want to. I don't have to follow a specified grid, and the company provides me with a downloadable…

Check out Naturally Susan's Ultimate Home Spa Cake!

The quaint Sunflower and Horseshoe and Sunflower and Veil Country Wedding Collections are 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 Sunflower & Veil or Sunflower & Horseshoe…

This is not about where you have to go to get a drink, but rather where is the bar in relation to the dance floor? It matters.  

Whenever a bride-to-be or event planner we work with highlights how important it is to them that their guests will enjoy the party and dance, I ask them "Where's the bar?".

A pretty simple (yet easy to overlook) detail which can maximize the dance-potential of any wedding or event is to decide where the bar…

                      Kirstie Kelly Couture... A step ahead!

One of Los Angeles top trending haute couture' designers is "Kirstie Kelly."   Her designs are elegant, flirty and definately for the bride of today.  Not only does she design wedding, but…

There is hardly any lifestyle I can think of that is more difficult and rewarding than the life of a military wife- especially when you’re married to an active duty soldier. So many people tell me that they don’t know how I do it, that they could never do it, or that they would never let their husband do it. While the intention behind these statements is good, I find that if…

Jewelry is a very important part of the overall appearance of the bride. In fact, the bridal look is believed to be incomplete unless the bride wears each and every piece of the jewelry meant for her. To make you look great and unique on this important day bridal jewelry is important. In the event of selecting appropriate jewelry you need to look for beautiful designs and colors which will give a phenomenal look. Jewelry has ever been the weakness for every woman and any bride having a wish…