Saturday, December 18, 2010

Why is choosing a wedding a dress so special?


Ever since Britain’s Queen Victoria caused a stir by choosing to wear a spectacular white dress created especially for her wedding to Prince Albert—at a time when most women simply donned their best dress for the occasion—women have devoted weeks, months, even entire childhoods dreaming about this utterly romantic garment. Your wedding gown is the dress of a lifetime---and will set the style and tone for the entire wedding. Before you shop, have fun and explore your fantasies. Look through magazines with friends, and don’t forget to surf the Internet; mark the pages of anything that catches your eye, whether it’s a particular fabric, cut, trim, or the entire dress. You may fall in love with a specific dress then plan your wedding around it. However, it’s usually best to determine the day, time, and formality of your reception first, then shop for that special look.

Once you’ve found your dream dress, select bridesmaids’ and ushers’ attire that is complementary in formality and style. Mothers’ dresses should also complement the wedding colors scheme.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

How do you choose an officiant when you're unaffiliated

Are you confused confused when it comes to choosing an officiant when you're unaffiliated? Because so many clients ask my advice about choosing an officiant, I've decided to provide a few suggestions.
  • Ask friends, neighbors, and wedding professionals living or working in the area where you want to get married for recommendations.
  • Check the yellow pages and the Internet under "churches" or "synagogues" for houses of worship to your area.
  • Inquire with the ministry office at a local college; many have chaplains who can perform weddings.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Steel Magnolia - Vintage 1940's Spanish Theme

Color Palette: Peach, Tan, Celery Green and Brown
Photographer: Gloria Mesa Photography
Coordinator: Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

I thought since couples are beginning to plan their fall weddings, I'd provide you with a little inspiration. The theme was based on the movie Steel Magnolia with a Vintage 1940's Spanish ambiance.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Why do wedding attendants wear the same dresses?


It was stated that under the Roman law, 10 witnesses were required to make a wedding legal. To confuse the evil spirits that lurked at the altar, several witnesses dressed exactly like the bride and groom. Another reason: In Europe, it was common for the bride, groom and all their friends to walk together to the church. Afraid that someone would spot the happy couple and put a curse on them, the groom’s friends wore clothes almost identical to his, and the women dressed themselves like the bride, in an attempt to trick evil wishers