Amy & Tim’s Beautiful Botanical Garden Delight

These two, ahh! I didn’t think it was possible for two people to exude happiness all the time, but let me tell you, their spirit is contagious! Amy & Tim’s beautiful wedding at Desert Botanical Garden was literally, the epitome of pure wedded bliss. On a gorgeous Arizona spring day, the gardens were a perfect … Continue reading

Survival of the Fittest: Bridal Show Edition

It’s that time of year again, BRIDAL SHOW SEASON. No matter what stage of planning you are currently in, be it just recently sporting a snazzy rock on that finger or down to the execution stages of the finely tuned details, for “Bride to Be” the Arizona Bridal Show and Phoenix Bridal Shows are a right of … Continue reading

{On the blog} Trim the tree but don’t go CRAZY (literally!)

The Holidays. A time for laughter, presents, parties and ..STRESS! The holidays are a lot like a wedding: so many fun plans to make all for one big exciting day. But the stress of the holidays (or a wedding) can really take its toll on our bodies and emotions. How can we keep our cool … Continue reading

{On the blog} Avoid these major money wasters

When it comes to your wedding, every penny counts! The more you save on the small things, the more you will be able to spend on the big and/or important things to you!  After you and your fiancée initially decide on your budget and as you begin to spend your money, you will see how … Continue reading

Okay Ladies…it’s the Guys’ turn!

Last week, I wrote about what regrets several friends and I had from our wedding days long ago. I thought it would be good insight for future brides to learn from the our mistakes hoping they might learn a little something and hopefully not make the same mistakes we did. Well, my dear husband read … Continue reading

Wedding regrets- what a few married women have to say about their special day

I’ve been married for almost 11 years so my wedding day really isn’t on my mind anymore. Someone recently asked me what regrets I had about my wedding day. I had to stop and think about it and then I realized that this young beautiful bride was asking ME so she could learn from my … Continue reading

Signed, sealed and delivered

Congratulations, you’re engaged and well on your way to the day of your dreams. You and your love have made your list and begun mapping out your dream wedding.  You’ve covered all your bases and made all your plans to make sure you have everything.  As a friendly reminder, make sure that you make your … Continue reading

Let there be …Baklava?

Last month Care and I were fortunate enough to attend the wedding of an extraordinary couple, Helen and Jacob.  Okay, let me me rephrase that a bit. We were fortunate enough to work the wedding. But truth be told, we admire all the details just as any wedding guest would. Helen and Jacob hosted a … Continue reading

Celebrate Earth Day on your Big Day!

Did you know that one of the hottest trends for weddings in 2013 is green?  We’re not talking bridesmaid dresses, make up or even décor, we’re talking about going green and incorporating earth friendly elements into your wedding day. In recent times, we have seen a growing trend of couples incorporating eco-friendly or “eco-chic” elements … Continue reading