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Wedding Trends 2012: Creativity Is The New Black

I’m always intrigued to learn of the latest and greatest wedding trends in any given year.  2012 is starting out to be a rather eclectic mix of old, new, and everything in between.  Like life in general, when times are … Continue reading

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Holy Guest List Batman, The Cost of Weddings is About to Soar!

It is no secret readers, that the cost of gas is about to rise to levels that we Americans have never experienced.  We are also keenly aware that with the rise in fuel costs, comes the rise in cost for … Continue reading

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The DIY Bride: Should You?

As a professional florist, and former shop owner, I have created wedding designs to fit every budget.  In the 1990’s when our shop was doing a very large wedding business, the economy was relatively stable, thus brides on average were … Continue reading

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Flowers Revisited: Budget Reality Check, Please!

I know, I know, it is not the first time that I’ve discussed the topic of flowers.  But as a florist, and former shop owner, I thought I might take a minute to revisit the subject.  So readers, indulge me … Continue reading

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Entourage? Do You Need That Many Opinions?

I cannot help but laugh when I watch the latest and greatest “reality” shows dedicated to everything wedding.  Like all shows claiming to be real life, in real-time, those that broadcast “everything wedding”, are of course edited, scripted, and sometimes….and … Continue reading

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Murphys, California….Why You’ll Want to Get Married Here!

I’m going to take this opportunity for a little biased self promoting.  For those of you that follow my blogs, you know that I thoroughly enjoy sharing ideas, and giving advice to brides and grooms on everything from budgets, to … Continue reading

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Ceremony Decor……….How Much do You Really Need?

I chat often about where I believe brides should concentrate the larger part of their budgets.  After the dress/dresses and tux’s are chosen,  the venue is rented, the food and drink decided upon, the music selected, there is sometimes not a … Continue reading

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Wedding Reception Linens………how fancy is too fancy?

This blog is inspired by my meeting with a linen representative in my area yesterday.  We chatted over ice tea and looked at her very impressive selection of fine linens, chair covers, runners and sashes.  I must say, I have … Continue reading

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Invite Mother Nature to your Spring and Summer Weddings

Although we are smack dab in the middle of Fall, the wedding industry already has us looking at the latest and greatest looks for Spring and Summer weddings.  I myself have weddings booked into next Fall already………….no time to waste! … Continue reading

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Remember It’s a Wedding, Not a Family Reunion

In talking with a bride the other day, she revealed that she and her fiance were having a rough time cutting down their guest list.  They have chosen a venue that does not allow weddings to be any larger than … Continue reading

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