Planning and Etiquette
Avoid Wedding Budget Disasters
Being very active in the wedding reception business, I have seen many stressed brides. The most common reason brides get stressed is because they don’t properly plan a wedding budget.
Avoid Wedding Budget Disasters
Tip #1 Meet with your family members. Decide who is willing to help out with your wedding and in what capacity. Some family will be able to help financially, and some will be able to help physically. Both are extremely helpful in deciding what your wedding might look like.
Tip #2 Decide what type of wedding you want. Do you want an elaborate affair, or a more casual wedding reception? Check out wedding venues so you will know approximately how much you need to set aside for your wedding budget. Read more
Wedding Arch Designs
If you are looking for the perfect wedding arch for your wedding ceremony, you will love some of the pictures we have gathered for you.
The arch is used as a backdrop for wedding ceremonies everywhere. The wedding arch can be old, rustic, elaborate, or classical.
Artistry used in the Wedding Arch
I have seen vines and sticks commonly used in wedding arches, especially for Southern weddings. Sticks and vines with some floral elements are especially beautiful.
Some beautiful arches are decorated using fabric, lighting and some stunning arches are made out of many beautiful flowers.
Arches are used for inside and outside weddings. I particularly love arches designed for the beach, however, I have seen gorgeous Winter Wedding Arches as well. Occasionally I have seen weddings that have gone arch crazy and created arch after arch to create a beautiful walk through. I think you will enjoy these wedding arch ideas when creating your own wedding ideas.
Which Bride Are You?
Everyone is different. We are each defined by our background, and our life’s experiences. Well, just as this shapes us as a person, these things can tell you what kind of bride you might be.
Yes there are different bride types. So which one are you? Are you the romantic bride, the city bride, the casual bride, the whimsical bride, the rustic bride, or the majestic bride. Read more
I Said Yes…. Now What?
Wedding Workshop April 1
Don’t miss this one! Great wedding professionals get together to share their knowledge with you!
Topics such as:
Establishing your budget
What you can learn at wedding shows
How to find the perfect dress.
Great wedding stationery ideas
Fashion ideas for your hair, and makeover!
Floral ideas Read more
Wedding Invitation Costs!
Wedding invitations, give your guests the first glimpse into your wedding. Wedding invitations not only give your guests the information they need about your wedding, but they can also tell what type of wedding you will be having.
Will your wedding be an elegant black tie affair?
Wedding invitations can be cheap or expensive.
The Bridal Association of America says the average costs of wedding invitations are $659.00. Read more
9 – 12 Wedding Timeline Checklist
Do you feel overwhelmed with decisions you need to make? Is your wedding 9 – 12 months away?
This 9 – 12 month timeline checklist should help you.
Many couples are only engaged for 9 months. Others just wait 9 months prior to their wedding before starting to plan. Either way, this 9 month wedding checklist will help get you on your way to a fantastic wedding.
9 – 12 months prior to your wedding Read more
10 Places to Have Your Wedding Ceremony!
Selecting your wedding ceremony can be a difficult decision. There are many factors that are in play when selecting a ceremony location. Sometimes it is about availability, sometimes it is location. Below are some ideas that may help you select your wedding ceremony and reception location.
1 - The Church
Having a wedding ceremony in a church can be very special. It can add reverence and elegance to your wedding ceremony. If the bride or the groom’s family has special ties to the church, it can be even that much more special. Add experienced ministers to the mix, and the wedding ceremony can go off without a hitch. Read more
Attending St. Louis Wedding Shows Part 1
Being newly engaged is an exciting time for a future wedding couple. It can also be overwhelming. You have many things to think about and decisions to make.
Wedding items to be considered
Some of the decisions you will need to make are: The dress, flowers, music, venue or caterer, cake, invitations and more. All these decisions can be overwhelming and confusing. This is where the wedding shows are very helpful. Think of a wedding show as your one stop shopping place for all your wedding needs.
Many of your area’s top vendors attend the local wedding shows as they want to be exposed to their target audience – The Bride! Read more
A Burst of Yellow
I know we are in the Winter Season, however if you are planning a Spring Wedding, this might be for you.
Is yellow your favorite color? Do you want to make yellow the theme color of your wedding?
Yellow is fun and can bring about a burst of color in your wedding. It can also be soft and elegant. I don’t know of a color more versatile than yellow. Read more
The Bluffs on Broadway – Plan Your Rehearsal Dinner Here!
Rehearsal dinners have taken a bit of a back seat when it comes to planning a wedding. Which is understandable when you’re focused on making the ceremony and reception the main focal points. I have found an incredibly unique location for a rehearsal dinner that will absolutely wow your guests. The Bluffs on Broadway is actually a home that was originally built as a train station! In 1979, a fire destroyed it beyond repair and then was rebuilt in 1982. The patios and decks alone cover 4,000 square feet!