I am from St. Louis and trying to plan a destination wedding in Miami or somewhere close where Miami is still accessible. I was looking for some advice on beach locations that may include a ceremony and reception package. Any Advice
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Two Fun Trivia About Wedding Dresses That Make You Thankful You Are a Modern Bride
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
If you think that wedding dresses have always been unfailingly in the white color range and untouchable by anyone else except the groom, you have another think coming. In the olden days, the wedding dress was anything but these things! Read on and find out how lucky you are as a modern bride of the 21st century.
The Color
In the olden days, wedding dresses were not the customary white of today. In fact, had you lived in medieval times, you could wear any color you fancy. You can wear funereal black, chirpy yellow, girlish pink, garish purple, and all the colors of the rainbow splashed on your wedding dress for all anybody cared! In other words, you can have fun and fantasy with your colorful wedding dress.
If you yearn for those olden times, you can blame Queen Victoria for setting the white wedding dress trend. On the 10th day of February 1840 when dear old Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe (an incestuous marriage by our standards since he was her first cousin), she wore a pale white off-shoulder gown with orange blossoms trimmings. And from then on, plebeians and royals alike have fallen all over their feet to copy her! The color of the wedding dresses, not the orange blossoms, of course, unless you want to appear like a wood nymph come down from the forest to marry in the lowlands.
Still, white is not such a bad color considering that in the olden days, grooms expected their brides to pile on the fur, silk velvet and other accoutrements of wealth! You might be allowed to wear any color but along with that privilege was the burden of fabrics and funfare to wedding dresses. Now you know why bridal portraits of old often showed the bride in a less-than-happy facial expression – it must be from her smell under all that weight.
The Horror
You should be thanking your lucky stars you were not a medieval bride. In the olden days, you would be witness to wedding dresses ripped right out of the brides’ bodies for good luck.
After the couple recited their vows, they were to immediately consummate the marriage. They would go into an available room where they can seal the deal on their marriage and open the door on a new chapter of their lives. Unfortunately, guests will grab the bride’s clothes to get pieces of her clothes while she is on her way to conception, er, consummation. Simply put, you will appear bedraggled before the roll and you will lose your modesty before your virginity!
Que horror, right? Fortunately, you can just throw your bouquet and your groom can throw your garter to lucky guests as good luck tokens. Now, you can have your modesty intact. Well, except if you go for one of those bridal dresses with plunging necklines and it decides to do a wardrobe malfunction on you.
Indeed, compared with the color-happy and weight-happy wedding dresses ripped to shreds by guests, you would gladly take bouquet throwing, garter pulling, rice pelting, money pinning, and all the hassles of wedding planning any time of day. Or at least, you would except that those luxurious furs, smooth silks and decadent velvets sure could be your next best friend after the diamond on your engagement ring!
If you are looking for the best bridal boutique in town, look no further than BestForBride.com! There you will find wedding favors and wedding dresses that will suit every modern bride.
Bride learns about planning on TV show
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Bride learns about planning on TV show
Imagining the perfect fairytale wedding is vastly different from planning it, as Humble resident Mia McDonald found out.
Read more on Humble Observer
What You Need to Know About Wedding Photography: Not all Wedding Photographers are Alike!
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
If you know what you want and what you can afford, you can find the right wedding photographer to make your wedding a memorable event!
If you are planning a wedding and wondering whether you should hire a professional wedding photographer to take your wedding photos, there are some things you should consider.
If you have a friend who is a GREAT photographer or a professional photographer, you might be tempted to ask your friend to take your pictures, thinking you will save some money.
This CAN be a success if you and your friend plan all the details and if you let your friend know exactly what you want and do not want and when you want her/him to be involved and when you want him to stay out of the way.
Everyone has a different preference for what wedding photographs they want and how inconspicuous they want the wedding photographer to be, so be sure you talk in detail about what you want. If your friend has NEVER done wedding photos before, you should consider a professional wedding photographer.
You only have one shot at this and you don’t want to be a guinea pig! If your friend HAS taken wedding photographs before, ask to see them so you know what you will be getting in the bargain. You don’t want to end a good friendship over poor or missing pictures.
If you are hiring a professional photographer, be sure you get to see his/her portfolio and go over the details of what you want. Tell him where and when the wedding is and be sure he has directions to the service and reception so that you aren’t waiting for him to arrive! Ask about the equipment he has. What if it rains the day of the wedding? Can he accommodate that? Does he also take video or just 35 mm pictures?
Get some references and call to ask about the experience these other couples had. Was the wedding photographer professional and polite with guests and the bridal party? Was she too pushy or obvious in taking her pictures? Did she get all the special shots she promised?
Ask the prospective wedding photographer how he develops his pictures (does he have his own lab, does he use a professional lab?) and how long it will be before you get your proofs of the pictures from which you will choose your final selection.
TRY to get a contract from the wedding photographer that puts all of this in writing. From the timing of the shots, to the payment schedule (don’t pay the entire fee upfront), you should have a written agreement in case anything goes wrong.
Think about what it would be like if this photographer does not fulfill his end of the bargain and you do NOT get the pictures of your wedding. Make you sure you understand the FULL cost, when deposits and final payments are due, what packages you can choose, how many pictures you will get, and get it all in the contract.
Meet and talk to several wedding photographers and companies before you choose the one you want. Hiring a wedding photographer is not an impersonal decision. This person will have to care about what you want and genuinely try to fulfill your expectations. He will also interact with the guests and the bridal party, so you want someone who suits your style and preferences.
Be sure that you understand whether the person you meet is the person you will have on the day of the wedding. If you are contracting a large wedding photography business, and there are other photographers, you should meet the photographer who will actually take your wedding photographs.
The cost of a wedding photographer will vary widely depending on the area of the country in which you live and the prevailing rate for wedding photographers in that area.
Price will also depend on the size of your wedding, what you want in the way of posed and casual photographs, how many photographers are going to be working at the wedding, etc. You can pay from $1,000 to $20,000 so be sure you know what you want and WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD!
In addition, you will pay between $20.00 and $50.00 for reprints. Regardless of where you live, you can plan to spend, on average, between 10% and 20% of your total budget on your pictures.
Are you planning a wedding and wondering about all the important wedding photographs? Learn everything you need to know about wedding photographers and photographs by visiting our web site: Wedding Photography
Wedding question? Bride lives in the boonies, no hotels or motels in area. Groom lives in the city, about?
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
3 hours distance from his intended bride. Where to have the wedding and reception? The brides family would like the wedding where she lives to accommodate their family and friends. The groom worries that those he wants at the wedding would not find accommodations and therefore be unable to attend. What to do???
Blanca and Sunshine, it’s not my wedding. I’ve been happily married for 31 years.
Blanca and Sunshine, it’s not my wedding.
Who knows anything about a beach wedding on Boracay?
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Hi, I want to get married on Boracay, does anybody know any good contacts or good resorts to do a small beach wedding?
Is it uncouth to inquire about a wedding invitation if you received the Save The Date?
Monday, June 21st, 2010
My mom got invited to a wedding from a young lady that she regulary sits next to at church.
She recieved the save the date a while ago, but the wedding is June 5th and she has yet to receive the invitations. Is it tacky to call the person and ask them what happened to the invitation?
We kind of assumed that maybe she had closer people to invite so had to let her go, but then the invite could have gotten lost in transmission. WHAT IS THE PROPER STEP TO TAKE?
Find Out More About Wedding Centerpieces
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Having a perfect wedding is a dream of most couples. They want to have their wedding day as the most perfect event of their lives.
No wonder why many people are so engaged into wedding planning because the numerous details of the wedding should never be taken for granted. From the invitations down to the reception, every detail must be meticulously considered.
Take for example the wedding centerpieces. For some events, centerpieces are not that important and may not take much of preparation and consideration. But with weddings, these beautiful embellishments usually found in the reception are extremely important as these items, likewise, set the mood in the area.
Wedding centerpieces are not necessarily the ?center of attraction? in the event. But they do complement the bride and the group along with the other details of the wedding.
Normally, wedding centerpieces are not included in the reception or the catering; hence, it is a must that you hire the best provider of wedding centerpieces.
So, for people who wish to obtain some tips on choosing wedding centerpieces, here are some pointers that you could use:
1. In most cases, flowers are the best wedding centerpieces. They add color and life in the reception area.
Best of all, flowers can enliven the spirit of those who are present in the reception. It gives a homey feeling, thus, making the reception program more fascinating.
2. Do not just go with the flowers. Consider the arranger as well. The flower arranger could also be the same arranger you have hired to decorate the church.
The wrong flower arrangement, color, and types of flowers used as centerpieces can do more harm than good. Hence, it is a must that pertinent details like this one should be considered seriously.
3. Shop around
Do not be constrained on one establishment only. It is best to shop around and get more ideas on wedding centerpieces. Flowers are not the only thing that is considered as good wedding centerpieces. You can also have some candles, glass bowls, floating and scented candles, etc.
To continue reading this article go now to http://www.weddingtipsguide.com/Things-To-Know-About-Wedding-Centerpieces.html
Settle This Disagreement About Wedding Jewelry?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
My fiance and I have been disagreeing about what jewelry is associated with an engagement and a wedding. The way I understood it, there was the engagement ring, and a set of two wedding rings, called wedding bands, one for the bride and one for the groom. The engagement ring and the brides wedding ring can be bought as a set and made to fit together, although this is not necessary. My fiance insists that there is first the engagement ring, and then the wedding band, which is sold as a set with the 2 wedding rings, and that the wedding band and the wedding ring are made to fit together on the woman’s hand, seperate from the engagement ring. Please explain to us what is correct, and, if possible, give a credible website with the information listed so that whoever is wrong can clearly see what is correct. Thanks.
Can someone give me some positives and negatives about wedding photography?
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Hi, I’m a senior in high school and i’ve been really interested in photography for years. I take pictures of people all the time, and I think a good career for that would be wedding photography. I’ve heard some bad things about it, like the weekend hours. But can someone tell me some positives? Or other good careers involved with photography that would suite me.