Texas Beach Honeymoons

The “Lone Star” state offers a number of scenic Gulf coast beaches, all ideal for a relaxed and affordable honeymoon. These lesser known beach resorts are particularly suited to those couples living in the Southwestern and Southeastern United States. From Port Isabel near the Mexican border to the barrier islands near Corpus Christi to the [...]

Choosing the Right Bridal Hairstyle

It is a month before your wedding, and you are going for your “trial-run” hairdo. All week long, everyone has been asking if you are going to wear an up do, or if you will be wearing your hair long and straight. You don’t even know at this point—you just want everything to work out [...]

Mother of the Groom Dress

Traditional etiquette states the mother of the groom should wait until the mother of the bride has chosen a dress. The idea is for both mothers to end up wearing similarly formal dresses (one should not wear a ball gown if the other is wearing a strappy sundress). Not all brides (and mothers of the [...]

Colors of a Wedding

Are you worried about how each bridesmaid will look in the color you have chosen for the dress? Better yet, are you worried about the color of your flowers? You shouldn’t worry-its your day! Here is a look at the meaning behind the most popular colors you may have chosen for your wedding day. Classic [...]

Budget Destination Wedding

Couples choose destination weddings for a lot of reasons: to visit an exotic location, to create a great vacation for family and friends, and of course, to reduce the budget. In general, fewer guests will travel to a destination wedding than a local wedding, thereby reducing the reception food and drink costs for the hosts. [...]

Wedding Dress on a Budget

Brides-to-be often turn to bridal magazines for inspiration. And those magazines are loaded with ads for gorgeous designer gowns. Unfortunately, those beautiful wedding dresses are far beyond the budget for many brides. If you need to save money on your wedding gown, yet you still want a gorgeous dress (who doesn’t?), there are plenty of [...]

Planning a Budget Wedding

Many couples today are looking to plan a memorable wedding on a tight budget. Whether you are paying for your wedding yourselves, or trying to stay out of debt, planning a budget wedding can be a great foundation for your financial future as a couple. Here are our top three hints for planning your wedding [...]

Winter Wedding Centerpieces

Although everyone seems to think of June as the most popular wedding month, nowadays more weddings than ever take place during the winter. Finding appropriate and attractive table centerpieces for a winter wedding is a bit of a challenge, since many popular flowers are out of season. Here are a few tips on finding beautiful [...]

Wedding Gifts for Your Fiancé

Brides today often choose to honor the tradition of giving a special gift to the groom on their wedding day. While gadgets, tools and other items tailored to your fiancé’s interest are always nice, why not take it a step further and give a gift that truly commemorates your love for him? Here are a [...]

Save With a Wedding Planner

While many couples do just fine planning a wedding on their own, in some cases it makes perfect sense to hire a wedding planner. A good wedding planner, though charging a fee of her own, can knock thousands off your wedding budget. First, a word about wedding planner fees. Some planners charge a flat fee, [...]

Next Page »