Jean Harlow sheaths, Marilyn Monroe mermaids and voluminous ball gowns sumptuous enough to make Cinderella envious are the bridal silhouettes of the 2006 season. Michelle Bouchard, owner of Down the Aisle in Style, a boutique salon in Manchester, just returned…
First, brides added color to the traditional white bouquet, everything from a subtle touch of it to bold and bright, like all red. Now their bouquet choices are going beyond flowers to feathers and jewels — some are even choosing…
When guests arrive at your wedding reception, chances are the first thing they’ll notice is your wedding cake. It is the centerpiece of your celebration, and you want it to help create the right mood for the hours ahead. A…
About the Author Does it seem like the phrases "ecology" and "wedding" could hardly have less in common? With the average wedding costing well over $20,000 today, one would think so. And yet, the "green" or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining…
About the Author Whether you're planning a wedding, or attending one, gift-giving plays an important role in the "big day." Here are some guidelines to help answer some questions on this part of the wedding process. FOR THE WEDDING GUEST…
About the Author Choosing your Maid of Honor isn't as simple as it looks. Nowhere else in your wedding planning is it easier for vexing problems to turn up! Why? Because the Maid of Honor’s duties are often vaguely defined,…
About the Author He - or she - proposed, and you answered in the affirmative. Congratulations! Now’s the time to bask in the romance, and enjoy the first phase of your new life together. But soon, you’ll need a response…
White or ivory — that used to be the color choice for brides. No longer, color is everywhere at weddings. Even the cakes — more than ever artistic showpieces — are splashed with color. “Our most popular cake has a…
Today’s brides are making a statement about who they are in the design of their wedding. Just as the plain white cakes are gone, so are the white-onwhite linens of the reception table. Kate Parker, of Kate Parker Weddings in…
For many brides, the hometown wedding — a ceremony at her childhood church and reception in the backyard or at a place nearby — is exactly what they want for their special day. For others, faraway places — perhaps St.…
