Bridesmaid Dresses Don't Have Be Identical

Whether you have one bridesmaid or six, you want them to be happy and comfortable and look good, too. There was a time when a bride picked out a dress she loved and all her bridesmaids had to wear exact copies of it. Bridesmaids dresses are notorious because of the bizarre choices some brides make. One of mine asked me with a desperate and fearful look in her eyes "Not that one, please??" as she pointed...(more)

Bridesmaid's Luncheon

Your bridesmaids have done so much for you throughout the wedding planning process. They listen to you and offer moral support, they buy dresses and go to fittings, they probably plan a shower and a bachelorette party, perhaps help stuff invitations or assemble favors, and most importantly, they are standing up with you on your big day. A traditional way to thank them is to host a Bridesmaid's Luncheon...(more)

Involving Junior Bridesmaids

Junior Bridesmaids seem to be increasingly popular these days. It’s a fabulous way to include a very special girl in your wedding, even though it may not be entirely appropriate for her to be a bridesmaid yet. She could be your cousin, your sister, your daughter, your niece, your best friend’s daughter, or have some other special tie to you and your fiancé. She’ll be thrilled to be a part of your wedding, and in a more grown-up capacity than a flower girl...(more)

Bridesmaids Troubles?

Here follows some typical questions relating to Bridesmaids and Bride troubles. A scenario is offered with some helpful tips as how to deal with the situation and remain friends with your bridesmaids. Remember first and foremost, your bridesmaids are your closest family and friends, but they do have their own lives to live. They are willingly making a sacrifice to be in your Wedding, they are usually spending a great deal of money and spending a great deal of time trying to make sure you have the best day possible. If you can see things from their point of view then you probably will not have many issues. But in case you do here are a few ideas to help you through...(more)

Bridal Shower Games

The Wedding Planning process can take up a life of it own. It would be a great thing if Bridal showers were a process for relieving the pent up stress of the Planning process. With some of these simple steps it can be a fun and happy day. Make sure you include some Bridal Shower Games to loosen up the atmosphere and help the Bride relax. These are some sample game ideas, or you could do your own...(more)

Wedding Favors and Bridal Gifts

I don't really understand the insistence that every person in your Bridal Party should be given the same Bridal Party Gift.
I have five Groomsmen and the only thing they have in common is being my friend. I am going to shop for them equally but individually. I think the rule of thumb to use is to...(more)

Bridal Party Gifts

It's standard that in addition to all the wonderful gifts you're receiving, you're going to be giving gifts to the people who are helping make your day special. Don't forget to work these into your budget. Here's a list of people not to forget, and also some suggestions for each. You know your attendants, and what they will like most...(more)

Bridal Party Duties

This is a little go-to list for the duties of the Bridal Party. Remember every Bride and Groom are different and may wish to augment this list in order to fit their own Wedding. Basically the only constant is the Bridal Party are the closest friend and relatives of the Engaged Couple and will help them as great friends would...(more)

Bachelorette Party Ideas

Mickey wrote an article about Bachelor Parties; now it's my turn to write about Bachelorettes. I really like his ideas, so some of this will sound familiar.

-Have a photo scavenger hunt
Come up with a list of shots every group has to get, and make sure every group has a digital camera. Have a starting and ending place established. The crazier the ideas you come up with...(more)

Selecting Your Maid of Honor

For some people, choosing a maid of honor is a no-brainer. For other people, it might be a much tougher decision. But it is also a very exciting one. Your MOH is your best gal pal, your go-to-girl, your sounding board, a voice of calm in the midst of the craziness of wedding planning, and somebody to squeal and giggle with you...(more)