• Daring to be Different: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Free Dining

    December 27, 2018

    Food preferences and limitations are common enough now that you can expect more than one odd guest with special needs. The chefs in the game today understand these greater challenges. We can now expect exciting dishes while managing food restrictions, creating unique options that don’t scream “high maintenance guest,” and instead blend in with or highlight other more mainstream selections. Lifestyle choices, religious beliefs, and health considerations are all easily accommodated simply by communicating and collaborating in advance.

  • Trend Watch: Lush & Leafy with Bold Blossoms

    December 26, 2018

    Trends in bridal florals are seeing a move toward the more natural and earthy persuasion - a return to cascading bouquets and more saturated colors.

  • Adding Flair to Your Groom (and his Men!)

    December 19, 2018

    We spend a lot of time talking about the Bride - what she wears, her makeup, and what she wants.  But what about the Groom and his attendants?  Here are some fun ideas for every groom to make a statement of his own.

  • Taylor & Danny’s “A Small Love Story” Wedding at The Ingleside Hotel

    December 18, 2018

    Danny and Taylor planned their wedding around the theme of "A Small Love Story" — Small being their last name. Books were incorporated throughout the day, from bookmark save-the-dates to antique books as centerpieces to wedding party character bios in the church programs.

  • Win a Dream Wedding at the Empire State Building

    December 14, 2018

    Here's your chance to win a wedding ceremony atop the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory atop the Empire State Building!

  • Sam Dekker and Olivia Harlan Bring the Romance Home to Wisconsin

    December 13, 2018

    Olivia Harlan has married her rightful partner, Sam Dekker. You may recognize Sam as Wisconsin’s 2012 “Mr. Basketball”, a second team All American for the Wisconsin Badgers team that advanced to the 2015 NCAA National Championship game, and currently a forward in the NBA for the Washington Wizards. Combined the two make quite a team, and together they planned a wedding of which dreams are made. If Midwestern elegance is a wedding theme, these two showed us how it’s done.

  • A Surprise Wedding at the Stoneleigh in Dallas, Texas

    December 5, 2018

    Meke and Antonio planned to marry in a Cabo destination wedding but they didn't want to leave out their friends and family. Surprise!

  • The Marital Send-Off: Leaving with a WOW!

    December 2, 2018

    Your wedding day is a story. It has a beginning, middle, and end. Like the beginning of any great story, the ceremony is there to set the tone and introduce yourselves as husband and wife. The reception comes next, and is the plot of the story. The end is your Grand Finale. The marital send off has been revived! Check out these new marital send off ideas and trends!

  • Be Beautiful, But be a Comfortable Bride

    November 21, 2018

    As someone who has officiated over a thousand weddings, I have seen many beautiful brides attired in gowns of all styles, fabrics and designers. The ...

  • Planning and Your Palate: From Pen and Paper…to Your Plate!

    November 19, 2018

    If you have booked a venue, it is possible they will provide a list of preferred caterers, based on their own contracts or previous experience. These purveyors might be a great place to start. Many venues will have great knowledge of set-up guidelines and already has a rapport with on-site staff. Whether working with the venue or an outside contender, keep the following checklist with you to help iron out the details.