We’ve all seen the unity candle and sand ceremonies at numerous weeding celebrations. I love the idea of joining two lives into one. The issue, however, is that the unity candle and sand ceremonies are so very typical and a bit cliché’. We’ve seen them so very often, that it’s sometimes hard to realized that […]
Before I Said I Do: I First Made a Vow to God
Sarah Bilaye-Benibo was happily single when she met her now husband, Bio. Thirty, the Chicago based blogger used her premarital years to dig deep, focus on self-improvement and spiritual growth. She made a commitment to remain chaste until her wedding day, which meant not even going so far as kissing. Bio was up for the […]
Before I Said I Do: I Sought Guidance and Counsel
Thirty-year-old Shalyce Tyson of Waldorf, Maryland is a proud wife, mother and business woman. She married her best friend, Dominique, in 2009 and she knew early on there was something special about him because of his attentiveness and openness. Before they took their vows, the couple knew it was important to seek guidance through pre-marital counseling […]
Ready, Set, Register! Target Registry Options are Endless
Target registry has options for every type of couple. What’s so exciting about the retailer’s new wedding registry campaign is that it encourages you to not only choose traditional ‘we’ items for your guests to choose from, but treasures for just ‘you’ as well. Why? Because married or not, you are still an individual, and […]
Engaged For The Holidays: 5 Conversations to Prepare You For Forever
If you recently got engaged over the holidays, we want to be the first to say congratulations!!! We know you will find plenty of wedding inspiration on our site, but we also want to make sure you having those important conversations with your partner to ensure you have a healthy marriage! Today, relation expert and […]
R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 1…10 Rules of Thumb as a Guest
The following article was written by Coterie member, Tara Melvin of Perfect Planning Events. She explains the proper etiquette all wedding guests should follow. Many of us receive formal invitations in the mail to attend weddings, formal celebrations, retirement banquets, galas, etc. However, when we receive the invitation do we really pay close attention to […]
Wedding Advice: 5 Ways To Prevent Mom From Taking Over
There’s often a fine line between the wedding you’ve always wanted and the wedding that your mother never had or the one she’s always dreamed you’d have. Many mothers-of-the-bride are more than excited for their daughter, while at the same time, living a bit vicariously through her. This is all fine and dandy, until what […]
10 Unique Wedding Venues
Have you ever considered getting married in a teepee? What about an ice castle? When you set out to plan your wedding, many brides choose to go more of a traditional route and choose a church, ballroom, or hotel as their venue. What may not immediately come to mind, however is the more non-traditional wedding venues. […]
Top Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Colors
This year, the Pantone color of 2015 is Marsala. It’s a beautiful reddish, burgundy, brownish, color that looks a lot like red wine. How do you know what wedding colors are perfect for you on your wedding day? There really is no right answer. It’s your wedding and you can certainly do what you want to […]
Cyber Monday Deals from our Coterie Members
Looking for Cyber Monday deals? Why not take advantage of these wedding and holiday promotions!? Take a look at some of the promotions our talented Coterie Members are holding! Kea Dupree Photography Washington, DC http://blog.keadupreephotography.com/2014/11/30/holiday-mini-sessions-are-here/ On Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, Kea Dupree Photography will offer mini photo sessions for your holiday photo […]
Wedding Planning Advice: Do you have a rain plan?
Outdoor weddings will always be popular amongst brides. Nature provides the perfect backdrop for any ceremony. The problem, however, is Mother Nature. Planning an outdoor wedding months, if not a year in advance means that you’ll need a backup rain plan, as the weather can be so unpredictable. Having a rain plan proves to be […]
A Buffet Dinner Or Plated Meal?
This is always a hot topic when it comes to the planning of a wedding. Many couples are quick to decide on a buffet dinner, assuming it’s more practical and less expensive, without necessarily considering all of the logistics of their wedding and which option makes the most sense. Either option is fine, but consider […]
