TIP TUESDAY: Why bride in white?

Although white was made popular by Queen Victoria in 1840, it is not necessary to wear a white gown for your wedding day.

TIP TUESDAY: Why bride in white?

Bride in White (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: When To Start on Wedding Invitations

Engaged?  Check.  Wedding gown ordered?  Check.  Church booked?  Check.  Reception location selected?  Check.  When do you need to start working on your wedding inviations?

TIP TUESDAY: When To Start on Wedding Invitations

Wedding Invitations (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Wedding Attendants

One of the most exciting and stressful parts of planning a wedding is picking your attendants.  Of course, you want to include your closest friends and family but sometimes it can be hard to draw the line for who should be invited to be a bridesmaid/groomsmen.

TIP TUESDAY: Wedding Attendants

Wedding Attendants (Photo from www.weddinglush.com)

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MONEY MONDAY: Honeymoon Budget

After spending a lot of money on your wedding the last thing you want to do is drop thousands of dollars on your honeymoon.

MONEY MONDAY: Honeymoon Budget

Honeymoon (Photo by Massimo Calmonte)

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TIP TUESDAY: Antique Bridal Hair Piece

If it has always been a dream of yours to wear a beautiful hair piece or head band on your wedding day and you don’t want to spends hundreds of dollars on one at a boutique, consider borrowing an antique brooch or hair piece from your grandmother.

TIP TUESDAY: Antique Bridal Hair Piece

Antique Bridal Hair Piece (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Wedding Registry

Shortly after getting engaged, you and your fiance should start thinking about your wedding registry.  The registry should be a mix of items that you have wanted for awhile – such as that 60″ flat screen TV – and items that are necessary – such as home essentials, like pots and pans.

TIP TUESDAY: Wedding Registry

Wedding Registry (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Dessert Diets

Although we love wedding cake (or any type of sweet for that matter!), not everyone has such a sweet tooth.  Our couple, Laura and Nate, understood this and supplied a variety of dessert options at their reception.  From macaroons to cupcakes, there was something for everyone!

TIP TUESDAY: Dessert Diets

Sweet Table ~ A Little Something For Everyone! (Photo by George Street Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Color Scheme Accents

A color scheme is a crucial design element for any wedding!  Color schemes can create a seamless wedding theme that carries through from your save-the-date to the take home goodies.  We participated in the Chicago Bridal Expo last year and chose silver, white and yellow for our tablescape but we kicked it up a notch by including the peacock feathers.

TIP TUESDAY: Color Scheme Accents

Accent Color (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Proper Procession for Christian Wedding

Wedding processionals can be tricky.  Who walks with who?  On what side?  Where do they stand or sit?  These are all things you want to think about before the rehearsal, so that there is a clear order for your bridal party to follow.

TIP TUESDAY: Proper Procession for Christian Wedding

Proper Procession (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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TIP TUESDAY: Variety of Height

Using vases and candles of varying heights can add visual interest to your tables and save money.  One large floral arrangement for each table can become cost prohibitive but utilizing smaller, staggered vases can create the same kind of impact without impacting your wallet!

TIP TUESDAY: Variety of Height

Variety of Height is Pleasing to the Eye (Photo by Carasco Photography)

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