• 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Petals for Patients: A Second Act for Your Floral Arrangements

    November 2, 2018

    Petals for Patients gives your floral décor new life, filling the rooms of the sick and terminally ill from Milwaukee to Chicago with personally crafted bouquets. Your gently used, although well loved arrangements will continue their work of being beautiful by brightening the bedside of a deserving patient.

  • Finding Your Décor and Flowers

    October 17, 2018

    As a wedding planner and 3rd generation florist, I know that most couples enjoy choosing their venue and their vendors. But the #1 thing I ...

  • Trend Watch: Wedding Day Catering

    September 19, 2018

    Brides and grooms are increasingly putting their money where their mouth is, prioritizing deliciousness and allotting much of their budget for memorable meals.

  • The Wedding Cake: Showpiece of the Celebration

    September 13, 2018

    Whether elegant and ornate or nontraditional and wild, cakes can often be one of the most budget-breaking aspects of a wedding. More and more modern ...

  • Behind the Beat | DJ Express

    September 4, 2018

    Interview with the Experts | DJ’s | Behind the Beat Finding the right entertainment for your reception is such an important element in your planning ...

  • Delicious Desserts, Cakes and Much More!

    August 15, 2018

    Gone are the days of a white cake with a topper. Today there are lots of options and choices. You can have a theme cake, ...

  • 5 Ways to Summer-Proof Your Makeup

    July 18, 2018

    Summer is a beautiful wedding season, full of sun and warmth and sun-kissed glowing skin. It’s also the time of 100+ degree temps, suffocating humidity ...