Where are you planning to have your wedding? Some brides and grooms dream of getting married at an exotic location, but some couples get stuck on what location to choose. In order to get started on your destination wedding planning, you will need to choose a locale. Here are five hot destination wedding locations: Location #1: Florence, Italy A beautiful location, Florence seems to exude romance. From stunning architecture to a gondola ride through the city, Florence...

While wedding photographs have a reputation for capturing the precious moments of matrimony, snapshots pale in comparison to reliving the laughter heard during the best man toast, watching the cutting of the cake, and noticing the delicate sway of the bride's dress. All of these lively, memorable flashes are delivered by a videographer, which can be rewound, fast-forwarded, and paused with the simple touch of a television remote. To make sure your memories are preserved with ...

Every bride wants her wedding day to be remembered in years to come?not only by her and the groom, but also by her friends and family as well. A wonderful way to add that special flair to any special occasion is to use pearl accents. Pearls are elegant accessories for almost any formal event and can be used in many ways. Pearl bridal jewelry is a wonderful way to incorporate pearls into your wedding theme. Even more so, pearls are an appropriate choice for most bridal gowns. ...

Most couples set a budget while planning their special day. Soon enough, the bride realizes that what she wants is a far cry from what she can actually afford. When planning a wedding, compromising comes with the territory?this is true for marriage as well. Some compromises may be easy to make, while others are more difficult. If you had your heart set on diamond bridal jewelry, but cannot afford it, have no fear?you will not have to make any compromises in this department. S...

During your wedding planning endeavors, you will face having to choose your wedding invitations. There are so many things to choose from: style, color, typeface, handmade, printed, etc. Yet most brides and grooms want to add their own special touch to different areas of their weddings, and the wedding invitations are a good place for them to start. So what are some unique touches you can add to your invitations, whether handmade or pre-printed? Photographs One way tha...

While many people think the hardest wedding task for any father is to walk his daughter down the aisle, many fathers often struggle even more with writing the wedding speech they have to give at the wedding reception. Traditionally the father of the bride will be the first to offer his speech, because it was often the bride?s parents that paid for the wedding. While wedding costs today are not usually paid for completely by the bride?s parents, most receptions plan for the ...

Wedding favors have become a "must" for most weddings. Brides cannot imagine having no wedding favors. As they launch preparations for the wedding, they begin looking at possibilities: candy, chocolate, candles, seeds, coasters, cookies, tea ? the list seems endless. Unfortunately, for some, the list may seem to offer nothing that is both inexpensive and elegant. They may feel that they are forced to choose between the two. Inexpensive, elegant wedding favors must exist, t...

One of the costs facing a newly engaged couple is buying the wedding rings. As you go down your wedding planning to-do lists and budget, you may realize that you do not have the money to buy that diamond and platinum ring you saw in an advertisement. However there are some great alternatives to diamonds that can help you save some money in your budget. One alternative that many modern couples are considering is Moissanite. What is Moissanite? Moissanite is a mineral th...

Have you ever wondered how the tradition of giving wedding anniversary gifts began? It is said that the earliest wedding anniversary gifts were silver garlands given by Germanic husbands to their wives on the 25th anniversary. History also shows that some European countries celebrated half of that time, 12.5 years of marriage, with gifts of copper. Around 1875, wood seems to have come into vogue as a 5th wedding anniversary gift. Wedding anniversary gifts by mail were undo...

Now that you have popped the marriage question and got a "Yes" answer, what's next? For many, this is the start of many wedding day preparations. The planning of this special day can be a stressful experience considering the myriad of activities needing to be planned for and coordinated such as the catering, wedding ceremony, location booking, photographer, and wedding gown shopping. Being that it is an important milestone in people's lives, the preparations must be perfect w...