by Taylor Eason | Sep 14, 2011 | I Do: Wedding Edition
Caterers and wedding halls normally offer limited (and average) wine selections, so your best move is to inquire about outside purchasing. Since you’ll be buying in bulk, bringing in your own wine can represent a significant cost savings. Although it might incur...
by Beth D'Addono | Sep 14, 2011 | I Do: Wedding Edition
Bachelorette bashes aren’t just for Saturday night anymore. More and more wedding parties are taking the bride away for a long weekend of girlfriend fun, a getaway that can include everything from spa visits and nightlife to fine dining and shopping. In general,...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Sep 14, 2011 | I Do: Wedding Edition
Kathy Smiarowski took care of the floral wish. Owner of Wisteria Vine, Smiarowski works as a freelance florist and garden designer. Rather than maintaining a storefront, she focuses on large events, like the Rathbun wedding. “I’ve always had gardens to...
by Carol Wilson | Sep 15, 2011 | I Do: Wedding Edition
Since antiquity, weddings have been celebrated with a special cake. Ancient Roman ceremonies were finalized by breaking a cake of wheat or barley over the bride’s head as a symbol of good fortune. The newly married couple then ate a few crumbs in a custom known...
by Tina and Mike Bousquet | Sep 15, 2011 | I Do: Wedding Edition
My most memorable moment from our wedding night is our first dance as husband and wife. This was also our first dance together in the 10 and a half years we were a couple. We didn’t take lessons either so while were dancing I have to keep mentioning not to rock...