Category Archives: Common Mistakes

Does Having a Double Wedding Save Money?

What if your sister, your cousin or even a very close friend suggests sharing your wedding day?  Most women, at first, would probably shy away from a double wedding.  But if the other bride is your sister, your parents will … Continue reading

15 Tips for a Successful Wedding

Establish a realistic budget and follow it.   Be sure to read and fully understand every contract before you sign it.  If something is not clear or if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.   Request and verify … Continue reading

Wedding Gaffes, Faux Pas, Mistakes & More

When you work with wedding etiquette day in and day out, trained in what is traditional and proper, you often get the biggest chuckle of all when attending weddings for your own friends and family members when you realize that … Continue reading

What To Do When a Vendor Doesn’t Deliver

We do our homework on a vendor.  We read reviews. We read every word of every contract and correspondence and we communicate clearly.  We love the work of the people and companies we have chosen to help facilitate our special … Continue reading

Common Splurges it is Okay to Avoid – Part 2

Pricey engraved cake server sets – Many couples buy these sets with the hopes that their children will use them and add their names and dates to the engraving. This probably won’t happen. These sets will only be used for … Continue reading

Common Splurges it is Okay to Avoid

Even budget minded people will advise that there are a few things that brides should purchase and pay for as splurges. Weddings are often times a once in a lifetime event so splurging a bit on what is most important … Continue reading

Things Brides Wish They Knew Before the Big Day – Continued

Hold the Flowers Low – Have all the girls hold their flowers a bit lower than feels natural. Otherwise pictures will look unnatural. Keep the stems at belly button level and the flowers facing outwards.   Be a Boy Scout … Continue reading

Things Brides Wish They Knew Before the Big Day

Many brides get to do a big wedding with all the frills only once. So there are no second chances to get things right or use the wisdom earned while planning a wedding.  The best alternative is to learn from … Continue reading

When Not to Deal With Drama

Any woman who is or has been a bride knows that being a bride comes with plenty of drama, unwelcome advice and nosy questions, not to mention the out of line questions.  Some questions you really don’t need to be … Continue reading

To Be or Not to Be – A Bridezilla That Is!

Why Sometimes It’s Okay to Be a Bridezilla   Many soon to be brides have planned the details of their weddings and all of the surrounding events, attire and everything else since they were young girls. Even brides to be who … Continue reading