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06/13/13Tips for a Wedding on a BudgetLately, in today’s economy, it has become more vital for everyone to try to save money on their weddings. More than ever brides are on the lookout for the best ways to minimize costs, while still creating that perfect wedding they have always dreamed of. Here are some tips that are sure to make your wedding less expensive—but still just as magical. Cut your guest list. This is what will lower your costs the most; the fewer the guests, the less cost will be since every guest equals an invitation, a meal and guest favors, among other expenses that you have to pay for. Choose one splurge item. Unfortunately when it comes to the wedding industry, most everything isn’t cheap. So for example, if you have fallen in love with a high-priced venue,... |
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06/03/13Top Wedding Trends of 2013The over-arching trend in weddings for this year is personalization; couples nowadays do their best to be original and creative when planning their weddings, from save-the-dates to getting that perfect picture. • Colorful Bridesmaid Dresses Modern day brides are branching out from safe neutral color choices and instead are opting for bold, bright colors like coral, pink, royal blue and teal. They also aren’t afraid to mix things up and put bridesmaids in different complementary colored dresses. (Examples: http://pinterest.com/pin/206743439113758029/, http://pinterest.com/pin/115334440426888298/, http://pinterest.com/pin/70157706667790958/) • Maid of Honor Dress Going along with the first trend is the growing trend to have your Maid of Honor in a different... |
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05/23/1310 Tips for an Outdoor Summer WeddingOutdoor weddings have never been more popular, but we at HRB encourage you to consider all of the components of an outdoor wedding to ensure that it's a picture perfect day! Here are some helpful tips: 1. Have a Plan B This is probably the most important component of all—what will you do in case it rains? It’s hard to predict the weather when you’re setting the date on average about a year in advance, so it is imperative to have a backup location in case of bad weather. You could use a large outdoor tent if there’s only mild rain, but if it’s anything more severe than that you’ll need to move the ceremony someplace inside; since most people have their reception indoors you could move some chairs around to convert the reception space... |
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04/29/13Swept Away: Coucoon’s first annual bridal eventA 1997 Rolls Royce limousine parks out front the pristine salon. The deejay greets me at the receptionist’s desk while his mash-ups roar down the salon’s lush hallways. Entranced by the white chocolate, pearl embellished cake pops, I know Coucoon Signature Salon & Spa's bridal event will sustain a constant state of swooning. Glass tables on either side of me are lined with bridal magazines and butterfly-shaped chocolates embossed with gold dust. Cabinets that typically showcase Coucoon's signature shampoo line glisten as Isabelle Krupnick's bridal accessories bejewel the shelves. The hairstyling area is transformed into a combined appetizer, cocktail and hair/make-up station. I feast on a slice of Fire & Vine's apple-goat cheese pizza. The... |
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03/01/13Over the RainbowExperts predict that one of the most unique trends for this year is incorporating rainbow colors into the wedding. So how do you do this without making your wedding look like a child’s birthday, a Rainbow Brite assembly or a Skittles commercial? The key is adding small touches without going crazy. Simple pops of color here and there can make for some fun photos and add a little whimsy to the day. A bouquet bursting with different colors can be a lovely contrast against a pure white dress. We love the natural look of this hand-gathered posy. (OnceWed.com) Have some fun with bright props when you and your groom are taking photos together. A rainbow hued parasol, a cluster of colorful balloons or a spray of multicolored... |
Angela is the Web and Associate Editor of Hampton Roads Magazine, Hampton Roads Bride and Virginia Wine Lover magazine. She’s always loved writing and crafting and eventually—like most every girl—she established the hobby of dreaming up a perfect wedding. In 2006, she and her (then) boyfriend moved from their small hometowns in Mecklenburg County, Virginia to Hampton Roads where Angela studied journalism at Old Dominion University. After graduating, she landed her dream job writing for HRM and then married her hometown honey. Now, through the Hampton Roads Bride Blog, she enjoys inspiring other brides-to-be by providing nifty ideas, information on local wedding events and tips for turning the big day into the best day.
