Monthly Archives: November 2009

What’s Your Invitation Style?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Auschick

Since your wedding invitation is the very first thing that your guests will see, it should set the tone for your wedding.  As the expression goes, “nothing beats a good first impression,” the same goes for your invitations.  Get your guests excited … Continue reading »

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My wedding cake topper

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Mel

Since Nat did a post on wedding cake toppers this week, I thought I’d post about mine. I too really wanted to make my own wedding cake topper. At first I had a really hard time deciding what to make, how to … Continue reading »

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Want to be a Wedding Planner or Coordinator?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Christine

Did you have fun at your wedding and feel sad that the fun stops after the wedding is over? Some brides find it hard to turn off the excitement after the big day is over. If you keep looking at wedding dresses … Continue reading »

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The Little Things

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Cait

Paying attention to the small details can add so much to your wedding day. As I attend more and more weddings, I find myself noticing all those personalized additions the bride and groom have to make their wedding day extra special. Here are just … Continue reading »

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Geting Hitched Quickly. Is This a New Trend?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Christine

The recent weddings that we’ve been invited to have been for friends who got engaged and planned their wedding in less than 6 months, several under 4 months. I’m not sure what is causing people to speed up their time lines but … Continue reading »

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Wedding Cake Toppers: Finding or making the right one

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Auschick

I really wanted to make my own cake topper.  I seriously considered putting two birds on the top of our cake – kinda of the Ann Wood style, and I found a pattern and some fabric that I could have made work, … Continue reading »

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May Jewelers Trunk Show – DC

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Auschick

My husband and I purchased our wedding bands from May Jewelers, a small jewelery store in Tyson’s Corner (8032 Leesburg Pike). If you’re in the market for either your engagement ring or wedding band, they’ll be having a trunk show this coming … Continue reading »

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The Other Wedding Gown

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Mel

If you are Chinese or marrying into a Chinese family, this question must have come across some time during the planning process… Are you going to wear a qipao? It’s always a nice gesture to the grandparents and parents to incorporate a … Continue reading »

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Special Offer From Pink Orchid Weddings in Boston

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Christine

Our guest blogger, Emilie from Pink Orchid Weddings, shared with us earlier this week about the difference between a wedding planner and wedding coordinator. To entice our readers in the Boston area, she is offering a 10% discount off the Blush Package, … Continue reading »

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Changing Your Name After Marriage?

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joleen

I was just browsing through cnn during my lunch and came across this article from oprah.com that I thought was pretty a funny take on changing your last name.   This has been a topic of discussion long before my wedding but it’s … Continue reading »

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Traditional and Non Traditional Groomsmen Gift Ideas

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joleen

We have had a lot of discussion on the BFC blog about bridesmaids and gifts etc but I thought I would share a few gift ideas for the groomsmen.  Now most grooms I know were pretty excited about purchasing gifts for their … Continue reading »

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Online Luxury Wedding Expo

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Christine

Companies have tried online wedding expos but I feel like they never gained much participation. However, someone like Martha Stewart will probably invite a crowd. I signed up but not sure that I will attend but I know lots of other people … Continue reading »

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