by: Lauren Boardman
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! Read the rest of this entry »
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! 
How many times have you been asked as you are planning your wedding, “have you picked your cake yet?” A question I initially scoffed at while planning my nuptials. I couldn’t see how my choice of wedding cake could be an issue while picking out my dress or flowers. Then I realized, when my husband-to-be and I sat down with our baker, it really did matter! Not that we changed our whole theme and color palate to match our ideal cake, but the style we were choosing was heavily influenced by selections from vendors we previously made.
While leafing through the latest issue of Elegant Bride (Fall 2009), my eye was immediately drawn to the “Peak of Chic” article. Their theme, black and white with shades of pink flowers and floral patterns. Their inspiration, the one and only 
Just because your wedding date is in September doesn’t completely excuse you from a summer season theme, especially if your date falls within the first two weekends! We all know that the beginning of our transition into fall month can be a bear, still forcing us in some climates to keep our air conditioning on. So, if you can’t beat the heat on your big day why not try to quench it with some of these delightful ideas?
I can’t stress to you enough how in love I am with this purple trend we are seeing right now in the wedding industry. It is a delightful choice for your wedding because there are a variety of shades that can be used nearly all year round!
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