A while back, I wrote about some 2010 trends that some people don’t like… and some do. I thought I’d follow that up with a few things that anyone can tweak and make their own. As always, planning that once-in-a-lifetime celebration in this new decade is all about attention to detail, with couples showing their individuality and signature-style. Through the years, while some things about weddings change, others remain...

Sometimes there is an article I come across that begs repeating in full. I’ve linked to it, but I’ve reprinted the entire post below as well. When you hire a wedding professional, we have an obligation to you – that’s a given. But we also have an obligation to the other professionals you have hired for your special day. Just as you wouldn’t go to a surgeon without checking him or her out, you should check your...

For the second year, we’re very happy to be a part of the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show in Raleigh. There will be an amazing selection of vendors and fantastic information for you and your friends who are getting married! Please drop in – if you need tickets, please let me know! It will be Sunday, April 11 at the Marriott Crabtree Valley. And, I’m taking guesses on what color scheme I’m going with this...

After several months of planning and three long, hard, but fantastic days, we raised over $31,000 for Brides Against Breast Cancer! Over 40 brides found their dream wedding dress this weekend.  Many more came to see if they could find their dress.  Even if they didn’t find it, I hope they had fun and enjoyed the experience.  Maybe they even learned something about what they are looking for.  On Sunday morning, a lovely woman named...

Only a week left until the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale! If you’re looking for a wedding dress, please come check it out! You can get a designer gown at a fraction of the cost from a store. And, the best thing is that all proceeds go to grant wishes for men and women with Stage IV breast cancer. We do stil need a few volunteers for Sunday late afternoon into evening to help load the truck, so drop me an e-mail if you can help...

I had so much fun this past week at the Association of Bridal Consultants International Conference! I think I’m finally catching up with everything that needs to be done! I met so many nice people and learned so much that it’s going to take some time to share everything (and that’s a good thing!!!). The highlights for me – and they are BIG ONES!! – I won!!! What, you ask? Two things. First, I am now the Association...