Guest post by John Roberts.
Wedding ceremonies date back thousands of years and as such there is much tradition associated with them.  Customs such as the exchanging of wedding rings are so ingrained within society that many couples won’t even give a second thought to the practice.  These types of traditions run through almost every aspect of planning a wedding, from appropriate seating plans to the order of the ceremony.  Your wedding invitations are no different and there are many little details you need to be aware of when carrying out the design process.  A matter that has become somewhat more [...]

Your wedding day is one of the most important in your life. Many people dream about their wedding day from the time they are a child. Magazines and television programs lead you to believe that you must spend a fortune to create a truly special day. However, it is possible to have the wedding you’ve imagined, without overextending yourself. The following tips help make your dreams a reality, while staying within your budget.

Use your imagination when choosing a venue – One of the biggest expenses you face when planning a wedding is booking a facility to host it. Don’t feel [...]

Guest post by Robert Jefferson
Wedding fashion changes slightly every year. Some years are about a celebrity dress, some seem to be about a new trend in wedding locations or the perennial return of vintage as the most beloved theme.  Some things stay the same – of course there’s always going to be a dress, flowers, and the search for a great venue. Let’s take a look at what’s on-trend for weddings in 2012.

Wedding Dresses – The McQueen Legacy
The illusion neckline is said to be big in dresses for 2012.  An illusion neckline means that the upper part of the bodice [...]

Getting too flamboyant was a no-no for sometime but now going the whole hog is back in the theme trends. So, welcome back the wine tasting receptions and sea themes with seafood dinner, shells galore and decorations smacking the seashore. Your theme is reflected from the dinnerware to your favors. While some prefer to go the Hollywood way, there are more unique style trends cropping up that seem to rely on the more financially prudent to the almost fairytale.
The Spring Romance

Herald in spring with vibrant colors and bridesmaids wearing dresses with different color motifs. Wedding favors can go with the [...]

After the romantic proposal and the thoughts of a dream honeymoon, you have to knuckle down and decide on the nitty gritty; the venue and capacity, the seating plan, where everyone is going to stay and how the cake should look – it’s a minefield for any bride!

Being a bride can be pretty stressful with all the organisation that you have to do; making sure that suits are ordered, that the bridesmaids are happy and that there is enough food for all your guests! The approach to the wedding will fly past in a flash of ivory invitations and pastel [...]

Guest post
Congratulations! You’ve popped the question – or had the question popped to you – and now you’re ready to plan the wedding of your dreams. But where should you hold the ceremony? How do you decide on the right wedding venue for you? Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking for the perfect place to say “I do.”

Location, Location, Location
Are you traveling abroad for your wedding, or do you want to keep it close? What kind of venues are within your budget? Do you prefer an indoor or outdoor ceremony? These are important questions you [...]

by Nicola Ray
When you start writing your wedding budget, you might feel a little overwhelmed at first. There are so many things to spend money on that you may not even know where to begin writing budget items. You can, however, write and stick with a successful budget if you follow these easy steps.
Where to begin
Before you even start crunching numbers, write down the things that are essential for your wedding. Talk to your fiancé because he might have different ideas from you, and you’ll want to figure out the best way to merge your styles before writing a budget.

Talk [...]

by Lorelie Carvey
Homemade Cake Recipes and Wedding Cake Recipes From Scratch
Homemade cake recipes are really not that much more work than a mix, so why not give it a try. Making wedding cake recipes from scratch is not that difficult. I know, I have been doing this for over 25 years now. The very first of my homemade wedding cakes was a carrot cake recipe and it was a scratch cake. Homemade wedding cakes are the best.

The baking if the cake is really the easy part of the whole process of making a wedding cake. The most difficult I think [...]