“Something old. Something new.
Something borrowed. Something blue.“

Let’s focus on the first part of the old adage for a moment. In the age of contemporary weddings and modern brides, sometimes incorporating something “old” just doesn’t seem to work. However, there are many great ways to bring luck and happiness to your union by fulfilling the “something old” tradition.

Many women look to mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and older family members when searching for something old. Many times these women have vintage jewelry, antique handkerchiefs and other family heirlooms. These are very appropriate and can be incorporated into a modern ceremony with ease. For instance, Read the rest of Wedding Tips: Something Old »

The Perfect Wedding Venue: Outdoor Chapels

Getting married in an outdoor wedding chapel is a beautiful, natural experience that will create pleasant memories for a lifetime. Of the many types of outdoor chapels available for wedding ceremonies, glass chapels are perhaps the most popular. Glass chapels and outdoor chapels allow the guests to enjoy your wedding ceremony with a scenic view of the gorgeous countryside. Glass chapels such as Thorncrown Chapel and Anthony Chapel are usually Read the rest of Unique Wedding Venues: Marriage in Outdoor Ceremony Sites »

Why Choose A Pittsburgh Limousine Service?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can only be described as a city of diversity, highlighted with great style and sophistication. With so many things to do, from shopping and dinning, to the many artistic attractions the city holds, Pittsburgh is great place to live as well as a perfect place for weddings and elaborate parties. Many couples, wedding parties and party goers come to Pittsburgh throughout the year to enjoy the many features and landmarks that the city has to offer. Despite the beauty of the city, the public transportation system is not the best way to enjoy all of its beauty.  Renting a taxi can be confusing and very expensive, but hiring a Pittsburgh limousine service can be a time saving, cost effective way to experience the city.

For events such as parties, weddings or a special occasion dinner with friends, traveling by limo through Read the rest of See Pittsburgh by Limousine »

Keeping Your Wedding Flower Memories Alive With Bouquet Preservation

Cherishing your bridal bouquet as a precious wedding keepsake? Many brides even enjoy using their bridal bouquet as an intricate part of an anniversary party centerpiece.

From showing off the fun colors of every flower to describing the detail of the how the beautiful bridal bouquet looked in your hands, each intricate detail becomes part of a story that bonds you to those you love the most. For the precious stories that you’ll love to tell for years, flower preservationists will help keep your special wedding flowers and bridal bouquet as beautiful as the day that you said, “I do.” Keep your wedding flowers vibrant down to the most intimate details with flower preservation.

Passing Along Your Wedding Gown To Beloved Daughters Thanks To Gown Preservation

Many mothers dream of passing down their wedding gown from mother to daughter, grandmother to granddaughter, and so on. Almost as special as wearing a special family member’s wedding jewelry is allowing that wonderful person the opportunity to relive their happy day by watching you walk down the aisle at your wedding ceremony in their precious wedding gown. What a wonderful, delightful treasure to be able to place a respected woman in this position of honor. Passing your wedding gown on to your babies and grandbabies is a treat that should be cherished. Wedding gown preservation makes it possible.

If you’re planning a special birthday, anniversary or wedding in Boston Massachusetts, consider a limousine rental to travel in style to and from your event location. Nothing makes a person feel more special than to be picked up by a chauffeur in a beautiful limousine, and these days hummer limousines are all the rage.

Limousines are to today’s bride what her carriage was to Cinderella. Riding to the church in a Read the rest of Travel in Style with Boston Limousine Service »

With many wedding ceremony locations such as older churches, privatly owned chapels, backyard weddings and others, it may not always be appropriate or acceptable to attach wedding flowers to the end of an aisle as  pew decorations. Other times it may be perfectly fine but the modern bride longs for something trendy and extraordinary. A fun wedding flowers idea for any ceremony just happens to meet both needs–pew buckets! The classic, clean appearance is perfect for a contemporary wedding while the look of aisle decorations is a gorgeous toast to traditional wedding decorations.

Pew buckets are quick and easy to make. Read the rest of Pew Buckets: A Fun Idea For Wedding Flowers »

The Center of Attention In Party Decorations

Unique Centerpieces for all Occasions

Tired of the same boring, round centerpiece with dull, lackluster flowers used for every occasion? Bump up the creativity and excitement with a unique centerpiece by using bright, energetic colors and distinctive personal touches. Vast, striking, stargazer lilies accented with silver tinge embraced by a sleek glass vase is a quite modern centerpiece that is full of life and a perfect for any occasion. A beautiful, vibrant table centerpiece is the focal point of the room and can capture the attention of guests within moments of arrival. Themed centerpieces, regardless of the occasion, bring decoration and conversation to the party setting in a matter of minutes. With simple assembly in minimal time, these unique centerpieces will give you amazing table decorations without running down the clock.

Wedding Centerpieces

There are so many ways to create a beautiful wedding centerpiece. Utilizing vibrant colors and personalized touches in unique wedding centerpieces is a great way for the wedding hosts to make their festivities distinctive and memorable. Soft, lush, floral centerpieces are always appropriate for weddings and can incorporate any color scheme or flowers the wedding party desires. Spring, summer, winter, or fall, floral arrangements can be created using any kind of flowers the bride and groom choose.

Floral centerpieces can also incorporate candles into the arrangement, creating a romantic glow Read the rest of Unique Table Centerpieces »

Planning a wedding or party in Texas

“Everything is bigger is Texas!” is the first thing that comes to mind when referring to this massive southern state.  Sure, it’s cliché, and in many ways tacky, but it’s true—especially with party planning.  Bigger state, bigger populations, bigger lists of options for weddings and parties.  Texas can deliver just about whatever a wedding planner, party planner, bride, or grooms desires.

Location, location, location!  Planning a party in Texas begins with choosing from a wide-range of options

Get a taste of the Old West in the Big Bend Country. Here, you’ll find desert, mountains, and scenes Read the rest of Ideas For Texas Weddings and Parties »

Party planning in the great state of Illinois is easier than you think!

Illinois has venues for planning a party or wedding.  Despite is “Middle America” reputation, Illinois has deep roots in the fine arts, as well as many beautiful locations for your wedding or party.  Party planning in this beautiful state can be a success no matter what tone you choose.  Black tie or backyard, you can throw the perfect event in Illinois!

Go upscale!  Fantasy wedding planning is an effortless undertaking in Illinois!

Do you envision yourself getting married on a yacht? In a mansion?  Have your dream wedding take place in one of Illinois’ fantasy locations.  Charter a yacht in Chicago for a whimsical ceremony on the water surrounded by one of America’s most famous skylines.  Upon your return, you and guests can enjoy one of Chicago’s many fine dining Read the rest of Ideas For Illinois Party And Wedding Planning »

Going wild in Pennsylvania with wedding planning in the Poconos!

With its colonial charm, major cities, and universities, one of the best and most surprising places to have a wedding in Pennsylvania is in the Pocono Mountain Range in the northeastern portion of the state, which is home to 80 percent of the state’s resorts.

Imagine a wedding rehearsal dinner with a fire crackling in the background, local wine being passed around, and snow falling outside the window. Then, the next morning, the bride’s white dress hanging in a window dusted with fresh snow as she readies herself for the ceremony.  Who wouldn’t feel the romance with candles burning, snow falling, and vows being said in this a magical setting?

Party planning ideas come just as easy, thanks to the numerous outdoors activities available to Read the rest of Pennsylvania Weddings and Parties »