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By Danielle Throneberry  with  Lisa T’s World Whether you’ve got your dream-budget for the big day, or you and your fiancée are doing it with the help of Visa, you can have that to-die-for scrapbook that will spend hours open on the coffee table instead of years hidden on the bottom shelf. That always-a-bridesmaid… adage […]

By Christine Boulton, owner, www.thinklikeabride.com Ah, grooms’ cakes, that lovely Southern tradition that is catching on around the nation. What a great way to honor the man in the wedding. Even though this tradition started in England as a white cake to counter their traditional fruitcake, we have certainly made it our own. Chocolate is […]

By Polly Bibb When it comes to wedding invitations, many factors need to be considered. Brides and grooms should have an estimated guest list, budget in mind for the invitations, and plenty of time. It is important to take time to look for the perfect wedding invitation fit and allow time for the invitations to […]

By Polly Bibb Brides are signing up for spa treatments the week of their weddings. It is a nice way for the bride to relax before the big day. Brides are having solo treatments, choosing spa packages for themselves and their moms, spa packages for all of the bridesmaids, and even spa packages for the groom! With […]

By Polly Bibb Nails grow quickly, it’s a fact. So, it is best to have natural nails done the day of the wedding. If you prefer acrylic or nail wraps, it is possible to still have that fresh look if nails are done the day before the wedding; however, having spent years going to the nail salon, […]

By Sarah Carlos The rehearsal dinner is held directly after the rehearsal, the night before the wedding day and traditionally includes a small dinner for the wedding party and the bride and groom-to-be’s families. This evening, usually hosted by the groom-to-be’s parents, is now becoming a less formal affair, and while some couples may choose […]

By Sarah Carlos What is the first thing you should do when beginning to plan your wedding reception? Choose your style. You may already have some aspects nailed down, little details that you’ve always wanted. But before anything else can materialize, you have to decide how you want the evening to flow, and that all […]

By Brooke Vaughan Schroeder Congratulations, you are engaged!!! Now the planning begins and for most people, they start with setting the budget. You can either first decide the amount of money you are willing to spend or figure out how much your dream wedding will cost and then how to cover the cost. Either way, […]

By Andrea Scarlatelli and J.L. Bibb So, the wedding’s over. The guests have all gone home. Now what? Now you get to embark on that ultimate symbol of matrimony – the honeymoon! Although the conventional beach getaway is still extremely popular, many couples are opting for something different. But whether you decide to lounge on […]

By Brooke Vaughan Schroeder While your departure from the wedding may be the last thing you do on your wedding day, it is still a very important part of the planning process. As in all aspects of your wedding, the mode of transportation should fit your wedding style and the weather season. Most people choose […]

By Brooke Vaughan Schroeder For years you have been giving wedding presents, and now it’s finally your turn to get married and be on the receiving end. On one hand, you may be excited about starting a new life with new things, and on the other hand, you not be sure what you need or […]

By Steve McLellan of Garden Delights You popped the question and she said, “Yes!” Congratulations and Mazel Tov! Now what?! The coming months hold lots of planning and choices about everything from shoes and sashes to posies and punch. An overall theme can really make your celebration memorable. Many of your decisions can be made […]

By Brooke Vaughan Schroeder A small but very important step to formalizing your wedding is making sure you get your marriage license. You also need to get the license in the state where you are going to get married and the license requirements vary per state. If you are going to have an out of […]

By Matthew Shearon Every couple dreams about a wedding unmarred by mistakes, feuds or food poisoning. They envision guests arriving in good spirits. The dress will be elegant, the bride beautiful, the groom handsome, the ceremony flawless. But what about after? What will be the encore to the perfect ceremony? One of the first of […]

By Christine Boulton, owner, www.thinklikeabride.com You’re engaged, and it is time to start planning your dream wedding. How hard can it be? You have always pictured your perfect wedding day; in fact you started planning it in fourth grade. You’ve been to a slew of weddings, and there are books and Web sites to help. […]