Turning Bridal Gown Fantasy into Reality

There is little in life that matches the wide eyed expectation of a young girl dreaming of that perfect bridal gown that transforms her into Cinderella making the grand entrance. In that dream the wedding dress is perfect and so is she. But in the real world where people are not shaped by an artists pencil finding the perfect bridal gown is sometimes more of a challenge than we would like. However, by understanding a few basic things about bridal gowns and the industry that supply them it is possible... Read more »

Avoiding Wedding Cake Disasters

We all love watching videos of wedding cake disasters. They’re hilarious - as long as the cake that crashes was someone else’s. The memory can be painful, however, if the wedding cake disaster was your own. Such an event has reduced many brides to tears and, in the minds of many, ruined a good wedding day. What leads to wedding cake disasters? There can be a lot of explanations, some of them beyond our control, but here are three factors that can set a big day up for a catastrophe: High... Read more »

Themed Wedding Ceremonies with a Roman Flair

Ancient Roman wedding ceremonies began with the bride renouncing her childhood so that she could properly prepare for her life as wife and mother. To do this, she began by surrendering her childhood toys. The bride’s hairstyle was unique only to brides. Her hair was divided into six locks, and was fastened with fillets on the top of her head. Like today, the Roman bride’s wedding attire was worn only once; the most significant piece of clothing being the flame colored, yet transparent,... Read more »

Flower Girl Accessories to Make Her the Flower Girl that You Envision

Your flower girl’s a doll. That’s why you picked her. She’s a real treasure that you naturally want to deck out with flower girl accessories. But that’s not why you should shower that little girl with fun treasures that mark the occasion. Rather, remember that to your friends and extended family who don’t know her, she’s just another little girl. Well chosen and lovely flower girl accessories help them to see her the way you do. But even better, they will... Read more »

Make a Splash with a Mermaid Fairytale Wedding

For a variation on the typical beach themed wedding combine it with a fairytale wedding theme to create a mermaid fairytale wedding. Such a celebration can be an unforgettably beautiful wedding experience that you and your guests will talk about for many years. The mermaid fairytale wedding lends itself wonderfully to an elegant wedding celebration of love and romance. Start with Your Wedding Dress Yes, building your mermaid fairytale wedding theme begins with your wedding dress. Most wedding... Read more »

How To Pick the Ideal Engagement and Wedding Jewelry

Jewelry holds a special place in the celebration of a marriage. Jewelry is used to symbolize a couples love for each other, representing a lasting bond between the two people. Wedding and engagement jewelry is also there to make sure you look great on your wedding day! When planning for your big day, there are three main kinds of wedding or engagement jewelry options that you should be considering. Engagement Rings This is the thing that will start the whole process off . The engagement ring, representing... Read more »

Surviving Your Big Day with a Wedding Day Survival Kit

Wonderful as they are, wedding days are famously stressful. This makes a wedding survival kit a must have to get you and your party through the day in a way that you will all look back on with fondness. Think about it. With all the stress of the day, you know that someone is going to end up with a headache. But who thinks to bring aspirin to a wedding? Someone is going to develop a sour stomach, but who is going to bring antacids? And do you really want to be wandering through your guests trying... Read more »

How to Choose a Wedding Cake Topper That Will Thrill You and Your Guests

Integrating a wedding cake topper into your cake design is a fun way to complete your wedding decor theme. A high quality and stylish wedding cake topper or cake jewelry incorporated into the design of your cake at the hands of a master pastry chef creates a centerpiece for your wedding reception that is sure to gather a crowd. A wedding cake topper is more than a decoration. It’s a keepsake. It’s a memento to remind you of the incredible day when you married your best friend. If... Read more »

Ideas For Valentines Day Gifts

If you have a look around the shopping malls you will see that there are lots of advertisements for gifts for your Valentine. The question is which one do you buy? How well do you know your Valentine? Have you been together days, weeks, months or years? What you spend your money on may be dependent on the length of your relationship. I admit that I am a bit of a romantic. I like to spoil my husband at opportune moments. I have cooked him 3 course gourmet meals, massaged him after a weary day... Read more »

Finding the Right Wedding Hair Style

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life and you want to look your absolute best. Finding just the right wedding hair style to compliment your face, your eyes, and your wedding gown - can be one of the most difficult tasks of preparing for your wedding. How do you decide what is the right wedding hair style for you? How you decide which style is right for you has a lot to do with personal preference. Secondary considerations would be factors such as is your wedding a daytime... Read more »