Did you know that the first Valentine Card was sent sometime during the middle ages?The day of love and romance is right around the corner. What will you be doing to celebrate with your Valentine this Thursday? Looking for ideas?Surprise your Valentine by doing something spontaneous and out of the ordinary! In other words, do the unexpected. Take him to that hockey game he’s always trying to get you to go to. Go out to his favorite restaurant. Better yet, make it yourself! Take a walk i ... More
Most of us have a pretty good idea of how our hair reacts to certain weather and in various environments; however, there are other considerations to be aware of as well. For instance~ face shape. Certain styles look better on particular face shapes than others. Other factors to keep in mind are hair texture and type. Do you have naturally curly, thick hair or just the opposite? Additional thoughts include: your neck length, body type, formality of your dress, wedding theme and of course, pe ... More
Budget~ its mere mention may cause some of us to simultaneously hear nails on a chalkboard with our first instinct being to run away. There are few who like to keep track of their expenditures; however, it is as necessary as obtaining a marriage license. With an established budget there is organization and control.After sharing the wonderful news of your engagement, meet with those who are sharing in your wedding costs to openly and honestly discuss the amount of money each will be contributing. ... More
Are you planning to get married on or near a holiday? There are a myriad of reasons why couples would want or need to get married at this time. Maybe it’s because you desperately want to have a theme wedding near the fourth of July or because you’ve always dreamt of saying your vows in the church you grew up in but it’s only available on or near a holiday. Maybe your fiancé is soon to be deployed and you want to be married prior to departure…Getting married on or ... More
Looking for ways to incorporate your favorite young people into your wedding? Typically between the ages of 10 -14, junior attendants can take on many responsibilities and most would be glad to do so!Some roles and responsibilities often include: gift attendant, guestbook attendant, usher, program attendant and personal attendant. Junior bridesmaids and junior groomsmen are usually part of the wedding party and walk down the aisle. Their attire (dress and shoes, etc.) should be more reserved and ... More