Wedding Blog

  • ANNOUNCING…THE LATEST CONTEST WINNERS!!

    Larry & Anitra Engagement Photo
    Photography by Picture Perfect

    Congratulations Larry and Anitra! They are the lucky winners of our latest contest: The Perfect Start to a Perfect Marriage in partnership with Sandals Resorts and Warner Bros. Enterntainment!!

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  • Take the Waste Out of Your Wedding Shower

    Bridal party celebrating limo
    Photography by April Greer - see more at www.aprilgreer.com

    Tip #1: Hold the Paper Please!

    Bridal showers can be fun, but for some attendees they're also a lot of work! Of course I'm talking about the second and third most important people at the shower-besides the bride. You know the "trash collector" and "ribbon collector/hat maker/or bouquet maker." Seriously, who hasn't been to a bridal shower where one person has the job of taking care of the wrapping paper, while another is in charge of collecting the ribbon and making a hat or a bouquet. "Trashy," as we'll fondly refer to her, is usually seated next to the bride as she opens her gifts, with a big garbage bag ready to accept the next discarded wrapping paper. Trashy is often a service-oriented person, someone who is very proactive. Perhaps a sister, an aunt, or a dear friend. She might even know the family so well that she can find the trash bags all by herself. One thing we know for certain, this gal has been to more than one shower.

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  • Stress, Out! Meditate for Matrimonial Bliss

    Woman meditating on beach

    It's been a while since we've posted about coping with the perils of wedding planning. If you're jonesing for suggestions to help calm your frayed, pre-wedding nerves; check out our previous posts, otherwise read on for more advice.

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  • Ask Nicole: Location, Location, Location

    Question:


    Dear Nicole,

    My fiancé’s family lives on the East Coast, my family lives in the Midwest, and we live on the West Coast. We are struggling with where to have our wedding—so much so that we are thinking of either eloping or not getting married at all. If we have the wedding near our home, a lot of important family members and friends will not be able to make the trip. Do you have any suggestions for us?

    Nancy from San Diego, CA

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  • mywedding.com's Tips for a Successful Marriage

    Father walking with bride
    Photography by Brian K Crain - see more at www.bkcphoto.com

    Melissa Reveals the Real Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tying the Knot!

    The series of questions Anne and Ethan were required to answer for their pre-marital counseling course were pretty intense, and at mywedding.com we believe that while it's important to keep an eye out for serious issues like those, it' also necessary to consider how to handle the trials and tribulations of day-to-day married life. I have offered my, ahem, expert advice on a few of the key subjects you must consider before your big day.

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  • Traditional Registries: A Thing of the Past

    wedding gift table
    Photography by Michelle Warren - see more at www.mwfoto.com

    Warning: Wedding expert exposes her true feelings. (aka: a rant)

    Crystal vases, bone china, real silverware--all items you use reguarly, right? My guess: probably not. If you own china it's most likely collecting dust in your attic. My mother-in-law might be the last person I know who uses her china for dinner. Maybe it's a generational thing. As for me, I don't have the time to wonder which dish can or cannot be placed in the dishwasher. My husband and I have one set of dishes that we love and use for all occasions. Simple and easy.

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  • Green Day: Responsible Registry

    Tip #4--Register at Your Local Co-op!

    Just a little joke. But I know what you're thinking: hemp towels, incense holders, and tapestries from India. Believe me, you can have an environmentally friendly gift registry without turning your home into an ashram. Couples today are concerned about their impact on the environment, and like all good capitalist marketplaces, the industry has responded. There are many elegant, yet Earth-loving options. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

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  • ATTENTION ATLANTA BRIDES!

    Enter to win the Introducing the Dwights Mother Of The Groom Contest sponsored by Warner Independent Pictures and Spa Sydell!

    To win, write an email stating all the reasons you love your Mother-In-Law-To-Be and she could win a Spa Sydell "It's Time to Summer Spa" package or tickets to see Introducing the Dwights starring Brenda Blethyn.

    Send your entry to dwightsatlanta@gmail.com. Entries must be received by July 21st.

    Questions? Visit spasydell.com.

    Introducing the Dwights looks like a cool movie too. Check out their website: introducingthedwights.com.

     

     

     

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  • Ask Nicole: Simple Centerpieces

    Question:


    Dear Nicole,

    Do you have any good centerpiece ideas? We want to do something simple and cost effective, yet elegant. We are having an outdoor wedding and reception in the summertime. I appreciate any ideas!

    Emily from Vermont

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  • Michelle & Kevin's Excellent Adventure!

    Michelle & Kevin up close
    Michelle & Kevin on Rodeo Drive

    Remember Michelle & Kevin? They were the lucky winners of our License to Wed contest a few weeks ago. We caught up with them after they returned from Hollywood to get the full scoop on their trip to Tinsel Town. It turns out they had a fabulous time rubbing elbows with celebrities, visiting swanky restaurants, shopping on Rodeo Drive, and relaxing in their Hollywood Suite.

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  • Picture Perfect: Choose the Right Wedding Photographer

    You've found the perfect mate, you've booked the perfect wedding venue, but how do you choose the perfect wedding photographer? Wedding photographer Galina Vitols and international bridal industry writer Mia D. Johnson have the answer for you in their book, Your Picture Perfect Wedding: A Bride's Guide To Wedding Photography In The New Millenium. In this helpful guide, Vitols and Johnson explore the world of wedding photography and offer tips and advice for you and your fiancé.

    The authors will take you through every phrase of wedding photography, from what to look for in a wedding photographer to deciding how to stage your wedding photographs. From digital photography to how to handle your photos after the wedding, Vitols and Johnson inform you of all options available in wedding photography today.

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  • Ask Nicole: Cutting Costs for Bridesmaids

    Question:


    Dear Nicole,

    Most of my friends are low on funds and cannot afford to buy a dress, and a plane ticket, rent a hotel room and car, on top of all other expenses that will accrue for our wedding. How can I help lower the cost for my bridesmaids? I am willing to sacrifice tradition in order to have my friends be a part of my big day!

    Amanda from Utah

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  • Ethan & Anne: Counseling Day 5

    Here are the last two questions Anne and Ethan had to answer in their premarital counseling series. So far they felt the minister was doing a lot more listening than talking, and they wondered whether this uncomfortable silence meant they were going to get a thumbs up or thumbs down for the old hitching ceremony. But it turns out Ethan and Anne faired pretty well in their counseling. The old minister thought these two were a perfect pair! Read about their experience from day one, two, three, and four first if you missed the boat.

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