Planning a wedding is a huge task for anyone - even a professional planner. And many brides (and their mothers) choose to do the planning themselves. There are, of course, some good reasons to hire a wedding planner to help with preparations for your big day as we learned from reading an article on MyWedding.com: 1. Your wedding planner can get things done faster because of … [Read more...]

10 Weird Wedding Laws that are still on the books (!) posted on MyWedding.com Here is a sampling of five such strange laws: 1. In Texas, if you publicly introduce someone as your husband or wife three times you are legally married. (Be careful what you say!) 2. In North Carolina, a marriage can be legally declared void if one of the partners is found to be physically … [Read more...]

The wedding cake is always a focal point at the reception. And sometimes the newlyweds will want to have a separate cake table or an alternative to the traditional cake. Cupcakes are one popular alternative that has emerged in the past few years. If you're a bride who is looking to add another touch of elegance to your reception then you might want to consider a cupcake … [Read more...]

Bridal make-up tips from Australian make-up artist, Lisa Eldridge. Tips include: 1. Not using make-up that is "trendy" and dates your photos (instead you want a timeless, classic, and beautiful look) 2. Using a look that suits your coloring but ties in with your theme 3. Looking like yourself in a more beautiful version of yourself instead of going for a "new" look where … [Read more...]

Wedding Planner Sandy Malone of WeddingsInVieques.com has 5 tips for an effective wedding rehearsal. Her tips include: doing your rehearsal in the morning, planning your lineup beforehand (not at the rehearsal), holding flowers below the waist (not at chest level), listening to your wedding planner, and being prepared if someone important can't make the rehearsal. Great tips … [Read more...]