Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Oval-shaped diamonds are hot right now, thanks to Blake Lively's dazzling engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds. If you love the brilliance of a round stone but want something completely different from what all your friends are wearing, this could be the perfect shape for you. Oval diamonds are relatively new (the shape was created in the late 1950's), and it makes fingers look long and slender.  www.bridalguide.com

Tip of the Day

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Tip of the Day: Table numbers don’t have to be placed in those basic metal holders on guest tables. Add a prettier touch by suspending them from tall, sturdy spring floral branches. Plus, this is a fun way to incorporate a chalkboard message, which has become a hot trend for weddings lately.

A Groom's Cake?

What is a groom's cake?  Traditionally, it's a gift from the bride to the groom that reflects his personality and interests in his favorite cake flavor. The groom's cake is displayed next to the wedding cake, and typically, it's later cut and put into boxes for guests to take home. According to legend, if a single woman sleeps with the slice under her pillow that night, she'll dream about her future husband... though we recommend eating your slice, since these days, popular flavors are chocolate, cheesecake, or even liquor-soaked cake.

 

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Bridesmaids, are you unsure about where to host the bridal shower? Hosting the party in a private residence might be a lot more work, but you won't have to worry about paying catering costs per person, like you would with a restaurant. If you have last-minute cancellations, you'll still have to pay for the entire guest list that you originally stated in your contract.
Also, whichever option you choose, don't invite anyone who isn't invited to the actual wedding. There is only one exception: an office shower. It is understood that the bride may not be able to invite all of her co-workers to the wedding

Tip of the Day: Bridesmaids, are you unsure about where to host the bridal shower? Hosting the party in a private residence might be a lot more work, but you won't have to worry about paying catering costs per person, like you would with a restaurant. If you have last-minute cancellations, you'll still have to pay for the entire guest list that you originally stated in your contract.
Also, whichever option you choose, don't invite anyone who isn't invited to the actual wedding. There is only one exception: an office shower. It is understood that the bride may not be able to invite all of her co-workers to the wedding

Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: Romance is in the air! Gather all of the love notes, email messages, and other fun mementos from your relationship and scan them into an inexpensive photo book that you've also filled with early dating photos of the two of you. This "so glad we found each other" gift is inexpensive yet priceless. www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: Stay on-budget even when pricier items tempt you by designating three or four categories/items that you both agree can be booted from your plans, or minimized in scale. That way, you can afford the things that are important to you, like an amazing venue or those flowers you've always dreamt of having.http://www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: How long after your RSVP date should you wait before calling those non-responders? Give it a solid week, and then call the people who haven’t yet sent in their response cards, which is more efficient than sending an email. The least effective way to get a response: Posting on Facebook, “If you haven’t responded yet, I’m waaaaitinnng!” (Yes, we've actually seen brides do this.) That’s not going to motivate late guests to contact you, and it will offend people you haven’t invited.

If you follow up several times and still don't receive a response, then go with the number of RSVPs you have and give that head count to your caterer. If any of your undecided guests should call you at the last minute with a “yes,” you can either inform them that you’ve already given your caterer the head count, or if it’s important to you to have them at the wedding, say you will do your best to accommodate them. If you decide on the latter, let your caterer know immediately and update your seating plan.

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Make them earn it—seeing you kiss, that is! For decades upon decades, the tradition was for wedding guests to clink a utensil against a glass, and others would join in, as a signal for the bride and groom to pucker up. It’s a lovely tradition, but not when you have to do it a dozen times in one night. This cute "make us kiss" card is far more fun and memorable!

Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: We love this fun twist on a traditional wedding advice card! Ask guests to write down their best predictions, wishes, and the moment they knew you two were meant to be together. www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Pick a bridal shower theme and commit to it! Plan a party based on the bride's favorite color, hobby, TV show, or even vacation spot. Lingerie, tea parties, and Paris are perennial favorites.www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Romance is in the air! Gather all of the love notes, email messages, and other fun mementos from your relationship and scan them into an inexpensive photo book that you've also filled with early dating photos of the two of you. This "so glad we found each other" gift is inexpensive yet priceless. www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: Have your heart set on a Valentine's Day wedding? Bring your romantic vision to life through red and pink décor, bridesmaid dresses and even a late night snack, like these heart-shaped cookie and milk shooters! www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Create Pinterest boards for your flower girl and ring bearer's outfits with at least five different options (keeping budget in mind). Then, show your inspiration photos to the parents and allow them to weigh in, along with their children. This increases the likelihood that not only will they look super cute, but they'll be comfy and well-behaved, too!
The biggest trend for flower girl dresses is color. She can match the bridesmaids’ dresses or stand out on her own in a complementary shade. The same goes for ring bearers—try a navy pinstripe suit with a sharp navy tie, a patterned vest, or even a cap to accessorize your dashing little guy.  www.bridalguide.com

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Can't decide on your wedding colors? While the PANTONE® Color of the Year gets all the attention—this year, it's emerald—check out more hot hues for 2013 here. Also, visit the Color of the Day section on pantone.com to find the perfect shade for your invitations, program design, monogram, or site décor! Tell your bridesmaids about it too, since that color could be a big help in their party planning efforts as well.
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Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: A fabulous new drinks trend for any pre- or post-wedding party—and even for the wedding itself—is serving a flight of white or red wines. A sommelier creates a collection of several different vintages, and they’re served one after the other, along with chef-selected food pairings as well.
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