Party time!
Ever wondered what the differences between escort cards and place cards are? Or if they are the same thing, but use different words? Well, the truth is not that far off. They kind of do the same thing, but with differing levels of formality. So, how do you use them and do you even need… Read More
There are thousands of websites devoted to popular wedding themes. Then there are what seems like millions of theme ideas to pick from. How do you choose which one is right for your special day? Being in the wedding industry, we work with a lot of engaged couples. Some have specific ideas about what they… Read More
Ever found yourself wondering exactly what wedding usher duties involve? Does your usher or usherette simply show people to their seats at your reception? Or are they involved in the organisation of wedding photos too? For you to be able to choose and then instruct your wedding usher, you’ll need to specifically nail down their… Read More
You’re planning your wedding and looking forward to the most wonderful day in your life. Actually, no you’re not. Wedding planning for shy brides and grooms has got to be one of the most stressful jobs ever. You want your wedding to be perfect, but you are not relishing the fact you will be centre… Read More
So you’ve completed the hardest task in wedding planning – figuring out where everyone is going to sit – and now you need to determine how you communicate this seating plan to your guests. There’s a few different options available, and lucky for us, Amanda from Be My Guest is going to share a few of… Read More
Your first dance is eagerly anticipated by your family and friends. Your speeches have finished and the music is about to start. But wait! Do you head out onto the dance floor with your groom or do you invite your parents to dance first? Should you have choreographed your first dance or will an impromptu… Read More
Dancing the night away at your wedding is usually kicked off with a first dance. The majority of couples are most definitely not contenders for a Dancing with the Stars spot, so there are typically plenty of nerves and even dancing lessons (devolving into a few arguments…) when figuring out what your wedding’s first dance might… Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I came across the story of The Winery at Elk Manor – a wedding venue in Maryland, United States. In it lies a cautionary tale of a wedding venue who closed suddenly, ruining the wedding plans of more than 50 families, according to Delaware Online. I kept thinking about it… Read More
For a large chunk of your wedding guests (and for many couples as well) the highlight of a wedding is the party! The last half of your wedding reception is the most relaxed part of the day. The official stuff is done, the wedding speeches have been wrapped up, food and drink has been consumed in copious amounts… the… Read More
The other day I was emailing with a bride who was lamenting the cost of her wedding. In particular, the fact that wedding favours were going to cost an arm and a leg. There are certainly plenty of ways to spend a fortune on wedding favours, and in many cases that’s unavoidable – personalising something,… Read More