A Basic Reception Timeline

Knowing what needs to happen when is important to know when wishing to hold a great wedding reception. We’re providing you with a general reception timeline with help from our friends at Aisle Dash. Reception Timeline Cocktail hour will kick off your celebration and typically will last an hour to 45 minutes. It is during … Continued

Guest Book Alternatives

You’ll definitely want to remember your special guests at your wedding. Instead of the traditional guestbook, we’ve found at casasugar.com 10 creative ways to remind you of your guests appearances. From Polaroids to a wishing tree they’ve provided a few great ideas for you to remember your guests by. 10 Guest Book Alternatives Photo from … Continued

DIY Save the Dates

Having a wedding in any month of 2010 or 2011? And have yet to send out your save the dates? Well today we have a great DIY project just for you! These are super cute and so easy to put together using a template provided by weddingchicks.com. Be sure to add your own personal touches! … Continued

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Today many brides are working the old, new, borrowed, and blue items into their wedding as tokens of good luck. It has become a popular tradition but some brides are unfamiliar with the meanings behind the items. This tradition comes from the Old English rhyme “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence … Continued

Wedding Gowns 101

Finding the right dress can be stressful and overwhelming. It’s important to figure out which style of gown you prefer over others, and which one best suits your body type, before heading to the bridal shop. With so many wedding dresses out there you might not be sure what the different types are. Here’s some … Continued

How to beat the heat and other summer wedding reminders

Getting married this summer? Here’s are some simple but important reminders for summer weddings! Don’t skip out on save-the-dates; remember summer is a key time when many go on vacation. You want to be sure your wedding date is marked on guest calendars. Avoid a midday wedding while the sun is at its strongest. Be … Continued

New DIY projects for your wedding

On a budget? Or just want to show off your creative side? Here are some great DIY projects! Check them out and tell us what you think! Who says fortune cookies have to be paired with Chinese Food? Why not incorporate them into your wedding? Here’s a simple idea for favors you can do yourself. … Continued

Inspiration Board – A Touch of Lime

Create a fresh, modern mood for your event by using this color scheme of deep neutral colors with a pop of bright spring green. Photo Credits: Top Left: New Wave Photography Top Center: Sarah Diane Photography and Design Top Right: Anahi Navarro Photography Bottom: Bellezza Photography

Inspiration Board – Soft Compliments

While it may not be the first combination that comes up in your wedding planning discussion, these lovely shades of deep blues in contrast to their complimentary pale yellows and oranges create a soft, yet striking, color scheme appropriate for a daytime or evening event. Photo Credits: Top Left – Nicki Bursae Photography Top Right … Continued

Inspiration Board – Warm Metallics

With the help of some of our local photographic talent we have put together this stunning inspiration board full of warm metallic tones with a splash of dusty pink. If you have any color schemes you’d like to see here on The One Bride Guide blog leave us a comment. We’d love to hear from … Continued