Wedding Bands

Bands of Outsiders

Article by Marilyn Kennedy Melia - CTW Features | posted on February 22, 2012 at 9:25am

“With this ring I thee wed.”

Yes, a band is integral to the wedding ceremony, but there’s no dictate on what it should be made of or how it should look.

As the cost of gold has climbed over the past few years, more couples are sealing their vows with bands of “emerging” or…

event

Bridal Open House - Antonio’s Banquet & Conference Center

Article by BuffaloBrides | posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:57am

• ♥ Antonio’s is Western New York’s most elegant banquet facility.
• ♥ Comfortably seating up to 600, Antonio’s can accommodate any size group.
• ♥ We use only the finest ingredients in our food, and we don’t “cut corners” the difference is in the taste!
• ♥ Our professional staff…

Monthly Promo Winner

January Winner

Article by Buffalo Brides | posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:27am

Congratulations to our January Winner:

Amy Z. of Buffalo

She won $1,000 towards tuxedo rentals provided by Tuxedo Junction, and $1,000 towards a two-night stay provided by The Delaware Mansion.

Congratulations Amy!

Stop back soon to see our other contest winners.

Monthly Promo Winner

December Winner

Article by Buffalo Brides | posted on February 20, 2012 at 10:19am

Congratulations to our December Winner:

Valerie B. of Kenmore

She won $1,500 towards wedding flowers provided by Petals to Please, and $500 towards limousine service provided by The Limousine Service.

Congratulations Valerie!

Stop back soon to see our other contest winners.

Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Today’s Tiaras

Article by Catherine Phelan - CTW Features | posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:00am

Not long ago tiaras were reliable mainstays of beauty contests and dowagers at hunt balls, but two royal weddings helped bring these sparklers back into the bridal spotlight this year. Now even fashion-forward brides are searching beyond recent trend headpieces like feathery hair combs and French…

Registry

The Recession Registry

Article by Timothy R. Schulte - CTW Features | posted on February 18, 2012 at 7:00am

Plain and simple, Americans eat out too much. With all the “50 percent off!” offers sent to our inboxes, it’s no wonder. According to the first ever “Dining Out” survey conducted on behalf of daily-deals site LivingSocial, the average American eats 4.8 meals per week (dining in and…

Auto

The Top 10 Cars for Newlyweds

Article by Jim Gorzelany - CTW Features | posted on February 16, 2012 at 7:00am

Whether you’re tying the knot in the coming months or are helping a young couple start their new life together, we’ve selected an assortment of autos that are ideal for newlyweds. Each embodies a certain youthful appeal, yet comes at an affordable price and delivers a healthy degree of…

Cakes

My Chocolate, My Way

Article by CTW Features | posted on February 14, 2012 at 7:00am

Chocomize

The Cherry Hill, N.J.-based chocolatier lets brides and grooms create their own signature wedding candy bar, perfect for a favor or welcome bag.

Couples start with a chocolate (dark, milk or white). Next, they can add up to five toppings, with ingredients ranging from crunchy (nuts and…

Invitations & Stationary

Invites: Vintage Vogue

Article by Lindsey Romain - CTW Features | posted on February 13, 2012 at 10:26am

Telegrams have long been out of fashion as a communication device, but design-wise, they’re as fresh as ever.

It was a telegram-inspired wedding invitation that won Rachael Hetzel, founder of Pistachio Press in Rochester, N.Y., the Best New Product for All Things Wedding at the 2011 National…

Wedding Planners

’Tis the Season

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:00am

Summer

Pros: “The weather!” says Christina Friedrichsen, author of “Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding that Fits Your Budget and Style” (North Light Books, 2004). “If you’ve got your heart set on an outdoor wedding, there’s no better season.” There are also three great…