Whether you’re a vegetarian yourself or simply know you’ll have a large percentage of vegetarian guests at your wedding, coming up with a reception menu to fit everyone’s dietary preferences can seem a bit daunting. Don’t worry, though! All you need is a little creativity and a fabulous caterer to help you design a reception menu that’s both delicious and satisfying for all your guests. I spoke with Breelyn Bomba, the Catering Director of Tri-Cities catering company Main Street Cafe and Catering, to learn three hints for serving the vegetarian guests at your wedding. 1. Consider food stations where vegetarians
Quite often, your Maid of Honor and Best Man will keep a watchful eye over the wedding rings before the wedding. (Since Ring Bearers often are too young to know the value of your wedding bands and might pick them off to play with, or they might decide not to walk down the aisle at the last second, it’s always a good bet to leave this important task to the adults, and allow your Ring Bearer to carry fake options.) But – alas! – what if the rings are dropped while handing them over during the ring ceremony? Well, according
One of the first things brides do after getting engaged is check out the dates for all the upcoming local bridal shows. Whether you’re looking to book a few vendors, get some great inspiration or simply get your feet wet, the wedding planning possibilities at bridal shows are endless. There is no debating how much fun it is to be thoroughly immersed in all things wedding as you walk around a beautiful ballroom full of spectacularly decorated booths! Chances are, you’ve got a few bridesmaids, your mom, or maybe even your future mother-in-law dying to go with you. But, there
Some women and men dread the moment when the emcee announces for all single ladies or all single men to gather on the dance floor for the bouquet or garter toss. They either are terrified of the way cousin Sue drops into a football stance while sizing up her competition with a ruthless look in her eye, or they simply just don’t like the idea of announcing their single status to the party. Of course, many don’t really know the origin of these staple activities at weddings today, or they might have yet another reason why participating makes them uncomfortable!
What makes a wedding portrait timeless? Is it in the intricate ways a couple poses or in the color of each photograph? I had the privilege of asking Nashville photographer Rob Mould of Rob Mould Photography this question, and he gladly proved how his photographs can stand the test of time! Read on to learn the best tips and trends for finding classic photography today! 1. Find a photographer who values discretion and has a wonderful personality that comforts you. “Discretion is something my team and I value highly,” Rob states. “We try totake a step back during the festivities and
Although there are so many wonderful happenings that occur during a wedding, if the guests attending your wedding are being honest, many would probably say one of the things they’re most looking forward to is the cake! With so many options for flavors, fillings, and frosting, it can be a little overwhelming deciding on the perfect wedding cake to wow your family and friends (and more importantly, you and your groom!) on your big day. For wedding cake inspiration, I spoke with Vicki Nelson of Signature Cakes by Vicki in Nashville to learn about six of her most popular cake
So many chick flicks feature the romantic scene of the man carrying his new bride across the threshold into their new home. If you’re like me, you may not have ever wondered why people began doing this in the first place. After all…it just seems like a romantic tradition, right? Today, this superstition spelling out how to avoid bad luck has indeed evolved into a tradition that’s no more than a romantic gesture of love and protection by a groom to welcome his new bride into his life. Like every wedding superstition, though, carrying the bride over the threshold is
Is rain on your wedding day good luck…or bad? Given the emotional state of most brides on their wedding day, you’ll hear many guests console her that rain actually means good luck the day-of. After all, who in their right mind would tell a bride that rain is bad luck – especially as she stands ready to waltz down the aisle under an umbrella? No one! Many people have different opinions on whether rain on your wedding day symbolizes good luck or bad luck. Let’s look a little bit at the origins behind each side of the superstition before deciding
“Whatever you do, do not cut into the top tier of your wedding cake until your one-year anniversary!” If you’re like me, you probably have heard this a million times before. Naturally, no one ever explains why – or if they do, you hear ho-hums and mumblings about either bad luck or good luck. Whether or not it’s actually bad luck seems to vary from person to person! Where did this superstition come from, anyway? Again, we can thank history for this popular tradition. In the olden days, couples saved the top tier of their wedding cake to use during
