We know, we know, 2009 is just hitting its stride. But, if you’re newly engaged and planning a wedding for 2010, you need to start planning now! Start your wedding brainstorming by checking out some top trends for 2010, including getting married at home (planning tips), going green (some ideas), and destination-style weddings that are [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Get Ready for 2010!
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Planning, Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends, tagged wedding planning, Wedding Trends on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Glassware Art
Posted in Fun, Reception Ideas, Shopping, tagged wedding toast on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t drink out of just any glass at your wedding! Take a sip of bubbly from the “Something Blue” glass (at right) from DesignsByLolita.com. Each hand-painted glass is adorned with a garter, blue flowers and pearl detailing. On the bottom of the glass is a drink recipe featuring Blue Curacao. Each glass sells for $25 [...]
Say what?
Posted in Planning, Vendors, tagged wedding vendors on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you eavesdrop on your wedding vendors, you might think you’re listening to a foreign language. “Four tops” are not a band, FOB is not a watch chain, and you don’t need to worry when your vendors start talking about a “strike” time. Decode these other wedding vendor jargon at Wedding Bee Pro. Contracts and [...]
Romance Lasts!
Posted in Marriage, tagged Marriage, relationships on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t let anyone tell you the romance has to fade after many years of marriage: a new study published last week in a psychology journal reported that 13 percent of couples say there is still “high levels of romance” in their long-term relationships. What’s the secret? According to the researchers, the key is hard work. [...]
I Love You, Man …
Posted in Planning on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
… or not.
If you didn’t like your guy’s best man, would you speak up? In the new comedy “I Love You, Man,” which opens today, groom-to-be Peter discovers he doesn’t have a close enough friend to serve as his best man, so he goes on a series of “man dates” to find one. He bonds [...]
Get Celebrity Hair
Posted in Fashion, tagged celebrity hair styles, red carpet hair, wedding hair on March 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When you’re shopping for a wedding day hair style, don’t limit yourself to bridal magazines and pictures of other brides. Look to the stars for inspiration — you might find your perfect wedding-day ‘do on the red carpet! For starters, check out this photo gallery from iVillage of hot celebrity hair styles for spring. Each [...]
They probably won’t come …
Posted in Fun, tagged wedding invitations on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
… but you can invite them anyway. Send an invitation to your wedding to the White House or the Vatican and you’ll receive responses you can treasure as keepsakes. No, the President and First Lady aren’t going to shop your registry and come to the ceremony, and the Pope isn’t going to fly in from [...]
Live Wedding Art
Posted in Fun, Planning, Wedding Trends, tagged unique wedding ideas, wedding art, wedding planning on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve posted before about artists who will make a painting for you based on a photo of your gown, but what if you could leave your wedding with an actual piece of art in hand? That’s where live event artists come in. They come to your event, observe the scene, and create artwork based on [...]
Stocking the Bar
Posted in Planning, Reception Ideas, tagged reception planning, wedding planning on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Planning the drinks for your wedding but not sure how much wine, beer, liquor and soda to have on hand? Know your guests — Do they love martinis? Are they wine drinkers? Are they not drinkers at all? — and your menu (red and white wine are best paired with certain types of food). Talk [...]
