July 3, 2009

Mix Master

Encourage your guests to mingle by putting an extra seat and place setting at each table.

July 2, 2009

Ring Quotes

To make your wedding rings even more meaningful, have them engraved with a special saying or phrase. You can even split up a quote so that half of it appears inside your ring and the other half appears inside the ring of your husband.

July 1, 2009

Easy Nails

Skip the fussy French manicure and go for the "neutral nail." Look for polish in classic creams or sheers. Nude hues will make nails look longer and last-minute chips will be almost invisible to the naked eye.

June 30, 2009

In Your Own Words

Writing your vows? Set a 30-second time limit. This will force you to really think about what you’re saying, and make each word count.

June 29, 2009

A Song for You

Looking for a perfect wedding song? Why not have one created especially for you? Share stories about your relationship with Gregg Stewart of Special Custom Songs, as well as any special messages that you would like to put to music, and he can create a professionally recorded original song for you.

June 26, 2009

Listen Up

The last thing you want to pack on your honeymoon is a bunch of guide books! Take advantage of free travel podcasts available online, and your MP3 player can become your own personal tour guide.

June 25, 2009

Time to Party

Holding your reception at an hour when people don’t expect a full meal, can save you money—and you can get creative with your offerings.  Plan a 3:00 P.M. party and serve tea, fancy sandwiches, and cake; or have a dessert-and-bubby reception at 9:00 P.M.

June 24, 2009

Wedding Wishes

Register for your favorite items from different stores like Amazon and Target all in one place. Wishpot allows couples to easily create wish lists for free and offers price comparisons and sale alerts so that your guests can find the items you selected for the least expensive price.

June 23, 2009

Dual Locations

Can't agree on one honeymoon hot spot? These days, couple are settling for a split decision. Some popular combos: Vegas and Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand, and France and Greece.

June 22, 2009

Framed Wonders

Customize your table numbers by having them correspond with special dates in your family’s life. For example: 1975, accompanied by a framed photo of your parents’ wedding.

June 19, 2009

Light Bright

Can’t decide on a wedding color? Celebrity event planner Colin Cowie suggests designing an all-white wedding and using LED lights around the reception room to add color that can be easily changed throughout the night.

June 18, 2009

Hang Time

Instead of the same-old flower arrangements placed at the center of each table, consider placing flowers in glass bulbs and hanging them from the ceiling.

June 17, 2009

Color Me Beautiful

When choosing an eye shadow for the big day, branch out beyond browns and grays and try a complementary color. Brown orbs take to a wash of blue. Green-flecked hazel? Try violet. And see how deep blue peepers pop against bronze.

June 16, 2009

Top it Off

Top your wedding cake with bobble heads made in the likeliness of you and your groom.

June 15, 2009

Forget French

Polish your nails in a color close to your own skin tone for a fresh alternative to a French manicure.