I spoke recently with a mom of a newly engaged daughter. Mom wanted to give her daughter her dream wedding, and daughter had been dreaming of a simple and small beach wedding. Mom wanted to know how to plan the beach wedding and how to determine the costs. It is one thing to plan a wedding in your hometown,... Full story »

Are you a team player? This may seem like a funny question for a wedding advice column. But, I can assure you there are some choice nuggets here. Recently I heard a bride asking about how to negotiate with her vendors on price. I got the distinct impression that she was a "platinum" bride that did not have a... Full story »

Time to get going! We are now officially in "engagement season". According to the Wedding Report*, more girls get engaged in December than in any other month of the year. For those of you thinking that a ring might be coming soon, I want to fill your heads with more than just Holiday Cheer. If you are going to... Full story »

I have recently heard from a 60 year old bride that will be getting married next September. She had several questions for me, as her previous husband passed away 35 years ago, and she is just now getting remarried. So sweet! This bride was concerned with two issues, the first being: what does a 60-year-old bride wear? I was... Full story »

If you are having a spring wedding, it is about time to order your wedding invitations. We could spend a long time just discussing the dos and don'ts, size, weight, etiquette and style. But today I wanted to share some information on those RSVP's that you are probably going to need to send out with your invitations. I know... Full story »

Do you need wedding insurance? Maybe you do and maybe you don't. But, if you need it and don't have it you will wish you did! Truly, no one wants to think about it, but there is a chance that a disaster could strike your wedding day. A sudden cancellation, stolen gifts, a damaged gown, the groom's custom-made tuxedo... Full story »

I know we are moving into the pre-wedding season when my 2013 brides start asking me etiquette questions about making guest lists. For all you brides and moms starting to work on lists, I have several tips for you. First gather guest's names: For a married couple, list them as: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. A single woman would... Full story »

After sitting on a round table panel last night, courtesy of Main Street Productions, one of the topics explored was how moms and brides relate. The other two planners on the panel agreed with me that they see conflict often. What is this conflict about? There are several reasons why conflict might get stirred up at this time. The... Full story »

It's time for another look at some of the breathtaking dresses from Bridal Fashion Week! Trends this year from the top designers include stunning illusion necklines, keyhole backs, long ladylike sleeves, and lace, lace, lace. Here, we have a first look at designers Alfred Angelo, Ines Di Santo, Christos and Badgley Mischka. Excerpts and photos courtesy of Brides magazine... Full story »

Trends this year from the top designers include stunning illusion necklines, keyhole backs, long ladylike sleeves, and lace, lace, lace. Here, we have a first look at designers Vera Wang, Marchesa, Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier. Full story »

Lately I have posted about bridezillas and bridesmaids, but I rarely write about groomsmen. It seems that they are not that interesting, and not much drama surrounds them. Generally, they are friends and family of the groom, and are well-behaved professionals. I have been reminded in the past few months though that groomsmen can in fact be very juicy... Full story »

Over this last weekend, I was sent several emails regarding the latest "bride gone wild". In this case, she did not get drunk and fall into the pool, or cuss out the groom during the reception, but this demanding bride has in fact gone way over the boundaries of friendship. I know you are thinking what could she have... Full story »

I can just hear you know.. what is a hospitality bag? And, what does it have to do with a wedding? Full story »