Category Archives: Preparation & Planning

And you are???

If only the bridal industry had a dime for every couple they’ve met who said “all we wanted was a small, intimate wedding and what we got was a huge affair for hundreds of guests.”  A wedding often takes a … Continue reading

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The Guest List

While planning your wedding one of the hardest decisions you may have to make is who will be on the guest list! You will definitely want to include all of your close family and friends but how will you decide … Continue reading

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Tips for Stressless Wedding Dress Shopping

To pull a wedding together in this day and age is not a flip of the coin. It takes some planning, which can at times bring a little stress. Yet when you are looking for the dress, we hope “stressful” … Continue reading

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Outdoor Wedding Weather Considerations

It is important to prepare for an outdoor wedding. Here are a few tips! -Preparing for the sun: If it’s going to be sunny or warm consider having a tent to block some of those uncomfortable rays. Having sunscreen and … Continue reading

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Inexpensive Centerpieces

Centerpieces at your reception are the romantic, finishing touches to complete your tables. They are the “wow” factor when your guests walk in, however they don’t have to be either expensive or over the top. Sometimes your centerpieces can be … Continue reading

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Color Trends…Lime Green

The start of every new bridal season also brings the start of new wedding trends! Every bridal season has it’s own colors, décor, desserts, and many other elements that set it apart from other seasons. As gonnagetwed.com just finished up … Continue reading

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Bridal Shows 101 – What Should I Bring?

The GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase is a great resource for your wedding planning.  Here is a list of items that you should bring to make the most of your experience: Key decision makers-Bring everybody that is involved in making decisions about your wedding. It is … Continue reading

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Engagement Parties | Wedding Planning Ideas

It may seem like a thing of the past, but engagement parties are the perfect opportunity to introduce yourselves as a couple to your friends and family. Like most things associated with weddings, the engagement party comes with its own … Continue reading

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Kids at Weddings | Wedding Planning Tips

A sensitive issue that commonly comes up planning the wedding guest list is whether or not you should have kids at weddings. There are strong arguments on both sides. Some couples feel that they don’t want to run the risk … Continue reading

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Wedding Traditions

Weddings are filled with many traditions that have been around for hundreds of years but have you ever stopped and asked yourself why they’re in place? Why are there wedding rings? Why do you wear your ring on the third … Continue reading

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