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Cool Winter Weddings and How to Swing ThemLong clear nights, and bright stars above. Deep lush whites and colors against dark wood. Champagne and laughter, and guests dressed to the nines. Winter is made for magical weddings. Setting the Scene The season is a great excuse for an elegant black-tie only affair. Long formal gowns, tuxedos, and tails, anyone? The Black Tux… |
Wedding Wise Wedding: Viva Frida!Every Wednesday, I bring you the coolest wedding stories, deals and events in Los Angeles and from around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Wednesday. Welcome! Cool Wedding Thing of the Week: Other Pies Home Bakery – I love this, it feels like a great transition into Fall, which I’m definitely looking forward… |
Ask Liz: You vs. Your Venue SearchDear Liz, My biggest challenge is finding an affordable venue. I keep going back to a local community center, but it’s not what I’d like. Help! Signed, Suffering and Settling For Less Dear Suffering, You know, as I get older, I’m finding that all cliches are true. It’s probably why they are so annoying, actually…. |
Ask Liz: What You Don't Know About Your Wedding VenueWhat You Don’t Know About Your Wedding Venue Finding the perfect place can be frustrating. Creating your ideal wedding there could still be tricky. Here are some tips and tricks from the Ask Liz archives that will show you what you’re getting into, and how to get through: What You Don’t Know About Your Wedding… |
Ask Liz: Wedding Day Bases That NEED to Be CoveredDear Liz, My wedding day is in a few weeks, and I’m starting to stress out about my prep time and getting everything organized and running smoothly on that day. Our time at the church and where we’re having the reception is pretty tight. Do you have any tips about how to make the most… |
Ask Liz: Your Outdoor Wedding vs. The TrashDear Liz, I am planning a late morning wedding at an amphitheater at a public park this fall. There are some unsightly trash cans that will be in view by guests that are watching the ceremony. Unfortunately, they cannot be lifted or moved. I have considered wooden room dividers as a possible way to hide… |
Ask Liz: How to Hide the Ugly at Your WeddingI am out of town this week, so I’m treating you to a few days of the most burning, burning questions from my advice column over the years. I wrote this for The Broke Ass Bride about four years ago, and it’s been repinned 7300 times on Pinterest. As you can imagine, I’m quite proud…. |
Pinterest Tuesday – Hiding the Ugly at Your WeddingPhoto Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings Something at your ceremony or reception site sticks out like a sore thumb – ill placed propane tank, restroom sign, parking lot. Here are some ideas for bringing back the pretty. Hiding the Ugly at Your Wedding is one of my MOST popular Pinterest boards, EVER. You’ve got to… |
Ask Liz: Rentals Suck.Dear Liz: We’re getting married in October, and we have to bring everything into our venue – chairs, tables, spoons, everything. I’ve started talking to rental companies, and I’m shocked at some of the numbers they’re giving me. Not with the cost – I’m fine paying 40 cents for glasses. But am I REALLY… |
Wedding Wise Wednesday – April 2 (Los Angeles Wedding Planner)Every Wednesday I bring you the best wedding stories, events and deals in Los Angeles and from around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Wednesday. Welcome! Cool Wedding Thing of the Week: It might be a little too late for you, but spread the word! Swimmingly also has an accompanying list of exactly… |