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Italian Wedding Trends

IMG_1400I had the pleasure of attending a wedding in Florence, Italy years ago and it was truly an experience standing on a hilltop looking over the city, in a many centuries-old church, listening to the priest speak latin while performing the ceremony.  The biggest shock to me was the fact that Italians so love weddings that locals came in the church and sat in back just to watch.   Continue reading

Hot Trend – Curved Wedding Aisles

Brides today are all about making a statement and having fresh, modern twists on their weddings, why not have some twists and turns on the walk down the aisle too?  Check out this trend that would work at almost any ceremony where chairs can be moved around.  And there is a style that can fit any decor and taste. Continue reading

Wedding by Candlelight

Even in the heat of summer, there is nothing like candlelight to create a create romance.  Candlelight allows people to feel more comfortable and relaxed for conversation.   Continue reading

HSC Ballrooms – Best in Reliability 2013

The Heart of St. Charles Ballrooms was voted with just 13 other companies in the St. Louis area as “Best in Reliability” in Small Business Monthly.  When it comes to your wedding, reliability is key when choosing a venue.  With their four renovated ballrooms, in-house catering and bakery, staff with combined experience of over 55 years, very competitive pricing, and amazing location just south of Historic Main Street St. Charles, The Heart of St. Charles is a great place to hold both your ceremony and reception. Continue reading

Mother of Bride & Groom Dresses

It’s time for proud moms to shine – here are some gorgeous dresses have classic looks and will look good on many body types.  And all of these looks are available at local St. Louis shops!

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Bachelor Party Ideas for Creative Grooms

Are you and your group looking for a bachelor party that you will remember and your guys will look back on and want to do again?  St. Louis has some great options for fun, guy oriented, and challenging, bachelor parties.

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The Trend I Almost Missed for 2013 – Neon!

As I was flipping through a Glamour Magazine I came across a headline that read “10 Fantastic Neon Accents for Your Wedding” and was waiting to see some pretty gaudy photos, but actually this trend I just now found out about is fantastic when done right!  Here are some perfect ways to keep your wedding bold and memorable with neon!

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Wedding Jewelry Trends 2013

Wedding trends this year so far are bold, exciting, and feminine!  This holds true for wedding jewelry too!  Take a look at some of the jewelry trends you will be seeing throughout 2013

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“Something Blue”

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” has beginnings from 5th Century England.  It is a blessing for new brides hoping for continuity, optimism for the future, borrowed happiness, fidelity, and wealth or good luck.  Modern brides like to create their own trends but still keep with tradition.  Here are some great “something blue” trends for 2013. Continue reading

DIY, The New Budget Wedding

The average wedding in St. Louis costs ranges from almost $18,000 to $30,000.  This is relatively low compared to other major cities but still out of the price range for many couples.  Whether this is your first wedding and you are on a budget or you have been married before and are looking for something simple but memorable, DIY is a great way to cut wedding costs.

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