Wedding Gown Preservation

As a child, I loved looking at my parents' wedding photos. Mom looked so beautiful in her wedding dress, to me~ just like Elizabeth Taylor. I so wanted that dress. Mom didn't...

What’s the Secret to Staying Married?

Our local newspaper featured an article about a couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary last week. They're in their 90's! That's an entire lifetime of being married...

10 Practical Tips for the Shy Bride (and Groom)

Isn't the bride in this photo absolutely beautiful? I wonder if she is shy or just in a time of quiet reflection, needing a moment to herself to process all that is going on...

Ways to Minimize Reception Costs

Personally, I'm not in favor of cash bars at wedding receptions. This is the first party you're throwing together as husband and wife. Would you charge if they came to your...

Iceland as a Honeymoon Destination

I was challenged by a reader some time ago to find a honeymoon destination that was out of the ordinary~ full of intrigue and excitement. I pondered African safaris and river...

Cool Blue Tones for a Beach Wedding

Soothing Blue Our new Truly Yours folded wedding invitations are a great addition. I love this particular invitation for it's flexible, vintage-y feel... Lots of room to tell...

Prepare for Wedding Day Mishaps

The other day we had internet connectivity issues that lasted the entire day (no fun if you're internet dependent). Apparently there was a construction accident in Wisconsin...

REFUSE to be Offended

Are there people in your life that aren't fulfilling their obligations? Not returning your calls? Not living up to their word~ seemingly, just taking up your space? REFUSE to...

Grade School Sweethearts?

The GIVEAWAY is going very well. We're getting your stories up as soon as we can so if yours isn't posted yet, don't worry~ it will be! They are so fun to read...romantic...

Purple Wedding Theme

Everything goes with nature. Color trends are fun to watch abut ultimately, it's about your preference, your style~ the colors you love and are passionate about. The many...

Birds and Your Wedding

Everywhere I go lately, it's birds, birds, birds, so I've got them on my mind. Doves~ the symbol of peace and love are perfect for weddings! I've not been to an event where...

When Should Groom See Bride on Wedding Day?

It's wedding day. Should the first time the groom sets his eyes on the bride~ be as she’s walking toward him down the aisle? Is there anyone who upholds this tradition of...