Unity ceremonies have been a part of weddings for as long as they have existed. Here are some pointers to find the unity ceremony that is right for you.
Start by researching. Most are familiar with the concept of unity candles and sand ceremonies, but few know about rose ceremonies, knot tying ceremonies, or hand fasting. Find a unity ceremony that takes who you are as a couple, and reflects it in your wedding. You may decide not to have a unity ceremony. That’s fine! …

Dreaming of a wedding on one of West Michigan’s beautiful beachside locales? West Michigan’s natural beaches make for a wonderfully fun and romantic setting. Beach weddings on Lake Michigan can be absolutely wonderful. The natural light, beautiful backdrop for pictures and open air can make a lot of couples want to host a beach wedding. And the idea of having a beach wedding theme must be shown in your wedding cake!
One of the favorite motifs of beach brides is the seashell. Seashells can be incorporated into a …

Whenever you think of a wedding, you usually assume it will take place sometime during the summer, right along with all the other weddings. If you are recently engaged and want an event that is a little different, you consider choosing a date sometime after turkey day and before everyone starts going on spring break.
~One of the best reasons….you have a better chance to get your dream venue. If you marry in the summer, many times you need to book a year or two out to ensure you will be …

There are several basics to keep in mind. The bride and groom should be seen during the ceremony and this should be the first consideration. How sad it would be if your friends and family could not witness your wedding because they couldn’t see you. Indoor facilities usually have a built-in stage or platform that enables all to see the bride and groom. Not necessarily so when getting married outdoors. The solution is a portable gazebo. It’s a fun, romantic and stylish option with limitless decorating possibilities according to …

A new home purchase is one of the biggest decisions made by newly married or engaged couples (other than planning the wedding).  Financial decisions require working with someone you can trust and who will educate you on the process.  Tom Girardot at Team Mortgage Company has the expertise at working with First Time Homebuyers!
When dealing with a bank you are only negotiating with one lender, and only for their limited lineup of products. Team Mortgage Company deals with many lenders at the same time, providing customers with a much wider …

Don’t have a passport and don’t want to get one?  There are a many wonderful spots to honeymoon just a few hours away on a plane.
Downtown San Diego, especially the Gaslamp Quarter, offers the best of all worlds.  Don’t need a car…you can walk or use the wonderful public transportation.  You can look at spending your nights at a time share resort, where some have kitchen facilities.  Or one of the many wonderful hotels in the Gas Lamp area.
We recently stayed at the Marriott Gaslamp Quarter which overlooks PETCO Park. …

Is your dream day going to take place outdoors in a park, someones back yard, or on the beach? Summer outdoor weddings can be more enjoyable when using PartyLite’s fabulous Citrus Bloom citronella candles. Our citronella candles have a very pleasant scent and no black smoke, unlike other brands, while still keeping those flying pests away from your wedding festivities.

Our citronella candles are off white color so they will compliment your wedding decor. They come in tealites, votives, beautiful jar candles, and our popular petite 3-wick.
George Carpenter is an independent …

Congratulations on your engagement! Over the next few weeks, I will elaborate on each of the questions below, but I wanted to give them all at once. Here are my thoughts regarding what I think the top 10 must haves for your wedding planner.  Before you meet with a wedding planner for your initial consultation have the following information with you.

Decide on the time of year you would like to get married; Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.
Know your wedding date.
Have a set budget for your entire wedding, an already …

One of the first things a newly engaged bride-to-be does is shop for a wedding dress.  That’s the exciting and really fun part of wedding planning.  The Mother of the Bride cries as she watches as her baby girl try on the most beautiful elegant dresses she can ever imagine.  Finally the selection is made!  The Bride to Be has a wedding gown that suits her to a tee.  Now that dress will usually be ordered and take several weeks to several months to arrive.  In the mean time the …

Wedding flowers are taking a new shape in the 21st century.  Budget-savvy brides want the same beautiful wedding flowers, but aren’t willing to break the bank for them.  If you are a budget-savvy bride these tips will help you create the perfect atmosphere for the wedding without losing a beat.
We call them “transitional flowers.”  Transitional flowers are  church wedding flowers that can also double as reception flowers. Your florist  can create specific designs that look beautiful in both settings.  Double u$e= fraction of the co$t.

Some examples and design tips:

Tall Altar …