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Short Wedding Dresses for Summer 2011

May 29, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

I admit: I don't totally get the short wedding dress trend. Getting married is just about the only time you'll ever have the chance to wear a long, gorgeous, poofy dress... with a train... and a veil down to your toes... why would you want to give that up?! I do understand that not everyone agrees with me. Obviously not everyone agrees with me, because there are quite a lot of short dresses making it onto the runways today! And some, I admit, are pretty darling. So if you're got a beach … [Read more...]

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Wedding Desserts Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

April 25, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Wedding desserts... it's not just about cake anymore! Brides, grooms, and their caterers are stretching their imaginations to the limit when thinking up new, creative, decadent, delectable desserts for their guests. (And they've been good guests... they deserve a special treat, don't you think?!) Think of anything you'd like-- candy bars, ice cream sundaes, even rice crispy treats-- and then take it to the next level! Here are some ideas that your sweet tooth (and your inner child) are sure … [Read more...]

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Budget-Slashing Wedding Planning Tips

January 12, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

Martha Stewart Weddings presents 65 Ways to Trim Your Budget... and who's budget couldn't use a little trimming, right? Here are some of their best wedding planning tips. If you have any other great budget-slashing ideas, please add them in the comment section! Save on Alcohol Instead of providing a full bar, serve a signature drink, such as punch or a favorite cocktail, instead of providing a full bar. Another option is to limit alcoholic beverages to wine and beer, choices that will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features, Getting Engaged, Gowns, Groom's Page, Money Matters, Wedding Planning Tagged With: alcohol, bar, budget, centerpieces, champagne, downsize, dress, favors, flowers, food, friends, gown, ingredients, Martha Stewart, money, save, season, tips, trim, wedding, wedding cake, Wedding Planning, wine

5 Fall 2009 Wedding Ideas

October 25, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

Leaves are changing colors and there's a chill in the air. Everything changes with the season, from the foods to the fabrics, and even to the flowers that a bride will carry with her down the aisle. Autumn is a beautiful season for a wedding, and there are myriad ways to charm your guests. Keep things warm and cozy with these fun and festive fall wedding ideas! (image from eHow) 1. Hang amber-lit lanterns The warm-colored light perfectly coordinates with fall wedding colors. With so much … [Read more...]

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Spring’s Best & Worst Bridesmaids

April 21, 2009 By dena Leave a Comment

Yay! Spring is finally here, and in honor of April we are presnting the winners of a little contest. The votes are in (OK, well, mine is really the only vote that counts here...) and we have a winner for SPRING'S BEST AND WORST BRIDESMAIDS!! Are you ready? Best! This picture looks a million times better if you see the original at Flickr, by the talented Flora Photography. (You should definitely check it out here, as well as her other gorgeous wedding photography.) I am just in love … [Read more...]

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Autumn Weddings Part I: Color schemes and decorating inspiration

October 25, 2008 By dena 5 Comments

The days are getting chilly, but the glory of fall color is all around us... If you are going to an autumn bride, what a gorgeous color palate you have to work with! Fiery reds, rusty gold, pumpkin orange, coppers and browns will create an atmosphere of warmth and romance for your special day! Invitations: The first whiff of fall comes to your guests in the mail. Decorate Save-the-Date cards and invitations with vines, leaves, scroll work, and flourishes for ultimate autumn elegance. … [Read more...]