Sara Olsher is a mom, illustrator, and blogger located in San Francisco. By day, she is the marketing manager at JustGive, a nonprofit whose mission is to increase charitable giving.  I asked her to guest blog for Red Letter Event Planning on the I Do…

While most weddings adhere to longstanding traditions in many ways, brides often want to add a bit of personal flair to the celebration as well, unique touches and details that make the day truly her own. Fitting those personalized details into the mix while paying the proper respect to tried an true family traditions can be a challenge, but wedding favors are one area in which there is plenty of room to express your individual style.

If you are the bride who had been…

Weddings with a seasonal theme can be fun to plan, allow you to incorporate the tones of nature into your wedding. Whether it is the soft tones of spring, the bright and bold colors of summer, the rich, glowing hues of autumn or the pale blues and glittering white of winter, the unique shades of your chosen season are sure to add to the atmosphere to your wedding celebration. Seasonal wedding favors can help set that tone and are available in a…

The dream of a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony can quickly become a nightmare if the clouds open up and rain dampens your otherwise perfect day. How do you prepare for something like that? Mother Nature is a fickle force. Just when you think the weather will cooperate with you, she changes her mind and dishes out a little adversity. Proper planning for an outdoor venue is necessary if you want to have that fairy tale wedding you’ve been visualizing since childhood. How do you…

Get ready to fall in love people.…

Here's another reason why wedding videography is so important.  This bride would have never seen what happened ahead of her.  She may have heard the laughing from her guests but didn't know why.  See how this flower girl stole the show.

Video enables you to see, hear and relive moments you never even knew happened!

Toni Nelson…

Finding the perfect wedding favors can be a challenge when you’re not sure what to look for. There are so many ideas to choose from. Candy, Personalized Gifts, Pictures even donations to certain charities.. The list goes on and on! The wedding theme and style will determine what type of favor you should give to guests. I find that a damask black-and-white design is very sophisticated and elegant to incorporate into a wedding.…

Feeling the Love...Of Fundraising

I love fundraising and helping others. I was taught by both my maternal grandparents and my step-dad that it is much better to give than to receive, and I completely agree. There is no better feeling in the world to me than giving to others-it's the heart and soul of me-my very being.

Donating to the Susan G. Komen Foundation is a great wedding favor idea for your guests. You may provide small envelopes at each place setting…

If you are planning a church wedding, I have a Special Gift to offer you: "No Longer Two But One" is the title song of a newly released album on Debra Heritage Records in Scranton, Pa. I would like to send you a copy of the sheet music to this beautiful and inspiring wedding song completely free and postage paid. I am making this offer because I strongly believe your marriage will be truly Blessed by having this song performed during your marriage ceremony. In addition, as the composer, I…

Image Copyright Brides Etc.

Finding the right balance between just enough hold and too much is always a concern.  Using the correct products and placing them when and where they should go is key to keeping your lovely bridal hairstyle in place all day. Using too much of a product such as hairspray can really make your bridal hairstyle look hard and even feel…

So I was browsing for wedding inspirations for an upcoming wedding, and I couldn't help but fall in love with this vivid wedding inspiration: Orange.

It's quite bold for vintage-lovers but they can opt to add it as an…

You Might Need a Wedding Planner If:    

• You look both ways from your office chair before you begin your online search for wedding vendors.
• You’ve started seeing your friends wear the same wedding dress you wanted to wear last year.
• Your fiance begins to look both ways from his desk before surfing…

Vendor Spotlight: Jeramie Lu-Photographer

Location: 100 California avenue suite 205 Reno, NV 89509

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” Don’t let your pictures fall flat, make sure they are screaming with excitement and bursting with nostalgia. Take the time to look and find the photographer most suitable for you. Whether you are looking for a photographer to simply take direction and do exactly as you want, or you are looking for a unique…

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino brings your dream wedding to life on Aruba. Anything is possible from the simplicity of a barefoot beach ceremony underneath a native kunuku gazebo to the extravagance of a wedding reception complete with tropical cocktails service in coconut shells. They are confident that one of their beautiful outdoor settings or elegant ballrooms accommodating up to 500 guests will serve at the perfect backdrop for one of the most special days of your new…

Photography by: Jessamyn Harris

Summary

Recently, Alicia Falango of Alicia K Designs had the opportunity to work with the amazing Jessamyn Harris on an unusual wedding. The theme was breaking away from tradition. I (Alicia) was given the challenge to create a "traditional wedding…

Unless you're a hula girl or professional pin-up, it's s not every you get to wear flowers in your hair.

I love the idea of substituting a longer veil with flowers and/or a little  tulle, fascinator or birdcage-style. It's feminine and suits a wider range of personal styles than some traditional options. Perhaps you're feeling inspired to fasten flowers to your person after reading our …

Wedding Look: Naturally Romantic

Hey ladies, here is a DIY wedding look that will look flawless in your photography and won’t break the bank. The emphasis of this look is the skins natural beauty and is simple to recreate.

Here’s the beauty breakdown:

1. Tinted moisturizer

2. Coral blush

3. Peach hued lip…

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