The menu presented at a wedding reception can determine the overall success of the event. The time of day the reception is held makes a difference on what is served, as well as the theme of the wedding, but variety, special touches, and quality of the cuisine and service is what makes a fantastic dining…
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Advice. The word alone can evoke unpleasant feelings! Keeping the advice of others at bay as you plan your wedding while keeping relationships intact can be tricky, but the good news is that it is possible. Weddingbee.com offers excellent, well-thought-out ideas on this issue, and the responses presented can be used in regard to any…
Read moreHoneymoons and Hurricanes
As summer winds down and the Pacific ocean breezes turn cooler, the Caribbean’s warm, sandy beaches can be a memorable honeymoon destination if you are looking to extend the theme after your wedding aboard one of Electra Cruises fabulous yachts. Whether you are considering a luxury cruise or a hidden resort get-away, something you…
Read moreAs Seasons Change
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…
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