Staged Elopements: Dream Weddings Without Nightmare Price Tags By Ross Kenneth Urken Gary Schaeffer dreamed of golden Italian sunshine, succulent tomatoes Caprese and picture-perfect vistas. In May 2009, when he was set to marry for the second time, he wanted to spend...

10 Tips for a Stress-Less Bride TAGS: featured, Wedding planning CATEGORY: Wedding Advice Such a common theme that I see amongst planning brides-to-be, is the evident stress that they are putting themselves through. They’re angry, they’re sad and they’re just plain...

Creative ways to save on your Wedding Day! You’re newly engaged—congrats! And now, before you set foot in a venue or dress shop, it’s time to figure out what you can afford. Many big days come with a big budget, but the truth is, you don’t have to break the bank to...

The Pro’s of having a Winter Wedding So often you hear wedding suppliers talk about wedding “season”. Poor old winter gets the boot as a popular time for a wedding. BUT! Dress for the weather & you’ll not only be toasty warm on your wedding day, but layering up...

How to Save on Food at Your Wedding Reception   Here’s a helpful post from our partners at SavvySugar: Whether you’re considering a casual brunch buffet or a formal table service dinner, the meal you serve at your wedding can set the tone for your reception...

  11 Benefits Of Premarital Counseling [EXPERT] By Dr. Jed Diamond, Celeste Sue Benskey, Mr. Daniel Faust. Posted on Oct 18th 2012.     1. You'll gain foresight. Let's face it, when we're in love, we don't think about all the things we might face when...

Creating Personal Traditions: Writing Your Own Wedding Vows Writing your own wedding vows may suit your personal wedding style, but it can be a bit of a daunting task to begin with. If you are trying to write your own vows, don't let the task overwhelm you or...

This arti­cle is by Bernadette Chap­man, founder of the UK Alliance of Wed­ding Plan­ners and Events Direc­tor at Dream Occasions I have noticed a dif­fer­ence in bud­get allo­ca­tion over the last 18 months due to the eco­nomic uncer­tainty we have all faced, bride...

Image by Mark Davidson 10 Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Flowers 1. Decide what your budget is. A creative florist can work around your budget and should have your best interest in mind. 2. Think about 2 or 3 colors you love. Maybe you think they cannot be used...

Couples often ask me if  I can tell when some couples will stay together or when others will separate.  Sometimes there are clues. Often it's how they speak to one another and their willingness to put themselves in their partner's shoes. This article my Dr. Simon...