How often has the thought of giving a toast spoiled the wedding for people who get tongue-tied? Sometimes the problem is because a wedding party can be a hotbed of secrets, says Lawrence Bernstein, who runs ChargeYourGlasses.com, a website that helps the most hapless speaker … [Read more...] about Cheers to making easy toasts
A stress-free wedding day starts with having confidence in the people who are responsible for putting all the details together. You will get the best service if you treat everyone with respect and show your appreciation for their work. Interviewing vendors Arrive with … [Read more...] about How to work with your vendors
Use your imagination as you consider colour, design, flavour, filling, icing and shape of your wedding cake – or cakes! Type of frosting Choose between a fondant or buttercream icing. Fondant is thin, hard, rolled out with a rolling pin and draped over the cake, giving a … [Read more...] about Considerations for picking your wedding cake
Suddenly everyone wants curls. Maybe it's just loose waves or letting loose those natural curls you've been straightening for the past few years. Here's how to get the look. If you're addicted to very straight hair, curly hair can be a nice change. Start with a thickening foam … [Read more...] about Unfurl the curl
The planning of the wedding, from guest list to gift registry, should be a partnership, but often the bride takes on most of the planning duties. Get your guy involved with these groom-friendly tasks Set up a spreadsheet Include names, addresses and phone numbers of … [Read more...] about Tasks the groom can handle
Be firm about price Tell the retailer what your price range is. Retailers know that brides often buy the first gown they try on, so they may start off by showing you a more expensive gown and then follow up with gowns within your price range. That's just good business, but if … [Read more...] about Your gown shopping experience
A DJ can be a beginner, intermediate, expert or ‘other.’ ‘Other’ is a DJ who has no intention of making a career in the industry. These hobbyists are the used car salesmen of the DJ industry. A professional DJ has at least five years experience that have given him the … [Read more...] about Beware the amateur DJ
Choosing a wedding photographer is almost important as choosing the person you marry. After all, the photos taken on your big day will be the ones you look at for life! That’s why hiring the right photographer may take some work. “When choosing a photographer for your … [Read more...] about Choosing a photographer
Today, more and more couples use the same surname socially but don’t make a legal change of name. This happens more often when both have established their own names in the workplace. However, if one of you decides to legally take the other’s surname, here’s the scoop. (1) You … [Read more...] about Thinking of changing your name?
The major cost at a wedding is the reception. From bar to food to floral centrepieces to music, it adds up to a cost that alarms many couples. Here's how to cut corners without cutting style: Day of the week can make a difference. Any day but Saturday. If you can get married on … [Read more...] about 10 tips for super savings
