Wedding Advice

Tips from the Pros: Oscar Worthy Hairstyles with Kristan Serafino

I am overjoyed to announce our newest guest blogger, Kristan Serafino of SerafinoSays.com! Having styled hair for some of Hollywood’s most elite weddings, Kristan is a bridal and hairstyling guru, and today she’s dishing all her secrets on how to take red carpet glamor and transform it into rockin’ bridal style! Enjoy!

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Tips From the Pros: The Importance of an Engagement Photo Session

The following is a guest blog post by Rob Holley, a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience in the wedding industry! In this post he shares his thoughts on why an engagement shoot is a good investment not only for the memories but also for the lessons that it unfolds.  Enjoy!

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Tips from the Pros: 7 Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Planner

The following is a guest blog post by Rob Lowry, professional wedding planner and wedding planning expert. Enjoy!


Photo credit: The Wedding Planner; IMDb

You may want to plan your whole wedding yourself as you feel only you can make it truly unique to you and your partner. However, as this is such an emotionally charged and important event, you may feel you need the expert help of a wedding planner to bring your dream day to fruition.

If you are going to hand over the reins to someone, you want to know they’ll do the very best job possible. This is why it’s vital to get more than one quote from different wedding planners before hiring one. When you ask for a quote from each wedding planner, you should make a list of questions to ask them to aid your decision. Below are 7 of the most important questions you should ask them. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips from the Pros: What Every Groom Should Know About Buying A Diamond Ring

The following is a guest blog post by Ilaria Lanzoni, Director of Design at Hearts on Fire Jewelry. Enjoy!

A groom’s very first introduction to diamond jewelry may begin with a purchase of an engagement ring. If you’ve never given a diamond to a significant other, you may not have even the slightest clue about how to tell a $1,000 diamond engagement ring from a $10,000 ring. Acquiring some basic knowledge on diamonds can ease your apprehension about this major purchase. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips from the Pros: Creating a Custom Candy Bar for Your Wedding

The following is a Q + A with Nicole Carter, candy expert from ACandyStore.com. Enjoy!

                             { Photo courtesy of Jodie Cox of Couture Candy Buffet }

From classic to kooky, candy bars (also known as candy buffets) are a fun way to wow guests and add joy to your special day. Continue on to READ MORE >

The “First Look”: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

A “First Look” is when a Bride and Groom sneak a peek at one another before the ceremony. It’s entirely up to you if you want everyone there to witness it or have it be just the two of you sharing a special moment together. Typically, the “First Look” is followed by the formal wedding party pictures.

Really, there is no right or wrong here, it’s all just a matter of personal opinion. Some people say it’s bad luck to see each other before the ceremony and that it ruins that moment when your Groom sees you for the first time walking down the aisle. Others say it’s a great photo op for one of those really special, candid moments you’ll want to remember.

So, to gain a little insight into this somewhat controversial topic, I took to our Facebook fan page and asked our fans what they thought about the “First Look”. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips from the Pros: Getting the Shots You Love

The following is a guest blog post by Viorel Dudau, photo editor at Dreamstime. Enjoy!

For many couples, photography is the heart and soul of their wedding. The “right” picture can rekindle fond memories, instantly whisking the bride and groom back to one of the most special days of their lives.

From the initial stages of selecting a photographer to pre-wedding engagement shoots and the actual wedding day, engaged couples have plenty to consider. Here are some tips for couples so they can capture and cherish those special memories: Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips: Having a Perfect Wedding when you’re Expecting

Whether a baby bump has always been part of the wedding plans or not, being a pregnant bride shouldn’t change things too drastically. And even if the baby news was a surprise with only a few months to go until the big day, don’t panic. You can still have that dream wedding you have always imagined.

When we found out we were pregnant, my fiance and I chose to put off our big wedding until after the baby is born and we eloped to Las Vegas instead, but there’s no reason you have to do that too.

Just look at actress Drew Barrymore for example, and her recent marriage to Will Kopelman… Continue on to READ MORE >

Battling the Inner Bridezilla: Expect the Unexpected

It’s been, wow, nearly 4 months since my last Bridezilla entry (when I ranted about one of my bridesmaids deciding she no longer wanted to be in my wedding). Yes, far too long and I can’t believe it’s been that long, but I have to admit a lot has happened to my wedding plans during that time.

And over these last few months I’ve learned probably the single most valuable lesson when planning a wedding that I’d like to now pass along to all of you: expect the unexpected.

So, to all my fellow Brides out there, here is my rather rocky wedding planning story. Hopefully it will help inspire you to look at the bigger picture too, because a wedding, no matter how fabulous it may be, doesn’t mean a happy marriage. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips: Planning your Wedding with your Parents

There’s no doubt about it: whether they’re footing the bill or not, your parents and in laws will have some say in your wedding planning.

And although you value their opinion on most things, there are times when their help just isn’t helpful anymore. So, how much of their involvement is too much? And is there a way to make everyone happy? Continue on to READ MORE >

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