Weddings 101:
Wedding Planning Lessons
Take our crash course on wedding planning through this series of "wedding lessons" prepared by the experienced wedding experts at SuperWeddings™!
Small Weddings
Small weddings are making a big comeback. With all the over-the-top celebrity weddings and stories of people spending enough on their wedding to buy a small country, small weddings don't get a lot of press. But they are becoming very much back in-style. Find out why.
With the emergence of the candy bar and cupcakes as modern wedding trends, the only logical next step is an entire candy theme wedding. A candy inspired wedding can work for any season, its inexpensive to create, and its a new and unique wedding theme idea - no more of the same old, same old wedding themes your guests have seen at umpteen weddings before yours...
At most weddings, guests consult a seating chart or escort cards to guide them to their seats when they arrive at the reception. While you certainly can name your tables by number (1 - 15, for example) as is quite standard, it does nothing to add style or personality to your wedding. Why not take the opportunity to do something a little more creative, fun, personalized or expressive? Check out these terrific ideas for creative wedding table names.
Dazzle Your Guests With Edible Wedding Decorations. Whether you need to decorate a wedding cake or add "bling" to cupcakes for a wedding, party or shower, edible decorations will WOW your guests every time. Edible sugar diamonds can add a touch of glamor to any party or reception decor. Find out more about these wonderful confectionery treats and the different ways you can use edible decorations to create a wedding that is truly one of a kind.
Prince William's wedding details! Get up-too-the-minute buzz on the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton.
Expert tips on what to look for when shopping for the perfect wedding cake.
With the average cost of a wedding today being over $30,000, weddings are continually becoming more spendy - and wedding cakes are right up there on the "its costs HOW much?!" list.. However, if you are savvy, with these affordable wedding cake ideas you can still have a gorgeous wedding cake within a sensible budget.
What Is a Wedding Consultant... And Do You Need One?
Jennifer Lopez played one in the hit movie The Wedding Planner, but Hollywood aside, just what does a wedding consultant really do? Learn more about the benefits of using a professional wedding coordinator. You might be surprised to discover that you might actually need one... and even more surprised to learn how affordable it really is to hire a professional to take planning your wedding to spectacular new heights...
The Best Man's How-To Guide
An easy how-to guide covering everything you need to know as the best man at a wedding. What is the role of the best man? What are the responsibilities of the best man? What expenses does the best man need to cover? How do you propose a toast and give a wedding speech? How do you act as master of ceremonies? If this article doesn't answer all your questions and then some about being the best man at a wedding, just submit your question to wedding planning expert Linda Kevich.
Wedding reception guide featuring wedding reception ideas, planning tips, how to videos and decorating. Everything you need to make your wedding reception spectacular.
All About Receiving Lines
Everything you'll need to know about receiving lines! Who should be included in the receiving line and who stands where? Is it absolutely necessary to have a receiving line? What is proper receiving line etiquette?
Catering your own wedding is one way to save a lot of money and still have the wedding you've been dreaming of. However, anytime you are feeding a very large number of people there are logistical issues you'll need to be prepared for. Follow these expert tips for successfully catering your own wedding.
Your wedding color scheme is one of the first major decisions you need to make for your wedding because its going to show up everywhere throughout your wedding -the flowers, bridesmaid dresses, table linens, decorations, invitations, even the favors. Your wedding color scheme will help establish the mood for your wedding. Use this guide to help you find the perfect wedding color scheme to match your personal sense of style.
Wedding Guest List: The "B" List
Once you've created your wedding guest list, and cut it down to number of guests you can accommodate, it's a good idea to create a "back up" list or "B" list. These are guests you'd like to have at the wedding but whom you don't currently have room to accommodate...
Want some memorable, less traditional ideas for wedding songs to walk down the aisle to? If you're craving something a little more unique for that moment when you take your stroll down the aisle, check out these alternatives to the Traditional Wedding March...
The Kindness Trend in Weddings
Christina Aguilera did it for her December 2005 wedding. Angelina Jolie just announced she’s doing it for her upcoming wedding to Brad Pitt. And now, couples everywhere are including acts of kindness as a part of planning their weddings too, making this one of the hottest emerging wedding trends of this year. It's the "Kindness Trend” in weddings.
Honoring a Deceased Loved One at a Wedding
Ideas to honor and remember, on your wedding day, those special people in your life who have passed, and make them an important part of your special day.
Destination Weddings - Top Trend in Weddings
One of the most watched trends in weddings right now that of the "destination wedding". Today, a whopping 10% of all couples are planning destination weddings, while just 10 years ago this concept was virtually unheard of. Don't expect to see this trend cooling down any time soon, in fact, its just gaining speed. Find out what it is, why it's hot, and what you need to know to plan one.
Wedding Gown Preservation - How Prevent Permanent Wedding Gown Damage
Not only did it cost you a fortune, your wedding gown is also oozing with sentimental value and heirloom potential. Unless you're willing to risk being reduced to tears by the deterioration of this treasure at some point in the future, find out what you need to know about wedding gown preservation, and why you need to start thinking about it NOW.
Wedding Favors: Ideas to Add Style, Personality to Your Wedding
The right wedding favors can help add uniqueness and an individual sense of style to your wedding. That's why today's style-savvy brides are so wild about favors Guests are impressed by attention to detail, so here is your chance to shine! Find out about the hottest trends in wedding favors, unique wedding favor ideas, plus discover how and why the wedding favors custom got started in the first place!
Who Gets Gifts?
Aside from being the recipient of gifts on your wedding day, proper etiquette requires that you'll need to give a few, too. Put your most gracious foot forward to ensure that you don't overlook anyone who should be on your gift list with our clear-cut gift giving guide. Once you have a handle on who should receive gifts, we'll get you rolling with some excellent tips and ideas on what to give, and where to find it. Take the guess work out of gift giving - its much easier than you likely ever imagined it could be!
What to Know Before Choosing a Wedding Photographer
When your wedding is over, all you will have left will be memories and photographs. Follow our expert advice to ensure that your choice of photographer is made with the care it deserves.
Wedding Customs, Traditions, and Rituals...
Weddings are overflowing with them. Ever stop for a second to wonder about them? Where did they come from? What do they really mean? Why do we DO all these things?? You might be surprised to discover the real meaning behind some of the things you'll be doing on your wedding day!
How to Understand a Groom
A Humorous look at why the groom often seems a little less than interested during the whole wedding planning process. This article unveils some of the key differences between guys and gals where weddings are concerned, and will provide you with the understanding necessary to make the months ahead a little less bumpy for you and your groom-to-be!
Real Brides Views on Wedding Gowns
Real brides share their tips, ideas, experiences and opinions on wedding gowns. You'll be enlightened, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll learn from the things they say. How do you know when you've found THEE dress? Are there little tricks to save big money on bridal gowns? What about your guy seeing you in your gown? How many dresses should you try on before you've tried on enough... and more.
What You Should Know Before Shopping for Rings
Few couples know as much as they should about shopping for quality and value in diamonds and rings. Take our quick crash course to find the highest quality possible within your budget.
What to Know When Selecting Your Wedding Musicians
Professional tips for selecting musicians for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Preserving Your Bridal Bouquet
The bride's bouquet is a focal point at every wedding ceremony, but it's life span is so very fleeting. Such a shame that such utter loveliness is so brief and bitter-sweet. Today, with the help of a process called bouquet preservation, the bouquet you invested so much time, thought, effort, and expense into choosing can be transformed into a life-long keepsake.
Book Review: While some brides delight in fussing over even the most minuscule wedding planning details, regardless of the endless time it consumes, there are others who just aren't into obsessing over details - they just want to get the job done so they can get on with the celebration. They need an organized, no-nonsense, 'just get it done' approach, complete with checklists and timelines. Sound like you? Then read our review of this new book.
Wedding Planning Software:
Changing the Way Weddings Are Planned
Wedding expert Linda Kevich explains why one of her top recommendations to couples today is to use wedding planning software, and the secrets behind how it really makes the world of difference in planning a wedding with utter perfection. Plus, find out which software product she recommends, and get a free 30 day risk free trial of the product!
Internationally recognized wedding expert Linda Kevich has been featured in USA Today, Brides Magazine, The New York Daily News and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines. The media have labeled her a "wedding guru" alongside such legendary names in the wedding industry as Colin Cowie. See how she answers visitors wedding questions and read her trusted wedding advice based on nearly two decades of expertise. Or ask a question of your own!
Wedding expert Linda Kevich sets the record straight on the top two etiquette issues she gets asked about the most. Are you committing a wedding faux pas...? Find out....
Hot New Trend: The Honeymoon Gift Registry
You've registered for the china and silverware, towels, sheets, and pots and pans... But did you know you can register for a honeymoon? Yes, today there is such a thing as a honeymoon registry. For the couple who has all of the household items they could possibly need, this may very well be the perfect solution...
Insurance Advice for Newlyweds
Marriage is filled with questions, from when to pop the question to which exotic beach works best for a honeymoon. But one important question many couples forget to ask themselves as they embark on a new life filled with new responsibilities (like owning a home or having children someday) concerns insurance. When a couple marries, they become responsible for each other's financial obligations. Without your spouse, could you continue to meet and protect all of your financial obligations, including the payment of a new home, new car, or credit card debt? Could you continue to live the lifestyle to which the two of you have become accustomed on your income alone? If you are planning to have kids at some point, locking-in life insurance when you're young and healthy is important because it guarantees some level of protection no matter what ailments or injuries may come later on. Learn why life insurance is important for young couples and review the helpful list of questions you should ask yourself to determine your insurance needs.
|
|
|
Copyright © 1999 - 2012 by SuperWeddings.com ™, a division of Leader Lifestyle Media. All Rights Reserved. Legal / Privacy.