Zazzaretti Bridal is back again for her monthly DIY wedding inspiration and advice. This month her blog post will be in two parts. She will be discussing the importance of clearly articulating the design aspects of your bouquet, hair piece, reception decorations, etc. with your handmade wedding vendors on Etsy. Part two will discuss your budget and how to discuss the cost of your handmade wedding items. Be sure to check out her bridal shop on Etsy!       Every bride desires an incredibly special wedding day filled with memories to be treasured for a lifetime. Some weddings are quiet...

Hiring a wedding photographer is one of the more important decisions you will make when planning your wedding…and one of the priciest. Your photographer will be entrusted to fully document your special day and for years to come you will view their images. In this day and age, everyone has a digital camera or a photography business. How do you know who is truly qualified? And how do you know who is the best fit for you and your wedding? Below are a few questions to get you started as you interview photographers. We created this essential wedding photographer interview...

Please join me in welcoming Christina Zazzaretti of Zazzaretti Bridal. She will be one of our guest bloggers once a month and has some pretty exciting information to share with all our brides and DIY readers. Topics to be discussed: "Buying Handmade vs. DIY Projects", "How to Talk About Your Budget with Vendors/Artists", "Brooch Bouquets", "Designing Your Wedding Around a Sentimental Item" and more! Make sure to check back in the second Friday of every month to learn more and to see what awesome product she'll be giving away from Zazzaretti Bridal!   Christina, take it away!   Hi, I'm Christina!...

What an exciting week I have had! Engagement, family, holiday and commercial photography sessions all in one week. One of my favorite commercial endeavors so far was my shoot with Twist Salon. They have two salon locations:Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. I have personally experienced their services first hand and have been more than pleased.   Todd Grubbs, the founder and president, has worked hard to put together a fantastic team of stylists. Everyone is friendly, helpful and most importantly, tons of fun! Twist Salon specializes in professional cuts and color services. However, they also offer formal hair styling, brow and facial waxing and...

Do it yourself (DIY) tips, blogs, books, magazines and television shows are popping up everywhere. This common theme is also the biggest trend for 2011 weddings.   Planning a DIY wedding is not only about being practical and economical. It’s about diving into the details and involving your guests in the big day. It makes those long months of preparation before your wedding more personal and meaningful.   What type of DIY wedding projects are there? The list can include save-the-dates, invitations, wedding favors, flowers and bouquets, table centerpieces, the wedding cake itself, wedding card boxes and much, much more!...