In lieu of a receiving line, the couple personally visited all their guests’ tables, delivering homemade cookies as is the tradition in Allie’s family. June, the traditional month for brides and all that is wedding white, was not a consideration as they planned their special day. Allie said, “I didn’t want a typical wedding in […]

It was August 3, 2002, when Carl and Lorraine Wight of Lisbon, said their wedding vows on Mount Washington, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, a majestic part of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It was the 7.6-mile auto road that wound the couple to the summit for their wedding day, but […]

The Auburn bride-to-be envisioned friends and family gathered under a white canopy at sunset with a soft breeze blowing off the ocean. There would be palm trees, tropical music and white sand beneath her feet as she and her fiance, Larry Austin, exchanged vows. “But it was expensive,” admitted Cari. “And we realized it wasn’t […]

In fact, September and October are the most popular and third most popular months for weddings, respectively. If you’re planning a fall wedding, read on for some helpful tips: Keep warm. Since outdoor fall weddings have the potential to get chilly, keeping your guests warm is a must. Offer hot cocoa and homey baskets of […]

(BPT) — Planning and organizing a large and complex special event can quickly overwhelm a bride and groom-to-be, especially if the couple has no previous experience or training in large-event organization. In addition to all the details of the invite list, the location for all activities for the big day and the special, intimate details […]

From the proposal to the wedding party gifts to the photographs, here’s how to make your special day stand out (BPT) — Mark knew he wanted to marry his girlfriend, Stacy, but he didn’t know how to pop the question. The proposal had to be memorable, unique and meaningful for just the two of them. […]

A token of appreciation for guests is requisite at wedding receptions. Wedding favors enable attendees to walk away from the event with a memento and also a small thank you for their participation and celebration of this momentous event. Brides- and grooms-to-be have different ideas when it comes to wedding favors. Guests have their own […]

Wedding tradtionalists know there will be a number of required dances at the reception to keep them on their toes. From spotlight dances to special requests, the night is sure to be filled with memorable moments on the dance floor. While it may be tempting to leave musical selections entirely up to a band or […]