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Where does it say you must have the standard issue bridal bouquet? Exactly, no where!!  Your dress isn’t the only thing that can make a statement when you walk down the aisle.  Think outside of the garden and get creative.  Here are a few to get your creative juices flowing . . .…

The groom has traditionally not received as much attention as the bride on a couple's wedding day. Typically, men wear a traditional black-and-white tux, and there isn't much variation in style. This has changed dramatically in the last few years as more options have become available and as men have become more style savvy about their wedding days.

If you are looking to…

It's important to consider your style and musical tastes, the vibe / atmosphere you are trying to create and your budget when deciding on whether to book a live band or a DJ for your wedding or event.  

Band or DJ?

The St. Royals - Toronto Wedding BandDJs offer total musical flexibility.  They can play…

Wondering what style of Monogram Cake Topper to use?….Fully Covered, Partially Covered, Triple, Couple, Single? The possibilities may seem endless, BUT one popular trend I see coming to the forefront is our…

I got to remake this lovely, simple little vintage wedding gown for Candace for her Fall Des Moines wedding to Jon.  She chose a hat from my hat wall, and I made her this cozy bubble-dot wrap to keep away the chill.  Their photos by Aly Carroll Photography are amazing, I just had to share!  Original blog post…

In our time as wedding planners we've lost count of the number of times we've had a consultation with a bride, only a few days later to receive a phone call or e-mail with the line “thank you for meeting us but our friend is going to help us instead”. Now there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a trusted friend or relative helping you organise your wedding – in fact, if you’re planning everything yourself then we absolutely recommend that you ask friends and/or family to…

Congratulations on your engagement! The very word *engaged* implies that you're involved in a flurry of to-dos while wading through a sea of bridal magazines trying to figure out the difference between Venetian and Chantilly lace and calling your florist to discuss a shade of peach. There is good news! Planning your wedding is NOT impossible. Over 2 million couples in the US do it every year so you can too! Start with this list of 5 things to give you a strong start to your wedding…

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to meet up with friends and family and have a great time with them along with delicious foods. You can double up the fun by adding an extra special meaning to this holiday with your wedding. A wedding on Thanksgiving can sound like a challenging idea as it falls before or in the holiday session. However, you…

There are so many tricky decisions to be made when planning your wedding, and the guest list can be one of the biggest headaches. Apart from deciding how many old friends or distant relatives to invite, there will be the inevitable decision whether to include children on the invitations.

For some it’s a no brainer – couples with their own children are often at a stage in their lives when they feel they simply can’t, or don’t want to, exclude children…

Have you ever dreamt of having a tower on the seashore as your home?  A very rare place, a precious gem for those that love the view of the sea, waking up in the morning and wanting to immerse themselves in the infinity of the sea.  This Tower Villa, that you can rent in exclusivity will also allow you to invite your guests to your wedding, surprising them with an unforgettable memory of this unique venue, or you can have a very intimate small wedding with only the people closest to you…

As people switch from traditional to non-traditional weddings, getting married in a faraway location such Maui or Oahu in Hawaii becomes more and more trendy. What part of a wedding staged in Hawaii does not sound thrilling? Nothing. A destination wedding in Maui combines the intimacy of the ceremony with the joys of having an instant vacation, both for the couple and for the guests. But since time is unlimited (usually one week), the bride and groom need to craft a wedding plan that will…

Brides are always looking for new and creative ideas to make their wedding even more gorgeous, fun, unique, and romantic then the last wedding they have been to. I'm going to give you some resources here to look at that are such awesome ideas!

• Check out this Pinterest Page. This page is your all in one DIY wedding source. It has things like mason…

I suppose that you have found the perfect bridal dress to wear on the big day but what about your bridal shoes? If you haven't really given them some serious thought, it's time to think again. Your shoes not only need to complement your dress, it…

are you contemplating doing first look photos? you know, photos of the happy couple BEFORE the ceremony? well, here's my advice: do it!…