I recently interviewed a good friend of mine who happens to be one of the best wedding photographers in our area, Shane East from Shane East Wedding Photography

The average wedding in the US today costs $22,000 and twice that in larger cities.  Most of the clients that I work with are on a limited budget.  More and more of the couples I work with are paying for their own weddings with little or no help from their parents. 
Most couples don’t know where [...]

I have been hearing the horror stories about how you send your invitations out with an RSVP date of 3-4 weeks later, so you can get your final count to your caterer on-time. 4 weeks later, Only about 1/2 of your invitations have been responded to. So, 2 weeks before your wedding, you are making [...]

When my fiance’ and I were discussing wedding favors, we threw out a TON of different ideas: The little tiny picture frames (I have 6 of them at home in a drawer, none of them have any pictures in them) or bubbles (not really “enough” of a favor) Wedding Scrolls (same thing) Candles (gets expensive [...]

One of the most amazing things we have encountered while planning our wedding is the way perspective brides and grooms are treated. When I began my reading, some the books mentioned that some vendors maybe less than pleasant, and I was very skeptical. But in our quest for our wedding, we have actually spoken to [...]

…in terms of planning my wedding, was allowing myself enough time to get what I wanted to get–at the price I wanted to get it at…
Let me explain: As with anything, if you are in a hurry to get it, it’s going to cost you more…(e.g.: Express shipping on a item you must have for [...]

Sometimes Brides and Maids of Honor aren’t really sure of what the Maid of Honor duties are. Saying yes to being the Maid of Honor, you are also taking on the responsibilities below. Follow these steps to being a good friend or sister as well as a great Maid of Honor.