These days, there are many couples who opt out of an engagement ring either to show that they are unconventional or to save the money intended for it toward starting their life together instead. Then again, there are men who do choose to propose with a ring, but try to economize by giving imitation diamonds [...]
The Savoy Ballroom in 1938 was the location of famed battles of the swing bands. On January 16 of the year, Chick Webb’s along with Count Basie’s bands played amazing sets to a jampacked room. The Savoy observed record attendance plus it was noted that hundreds had to be turned away. Following the famous battle, [...]
For several years, I seemed to be the one who was always in charge of wedding planning and hosting bridal showers is definitely in that same area. Perhaps I unknowingly put myself into those positions, but I never minded. I loved being able to come up with a creative theme and made it unique to [...]
Read up about ideas to do with saving a little money planning a wedding, and often, all you hear about are unacceptable compromises that you would need to swallow your pride to go with. Brides-to-be keep finding better ways to put a wedding together each year. The year 2008 though was somewhat different. The recession [...]
There are a few things from your wedding day that are supposed to last forever, other than the marriage, of course. Your flowers, favors, and food are all going to be consumed and you will use up any leftovers very quickly. Your wedding jewelry, however, is going to be on your finger for life, or [...]
There are very few women that can go out, buy a wedding dress, and then wear it as is. Though there are some lucky ladies that can do this, most people have to have some type of alteration done to make sure things are just right. Wedding dress alterations are not just about how the [...]