A wedding doesn’t have to be a mammoth event with 300 guests and a costly price tag. Many couples choose to walk down the aisle and then celebrate on a smaller scale with much success. Millions of weddings take place across the globe every year. According to the Association for Bridal Consultants, the average American […]

With most couples, to “take the plunge” means a graceful stroll down an aisle lined with fragrant flowers and adoring smiles, a dress the color of cream, trimmed with pearls and lace, and a well-pressed tuxedo. Apparently, no one mentioned that to Hannah Leight and Chris Storms. It is 2011, after all, and although some […]

Acting as your own planner can help save money on your wedding reception. From ordering wedding napkins and favors to deciding how much cake and drinks to have on hand, you can keep a handle on costs by self-managing as many reception-related tasks as possible. But how do you know how much to buy? Buy […]

Rings And Things By Tresa Erickson You finally know how and where you are going to propose. Now all you need is an engagement ring. Not just any old ring will do, however. You want the perfect ring. But where do you start and what do you need to know as you shop for the […]

Getting The Most Out Of The Wedding By Andrew McGlothlen After returning from your honeymoon, you begin to open your wedding gifts with your new husband. “How did we get such an unusual assortment?” you wonder. “I thought they would know what we needed.” If it’s not unusual gifts, it’s repeat gifts. Seriously, who needs […]

When a couple envisions their ideal wedding day, rain rarely comes into the picture. Unless a couple likes things soggy, chances are rain on the big day will be a bit of a disappointment. While there’s no way couples can keep it from raining on their wedding days, there are ways to prevent rain from […]

Brides- and grooms-to-be hope and pray their wedding day will go off without a hitch. After a year or more of planning and writing checks for so many things, couples hope that it all comes together in the end. For most it does. Others may need a little help keeping things on track. Although the […]

Something old, new, borrowed, and blue may be among the finest of bridal details, but today, a bride’s bouquet is the ultimate accessory, its importance secondary only to the dress. With a little imagination and creativity, wedding florals can make a memorable statement while setting the perfect mood for the special day. Trends for wedding […]

Although wedding fashions have changed significantly in the last century, one constant remains: every bride wants to feel beautiful and radiant on her wedding day. A wedding dress should not only enhance a bride’s most beautiful features, it should reflect her own personal style. At Orphan Annie’s, a lovely antique shop in downtown Auburn, Maine, […]

Wedding Traditions Across The World By Tresa Erickson Tossing the bouquet. Wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue. Throwing birdseed or confetti. These are just some of the traditions of a typical wedding in the United States. But what about the rest of the world? What kind of wedding traditions do other cultures practice? Here […]