PlatDash Blog
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Week of the Wedding “To Do” Checklist
With only a few days left before the wedding reception, it’s totally understandable that a few things on your growing Week of the Wedding “To Do” Checklist might slip your mind. You should use the whole bridal entourage (including the future spouse) for help on the to do list. Keep track of your master checklist, but delegate…
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Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Parents
Parents usually play a major part in the lives of brides & grooms. They’ve been with you through all the major milestones in your life. From high school & college graduations, birthdays, major life events, etc. It only feels right to thank them for helping couples get to this major milestone: their wedding day. Take…
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Some Wedding Ceremony Etiquette Tips
We found Some Wedding Ceremony Etiquette Tips from our friends at Brides.com that seemed very helpful. These tips will take the stress out of your ceremony, take a look. Taking A Break Taking a pre-reception break between the wedding ceremony and reception is a good idea so you can take your formal pictures and still…
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Some Costly Wedding expenses, budget accordingly
Some Unexpectedly Costly Wedding expenses, budget accordingly As you plan your wedding you’ll quickly find that weddings are costly. There may be some wedding expenses that you would never expect to have such a big price tag. Below are a few wedding expenses that might surprise you on how much they will actually cost. Custom…
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Writing Your Special Wedding Vows
Tips on Writing Your Special Wedding Vows Exchanging vows during your wedding ceremony is one of the most intimate and nerve racking moments of your life. Standing in front of the person you love & making that life long commitment in front of all your guests can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on writing…
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Unique and Special Unity Ceremony Ideas
Looking for ways to make your Ceremony your own? Unique and Special Unity Ceremony Ideas represent the ritual of two becoming one. There are traditional ways to add these ceremonies. These touches will make your special moment even more heartfelt. Here are some common and not so common ideas from BRIDES.com. -Lighting a Unity Candle…
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TRENDY LOUNGE DECOR IDEAS
Ready for some trendy lounge decor ideas for your reception! Your guests will be in AWE as they enter your ballroom! Our friends at Aviance Lounge Decor have some great tips on room transformations that will say WOW! Unique Seating Ideas -Incorporate different colored & styles of lounge couches & seating. This will create a…
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Wedding Table Centerpiece Ideas to help fit your personal style.
Decorating your reception tables with the right centerpiece can be a time-consuming process. From floral arrangements to LED lit vases, there is a multitude of different options and choices that can become overwhelming. Our friends at Brides.com found some different Wedding Table Centerpiece Ideas that are worth checking out. Traditional floral These have been the most…
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What your bridesmaids should & should not pay for?
Being a bridesmaid is a big responsibility and could be very costly proposition. Weddings in this day and age involve so much more than just the reception. There are several events and expenses for your bridal party to incur leading up to the big day. Are you thinking what your bridesmaids should & should not…
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Trimming your Wedding Guest List with Minimal Drama
Couples are usually trying their best to stay on budget when planning their wedding. One way is to limit the guest list. But how can you do it? We found these helpful tips at Brides.com. Trimming your Wedding Guest List with Minimal Drama ⁃ Your wedding is a celebration of close family and friends. Try…
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Time Management Tips for your Wedding Day
After months of investing much time and money into your wedding day & reception, you want to be sure you will enjoy it and take it all in! If you have your ceremony on premises and a possible viennese hour, the 4 to 7 hours can really fly by. Even though the average reception is…
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Wedding Ceremony mistakes to avoid to achieve great pictures.
Here are some ideas and tips that will help those special moments at your ceremony with minimal interference. -Keep the bridal suite or bedroom where you are getting ready free of clutter. Clutter can slip into the background of the perfect picture moment and make it unusable for albums or frames. Cleaning up once your…