5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Signature Cocktail
The signature drink is one of those all-important elements of fun that can stand out at your wedding, if concocted properly. Our couples look to Mr. Valley (aka Nick), to help them create that perfect signature cocktail based on criteria he's narrowed down from their favorite brews, liquors and tastes, as well as the ambiance they're going for at their event, the season and the menu. Signature cocktails can go so wrong and become a waste of alcohol and money if they're not created...
9 Things NOT to Say to Your Groom
Special to OneWed by Kara Horner, TheManRegistry.com We’ve all been there. While planning your wedding, you get caught up in the tedious minutia of arranging every last detail of the big day when it happens. You say something to your groom-to-be that you really wish you hadn’t, and a terrible fight ensues. (Of course, eventually, he’ll say something equally insensitive to you – does bridezilla sound familiar?) So how can you keep your composure when the...
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Colin Cowie Shares Wedding Planning Genius
...plus the chance to win your dream wedding at The Empire State Building! Photo via Evantine Design The great Colin Cowie has launched his new planning website, along with an out-of-this-world dream wedding contest! Four lucky couples will win a Valentine's Day wedding ceremony & reception at The Empire State Building, along with a chance to win 100k in cash money! Just think--if you win your dream wedding from Colin Cowie Weddings, and win your perfect honeymoon...
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25 First Dance Songs for Your Wedding Reception
My main squeeze is amazing, and surprised me with couples dance lessons at the famous Arthur Murray dance studio. What a guy, right? We have yet to put on our dancing shoes, but while browsing all the different styles of dance that Arthur Murray offers, I came across some fantastic advice, tips and ideas for all those special dances at your wedding reception. And what's more memorable and magical than your first dance as husband and wife? It's major!...
9 week’s worth of priceless wedding wisdom
Brides across the nation were loving Bridal Wave, and after nine fabulous episodes, season one is a wrap! Each episode was jam-packed with priceless advice from world-famous experts, including celebrity wedding photographer Bob Davis of Bob & Dawn Davis Photography and Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Candace Cusic, a-list party planner Colin Cowie, Vatana Watters of Watters Bridal and so many more. And for the couple shows I couldn't host, I was honored to...
Vintage Wedding Ideas: 8 ways to use mason jars
Special to onewed by Chandra of Oh Lovely Day If you are at all familiar with my blog, Oh Lovely Day, you know that I am a big lover of mason jars. But let's face it, if you are having a vintage-styled wedding then mason jars are a must-have for your decor. And there are quite a few ways you can incorporate them: 1. Use them as beverage containers 2. Use them for take-home dessert treats 3. Use chalkboard paint to make them escort cards Photo Credit...
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Top 5 Wedding Splurges and Wedding Saves!
Celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie knows all about wedding splurges. But... he didn't come out of the womb planning million dollar weddings! So he knows quite a bit about where to save when planning a wedding, too. Below, Colin shares his 5 splurges, and 5 areas to save, so you can execute your dream wedding vision without breaking the bank. 5 spurge-worthy wedding items: 1. Beautiful Invitations 2. Stunning Flowers 3. Delicious Food 4. Tasty...
Plan the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
Tying the knot outdoors? When planning an outdoor wedding, there's a lot to consider and lots to plan for. But no need to worry... onewed is here to share the top 10 ways to ensure your outdoor wedding is out of this world! 1. Specify dress code: It’s a backyard… But it’s a wedding… So you can't blame wedding guests for being confused about what to wear. Let your loved ones know if you're planning a formal, semi-formal, or informal affair. 2. Plan for...
Wedding Planning Quiz to Discover Your Style
Do you know your personal wedding style? Are you a dreamer or a perfectionist? A rookie or nonconformist? Take this quiz and tally up your answers to each question (using the scoring key) to discover your personal wedding planning style! Wedding Style Scoring Question 1: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 2: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 Question 3: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 Question 4: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 5: A-4, B-3, C-1,...
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Wedding invitation tip: The 75% rule
It is hard to rationalize why any of your friends or family members wouldn't want to come and join you in celebrating you big day. I find this especially hard when you are putting a year into wedding planning and you know how excited you are for the day to arrive. Believe it or not, the 75% rule (of all the guests you invite, plan for a 75% acceptance rate) tends to hold pretty true pending a few variables. Trust me, you will start to think that your wedding is different...
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