Isn't this true? - You are married now 20 years, and chances are, your guest book will be in a box somewhere, while your wedding photo album has been tattered because your kids have whipped it out so many times to look at Mom and Dad on their wedding day. So which do you want to put more energy into? Your wedding photo album, or your guest list? Why not combine them? How many times do people read a "sign in" guest list years after their wedding? People often don't look at these again because there isn't any touching comments, rather just a list of guests that have attended. (Read More.....)
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Putting together your guest list can be one of the most stressful parts of planning any wedding. Not only do the bride and the groom both have opinions on who to invite, but also both sets of parents often insist on being involved in this process. Leaving someone special off of the guest list to your wedding can be an insult that will not soon be forgotten, but inviting too many people can be a financial burden that will stay with you long after the wedding is over. So what do you do? Are there some guidelines that can help make compiling a wedding guest list to be a more manageable process? 
Your guests will be spending a good part of their time at the table talking with other guests, so spending some serious thought and effort into designing the table settings is very important. The flowers, the decor and the dinnerware are all very important. In addition, candlelight can really set the mood for your guests. Also, a very beautiful tablecloth can make the dinner much more classy. There are many ways that you can make your dinner tables truly unique, and in this article we point out some practical tips to keep in mind while decorating them. 
One of the nicest weddings that my husband and I have attended was the wedding of one of his old college roommates to the girl of his dreams. It was a wedding mixing two different heritages which made it really unique and interesting. How many weddings have you attended where they were serving appetizers? Not many........ The wedding couple had a really interesting idea of keeping people in suspense by locking the doors to the reception and creating an entirely new event in the lobby. It was basically just mingling, and it turned out more interesting for the guests because appetizers were served which kept the guests busy and satisfied. The wine and beverages were served which allowed people to relax and introduce themselves to people they wouldn't otherwise approch. This wedding couple must have had a wedding planner because the finer details were considered, such as the lighting in the reception. We went from the sun going down in the lobby to a candlelight dim elegant room ready for dining and entertainment. 
Sometimes we learn best by observing the mistakes of others. The truth is that we all make mistakes, and if we can learn from them then we can turn them into something constructive. The collection of very funny wedding videos below contain some extremely dramatic wedding blunders. After watching these videos hopefully none of us will ever repeat any of these mistakes..... 
It seems as though brides are always looking for unique decorating ideas for their wedding receptions. One decorating idea that can a lot of flair to your wedding reception is to add fruit topiaries to your decorating plan. One of the best things about them is you can buy fake flowers, or fake fruit, and you can make them up months before your wedding begins. Considering that there are so many things that you can't do until the last minute for your wedding, it is good to have something that you can create and get out of the way months in advance. 
Designer Lucia Zanotti, owner of Atelier Aimee is celebrating over 25 years of creating luxurious designs. Her unique style draws in brides from all over the world who are searching for a truly unique dress for their wedding day. Their new flagship store is located at 475 Park Avenue in New York City. It is not uncommon for a bride to come from as far as Australia or Dubai for an appointment. Her Italian background sets her apart from other designers. Her designs are often more elaborate and intricate than other designers, as they reflect an old world style synonymous with her background. 
Have you ever thought about wearing a red wedding gown on your wedding day? Once upon a time that would have been unthinkable, but times are changing. Red wedding gowns became popular on the runways about 10 years ago, and they are still hot for that bride who wants to make a truly unique statement on her wedding day. Many wedding dresses in China, India, Africa and Vietnam are traditionally red. In fact there are many weddings today in the western world where the bride will change into 2 or 3 or more gowns throughout the day.