30 Perfect Wedding Songs for Parent Dances

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September 10th, 2009

Trying to come up with the perfect wedding song to dance to with Dad or Mom? Start by deciding if you want a beautiful slow ballad or also want a song with meaningful lyrics. (Warning: If you choose a tear-jerker, plan the dance for later on in the reception, when the party is beginning to [...]

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Food & Drinks

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July 27th, 2009

Book your reception site before hiring a caterer. Keep in mind that many banquet halls have exclusive (or “preferred”) relationships with in-house caterers, which may limit your ability to work with an outside company. Check before you interview outsiders. Read More

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Wedding Songs

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July 15th, 2009

Weddings are all about tying the knot and having fun while you are doing it. This so called “fun factor” that so many people hope to find at a wedding, is normally lacking a bit. There are many ways to go about fixing this, but the best way is to have some great wedding songs. [...]

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Funny Wedding Toasts

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June 10th, 2009

No one really knows exactly why, but most funny wedding toasts at a wedding reception are done by the best man. It is most likely because he shares a strong camaraderie with the groom, and to some extent the bride, and he was probably the closest witness to how the groom went through in his [...]

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How to Plan a Wedding Barbecue for Your Reception

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June 10th, 2009

A wedding barbecue can be a great, less-expensive and fun option for a less formal wedding reception. However, grilling food for a large amount of people can be a lot of work so you need to plan ahead and think it through ahead of time so that everything will run smoothly. Read More

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Tips About Wedding Music

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May 12th, 2009

The ceremony music is played during the ceremony that includes the prelude, processional, ceremony, recessional and postlude. The reception music helps create the atmosphere of your wedding. It is the major part of your reception and should be planned carefully. Read More

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Rethink Your Wedding Party Gifts

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May 12th, 2009

Traditionally a bride will give her bridesmaids something to wear during the wedding. If you go this route, make sure that whatever you give will be something THEY will enjoy, not something that is self-serving such as a purple tie or a replica of the Hope Diamond to wear in the wedding. These are things [...]

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Wedding Reception Tips

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May 5th, 2009

The wedding reception is where the cost of a wedding can get out of hand.  This is typically the largest expense, but one of the easiest to cut down on costs.  One way to lower the cost of your wedding reception is to try to keep your guest list to a minimum.  Do you really need to invite family members who [...]

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