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Find helpful ideas, how-tos, and inspiration for your wedding and party planning needs with our monthly newsletter email publications. Each newsletter features unique topics answering some of your most sought after wedding ceremony and reception questions. Finally, find the advice, tips, and ideas you've been looking for. Below are newsletters from previous months listed by publication year. If you would like to receive our free monthly newsletters simply join our mailing list in our footer below.
2013 Newsletters:
Wedding Favor Gift Ideas for Your Guests- The type of gifts you choose for your wedding guests will directly represent your personality and the overall atmosphere of your wedding day. It is important to show guests how grateful you are to them for sharing in your special day. Choosing the right wedding guest gifts will go a long way in helping convey that message...read more
How to Determine How Much Alcohol to Buy For Your Wedding Reception- The amount of alcohol to buy for your wedding will greatly depend on the time of day your reception will be held, the amount of people at your reception, the type of alcohol they are likely to drink, and whether your guests are heavy or light drinkers. For some help in determining how much alcohol is right for your event, read this general how-to guide for some tips and tricks on how to stock the bar at your reception...
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What to Put in Your Wedding Welcome Gift Bags- Wedding welcome gift bags are the perfect way to say a special thank you to guests who are traveling to share your special day with you. Whether you are having a destination wedding or simply blocking out hotel rooms for your guests, it is a good idea to include a little something special to say thank you...read more
Wedding Shadow Boxes, Keepsake Boxes, and Ideas- Wedding shadow boxes are a great way to capture and display all the important details that went into making your wedding day so special. From your invitations to the bouquets, the items that you choose to display in your shadow box should create a lasting reminder of your special day...read more
The History of American Wedding Ceremony Traditions - While the actual traditions of American wedding ceremonies continue to change and evolve with the times, the overall practice of certain traditions has stuck with brides and grooms throughout the years. The following traditions will hopefully provide some insight and be a helpful stepping stone for planning your own wedding...read more
2012 Newsletters:
Winter Wedding Centerpiece Ideas - Find inspiration for your winter wedding with these trendsetting winter wedding centerpiece ideas. Whether your wedding style is classic chic, hopelessly romantic, or uber modern, we've put together some of our favorite winter wedding centerpiece ideas that are sure to get your ideas flowing...read more
Personalized Christmas Gift Ideas for Him and Her - When shopping online for that perfect Christmas present, what do you get the person who has everything? Personalized Christmas gifts are one-of-a-kind and can't be found on any store shelf. Whether your gift is for a recent newlywed, a sports fanatic, or a frequent traveler, we've included our top personalized Christmas gift ideas for him and her to help you find the perfect gift...read more
Last Minute Summer Wedding Favors - With summer in full swing, July and August brides are putting the finishing touches on their summer weddings. If you are a summer bride, one of the biggest decisions you may have left to make is deciding what you will give your guests to say "thank you" for sharing your special day. To help make your decision easier, we've put together a list of our favorite summer wedding favors...read more
Summer Wedding Ideas, Trends, and Pinterest Inspiration - Find inspiration for your summer wedding with these trendsetting summer wedding ideas. Featuring a collection of our favorite summer wedding ideas gathered from the Pinterest community including everything from outdoor decorations to unique favors and accessories...read more
Top 5 Personalized Mother's Day Gifts - Looking for the perfect gift this Mother's Day? We have chosen five of our favorite ways to show your mom you care with a personalized gift. Having your mother's gift embroidered, engraved, or custom printed shows her that you went the extra mile to choose something unique, just for her...read more
Top 10 List of Creative Wedding Invitations - If you are like many new brides and became engaged over the year-end holidays, you may be shopping around for creative ways to invite your guests to your main event later this year. Each couple is unique, so with this in mind we searched for invitations that were like nothing we had ever seen before and put together a list featuring ten of our favorites...read more
First Things First...6 Wedding Planning To-Do's Before I Do - By tackling these 6 important wedding to-dos first before you start getting into the smaller details of your wedding planning process, you will have eliminated a lot of the stress that can sometimes come with wedding planning. Read on to find out the 6 of the most important wedding planning...read more
5 Easy Party Appetizers - Planning a party? We've collected 5 of our favorite appetizer ideas just for you! Each one is easy and fast - not to mention delicious! These recipes are all intended to be served as individually sized portions that can be hand held and carried around the room as your party guests mingle...read more
2012 Wedding Trends - A Year for Romance - 2012 is the year for romance. Expect lavish details, lace, and glittery accents for a more romantic take on vintage weddings. To see more inspiration and trends, check out our top 10 picks below forecasting the hottest trends in 2012...read more
5 Fabulous Baby Shower Trends for 2012 - The New Year is upon us. What better time to discuss the celebration of new life? Whether you are expecting a bundle of joy, planning a friend's baby shower, or simply saving ideas for your "someday," we have collected our favorite 2012 baby shower trends to inspire you...read more
2011 Newsletters:
5 Inexpensive Holiday Party Ideas - The holiday season is full of love, laughter, and excitement. It is the most wonderful time of the year, after all. We all love to decorate and dress to the nines and lavish our friends and family with thoughtful gifts. We also all know that this merriment often takes a chunk of change from our pocket books. Yet entertaining friends and family during the holidays doesn�t always have to be expensive. Check out our top five holiday party ideas to rock around the Christmas tree on a budget...read more
Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas - By planning your dinner menu now you will save yourself from unnecessary stress and be able to sit and enjoy the day instead of slaving away in the kitchen. With these freezer friendly menu items and easy make-ahead Thanksgiving dinner ideas, you'll be well on your way to a memorable holiday feast in half the time...read more
New Ideas for Traditional Autumn Gatherings - Everyone loves the tradition that inspires fall parties and family gatherings. While you want to keep these traditions alive, you and your guests will appreciate mixing it up a little with new dishes and creative decorations. With our help and your handy decorating, this year's fall parties and Thanksgiving get-togethers will be the best ever...read more
7 Ways To Use Pumpkins in Your Wedding Decorations - Pumpkins are truly the icon of the fall season. Beautiful and simple, these autumn staples are the perfect choice for couples decorating their wedding reception on a budget or for couples who simply want to add a bit of the season to their wedding decorations...read more
Tips for Tailgaters of All Types - Game time might get serious, but the tailgating party beforehand is all about good friends, good food, and having a good time. Luckily, for all you seasoned veterans and newbies alike, we've got fresh ideas to kick off this American past time...read more
How to Stay Cozy During An Outdoor Fall Wedding - Outdoor autumn weddings can be a dream come true.If you plan to say "I Do" beneath an autumn blue sky, against a backdrop of richly colored leaves, then we have the advice on how to pull it off! After all, the weather is really the only obstacle between you and your beautiful fall wedding. Surprisingly, this is easier to fix than one might think. You must take a few extra measures to make sure your guests are comfortable, but the result will be well worth the effort...read more
Small Details That Paint A Big Picture For Personalized Parties - Creating a colorful and fun atmosphere that also looks posh and put-together is easier than you think! Whether you are planning a casual get-together, a milestone birthday, anniversary party, or a big bash for your company or family reunion - the smallest details often have the biggest impact. Personalization and color coordination are two major players in party planning. Read on to discover new ways to add this personal touch...read more
Entertaining Your Summer Wedding Guests - Providing entertainment for your guests is one of the biggest trends in weddings this year. This summer take advantage of beautiful weather and outdoor venues to give your guests a unique experience that they won't ever forget...read more
Sizzling Summer Wedding Trends and Ideas - 2011 summer weddings are packed full of personal accents and childhood nostalgia. To find out what the top summer wedding trends are going to be, we polled our brides to see what they have decided on. Read on to see all the great ideas they came up with...read more
Simply Sweet Valentine's Day Treats - Valentine's Day is right around the corner and it's time to tell your sweetie just how much they mean to you. If food is the way to a man's heart, then here are the perfect recipes to show your Valentine just how much you care...read more
Top Ten Wedding Trends for 2011 - We hope you have enjoyed your holidays! Now that a shiny new year has arrived, we are excited to see fresh and fun new wedding trends for 2011. Read on to find out this year's top ten wedding trends...read more
2010 Newsletters:
5 Quick & Easy Fall Wedding Centerpieces - The cool weather may be right around the corner but don't you sweat it. Creating a beautiful fall wedding table setting is a breeze with these 5 quick and easy fall wedding centerpiece ideas...read more
Wedding cake toppers from whimsical to traditional - The tradition of the wedding cake topper dates bak to the early 1900's, picking up steam around the 1950's. Originally wedding cake toppers were seen in the form of miniature likenesses of the bride and groom to represent the togetherness of the couple...read more
Top Father's Day Gifts under $60 - Whether he's an electronic guru or a man's man, this Father's Day let dad know he means the world to you with our picks for the best Father's Day gift ideas. All for under $60...read more
Refreshing Ideas for Your Spring Wedding- As April showers give way to May flowers, with it brings the most popular time of the year to get married, Spring! With this beautiful season right around the corner, we couldn't wait to present some of our refreshingly simple ideas and tips for your spring wedding...read more
3 Quick tips to your perfect wedding vows- Your wedding vows are a time when you get to let your love shine, promising your true love and devotion. To guarantee you will have the ceremony of your dreams, follow these 3 D's to your perfect wedding vows...read more
2009 Newsletters:
How to Dress Your Thanksgiving Table For Less...- Decorating your Thanksgiving table in style doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. Here we've taken a table setting from Better Homes and Gardens and broken it down to show how you can get the look and still save your pocketbook...read more
How to Choose Your Fall Wedding Favors - Fall weddings are gorgeous and relatively simple to put together. In this month's newsletter, we have broken down in categories some of the most popular ideas for fall wedding favors...read more
Favor and Gift Ideas for Your Bridal Shower - When planning all the details of your wedding shower, don't let the guest favors fall flat. Here you'll find ideas for putting together one-of-a-kind bridal shower favors that won't get left out in the rain...read more
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