In Part 1, we went over the basics, getting used to wearing and moving in high heels. Today, for steps 5 through 7, you will gain grace as you move around in the shoes. (As a sidebar, special thanks to my friend Bobbi Linkemer of WriteANonfictionBook.com, who originally ghost-wrote some of these tips for the …
No matter how small their roles, professionals play an important part in your wedding. The good ones have experience, expertise, and raw talent that can make even the lowest-budget weddings look stylish. When it comes to vendors, your priorities and the talents available to you partially determine whether you will actually save in both dollars …
When you first become engaged the whole planning process can seem overwhelming. There is so much to plan for and buy! Begin planning by making a list of expenses. (You may find the Wedding Planning Cheat Sheet helpful in conjunction with the all-inclusive list below.) By understanding the full picture ahead of time, you can avoid …
Read what led to this infographic and get links to some of the popular designer size charts here.
With all the printed brochures, contracts, swatches, vendor notes, lists, appointment times, wedding ideas, workout schedules, and your diary/journal–not to mention the seemingly endless decisions to be made–staying organized while planning a wedding can be tough. There are ways to “keep it all together,” though. Here are some tips: Make a Wedding Binder. In today’s …
Have you tried out Google+ but didn’t really know how to find wedding-related people or businesses? (Believe me, I can relate…it’s a bit hard to see the value in Google+ at first.) Here’s a way you can “kick start” your account–shared circles. On Google+, a circle is similar to lists on Facebook or Twitter and …
The hiring of a wedding planner can be a big decision when you are on a do-it-yourself budget. Most times, you will need, and most definitely want, some level of scaled-down service from a planner. Here, Denise Moore of The Special Date explains those different levels of service. Plus, she explains how to go about finding and …
You see a tiara on a model and fall in love with it. It may look perfect, but be aware your headpiece may not look the same on you as it does on the model. It can enhance your natural beauty or merely appear ho-hum. Headpiece Options When we think “tiara,” most of us picture …
If you are like most couples today, your wedding budget is (at least) a bit tight. The good news is when you have a plan, it’s so much easier to stay on budget when planning your wedding. Know what you can spend in each area, then keeping track of how much money you have committed …
“With this ring, I thee wed.” As he says these words, your husband to be slips a gold wedding band on the fourth finger of your left hand. Then, you repeat the same words and place a ring on his finger. It is a magic moment, a tradition that is as …
For those of us venturing into the world of mens dress shoes for the first time, it may seem like a foreign land. The terminology is so different from womens shoes! Here’s a short primer on popular styles: Mens Oxford Shoes. In practice the term “oxford” has become somewhat generic; shoesellers may describe any leather …