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Weddings in the Movies
Over the years, Hollywood has given us many different kinds of movies that have weddings or wedding themes woven into the plot. From romantic comedies to teary eyed dramas, audiences relate to the excitement and nervous tension that wedding stories provide.
With the 82nd annual Academy Awards coming up later this week, I thought we’d put [...]
Bring the Beauty of Ireland to Your Wedding
With March right around the corner, our thoughts turn to that most festive of holidays, St. Patrick’s Day. Although this holiday celebrates the feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, you don’t need to be of Irish descent to celebrate the beauty and culture of Ireland at your wedding.
St. Paddy’s celebrations usually consist [...]
Nautical Nuptials on Floating Chapel
Couples spend a lot of time looking for just the right place to have their wedding ceremony and reception. Some couples opt for the traditional church and banquet hall wedding while others may want something a little more unique. If a unique venue is what you’re looking for, how about tying the knot on a [...]
Love the Environment This Valentine’s Day
The recently conducted “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey by David’s Bridal showed that about half (48%) of brides say they will be more eco-conscious in their wedding plans and more than a quarter (26%) of respondents say they will use locally sourced food or flowers during their reception; another quarter (25%) chose to use recycled [...]
2010 Tux Trends
Most grooms and their groomsmen will wear tuxedos for their weddings. If you’re wearing tuxedos for your spring wedding, here are a few of our favorite 2010 tux trends to look for:
Narrow lapels – Tuxedo lapels come in peaked, notched, or shawl styles. Look for narrower lapels, reminiscent of lapel styles of the 50’s and [...]
Brides Cutting Costs Not Style
The results of the fourth annual “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey by David’s Bridal are in and show that because of the current economy, 68% of brides surveyed are planning to spend less on their wedding. However, just because brides are cutting costs doesn’t mean they are sacrificing style.
The survey shows that couples are prioritizing [...]
Boudoir Photos Make a Great Gift for Your Groom
Looking for a special gift for the man in your life? How about a boudoir photograph? Boudoir photography used to be viewed negatively but with many photographers shooting these sensual and sexy images in a subtle, romantic and tasteful way, it has become a popular wedding or Valentine’s Day gift for grooms.
Boudoir photography, when done [...]
A Gem of a Cupcake
Cupcakes are yummy on their own but when paired with a diamond, they are simply scrumptious. The people over at Since1910, the premier online diamond jewelry retailer and a technological leader in the online diamond retail business, heard a surprising amount of engagement stories from men who proposed using dessert as the proposal vehicle, so [...]
Avoid Winter Wedding Worries
Cost effective winter weddings are becoming popular choices for couples especially during the holiday season and Valentine’s Day, but couples getting married during this time of year need to keep an eye on the forecast and have a contingency plan in place in case of inclement weather.
Winter has just officially begun, yet some parts of [...]
Get Ready for the 2010 Running of the Brides® Sale
Who doesn’t love a good sale? I sure do, and if you are a frequent online shopper like me, your inbox is currently filled with emails advertising an end of season sale, clearance sale, customer appreciation sale, or winter sale, with great discounts on your favorite products, but there’s an upcoming sale that you should [...]
