Raise your hand if you love purple. Me, me, me, me, ME! I DO! When Pantone named “radiant orchid” the 2014 color of the year, I was happy. As a small child, I wanted to have a purple wedding. Oh…
3rd Wednesday Weddings
A High-Glam Wedding at a Low Cost
In 2013, our theme for the Third Wednesday Wedding blogs has been about creating your dream wedding on a budget. As you look through the previous blogs, you’ll find ideas to save money on the wedding dress, make cuts…
Halloween Wedding Ideas — Turning Kitschy into Classy
With Halloween just two weeks away and the 3rd Wednesday Wedding blog due, it’s got me thinking about fall weddings in general and Halloween-themed weddings in particular. Those of you planning to go with a Halloween theme this year probably…
5 Budget-Saving Tips for the Modern Bride
Knowing that our brides come to us for budget-friendly wedding invitations, save-the-dates, wedding menus and more, we’ve been offering several tips for the bride on a budget. Last month is was “How to Plan a Classic Wedding on a…
How to Plan a Classic Wedding on a Budget
A classic wedding is timeless and elegant. The bride wears a traditional white mermaid or ball gown-style dress and the groom wears a tuxedo for a very formal affair or a suit. The color palette of a classic wedding…
How to Plan an Affordable Wedding
Receiving USA Today updates on our iPhones that say the economy is doing better doesn’t necessarily mean the positive financial news is reflected in everyone’s bank accounts. Planning a wedding should be such a joyous time, but it can…
Throw a Low-Cost, Surprise Wedding!
A couple years ago, I was invited to a co-workers birthday party in the park. I was really bummed I had other plans I couldn’t rearrange — and even more bummed to learn I’d actually missed her wedding! That’s…
What Makes a “Glam” Wedding?
Planning a wedding Audrey Hepburn would approve of may be simpler than you think. While various wedding trends come and go, Hollywood glamour is one that has stood the test of time, and for obvious reasons. What better captures…
On a tight wedding budget? We feel your pain — weddings are expensive! Our best advice is to splurge on a couple of things that mean the most to you (Open bar? Photos?) and find clever ways to save…
With the “love holiday” barely in our rearview mirror, I’m willing to bet a few of you got engaged in the past seven days. CONGRATULATIONS! So he put a ring on it. Now what? After you get tired of…