The difference between Queen Elizabeth’s wedding and Jennifer Lopez’s

Queen Elizabeth's wedding

Most people are fascinated by celebrity and royal weddings. We just blogged on Jennifer Lopez’s wedding last week. With the passing of England’s matriarch, it’s fun to take a look at Queen Elizabeth’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947. What’s the difference between the Queen’s and Ms. Lopez’s wedding? For one, the Queen spent less…

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How to buy an ugly wedding dress

ugly wedding dress

What an odd idea! Why would anyone want to buy an ugly wedding dress for their Fayetteville wedding celebration? Obviously, they wouldn’t, and yet many brides do. Why? Because they are misled into following the lead of their favorite celebrities. Some brides let a celebrity’s status sway them more than their sense of style. Take…

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How to avoid wedding gown nightmares caused by supply chain disruptions

wedding gown nightmares

Let’s face it, last year’s national shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect wedding plans. Time will tell if disruptions continue into next year. But one thing is for sure, wedding gown nightmares are going to be with us for awhile. Here’s the problem: eighty percent of wedding gowns purchased in the U.S.…

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The four most iconic wedding gowns of the past century

iconic wedding gowns

Let’s turn the clock back to the four most talked about weddings of the past one-hundred years. These weddings were notable for the celebrity and the elegance of each couple and the iconic wedding gowns worn by the brides. Kate Middleton Catherine (Kate) Middleton married Prince William on April 29th, 2011 wearing a gown designed…

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Don’t let your wedding gown budget get out of control

wedding gown budget

Get ready for 100 years of wedding fashions in one-hundred and eighty seconds! This video is really fun for future brides shopping for a wedding gown. As you watch, be aware that it’s easy for your wedding gown budget to get out of control: Here’s the deal when it comes to selecting your wedding gown: …

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How to avoid wedding gown nightmares caused by the coronavirus

wedding gown nightmares

Let’s face it, the national shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic affects spring wedding plans. Time will tell if disruptions continue into the summer. But one thing is for sure, wedding gown nightmares are going to be with us for awhile. Here’s the problem: eighty percent of wedding gowns purchased in the U.S. are made…

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Ugly, ugly bridesmaid dresses in movies and TV

ugly bridesmaid dresses

How many women groan when asked to be a bridesmaid? Their minds go something like this: “I know she’s going to make me wear an ugly bridesmaid dress that costs me a fortune.  How can I possibly get out of this?  Please, God, do something!  I need help!” In order to counter the stigma associated…

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