by: Lauren Boardman

Who says this day isn’t all about YOU!!! Well, actually is SHOULD be about the both of you, but there are plenty of brides who will think, and act, otherwise. In any case the H-O-T trend in wedding planning…personalization! Put your personal touches on everything in 2010. Take this opportunity to really make your wedding as unique as you and your hubby-to-be are by incorporating YOU (as in 2!); things you share in common, your initials, or your places you’ve been together. (more…)

I realize that I have already blogged about the alluring appeal of using cupcakes at your reception in lieu of the traditional four-tier cake, but I just couldn’t resist walking down memory lane. If interested, check out my original
This season ladies, you no longer have to restrict flowers to you tables and bouquets. There is a huge trend in wedding fashion incorporating the use of faux flowers and flower patterns in dress and accessory design. The looks, Grecian and the ever popular Vintage. I have pulled a few samples from some of the popular magazine Fall issues to help exhibit this new look. Have fun with it!
Wow, have bridesmaid dresses come a long way over the last few years. My first maid experience was when I was twenty-one, wondering what monstrosity my friend would pick to have us wear. I was having vivid flashbacks of Rachel, in the friends episode, standing there in that Pepto Bismol pink dress and hat. To my surprise, the bride wanted us to pick out the dress! We wound up with a fantastic floor length lilac gown that was just amazing in pictures. So ladies don’t be afraid, there are so many more options available than that of our predecessors!
Tired of sitting like little ducks in a row? We do it every workday, filing in and out of lines, why at weddings? In the Fall 2009 issues of Modern Bride, the editors have come up with a “cushier” alternative. Under the “What’s Modern” section, their spotlight this issue is on ceremonies. If you are tired of the traditional seating plans, then this is “must read” article for you!