How many times has the instant that a wedding turned magical taken you by surprise? Was it the disarmingly accurate rehearsal dinner toast or the brides knowing glance during the exchange of rings? Was it the vow that could only have been written by that particular man about this special woman or the significance of [...]
First, You Must Rehearse Practice makes perfect, right? That’s why we rehearse before the wedding. And what fun is practice without a little party afterward? A relaxed run-through for the ceremony itself, the rehearsal is when everyone walks through their parts and calms their nerves. Usually, it takes place an evening or two before the [...]
Calling the Shots There are the requisite shots–the kiss, the bite of cake, the first dance. The essential portraits: the newlyweds, the family, the wedding party. Then there are the countless other moments you want your photographer to capture. To let him or her know whats a must for the photo album, you need a [...]
Photographic Memory Pop quiz: Whos the most important member of the wedding party after the bride, the groom, and the officiant? The best man? The brides father? The maid of honor? The caterer? Nope, its the photographer, the person responsible for preserving for posterity all of your cherished wedding memories. Without photographs, the colors, excitement, [...]
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, [...]
Flower Power Player Compatibility with your florist isn’t on par with compatibility with your mate, but it’s pretty darn close. Be sure to shop around with two or three vendors for the best possible fit, ask a lot of questions, and trust your gut. Oh, and remember your budget. It’s at the root of your [...]
Meeting All Needs Because weddings are a time for inclusive celebrating, the last thing you’d want is for a friend or relative with special needs to be inconvenienced, or for children you adore to be left at home. Keep the following tips in mind, and your guests should be able to participate fully. Setting. When [...]
Sitting Pretty on Wedding Day As if there wasnt enough to worry about on the day of your wedding, theres family. You know, that fractious bunch whom you love dearly and yet who can make life a challenge. Seating will be a breeze if everything is all happy families, but if you anticipate trouble, its [...]
Tried and True or Totally You? He’s a relaxed kind of guy who’d be happy with a casual wedding, one surrounded by his family and best buddies, nothing too religious, a rocking reception band, no tux. You’ve dreamed of a storybook wedding ever since you dressed Barbie and Ken in wedding attire. But true love [...]
