When you get married, you are introduced to an array of new “worlds.” Hiring a band teaches you about the worlds of good music and not-so-good music. Finding bridesmaid dresses gives you a lesson in the differences between periwinkle and lavender. And when hiring a florist, you’ll learn there is more to flowers than just […]

Every bride and groom wants their wedding day to be everything they’ve ever dreamed it would be, but the cost can be unbearable.How about a way to make your wedding stand out while saving money at the same time? Get your guests involved. Whether you are having an intimate affair or a blowout with 200 […]

Your wedding is about a month away. You’ve settled on a reception hall, menu and table decorations. Now it’s time to sit down and decide where your guests will be seated on the big day. If you are having a small wedding or a buffet, specific seats may not be necessary. But if you are […]

Whether escaping to an island paradise or travelling close to home, you should plan on making your honeymoon the most romantic vacation ever. Create the perfect mix of romance and passion, even while minding a budget, by bringing along luxurious lotions and notions that will arouse both your senses and your desires. To help you […]

Your ideal honeymoon would likely include walks down the beach at sunset, sweet edible treats to nibble on and the perfect backdrop for romance. If you want all this and more, then you should consider heading to the Mediterranean islands for some serious R, R and R (rest, relaxation and romance). Which island will be […]

If you listen, you can almost hear the chapel bells ringing in the distance. It seems it is always wedding planning season, and every bride out there is looking for creative new ideas for favors, centerpieces and gifts that will help make her special day a memorable one for all.Cookies By Design(R) and Cookie Bouquet(R) […]

Another Sunday and another bridal shower that’s just like the one last week. It’s always the same routine – eat lunch or dinner with the girls, play some party games and then shower the bride with gifts. You almost groan when a shower invitation comes in the mail, dreading the humdrum familiarity of the event.Relief […]

Back in 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria proposed to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring, he was unaware that he had started a new tradition. Today, at least 82 percent of all brides in the United States receive a diamond engagement ring. Of those, more than half choose a classic, round, brilliant cut […]

Planning on a “fun-in-the-sun” honeymoon? Whether you’ll be catching rays on the beach of a lush tropical paradise or in a lounge chair on the deck of a luxe cruise ship, you’ll want to look just as beautiful lying in the sun as you did on your wedding day. That means not only choosing the […]

Everything is all set for the big day – you have the shoes, the dress, the catering hall. Now all you need is everyone to show up. But how are you going to get you and everyone in your wedding party to the big event? It’s up to you to figure that out. A little […]