Welcome to September! While being in California makes the changing seasons less of an event, wedding colors, themes, and styles still make the summer to fall transition. Many couples take advantage of the changing season and choose fall-like colors and themes for their weddings. Burnt orange, darker greens, mustard yellows, and browns begin to make…
Read moreDiamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
Whether you think diamonds or shoes are a girl’s best friend, one thing is certain: the ring matters. Although it is not necessary to have a ring for the engagement to be official, most ladies prefer to have something sparkly to show for their new title of “fiance”. Many couples choose the bride''''''''s wedding…
Read moreRegistries: The Bridal Wish List
Bridal gift registries date back to 1902, when the clerk of a Minnesota china store began listing the names of brides and the china patterns they chose on index cards. Marshall Field, a Chicago department store, introduced the first official bridal registry in 1924. Jewelry stores picked up the trend in the 1930’s, and department stores…
Read moreThe Pursuit: Finding the Most Beautiful Dress You Will Ever Wear
Ever since the mid-1800’s when Queen Victoria first wore white for her wedding to Albert of Saxe-Coberg to incorporate some lace she owned, women have devoted months, even entire girlhoods to finding the dazzling gown they will wear for only one day. A wedding is a romantic affair, but also an action-filled event, one…
Read moreThe Art of the Thank-You Note
In today''''s age of e-mail, texting, and FaceBook, the personal touch of sending cards or letters is becoming more and more rare. While these modern ways of communication have their place, they must never be used in lieu of a traditional, hand-written thank-you note for the attendance and gift from the guests at your…
Read moreYour First Celebration
Termed “Reception” for the idea of hosting or receiving those who attended the marriage ceremony, the party following the wedding is traditionally thought of as a way to say thank you to your friends and family for their time and gifts. It is also the very first celebration of your marriage, and a time…
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