The wedding bouquet, like the center jewel in the engagement ring, is a focal point for the celebration. The bouquet’s colors, arrangement, and even fragrance, can express the mood and style of the ceremony, from the bridal gown and attendants’ attire to the décor of the reception room. How to decide? Each of the 300 [...]
Remembrance of Things Past Kitchenware and linens arent the only gifts you take away from your wedding. From the engagement to the day-after brunch, youll accumulate a host of personal mementos youll want to hang onto as sweet souvenirs of your big day. Think of them as wedding favors for the bride and groom. We [...]
Showered with Love and Other Things Here’s one item on the wedding checklist that’s hands-off for the bride: the bridal shower. It’s hosted by the maid of honor, one or all of the attendants, an aunt, or a gang of close coworkers, and the bride’s only obligation is to show up, open gifts, and have [...]
Focal Flowers: The Bouquet and Boutonniere Between the inventiveness of the floral industry and the abundance of the floral kingdom, there are almost as many styles of bridal bouquet as there are brides to carry them. Generally speaking, the bride’s bouquet determines all other flower choices, so don’t take this consideration lightly. You’ll cherish your [...]
The Aisle, the Altar, and the Alternatives Fancying flowers for the ceremony? Think: location, location, location. We hate to put your personal style on the back burner for a moment, but the primary consideration here is the ceremony site. Many chapels and temples, for example, neither need nor allow extra adornment, while others are open [...]
The Nuts and Bolts of Flowers Flowers are so delicious that you might want to fling yourself headlong into the nearest florist’s fridge as soon as you start thinking about your wedding. Before you become completely intoxicated, though, you’ll need to lay some groundwork. Start your flower decision by picking a ceremony and reception site, [...]
More Flowers for Less Money If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you’re probably torn between your desire for lush, lovely flowers and your need to distribute the budget carefully. Never fear–a few smart strategies can help you get the most out of your blooms without going into the red in the process. Buy [...]
Heads Up for the Bouquet and Garter Believed to have their roots in 14th-century Europe when guests literally chased the newlyweds to their bridal chamber, the garter toss and the bouquet toss are two of the most recognizable reception traditions. Nowadays, custom dictates that the man who nabs the garter and the woman who catches [...]
Clothes Make the Man–and the Woman Nothing makes a prettier picture than a well-dressed wedding party. The men look sharp in their tuxedos and know it, the women exude confidence in gowns that complement them as well as they complement the bride. Colors are coordinated and mirror beautifully the color scheme of the venue décor, [...]
He Pays, She Pays Elaborate shindig with sit-down dinner or backyard gig with champagne and cake, one thing every style of wedding has in common–it costs money. Once upon a time, the brides parents were obliged to pay for nearly everything, but in these days of double incomes and rising costs, the bill division is [...]
