Unique Wedding Gifts For Bride

Here's an idea for some very custom wedding gifts for the Bride or Groom or perhaps for your bridesmaids or groomsmen for being in your wedding.

ByBecca has hand painted wine glasses and even beer glasses. They're located in New Jersey, but ship anywhere. They have a special cleaning and preparation process before painting the designs. Then after... Read More
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Unusual Wedding Ceremony Customs

unusual wedding plansNearly every culture participates in marriage one way or the other!

If you're making your wedding plans, your ceremony or marriage doesn't have to be like this. Whether you plan an unique wedding or something more traditional, remember that traditions are different for each.

Polygamy, commonly known to most people, involves multiples wives for the same... Read More
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Your Wedding Reception Food

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People often remember the food when they go to a wedding reception, whether it’s good or bad. Something to consider when you are choosing your wedding reception menu is your guests.

Yes, it’s your wedding but you are spending a lot of money so you want people to like what is being served.

Here are some wedding... Read More
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What to Expect from your Bay Area Wedding DJ


First in a series of videos about what to expect from a bay area wedding DJ: a guide to what a DJ actually does at a wedding reception and wedding ceremony. Whether you hire Silicon Valley DJ, another professional wedding DJ or have your best friend play for your wedding or DIY, make sure these things get covered.
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Add a little sparkle to your Bay Area wedding!

Personalized wedding winePersonalized wines might just be the perfect final touch to your Bay Area wedding celebration. You can use personalized wines as part of your centerpieces, pour personalized wines at your wedding reception or use personalized wines as bridal party gifts.

There are independent wine consultants at WineShop At Home, who will work with you to put your... Read More
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Bay Area Flowers Wedding Tip


It seems funny and is exaggerated here in this video from the BBC show Man Stroke Woman (See below for wedding cake), but it is not that far from the truth. Now there are some things that do cost more, for instance arranging the flowers at your wedding reception site or your wedding ceremony site.

There are some great wedding flower vendors that do... Read More with Video
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Wedding tip - Wedding Reception site tips

Wedding Reception CleanupMake sure your wedding reception site has the names of the rooms you want specified in the contract. Some wedding reception sites have been known to double book wedding receptions. You think you're getting your wedding reception in the grand banquet room you selected. Then, if they book another wedding party larger than yours, they will tell you... Read More
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Wedding Tip Planning the Date of your Wedding

Wedding tip calendar plannerWith planning, your wedding day will be romantic, exciting and memorable. The first step in planning your wedding reception and wedding ceremony is to make sure you allow yourself enough time.

One year wedding planning list from Silicon Valley DJ...

The final decision of when to get married is yours and your fiance's. However couples often do consult... Read More
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Bay Area Wedding Review Wedding Tip Photos

wedding ceremonyWedding Photo Tips. A word of caution: Be careful when trying to cut costs on photography. It's one of the two places where it's easiest to cut (photos and wedding reception DJ), and yet where wedding couples are the most unhappy when they do.

At the very least I recommend using a professional wedding photographer for at least the wedding ceremony... Read More
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Preserving Your Wedding Ceremony Bouquet - Wedding Tip

wedding ceremony bouquetIf you are a bride that wants to preserve your wedding ceremony bouquet after your wedding reception, here's a wedding tip: make sure you order a "throwing" bouquet.

Ask your florist about preserving the wedding ceremony bouquet for you. It can be displayed in a shadow box or put under a glass case. The moisture is removed: then it is... Read More
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Flowers Wedding Tip

wedding tip flowersA couple of money saving wedding tips concerning flowers.
  • Use flowers in season. If you avoid exotic, expensive flowers, especially ones that may have to be imported or flowers not in season, you'll save some cash.
  • Decorate with greenery. Use greenery such as trees and garlands of ivy to fill large areas. It can give a dramatic impact for a lot less... Read More
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Wedding Reception Location Ideas

Wedding Reception Location Jogger

Beach Wedding Reception locationHere are a few wedding location ideas to jog your memory as you plan your wedding and wedding reception
  • Church or Synagogue Halls
  • Private Club Facilities
  • Community Centers
  • Elks or Women's Club Facilities
  • Condominium or Private Estate Clubhouse Facilities
  • Museums
  • Art Galleries
  • Historical Buildings or Mansions
  • Public Beaches... Read More
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Bay Area Wedding Tip - Invitations part 4

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Add more "personality" to your wedding invitations by choosing a translucent (parchment perhaps) or shiny paper in a pretty pastel or an earthy tone. Use colorful ink, maybe different type faces, border designs, or even a photograph of the two of you.

What we did for our wedding reception and ceremony,... Read More with Video
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Bay Area Wedding Tip - Invitations part 3

Bay Area Wedding Tip - Invitations
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Begin your invitations
with the name of the person(s) sponsoring the wedding. The name at the top of an invitation is not supposed to tell your guests who's paying the bills. So, whether you live at home or not, your parents' names should head the invitations. You might also include the groom's parents' names below his... Read More
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Bay Area Wedding Tip - Invitations part 2

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Request replies
with an R.S.V.P., Kindly respond, or Please respond in the lower left corner and below the the address to mail them. Traditionally reserved for business functions only, printed response cards for the wedding reception do make things easier for guests. It is up to you to decide if you'll send them for... Read More
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Bay Area Wedding Tip - Wedding Invitations

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How to choose the right style for your wedding

Invite your favorite people
to celebrate your marriage with you. It's big part of the wedding planning fun! If you're having the kind of wedding ceremony and wedding reception most brides and their families love (100 or more guests, you in a classic bride's dress, a big wedding... Read More
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Wedding Tip - Who Pays for What During the Wedding

I Now Pronounce You Paid In Full: Who Pays for What During the Wedding Celebrations

Wedding Reception WishesThere’s no two ways about it: weddings are expensive. Paying for every detail is enough to drain any family’s financial coffers and – even worse – leave them wrestling with debt. Especially for new couples paying their own way during the wedding, the expenses... Read More

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Vendor Links

This post will be growing as we find vendors we like, so check back.

MyWedding Favors - Wedding shower favors, gift ideas, bridal favors, informative wedding articles and much more.

No9Designs A stunning collection of contemporary wedding stationery individually handcrafted using wires, beading, ribbons and handmade papers from all over the world. A... Read More
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Bay Area Wedding Review: Custom Bridal Handbags

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The Kate Johnston Bridal Collection

Bay Area wedding handbag designer Kate Johnson has her studio in Nob Hill. She started designing early in life and always knew that she would one day become one of the most talented designers of couture accessories to hit the fashion world.

Her attraction to fabrics and any thing that allowed her to embellish her... Read More

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Wedding Music: Your Favorite Song Is Now Your Wedding Song

It's been traditional at weddings long ago to march down the aisle to the same wedding music. Wagner's "Here Comes the Bride" certainly comes to mind even today and can be heard in most movie scenes as the wedding song.

But, what if you just don't like that wedding song? What can you do? There are so many choices today that can work... Read More
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