“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 »

Many people still remember the popular tradition of having the bride’s family pay for the wedding. Modern brides and couples, however, often pay for much of the wedding ceremony and reception. With such a shift in roles, it can often be confusing to know who is “supposed” to pay for many of the items in your wedding budget. Another great wedding checklist, this quick breakdown of today’s accepted practices will help clear up any confusion. Read the rest of Wedding Expense Breakdown Checklist—Who Pays? »

Although you are already have the ring on your finger and most of your family and friends already know you are engaged, the engagement party is the official announcement of your wedding plans. The engagement party is a special event and is sure to rank pretty high on your “special days of my life” list.  So, engagement party arrangements including: catering, venue, and especially attire are all very important.

Engagement parties are usually a drop-in type of event, where family and friends actually “drop in” to congratulate you and your future mate, wish you the best, and leave.  Drop-in’s usually call for Read the rest of Tips For Your Engagement Party »

Whether hiring a disc jockey for your wedding reception or listing special requests for the wedding singer, personalizing this list of wedding reception music will keep you partying through the night to all of your favorite songs!

Once again, the party and wedding planning experts at Wedding and Party Network have “polled the audience” to find excellent, clever tips for men who would like to secretly learn their sweetheart’s engagement ring size. To avoid a faux pas and make this a night to remember, take the experienced advice of these individuals. Don’t forget, these also work when shopping for wedding rings!

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Laws pertaining to changing your name after marriage vary from state to state. Generally, the new bride who wants to keep her name does nothing. The new bride who wants to take her husband’s name must make the appropriate changes within a certain amount of time. Contacting your local courthouse is an excellent way to begin the process and determine what is required within your state of residence. These great checklists will help you to remember much important information Read the rest of How To Change Your Name »

Guys, have you decided to pop the question but are lost on a unique way to ask the significant question? Wedding and Party Network has “polled the audience” so to speak. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions: Read the rest of 7 Awesomely Unique Ways To Propose »

There are so many options when it comes to planning your perfect wedding in Philadelphia. Your wedding –and every detail of it—should reflect the two of you and your personalities, styles and preferences.

When deciding on your wedding ceremony site, keep in mind the overall feel you want your wedding to have. The lavish Talamore Country Club, the award-winning formal gardens of The Radnor Hotel, the natural elegance of The French Manor or the outdoor simplicity of The Wedding Chapel are all great venues, Read the rest of Tips for the Perfect Philadelphia Wedding »

Wedding Etiquette Question: My parents are divorced and remarried and have been for the past 15 years. This means I have 4 sets of grandparents on my side of the family alone. I am getting married on 8/15/09 and need to know the proper wedding etiquette and traditional ways of walking down the isle. Who walks first…the grooms parents or the brides and in what order? Should grandparents walk the isle and in what order? Last year my brother got married and because of the order of walking down Read the rest of Wedding Ceremony: Seating Divorced Parents and Grandparents »

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Jackie in Bushnell, Florida asks:

• Not sure what the difference is between a coordinator and a planner is?
• Is the fee for the coordinator/planner included in the budget?
• What is the going rate for that?

Wedding and Party Network:

The difference between a wedding coordinator and wedding planner/consultant is more involved than you might think. Typically a consultant/planner is involved in Read the rest of What’s The Difference Between A Wedding Coordinator And Planner? »