Real Bartering: Nicole and Nick

Bartering~ the age old process of trading goods or services. Meet Nicole and Nick. Nicole is one of the sweetest and savviest brides who was so generous to share with me how...

How Blue Can You Get?

The color blue is like Old Faithful... in its array of shades is always there to calm, cool and surprise us. Blue is a color to dream by... and when we put it beside one of...

Happy Memorial Day 2009

In his weekly address, President Obama pays tribute on the Memorial Day weekend to America's veterans, servicemen, servicewomen and their families. "This Memorial Day weekend...

Love these Dove Notes

Martha Martha Martha... you are so clever! Here is a sweet DIY option for capturing well-wishes from your guests. Firmly plant branches into something large and sturdy {shown...

Have a Laugh

People are funny and people getting married can be even funnier! You gotta love these on the ball photographers who know FUN when they shoot it. Cheers to real life brides and...

Stylize Your Stemware!

Oh, how I love a great accessory! It's the "small" subtle pieces that truly create interest and complete the look and mood... Dress up your stemware with fun and stylish...

Pretty, Budget-Friendly Centerpieces

Pretty as a picture! Especially striking... the cobalt blue bottle {Yowsa!}. If you love an eclectic look and crave a variety of elements... here's an idea for creating...

Bride Tide Wedding Pledge

I'm excited to be a part of BrideTide first annual Wedding Pledge! A Pledge of commitment to write about someone in the wedding industry that I admire~ someone who goes above...

Include Dad in the Planning Too!

We featured Nick and Julie waaay back in October when they first got engaged { Julie is one of our Customer Care Specialists}. She and Nick have been busy as bees, planning...

Follow Your Color!

"Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions." {Pablo Picasso, Spanish Painter 1881-1973} "Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can...

Decorating With Edible Flowers

Hopefully the weather is cooperating with the date on the calendar and spring has actually sprung in your area! In any case, you know what SPRING BRINGS... flowers and...

Have a Laugh!

Is he just a funny minister or could this be an April Fool's wedding...? c'mon guys, let's move this along... hey, a kid needs his rest... I want that bone and I want it NOW!...