FOCUS! by Mark Kingsdorf - One of the hardest things to do while planning your wedding is to FOCUS…There are ton of websites, magazines and TV shows telling you tons more things you need to do with your wedding, showing you everything in living color; your mom, his mom, your married friends - all have great ideas…Finding just the right décor to personalize your wedding is overwhelming.....read more

What's Fresh - Spring 2007 by Aly Shik - The trend in wedding hair for spring 2007 can be summed up in one word “loose”. This can be interpreted into an up-do, down-do, and somewhere in between. ...read more

Open Bar by Edith Gilbert - Dear Edith, We are having some difficulty deciding whether to have an open bar or not at our wedding reception. Should we ask our guests to pay for drinks? How much champagne do we need? Can you give use some guidelines to help us decide?...read more

Countdown to a Dream - It's Almost Here by Karen Parnell - Wow, we are approaching less than 50 more sleeps until our wedding (by press time) that’s both scary and exciting at the same time.
This time is actually filled with many varied emotions, I’ve heard from other Brides and couples, and it’s true. Everyone is ready to get on with it, but at the same time you want to ensure everything is perfect at the same time. I wish I had tallied the phone calls I’ve made from a raw count – but it must be over 300 specifically related to wedding planning at this point. And there’s still plenty to do....read more

Preserving your Wedding Flowers at Floral Keepsakes by Lauri by Karen Manchester - For all the warmth and atmosphere reception flowers bring to your event, their beauty will inevitably fade in about a week.  It’s a shame to let all that decorating power and beauty go to waste, after all, you’ve spent a lot of time and money for these arrangements and bouquets.  Why not, for a little more investment, create a lasting keepsake for yourself or as a gift for parents, bridal party members, or any other special people who have helped you prepare for this special day by using these flowers again?...read more

Waking up in Los Cabos by Katharine Dyson - Waking up the first morning to a view of the sunrise, the sky streaked with deep purple red, pink and orange set against a deep blue sea — what a way to start the day. The palms planted in the beach, the flaming colors of the bougainvillea, having coffee on your patio or breakfast in bed, you know from the time you arrive in this sunny south part of Baja California, Mexico,  that Cabo San Lucas is made for honeymooners.
The weather in this part of the world is just about perfect every day, sunny, in the 70s and 80s with a light breeze. When it might be iffy in Florida or the Caribbean, you can almost be assured of good weather in Cabo.
Options seem endless in this place where the desert, mountains and two seas come together. Cabo, like Cancun, has been developed for tourists, but unlike Cancun, has not been overdeveloped. There are green areas between hotels, plenty of uncrowded beach to walk, and though some of the properties are quite large like the Hilton and Weston, still there are choices for more intimate accommodations, some with roof-top private pools and Jacuzzis, and lots of lounging areas where you can be alone. ...read more

The Art of Food: Trendy & Tasty Reception Treats by Beth Helmstetter - Food styling is quickly becoming a must for many couples who are looking for every way to show their personal style on their wedding day. From chocolate monogrammed medallions donning every dessert plate to ornate spoons filled with your favorite comfort foods, everyone is looking for the most elegant way to present foods that reflect who they are as a couple. If you are a bride who wants your dinner to serve double duty as added design, décor and even entertainment, read on for some of the top ways to serve a meal all your own.  ...read more

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