Wedding Planners

We Do

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on May 04, 2012 at 10:10am

Cakes are tasty, DJs are a blast, and dinner is definitely important, but when it comes to a wedding, the most meaningful moment is the actual wedding itself – the ceremony. Happily, how you choose to orchestrate this key component of becoming husband and wife is mostly up to you.

Although rules…

Cakes

Sweet and Simple

Article by Bev Bennett - CTW Features | posted on April 28, 2012 at 7:00am

When prospective brides discuss their wedding cake wishes with Maggie Estavillo, they describe what their mothers served at their own celebrations.

“They even bring in pictures of their mothers’ wedding cakes and ask us to replicate them,” says Estavillo, chef/owner of the Nostalgia Bakery…

Photography / Video

Uncovering the Best Hometown Spots

Article by Timothy R. Schulte - CTW Features | posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:00am

An engagement-portrait session might seem like the time to just capture that one shot that will go on the magnets or postcards or whatever method you choose to tell folks to save the date. But you also could think of it as a sort-of a playdate with your photographer.

“I tell my clients that…

Honeymoon

Your Long and Winding Road-Trip Honeymoon

Article by Angie Jaime - CTW Features | posted on April 24, 2012 at 7:00am

The archetypal honeymoon, jetting off to Niagara Falls after a traditional June wedding was, for many, a mid-century dream come true. Though a honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, it can be quite the task to set out on the marital adventure right after the ceremony. Thankfully, for the…

Wedding Bands

Rose is Blooming

Article by Ephraim Tucho - CTW Features | posted on April 22, 2012 at 7:00am

Wedding jewelry is coming up rose.

In what is becoming one of the growing trends in jewelry, rose gold is making its way to and on brides and grooms on their special day.

“Rose gold is one of the biggest trends in bridal,” says Amanda Gizzi, director of communications for Jewelers of America,…

Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Belted Brides

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 20, 2012 at 7:00am

Need a little sparkle, texture or just plain oomph in your attire? Belts and sashes are a simple and stunning solution.

“I love belts and sashes,” says Nicole Janowicz, an international stylist who specializes in celebrities and high-end weddings. “They transform the entire look of a dress,…

Hair & Makeup

Super Easy, Super Smart Beauty Secrets

Article by CTW Features | posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:51am

It doesn’t take a beauty professional to unlock great looks. It just takes a little practicality – and maybe a trip to the local grocery and drug stores. Here’s bridal party’s worth of no-nonsense beauty tips courtesy of InStyle magazine’s new beauty bible, “InStyle Ultimate Beauty…

Monthly Promo Winner

February Winner

Article by Buffalo Brides | posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:40am

Congratulations to our February Winner:

Kathryn K. of Buffalo

She won $525 towards chair covers and $525 towards a candy table provided by Sitting Pretty, and $1,000 towards her wedding cake provided by Muscoreil’s Fine Desserts.

Congratulations Kathryn!

Stop back soon to see our other…

Wedding Planners

Going with the FLOH

Article by Timothy R. Schulte - CTW Features | posted on April 16, 2012 at 6:59am

So the wedding website is up and running, and with a few clicks guests can RSVP, book a room at the hotel and even purchase something off one of the registries. It sounds simple enough – except some of your older relatives may be a little nonplussed by it all.

If technology is completely foreign…

Wedding Planners

Get A Grip

Article by Margaret Littman - CTW Features | posted on April 14, 2012 at 7:00am

We all know Princess Beatrice was there.

In fact, she was hard to miss, wearing what looked like a toilet-seat-shaped fascinator that quickly became one of the surprise stars of the royal wedding. (The now-famous headpiece was auctioned off for charity, raising more than $131,000.)

But while…