MANY young girls dream of fairy tale weddings complete with big gowns, a bevy of bridesmaids and bouquets tossed over the shoulder. But what happens when a bride's attitude is “Been there, done that”? For the growing population of adults who have...
I LOVE my husband, I love being married, but — given the chance — I'd love to redo my wedding.
Nine years ago, before joining Special Events Magazine, I just didn't know what I didn't know about weddings. If I did it again today, I'd make wiser ...
BEAUTIFUL brides, gracious guests, fabulous food — that's what weddings are made of. That, and cicada infestations, alligators and clueless caterers. Party rental pros have seen some wacky weddings, and here they share their stories of matrimonia...
OF the many traditions associated with weddings, cake is one of the sweetest. Still, wedding cake has seen some competition the last few years from its tiny counterpart, the cupcake. Some couples even forgo cakes altogether — both tiered and cupc...
“Extraordinary Weddings” by renowned event producer Colin Cowie showcases the author's favorite ceremonies. The pink suede-covered book features large color photos of the nuptials he's crafted, ranging from ceremonies in romantic locales such as ...
WITH a formal education in hospitality management and floral design, it was only natural that Joyce Scardina Becker, CMP, would eventually wind up in the world of events. But the owner of San Francisco-based Events of Distinction says it's her pa...
TO produce a wedding reception with the perfect blend of Indian motifs and New York style, Barbara Wallace, MBC, CSEP, of Corona del Mar, Calif.-based Barbara Wallace Weddings had to “walk a line” of contrary ideas, she says. The event team — wit...
A MOUTHWATERING chocolate treat is a very nice wedding guest favor. A mouthwatering chocolate treat imprinted with the smiling couple's detailed image? Now that turns an event into a special event. And it's just one of the many creatively persona...
Napa Valley, Calif.-based Beaulieu Vineyard allows couples to create wine bottle labels for their wedding. Customization options — available on the Web site www.myweddingmywine.com — include the names of the bride and groom, the date and a short ...
DESPITE its circus credentials, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was not the most accommodating location for a high-end wedding's cirque performance. And staging challenges were merely a sideshow to the utility and time limitations posed...
