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Kid-Friendly Weddings

There’s a reason why actors say you should never work with children or animals; they are the most unpredictable creatures on the planet! A key decision when deciding on your guest list is if you are going to have children at the wedding.  If you ARE, then make sure you read my guest post over on read more…

Normal Service Will Resume Soon

We all need a break, and this little blogger is no different!  I am taking a couple of weeks off over the holiday season but don’t worry, normal service will resume again…around the 5th or 6th of Janurary.
Congrats to any newly engaged couples out there, there is sure to be plenty in the blog archives read more…

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue….Keeping the Tradition Alive!

For this weeks Confetti blog post, I wrote about the Tradition of Old, New, Borrowed, Blue….some clever suggestions on how to keep the tradition alive but also a few quirky ideas!

Something Old

A locket containing a picture of your great-grandparents.
A family rosary for the ceremony.
Antique combs or hairpins, to adorn your hair.
Wear wedding bands from both read more…

Straight from NYC! Wedding Trends for 2010

Last Sunday I was invited down to Adare Manor to their wedding fair to check out the property and see what the renowed 5 star property has to offer potential brides.
Let me tell you…ALOT!  It was incredible to see a black carriage being pulled by 2 large black horses with the white feather plumes coming read more…

Wedding Place Cards – Unique ideas to impress your guests!

Weddings are a momentous occasion to be cherished for a lifetime. Putting unique touches small or large can help make the most of those memories. One way to personalize your wedding is by creating bespoke place cards that guests can appreciate and take home.  It’s also a great fun task that you can DIY and read more…

Top 10 Tips on Selecting your Wedding Flowers

Photo Courtesy of www.bunches.co.uk

These Top 10 Tips come from UK based online florists - http://flowersguide.co.uk
Flowers take centre stage and play an integral part of your wedding day. They make up your bouquet and that of the bridesmaids, they are scattered by the flower girls, worn as button holes by the grooms men and guests, form centrepiece decorations at the read more…

Hitting the Dance Floor: Choosing a Song for Your First Dance

Photo Credit: Katie Stoops (Open Air Photography)

First dances are one of the most memorable parts of the wedding celebration.  However, picking out a song for the first dance can be difficult for couples.  Do you choose something classic, a slow dance, something upbeat, a serious ballad, a goofy song that reminds you of your first date?  It really doesn’t matter, as read more…

Honeymoon Ideas: where to go after you have said “I Do”

After the stress of planning and coordinating their wedding, many couples want to begin their married life with a romantic honeymoon. Whether you crave an exotic retreat, extreme luxury, thrilling adventure, or something a bit off the beaten path, you are certain to find a honeymoon that will suit your style and budget.
Exotic read more…

Survival Kit for the Bride & Groom

Any good wedding planner knows that the secret to the success of a smooth wedding-day is to act like a good little boy scout and BE PREPARED!  Here’s the emergency essentials for any good chief bridesmaid/Best Man.

FOR THE BRIDE:

Makeup and beauty tools
Nail file
Nail polish in the same colour she’s wearing
Pain killers/headache tablets
Perfume
Safety pins – prob read more…

Message In A Bottle

One of my very dear friends recently travelled to Portugal for the wedding of her manager.  It was an unusual wedding in that, the newlywed couple are both American, but the bride has lived and worked in Ireland for the past number of years but is now planning to relocate back to America after the read more…

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