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…

Transportation

Let’s Ride

Article by CTW Features | posted on April 12, 2012 at 7:00am

No matter how big your wedding party and no matter what your wedding style, there is a ride that will accommodate.

Many rental companies tend to get booked quickly during the peak periods in spring and summer, so if your nuptials occur during prime-time, don’t let your date get too near before…

Cakes

The Caketionary

Article by Bev Bennett - CTW Features | posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:10am

If you’ve dedicated your sweet tooth to sticky toffee pudding, pain perdu or other trendy desserts, you may not be acquainted with the cake revival. You could ask your mother to reminisce – or you could just check the following “caketionary” for the delicious details.

Tuxedo Cake
This…

Hair & Makeup

A Beautiful Plan

Article by Marilyn Kennedy Melia - CTW Features | posted on April 08, 2012 at 7:00am

“You look beautiful!”

Certainly, that’s one of the most common utterances of wedding guests. So common, in fact, it seems as if beauty comes naturally to every bride.

Love’s glow may be a force of nature, but experts stress that a stunning bridal look is due to a carefully planned…

Wedding Planners

With This Ring

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 06, 2012 at 7:00am

There’s little if anything more symbolic of becoming a new Mr. and Mrs. than the exchange of the wedding rings. So, why not make the bling’s march to the alter a little extra special?

“You can use almost anything as long as the rings can be secured to it,” says Anne Chertoff, a New…

Decor & Favors

Picking Your Palette

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 04, 2012 at 7:00am

Want a dreamy, romantic vibe for your upcoming I Do’s? Consider a palette of pale pink and champagne. Just want to have fun? Go for bold pairings of vibrant hues, such as cherry red and aqua. The key thing to keep in mind: the colors you choose will help set the tone for your soirée.

If…

Gowns

The Facts of Fittings

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 02, 2012 at 7:00am

The process of trying on multiple wedding dresses in the quest of “The One” can be, well, incredibly trying.

To ensure your appointments are smooth sailing, check out these 10 practical pointers from wedding gown designer Elizabeth Dye, who owns the Portland, Ore.-based bridal boutique The…

Decor & Favors

Wedding DIY: The Weekend Project

Article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on March 31, 2012 at 7:00am

There’s never been a better time to be a DIY bride. All it takes is a few store-bought items and a little time and even the most undomestic diva can be on her way to crafting creative, stylish décor and accessories for her wedding. Just follow the expert tips below.

Hair Accessories

Want to…

Wedding Planners

The Big Thing

Article by Melanie Wanzek - CTW Features | posted on March 29, 2012 at 7:00am

Though weddings include immense planning and detail, much of their significance comes from the simple beauty and meaning of traditions.

“Wedding traditions were born in an age when most could only read gestures, not texts, and so they were designed to signify the great mystery of marriage with a…