Alexa Prisco, airbrush MAC makeup artist, has a wonderful article at HuffingtonPost.com to guide both you and your makeup artist so you will look your very best on your wedding day. Her seven tips to help you look fabulous include: using a primer to fill in fine lines, selecting the right foundation, avoiding colors, selecting the right lip color, and making sure your makeup … [Read more...]

Guest post on APracticalWedding.com by Lauren discusses who to choose if you don't want bridesmaids at your wedding. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek with "qualifications" and "requirements" of a non-bridesmaid. Nevertheless this is a wonderful short read with practical advice if you'd prefer to have a (hopefully) less stressful time planning your wedding. Read more at: … [Read more...]

Allison at MarryThis.com describes 6 budget mistakes that many brides can make as they plan their wedding. The key mistakes she identifies include not having a specific budget, spending too much on the venue, ordering too many invitations, overlooking last minute expenses, and going overboard and spending beyond your means. If you have no idea what your wedding will cost then … [Read more...]

If you're looking for your wedding venue, you'll have your work cut out for you. There are several things to consider before starting your search as Chandra of Oh-Lovely-Day.com points out - geographical location, time of year, number of guests, and whether the ceremony and reception will be at different locations. Once you've answered those questions your search begins - and … [Read more...]

No matter how many guests you have, there has to be a seating chart and directions for guests if you want things to be organized. It's one of those little details that you can't ignore - or your reception won't go smoothly. Mandee at DecoratingForEvents.com has some wonderful ideas she's found for wedding seat charts. Her article shows a small gallery of seating chart themes … [Read more...]