Wedding Videographers - The Taboo Ten

The wedding video should document the event as naturally as possible and people will always act differently when they know they are being filmed. You know how reality shows always talk about the “4th Wall”? Make sure this is a concept your videographer understands.


The Bride Who Dismantled Her Wedding Dress

Jennifer and Barb had two completely different ideas of “adjustments.” While Barb figured she’d need the dress taken in here, let out there and hemmed in a few places, Jennifer went on a fabric shopping spree, borrowed her friend’s sewing machine and got to work.


Her Dream Wedding Cake was Made of Styrofoam

“Rent-A-Cakes!” she yipped, “it’s all the rage.” Confused and frightened, my head started reeling with terrible visions of guests being asked to return the cake they just ate. Then it hit me - styrofoam cake for show; cheap sheet cake for eating. Brilliant!


Arranged Marriages in the 21st Century? - Don’t Act So Surprised

  

It’s funny how certain wedding traditions we perceive to be ancient history, pop up from time to time, reminding us that there is a world out there beyond engagement rings and bridal trunk shows. A good friend of mine who grew up and currently lives in New Delhi, India, just announced that he is engaged. [...]


Not On Your Budget

  
One of the most common ways to turn a happy Bride in to an Official Bridezilla is to use those four foul little words nobody likes to hear - “not on your budget.”
I ask all of my clients 2 questions before the planning begins - “What is your budget”? and “What are your expectations”? Charlene [...]


Take a breath and smell the roses!

Overwhelmed with wedding planning? Fed up with trips to pick out caterers and florists and photographers? Take a few steps back and enjoy life. Here are some tips for relaxing and refocusing yourself.
1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is [...]