Are you stressing over flowers arrangements? Seating charts? A rainy weather forecast? Make-up not matching your tan? Whether or not your grandma will arrive on time? That last minute guest asking for a plus one? LET IT GO! Remember, this is your wedding. You are marrying the person of your dreams – and this occasion is to celebrate the love between two families. The weather might not be perfect; buy an umbrella and extra hair spray. Don’t sweat the small stuff because you have hired the best vendors who (and I guarantee) have seen and dealt with the worst wedding day situations.

As a bride and groom, you have selected a group of fine men and women who you can use to make sure your wedding is flawless! The key word you need to remember is DELEGATE. Do not try to take every situation into your own hands. Here is a list of things that should be considered in the week before your wedding including your wedding day – It is you party but you’re NOT allowed to cry if you want to!

Having an open bar at your wedding is a great way for all your guests to celebrate the night and make sure you have plenty of bodies on the dance floor. If you have a tight budget or don’t want your guests to be falling on the dance floor, you may opt for an open bar that only includes beer, wine and a signature drink. If you decide on having a cash bar, notify guests in the RSVP if they will need to bring extra cash for their own preferred drinks. A signature drink is a special way to tie the theme of your wedding together. Selecting a signature drink should accommodate the tastes of both men and women at your party. If you decide upon two drinks, select a light liquored drink with a vodka or rum base and also a dark liquored drink like whiskey or bourbon. Here are some of our favorites:

Preserving Flowers - After the wedding, the beauty and memory of your wedding flowers can be professionally preserved so that you'll have a cherish keepsake that can be enjoyed for your lifetime.  

Preserving the Gown - Your gown can be preserved for future generations.

Getting settled into a new life as husband and wife is much easier than you think. The first year of marriage is a significant time change for both of you. During this time you should seek professional advice from an accountant and attorney to assist you with your taxes and preparing a will.

When your wedding day is over, your lasting memories can be cherished with a well produced Video of the day’s events. Choosing the right Videographer/Cinematographer is as important as choosing the right Photographer

Your wedding day transportation is not just about getting from one place to the next; it’s about safety, making a statement and arriving in style!

In the early planning stages of your wedding, you will likely register for household basics to outfit your new home. A list of items you prefer is a wonderful tool to help family and friends select a gift they know you would like.

Your rehearsal dinner can be as memorable as the wedding itself. Rehearsal Dinners are traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents. Invitations should be sent approximately four weeks before the event.

Your wedding is one of the most significant events of your life. A reception venue plays a huge part in planning your big day. Choices of venues are wide open nowadays, given the many different types of wedding receptions. There are many factors to consider when selecting an ideal venue. What type of venue do you want for your celebration?

The Entertainment you choose for your wedding should represent your personal style with the ability to engage emotions with your guests. A Band, Jazz Ensemble or a DJ are great options, each creates a very distinctive environment. It is crucial to hire the right Entertainment Specialist as they play an extremely important role in managing the time line for all of the activities that take place during the Celebration.

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Wedding Invitations are an expression of your personality!   Design an invitation that represents your personal style. This is the first time your guests will know the theme and tone of your wedding, make it a great first impression.

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If there is one day in your entire life for calling in the “Glam Squad” your wedding day is definitely that day!   

Having out of town guests attend your wedding celebration does not need to add stress to your wedding weekend. Certainly, when friends and relatives make that special effort to attend from out of town, you’ll want to do everything you can to make them feel welcomed,

A professional bridal consultant will assist you in assembling your "dream team" of wedding vendors that will all strive to make your day everything that you have ever dreamed it to be.

The beauty and fragrance of flowers speak the universal language of love and romance while playing an important role in your Wedding Ceremony & Reception.

Creating a beautiful wedding takes time, creativity, knowledge and attention to detail.

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When Shopping For Your Dream Gown

by Kelsey Hubble

Set A Budget! Probably the most obvious rule for the new bride! Your budget should be set before you make any wedding decisions, buying your dress is no different. We like our brides to know what they want or need to spend to make their dream come true. Most bridal salons offer packages or discounts and almost all salons are more than willing to work with the budgeted bride. And remember, that $ marked gown isn’t going to make or break your dream day, shop around and find the dress that works on you and for you!

Do Your Research!

Some girls have their dream dress etched into their minds since they first saw Cinderella, others, well they’re a little less than clueless. Your best bet is to do some research! Grab a magazine, go to BrideBuddy.com, and ask as many questions to as many people as possible – at least you’ll have an idea of what you like and don’t like. It’s also helpful to associate yourself with bridal terms (if you haven’t already!) Terms like rouching, pickups, trumpet, bustle, MOH, ect.

Mother’s Golden Rule…

Everyone remembers their mother’s golden rule, “Always wear clean panties, you might end up in the hospital and what would you say then!” (must say in a nasally voice!) Apply that rule to gown shopping. You and your consultant are going to get up-close and personal in that dressing room, and no matter how gorgeous that dress is you won’t look like a bride if you look like you just got back from Extreme Spinning. Also keep in mind the amount of make-up you wear, with all the different color options for brides these days you want to be able to match the perfect one to your natural skin tone.

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Gowns

You’ve dreamed about walking down the aisle since you were a little girl and now the time has come to make your dream come true.   Selecting the perfect gown may be a lengthy process and is one of the most important decisions you will make during your planning process.  Start early by browsing through wedding magazines for ideas and styles.   Mark the ones you like and bring them with you as you begin to shop!   Bridal Shops have gown specialists who will assist you with measurements and narrowing down your selections to find the style dress that will look best on your body type.  Have fun, try on as many gowns as you want.  You will know when you have found “the one”!

Some of the more traditional gown styles