I read a story yesterday about a Texas couple who is delaying their wedding because of the price of gas. They can’t afford to commute to work, pay more at the grocery store, and have the wedding of their dreams. So, they’re holding off until things are better.
Are high gas prices affecting your wedding plans? [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Fueling Your Wedding
Posted in Planning on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You CAN Wear It Again!
Posted in Fashion, Green Wedding Ideas, Shopping, Wedding Trends on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s the scourge of many a bridesmaid: a dress that you paid hundreds for but can never wear again. (I had two, both lavender.) This week, we heard about a new line of dresses from David’s Bridal — Modern Expressions — that you or your bridesmaids won‘t be able to wait to wear again!
The six [...]
Ducks in a Row
Posted in Planning, tagged wedding ideas, wedding planning on June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You’re planning the biggest party of your life — how do you keep it all straight?
When we planned our wedding, I relied heavily on my datebook and a wedding planning timeline. I mean, I had only ever been to weddings — even though I’d been a bridesmaid in the past, I wasn’t involved in the [...]
Spare a Square?
Posted in Strange Stuff on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So here’s a use I never thought of for toilet paper: as fabric for a wedding dress. (For the record: I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about creative uses for TP.)
Anyway. Charmin and Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com sponsored a contest challenging entrants to make beautiful gowns out of toilet paper. The three winners’ creations are as [...]
Tell Us What You Think, Win a Vacation!
Posted in Contests, News on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We want to hear about your wedding and what you think of SoMdWeddings! Every year, we survey our readers to make sure we’re doing a good job and meeting your needs. Tell us about your wedding — how much you’re spending, what your colors are, how big your wedding party is, etc. — and then [...]
Tip etiquette
Posted in Etiquette, Planning on June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Who among your wedding service providers are you tipping? How much are you giving?
I don’t remember everyone my husband and I tipped, but I know we rewarded our DJ and the waitstaff for good service. Most of the time, gratuity is included in your catering budget, but we wanted to give a little extra for [...]
Replacing rice
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Wedding Trends on June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Throwing rice at your wedding won’t cause birds to explode, but it can be a hassle to clean up. In fact, many ceremony locations won’t allow you to throw rice at all. Originally, rice was thrown because it is a symbol of fertility. Today, the gesture is one of celebration, so rice is not required. [...]
The ultimate cake?
Posted in Strange Stuff on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s amazing the things you find online when you’re not looking for them. While I was researching this week’s trends article on cakes, I came across this: a bride who had a wedding cake made as a life-size image of herself for her vow renewal ceremony.
I’m not kidding.
Chidi Ogbuta of Allen, TX, told CNN she [...]
Tomato scare
Posted in Planning, Reception Ideas on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are tomatoes on your wedding menu? You’ve probably seen the news reports: the FDA is warning that some Roma, plum and round, red tomatoes have been found to be tainted with salmonella, and many grocery stores and restaurants are removing tomatoes from their shelves and menus. If tomatoes are part of your wedding feast, what [...]
Stressed out?
Posted in Planning on June 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning, you’re not alone. Lots of brides get stressed. It’s a pretty safe bet that this is the largest party you’ve even planned — as well as being one of the biggest events in your life thus far. Before you get so stressed out by wedding planning that you [...]
