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August 4th, 2008 at 20:55:38 by Bridgette

While in the midst of wedding planning, I, like many of you now, found myself frequenting many message boards to get inspiration and discuss planning with other brides, etc.  The thing that I found the most surprising was the debate as to whether or not each bride was going to be hiring a videographer for their wedding day.  Personally, hiring a videographer was never a question for me so I found it interesting that the debate was not which videographer each bride was going to hire but if they would... Read More...

July 28th, 2008 at 21:16:02 by Bridgette

The word “trial” is a very common term used by most brides while planning their wedding.  Many brides go through one or more hair and/or makeup trials to ensure that their bridal-look is perfect.  I think it’s a great idea and, I myself, had two hair trials and one makeup trial before I walked down the aisle.  The benefit of a hair and/or makeup trial not only gives you peace of mind knowing how you will look when you marry, but will also speed up the day-of preparations because... Read More...

July 21st, 2008 at 12:37:01 by Bridgette

When a bride dreams about her wedding day one of the most important moments  that she thinks about is that walk down the aisle.  For some brides, this moment includes the processional music of which the most popular (and most recognized) pieces of music which is Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin’, by Richard Wagner (also known as: Here Comes The Bride.)  A close second to this piece is Canon in D Major by Johann Pachalbel.  However, you may be a bride who doesn’t want her wedding processional... Read More...

July 7th, 2008 at 16:55:45 by Bridgette

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about how creating a unique wedding is an open field, completely free to mold and plan to your liking.  After this blog was posted, a comment was made that I couldn’t forget:  “I agree with you that the field is open--everything and anything is an option...but there is definitely a down side to this: namely the pressure a bride feels to make her wedding unique and special...do you agree?” ElizabethEven if this wasn’t the exact feeling of... Read More...

June 30th, 2008 at 20:36:42 by Bridgette

It has been nearly nine months since my husband and I were married and we still haven’t put our wedding album together.  I was relieved to know that we aren’t the only recently married couple who hasn’t done this yet.  In fact, friends of ours who were married nearly three years ago told us that they just finished theirs.  After you are wed, you too may find yourself without the time to finally sit down and choose photos for your album.  For the wedding “DIYers” this... Read More...

June 23th, 2008 at 20:35:13 by Bridgette

A new trend is emerging to help brides-to-be get in shape before their wedding.  It is called a “Shapecation” and many brides are choosing this type of bachelorette event over a wild night on the town.  Shapecations kill many birds with one stone.  These type of trips are not only a great way for the bride and her friends to get in shape and focus on wellness and stress relief before her wedding.  They also provide the perfect backdrop for for everyone to get together and enjoy some... Read More...

June 19th, 2008 at 10:50:44 by Bridgette

You have probably seen at least one photo of someone in their gown on their wedding day between the years 1982 and 1988.  Like the mantra of the era itself, “The bigger the better” and most brides who got married in that time wore gowns that made them look like over-embellished, inflated marshmallows, barely to be seen underneath the layers of ruffles, tulle and netting.  Rarely do I see a photo of a bride from the 80’s and don’t cringe, assuming that the bride’s thoughts... Read More...

June 12th, 2008 at 16:42:30 by Bridgette

If there is one guarantee that I can give to all of you while you are planning your weddings, it is that eventually something will go wrong and you will encounter at least a few obstacles during your planning.  Given that weddings can be a hotbed of unforeseen issues, it is important that you don’t set yourself up for any unnecessary pitfalls, complications or drama that can be avoided with proper planning and realistic expectations.  While some wedding disasters are destined to happen, here... Read More...

June 4th, 2008 at 15:33:08 by Bridgette

Last year, my husband and I attended the wedding of friends of ours who are probably two of the most ecologically conscious people we have ever met.  Together, they run an organization called Ecoagents, an organization committed to protecting the Amazon Rainforest and empowering its indigenous communities who rely on the rainforest for sustenance and survival.  This couple has also started a wonderful campaign called Eco-to-Go which helps reduce the amount of wasted paper and plastic found in most... Read More...

May 29th, 2008 at 21:56:44 by Bridgette

Adding personal touches is a great way to give your wedding a unique yet intimate feel.  The best way to infuse personalization into your day without getting overwhelmed is to break down parts of your wedding day, bit-by-bit, and see how you can add some personal touches in each area that relate back to the whole vision you see for your day.  Here are some areas where you can think about adding these touches. Personalize Food There may be a family recipe that has been handed down from generation... Read More...

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