Vintage Inspiration

The vintage theme is one of my very favorite wedding themes. Drawing on the beauty and simplicity of another time and bringing some or a lot of that particular era into your...

Man, You Are Looking Good!

I remember just about melting when I saw my husband in his tux on our wedding day. Man, he looked good! I think he's handsome anyways but there is something incredible that...

Put on Your Dancin’ Shoes

I'll never forget that scene in Father of the Bride when Annie Banks, the spunky bride, has just finished getting dressed to walk down the isle. Her dad, the affable George...

Magical Winter Weddings

Granted, it's easy to imagine a winter wedding in Minnesota. We get the snow. We get the cold. But regardless of what your climate is like, you can still have a beautiful...

Vote: Choose Your Favorite Design

Happy Wednesday Everyone! In an earlier post, we talked about how traditional weddings reflect that which has been time-honored and passed down. If you read this blog...

Sweet Treats at the Bar

Entertaining thoughts of offering a dessert bar at your reception? Get your guests mixing and mingling with something similar to confectionery heaven like this soda fountain...

Budgeting Tips and Resources

An optimist and a realist, I firmly believe that you can have the wedding of your dreams, on the budget you have! There is no reason to break the bank or go into debt just...

It’s Easy Being Green!

We set aside Fridays here at Truly Engaging to explore different wedding themes, and to inspire you as you make your plans. Our topic today is green weddings, and we’re...

Unique Save the Date Idea: Nikki and Joey

This is precisely why I love Save the Dates... no rules! Our brides and grooms are so clever! Although Nikki and Joey went to high school together, they didn't start dating...

Real Wedding: Neil and Christine

We had the pleasure of attending Neil and Christine's wedding this past weekend. My eyes welled early on as I watched Neil escort his mom down the aisle and~ when I didn't...

Inspiration: Destination

Last week we were inspired by Heidi as she described for us what a wedding looks like that is influenced by tradition. Even I, a devout drumbeater for all that’s unique was...

Congratulations: Brooke & Jeff

I had the pleasure of chatting with Brooke when she was a bride-to-be, in the last throes of wedding planning. As of this past Saturday, Brooke and Jeff are now married! WAHOO...