Long before the big day, make sure you take time to really think about your wedding ceremony. Here's a sample order of service.
Doing your own simple wedding flowers can be a good way to save money, but many are daunted by making a DIY boutonniere. In this step-by-step guide, a professional floral designer shows you how to make an easy and elegant orchid boutonniere.
I always love seeing what readers are interested in at a certain point in time. I'm loving that so many of you are still checking out the Royal Wedding. But it looks like most of you are getting ready for those summer weddings and romantic honeymoons.
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Princess Catherine's Wedding Dress
I read a report recently that when polled, most couples describe their weddings using the same two words. Even though most are trying to have a unique wedding, they still view their weddings in the same way. I'm wondering how my readers would describe their wedding in just one or two words. I have a poll below, but you can also leave a comment if your one or two words aren't listed. Do you match up with fellow readers? PS I won't spoil it for you - as it might influence your results - but if you're interested in that report, it's here.
San Francisco has always been a romantic city for me, with its charming architecture, beautiful views, and fantastic restaurants and hotels. I even included its Legion of Honor museum as one of my top romantic wedding locations around the world. I'm here in the city by the bay again, gathering intelligence about what's new and what's newly beautiful, and I'm more inspired by this city than ever. If you're considering a destination wedding, honeymoon, or even a bachelorette party in San Francisco, watch this space for more tips, ideas, and hot spots soon
One of the most memorable weddings I've attended is the one where I was miserable: it was memorable for all the wrong reasons! It was an outdoor wedding in New York in May - a time of year that is generally very pleasant. Unfortunately, that year there was a very early heatwave, and it was blazing hot. Rather than focusing my attention on the bride and groom, I spent the ceremony wishing for a bottle of water or a fan, and thinking about how my satin dress was sticking to me.
This year, the weather has been so up and down - 80 degrees one day and 40 the next. I'm guessing there are a lot of uncomfortable wedding guests out there either freezing or baking! So if you're planning an outdoor wedding, make sure you check out my Top 10 Tips for an Outdoor Wedding. Even if it should be the perfect temp with blue skies, you never know what could happen with this crazy weather!
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