February 28, 2015

On the 28th day of February the following couples said, "We Do!"

Angela S Hubler and Aaron A Stephens

BobbieSue Helen Krol and Scott Daniel Patrick

February 27, 2015

One of the Things That Every Guest Wants at Your Wedding . .

Good Food . . YES!

I will never forget a man (and his family) who told me that he traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast to his niece's wedding and reception only to be angered by what was served at the reception meal.  "I would have never purchased five round trip airplane tickets to California if I knew that subs (hoagies) were going to be served at my niece's reception.  Who serves cold cuts sandwiches to their wedding guests?"

February 26, 2015

What every Guests Wants At Your Wedding . .

Convenient, reasonable priced accommodations.  True!

I once worked with a Bride and Groom who booked their wedding at a resort on a holiday weekend about five hundred miles from their hometown.  They thought they were doing their friends and relatives a favor.  Well, surprise, surprise!  The resort put a three night minimum on each booking because it was the 4th of July weekend plus the nighlty rate increased due to the holiday.  The Bride and Groom had so many wedding invitation "declines" that the size of the wedding cake had to be decreased dramatically and the large banquet room reserved for their reception had to be changed to a smaller banquet room. The Bride and Groom invited 230 guests, only 80 attended the wedding and reception.

February 25, 2015

There's two sides to every story and somewhere in the middle is the truth.

Just recently I was told my a recent bride had unhappy she was with the wedding cake that was delivered to her reception.  And this bride told everyone who would hear her about her unhappiness.

Now, I am very familiar with the owner of this wedding cake bakery so I found the bride's story about her wedding cake very disturbing.

What the bride failed to tell all those who would hear her was that she changed  the cake flavor and/or the icing flavor and/or the icing color and/or the style of the cake and/or the number of slices needed and/or the decorations at least six times in a two month period.  And how do I know that?  Because the wedding cake baker showed me her notes associated with this cake order.  And here's where the problems began . . the  bride never walked into the store to talk to the cake baker even though she was encouraged to do so when she first ordered the cake and when she made every change.  The bride lived within a thirty minute drive of the bakery.

So, before you give a service provider a negative review on one of the many wedding vendor websites think about your participation (or lack of participation) in the final product.

February 24, 2015

Question from a couple who plan to get married . .

"Do we have to repeat or say the same vows?"

Response:  No, you do not.  When a Justice of the Peace or a Judge conducts a civil or secular ceremony the same vows are usually stated by both participants.  When a priest or a minister conducts a traditional Christian or Catholic ceremony, the same vows are stated by both participants.  If a couples wishes to create their own wedding vows they need to find an officiant who is liberal and encourages the participants' creativity.

February 23, 2015

Looking for some light weight, picture perfect bridesmaids gowns for your spring or summer Florida wedding?

Then may I suggest going to Venice's (Florida) newest bridal and alteration shop located at 1758 Tamiami Trail South which is directly across from the Denny's Restaurant on Route 41 (Tamiami Trail).  The store carries an inventory of bridal gowns, Mother of the Bride gowns, flower girl dresses, attendants' gowns,  wedding day accessories and men's formal wear PLUS alterations.

The Store is called "I Do Bridals"
Owner:  Joy Hoch
Phone:  941-786-9180

February 22, 2015

Did you just get engaged?

If you were given a unique shaped engagement ring,

 you have several wedding band choices.  You can have a band custom made to compliment the shape of the engagement ring OR

 you can use the engagement ring as both an engagement ring

 and a wedding band OR wear the engagement ring on the right hand and a  completely different style of wedding band on the left hand.

February 20, 2015

Did you just get engaged?

The couple who just got engaged should not plan, organize and/or pay for their own engagement party unless there is no other alternative.  They are supposed to be "the honored guests" not the people who pay the bills.

February 19, 2015

On the 19th day of February, Amy J Neuin and Richard L Goss Jr. said, "We do."

February 18, 2015

Did you just get engaged?  

Contrary to popular belief, there is no definite time in months or years 

for the engagement period.  

I know of one couple who got engaged on a Tuesday night and they were married on Saturday night of the same week.

I know of another couple who got engaged five years ago and they still haven't been able to set a wedding date due to career plans and job obligations.

February 15, 2015

Did you just get engaged?

If you wish to announce your engagement at either a dinner or party then it should be done within four to six weeks of the proposal.

Traditionally, the lady's parents host the engagement party or dinner.  And if the lady's parents are not able to host this event then the man's parents can host this party or dinner.  This event can be as small or as large as the host and hostess want it to be. 

February 14, 2015

It's Valentine's Day, February 14!

Linda K Link and Brock J Penman got married on Valentine's Day!

Colleen M Nash and Daniel Levitan got married on Valentine's Day!

Aimee T LePri and Paul C Katherman Jr. got married on Valentine's Day!

February 13, 2015

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?

February 12, 2015

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?  It's this Saturday, February 14!

February 10, 2015

On the 10th day of February, Karen McGee and James Seldomridge were united in matrimony

February 9, 2015

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?

Sometimes, it's the simplest things that say so much!

February 8, 2015

On the 8th day of February, Lori Ann Reisinger and Scott W Clouser were united in matrimony.

February 6, 2015

Have you ever heard the phrase . . "There's a time and place for everything".

Well, I'm not sure there is any appropriate place for wedding gowns that are front less, backless, or looks like something that should be worn on a honeymoon not down the aisle.  On more than once occasion, I said to myself, "What was she thinking when she bought that dress."  So, when you go bridal gown shopping think "class"  . . think "feminine" not street walker.

February 5, 2015

Please consider donating to a charity or non-profit organization or a favorite cause in lieu of purchasing favors for your wedding reception.  No one needs to know how much or when you make the donation, just make a small sign telling your guests that you are going to make a donation to XYZ charity and put that sign on the guest book table or gift table or in your ceremony program.

February 4, 2015

Roses are red, violets are blue

I found the perfect engagement ring for you!

February 3, 2015

Are you thinking about asking your "one and only" to marry you

 on Valentine's Day? Here's the perfect engagement ring!

February 2, 2015

On the 2nd day of February, Ewelina K Golabek and Justo Zurita were united in marriage.

February 1, 2015

Valentine's Day is just thirteen days away, it's time to show your sweetheart how much you care!  Love is in the air!

This Chenille Heart Sweater is the perfect sweater to wear to your Valentine's Day wedding rehearsal or day after brunch.  Item # N7-797 can be ordered from NorthStyle.com or call 1-800-336-5666.  The sweater is available in sizes small through 3X.  http://NorthStyle.com