Many brides dream of sewing their own wedding gown, either on their own or with help from Mom or Grandma. Unfortunately, many brides feel intimidated and decide that the job would just be too big and complicated. Before you make that decision, take a minute to look into the latest sewing machine technology — it […]

Honeymoons are big business in the United States. With more than 2.4 million weddings occurring each year, those happy couples spend $8 billion a year on their honeymoon (according to About.com.)
With that kind of serious money going into a dream (hopefully!) honeymoon, it’s no wonder that brides spend a considerable amount of time and effort […]

Buying gifts for a bridal shower is always a challenging exercise. It is hard to know what to buy that will make the bride happy in her new life. There are, however, a number of things you should avoid in terms of gift-giving at a wedding shower.
First, don’t spend too little on a gift. Remember […]

Get engaged recently? According to Conde Nast Bridal Media’s American Wedding Study, this is one of the most popular times of year for proposals. Twenty-five percent of brides get engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
With all of the excitement comes the planning and countless decisions. To simplify the process, follow these helpful tips to […]

Winter weddings are magical. The bride’s gown reflecting the color of fresh snow, the bridesmaids dressed in shimmering velvet with satin trim, and the groom and groomsmen handsome in their black tuxedos.
To get to this point, the bride and groom will spend months working out every tiny detail to create their memorable day — color […]

Let’s face it, if you are a woman there is a good chance that at one point or another you have been invited to a bridal shower that left you scratching your head or ready to gnaw off your arm just to get out of the room.  Do you remember the dreaded bridal shower game […]

Planning a few games for a bridal shower is the perfect way to break the ice and help the guests get to know each other. Many games can be played with only a few supplies, and some need nothing to play. If the guests at your bridal shower are not familiar with one another, consider […]

Hosting a bridal shower can be a fun and exciting experience. It, however, can involve some pretty extensive planning and costs. You have to decide who to invite. You have to figure out where you plan to hold the party. You need to decide on a theme for your party. You even have to decide […]