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Having a Perfect Wedding Day

For most brides, their wedding is the most important day of their life up to that point. And for that reason, they want it to be perfect. But as most people know, this can be a difficult thing to achieve as there are always bad things waiting in the wings to come out and destroy the day. That said, if you want perfection, there are some precautions that you can take to try and help your day to go as wonderfully as you want. Read more about Having a Perfect Wedding Day

The Valentine's Day Wedding | Tacky or Romantic?

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, but the weekend prior to it is fair game for a Valentine-themed wedding. And, you guessed it, I am invited to one. Don’t get me wrong, like most couples, the bride and groom are super cute and in love. I am more than happy to go to their wedding, whatever day they decide to tie the knot.

However, I am easily tempted to analyze whether or not I like the whole red and white theme. I am curious if everyone thinks it is tacky or not. Or, if like true romantics, you find the whole thing dreamy. In any case, here are a few tips for the reception, if you decide to marry mid-February.

Can Beige BE a Wedding Color?

Everyone always asks me what my wedding “colors” were. I love weddings. I love wedding colors. But, um, I didn’t have any.

My entire wedding consisted of just 14 people in a private, family ceremony on Mackinaw Island, overlooking Lake Michigan. I had one bridesmaid, my sister. I was lucky in the sense that I didn’t have to fit both the tastes and body types of a ton of bridesmaids. She was lucky in the sense that I know her taste. She is plain, simple and subtle. Nothing bright. Nothing flashy. Nothing shiny or sparkley or glittery or sequiny. It was limiting, but I love her.

Top 6 Brown Color Combos

Brown. For some it conjures up thoughts of the seventies, much like avocado green and harvest gold. For others, perhaps those who didn’t actually live through the seventies, it is the trendy new, neutral, perfect for combining with other colors for a stylishly hot wedding palette. What do you mix with brown to jazz it up and make it look fresh, not dated? Try these on for size:

1. Pale Blue: Pale blue and brown is a subtle combination that is classic. If you like it but are looking for something a little more lively, try a shade of blue closer to Robin’s Egg, like the signature Tiffany Blue.

The New Rules For White At Weddings

Wait, what?! Who changed the rules and why didn’t they tell us? Well, I may not have all the answers but I can definitely shed some light on the topic.

1. The Bride: Prior to 1840, brides wore whatever color dress that suited them, however, when Queen Victoria married that year, she chose white. Ever since that Royal wedding white has been understood to represent purity and no self-respecting bride would be caught dead in any other color. Until now. Modern brides are reversing that trend. In fact, brides can wear white, cream, pink, pale blue, red or even fuchsia. Taste and style preference is the only thing holding you back.

Would You Marry a Cheater?

These days, it seems like more and more men cheat on their wives, girlfriends, and fiancees. That doesn't surprise me. What surprises me is that so many women still want to marry their partner after he strays.

I'm not judging them, so don't take it that way. I'm just curious why so many women, myself included, put up with bad behavior from their men. I can understand wives who don't want to leave a cheating man; after all, they're already married and probably want to try to save their marriage. I totally get that.

Why Do People Care if Their Mom/Sister/Best Friend/Whoever Likes Their Wedding Dress?

It's YOUR Wedding

I have recently discovered TLC. I'm not a big TV watcher - at least I wasn't until I learned about the joys of couponing and wedding dresses and toddlers with way too much makeup. I'm hooked now, I tell ya.

I was watching Say Yes to the Dress the other day, and I seriously wanted to scream. What the heck is wrong with some of these so-called friends and family members? I could not believe how selfish some of them were.

Creating a Unique Ceremony

When it comes to weddings, people think of boring ceremonies that they have a hard time staying awake at. But quite often, the happy couple actually has the ability to customize their vows and make it personal which also will keep their guests awake and paying attention.

Brides across America

Making a Difference... One Dress at a Time

Brides across America is a wonderful organization that opened its doors in 2007. It provides designer wedding gowns to deserving military brides, on a "first come first served" basis. Read more about Brides across America

How to Ease into Your Destination (Part 2)

So of course the money adds up fast and furious when you plan in such a short time. We decided to invite about 75 people, and though the invitations will not be going out until next week 23 people already have a plane ticket. The more the merrier! We never dreamt that so many people would be willing to join us across the country on our special day, but I guess it makes a nice vacation for them as well. I have been tracking our spending as we go, the dress, the save the dates, the deposits both for our venue and reception, the travel expenses, and the favors. I have used as many online coupon saving codes as I can. If you aren't using RetailMeNot you definitely should! Seems every time I place an order they have a code to get me at least $10 off or free shipping and every little bit helps.