For the past couple of months we’ve been focusing on all things “wedding” which pertain pretty much just to the bride and groom. But in a wedding, as in any major production, there are other leading and supporting roles. In particular, there is the...
This year, the Valley Morning Star selected Elizabeth Banda and Steven Ritter as its featured wedding couple. Elizabeth is a Harlingen native and Steven is from Lafayette, Louisiana. Although both were attending Texas A&M University, they actually...
Wedding traditions have progressed and changed dramatically to fit our continually evolving modern society. When it comes to wedding expenses, communication is the key. Remember that these are two families who are joining together. You should treat one...
Let's see we've got a bride and a groom but where do we go from here? More and more couples now answer the above question by turning to a wedding coordinator to lend a hand in bringing their wedding together. As couples start thinking about...
bridezilla (bryd.ZIL.uh) n. A bride-to-be who, while planning her wedding, becomes exceptionally selfish, greedy, and obnoxious. Also: bridezilla. Today's word is a combination of the words bride and Godzilla, the mutant dinosaur created by...
As with many rituals, wedding customs and protocol have evolved through the ages. Styles and trends change and new traditions are born. However, there are many wedding traditions which have consistently been upheld through the generations. One such tradition...
Whether large or small, in a church or at the courthouse, traditional or trendy, every couple contemplating marriage wants to have their vision of a perfect wedding materialize into reality and memorably preserved. In their pursuit of the ultimate wedding...
12 MONTHS BEFORE Buy a wedding organizer Talk with your fiancé and your parents about the entire event: budget, style, size, dates, and sites Decide on the ceremony and reception locations and reserve both. Churches and reception possibilities book...
Avoid a long delay between the ceremony and reception Don't send gift register cards in the same envelope as your wedding invitation Absolutely no tuxedos before 5 p.m. A reception line is necessary to ensure your guests a private comment All...
You recently got engaged, and as the wedding planning gets underway, your first tasks are to secure a location and make a guest list. One of the questions that may pop up as you are making your guest list is whether to invite children. While some brides...
Your wedding is quickly approaching, and like any bride, you can't wait to slide on that dress and walk down the aisle. Your dress is to die for, and you've chosen all of the right accessories to go with it from the veil to the gloves to the...
Every bride has her “dream wedding” planned. Love is in the air and it's generally pictured as a glorious day full of friends and family enjoying the event. And, well it should be. But, along with the planning for the perfect dress, the tastiest...
No matter what style wedding you plan, music will play an important part in setting just the right tone and mood for your big day. Your selection of music personalizes the day for you and your guests. Whether you select a local band like the “A Train...
Your wedding memories are going to last a lifetime with proper attention to photographic details. Capturing on film special grouping, events and guests requires careful thought and planning. The number of photos requested will determine costs. Many Photographers...
Planning and juggling all of the added demands that encompass getting ready for a wedding can take its toll on even the most organized and easy-going of individuals. As you get prepared to take the walk down the aisle, feelings of schizophrenia can oftentimes...