Monthly Archives: October 2009

How many bridesmaids?

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Christine

<question> How do I figure out how many people should stand with me? I could go with 2 bridesmaids, but I could also go with 10. </question> I don’t know where this etiquette came from, but the bridesmaids ratio is suggested to … Continue reading »

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Booking a DJ or a Band?

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joleen

During the wedding planning process one decision that I stressed over was deciding on a band or a DJ.    Both my fiancé’ had decided to go more casual and have a party like atmosphere then a more formal cocktail type event.  Now … Continue reading »

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Your Jim and Pam Moment

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Cait

After watching The Office’s favorite couple Jim and Pam get married on TV recently, it got me thinking about the “perfect” wedding and what that really means.  (If you missed The Office wedding, check it out at hulu.com).  Although the episode is awkward and … Continue reading »

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Bridesmaids Gifts

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Christine

Trying to figure out what to give your bridesmaids? There’s no correct way and specific gift but just like any gift, hopefully you can find something that they’ll like. Being part of the wedding party requires alot of money on their part … Continue reading »

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DIY Save the Dates (the cheap way)

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Auschick

You picked your wedding date – yay! Now you need to tell people – but your stationery isn’t ready yet… what to do? Here’s where Save the Date cards come in. Traditionally, these are printed and sent out via snail mail, but … Continue reading »

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Venue Searching Questions

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Mel

So my brother-in-law recently got engaged!! {Congrats Henry & Phoebe!!} Just starting to wedding planning, he and his fiance are venue searching right now. They asked GT and I to provide a list of questions for the initial process when they tour … Continue reading »

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Saving For Your Wedding

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joleen

 Most recently I met with the crew of BFC and got to thinking about what else I had to offer future brides. I’m not really crafty or creative but one thing I was able to do successfully for my wedding was to … Continue reading »

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Surviving the Big Day

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Cait

One thing that is for certain on the day of your wedding is that you can’t plan for the unexpected. However, you can do your best to try! That’s why I think having a bride or bridesmaid ‘survival kit’ is critical for … Continue reading »

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Favorite Registry Gifts

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Auschick

One thing I did love about being engaged was putting things on our registry! I was rooming with a friend at the time, and whenever I used something of hers in the kitchen that I liked, I promptly went to my computer … Continue reading »

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Considering a Wedding Coordinator?

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Christine

How do you know if you need a DOC (day-of-coordinator)? Even if you planned your own wedding, you may want to consider delegating the worry and stress of the actual wedding day to a friend or professional so that you can enjoy … Continue reading »

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trash that dress?

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Mel

Last week I was watching a feature on NBC’s TODAY for a great and creative idea on what to do with your dress after the big party.  There has been a recent trend to “trash your dress.” Brides wear their big white … Continue reading »

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Putting It All Together (your wedding day schedule)

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joleen

 After visiting all my vendors and getting all the big decisions made about my big day I started to get a little overwhelmed when it came down to the rest of the details.   Although I waited till late in the game, I … Continue reading »

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