There are so many detailed decisions to make when planning your wedding. While I didn't take part in the cake tasting, as I am gluten intolerant, my husband loved choosing the flavors for our wedding cake. Choosing the decorations and look of the cake were left up to me. I scoured the internet for hours looking for the perfect cake. I did find my cake, but what made it perfect was what was on top.   Cake toppers can be traced back to the late 19th century. However, they did not become mainstream until the 1920s. Originally, wedding cake toppers featured...

How sweet a day it was, watching David and Christina say, “I do”! Over the past few months I've had the opportunity to get to know them through their engagement, bridal and now wedding portraits. Every time I am around Christina, I am struck by her genuine sweet spirit. David truly loves her and it’s wonderful to see how much he makes her smile.   David and Christina both attend Gateway Free Will Baptist Church in Virginia Beach and chose it as their wedding and reception location. We did take a short trip out to the Chrysler Museum of Art in...

Today, I begin what I hope to be one of many blogs by "do it yourself" brides. On this first post, Marie Bucciano, a bride from Keene, NH, shares her wedding details, resource suggestions and DIY projects.   Marie's budget was $5,000. Her vendors included:   Venue: Keene State College Camp on Wilson Pond, Swanzey, NH Dress: Country Bridals, Jaffrey, NH Photographer: Shine with Jennifer Leigh, LLC, Chesapeake, VA Flowers: Anderson the Florist, Keene, NH Justice of the Peace: Terry Cote, Manchester, NH                       Hair: Melissa Cumings, Keene, NH Make-up: Tracy Gilpin, Waterford, CT  Marie's top 5 DIY suggestions:   1) Utilize...