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Category Archives: Common Mistakes
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
How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 4
Make sure you order enough wedding invitations. It is recommended that you order at least 25 more invitations than you think you will need. You never know when additional guests are going to be added to your guest list, so it … Continue reading
How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 3
Never list or mention a deceased parent (or other close relative) on your wedding invitations. Your wedding is supposed to be a day of joy, and you do not want to bring your guests down by mentioning someone who has passed … Continue reading
How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part 2
If parents are hosting (paying) for the wedding, do not forget to incorporate their names into the wedding invitation. If the bride’s parents are hosting, you could word your invitation as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honour of your … Continue reading
