2010-01-26 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: What is Included in Wedding Invitations?

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, LAURAK DESIGN, WEDDING INVITATIONS

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Laura K Design.


One of the things I find many couples aren’t clear on when they come for an initial consultation is the idea of what is included in a wedding invitation and this is because there are often many variations. Sometime everything is a la carte and other times you can get package options.

2010-01-27 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: How to Choose Your Wedding Bouquet

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, WEDDING FLOWERS, TRILLIUM FLORAL DESIGNS

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Trillium Floral Designs.


Flowers play an important part in establishing the tone and style for your wedding. They can either be a focal point in your decor or blend in with your setting. Flowers also show a lot about your personality and style. Are you an artistic individual? Do you prefer simple designs or bold, vibrant ones? To help you decide on flowers for your wedding, we've compiled a few questions you should consider.


Trillium Floral


2010-01-25 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: How to Use Illustrations to Personalize Your Wedding

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, ASTRID MUELLER, WEDDING ILLUSTRATIONS

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Astrid Mueller.


What is your vision for your big day? Are you looking for a unique, personalized design element? Something that brings YOU and your fiancé into the picture, in a professional and modern way, with style?


Consider commissioning a professional wedding illustrator!


Astrid Mueller
Bride and groom: Natalie and Philipp, Photo: www.tag7.ch, Illustration: www.astridmueller.com


2010-01-03 07:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: How to Choose the Perfect Bouquet for your Wedding Dress

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, WEDDING BOUQUET, APRICOT AVENUE

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Apricot Avenue Weddings + Design.


Are you wondering how to find your perfect bouquet? Look to your dress for inspiration!

The perfect bouquet should stem from the concepts of your wedding theme and the shape of your wedding dress. Although there are no rules etched in stone, the general rule of thumb is: the bigger the dress the bigger the bouquet.


ApricotAve


2010-01-04 07:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: How to Have a Fantastic Photo Session

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, BLUE PRINT EVENTS, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Blue Print Events.


There are so many fine details that go into wedding planning and coordination. We put a lot of time and effort into hand-picking the venue, guest list, dress and especially the photographer. I find that during the rush of wedding planning, there is often less effort put into planning where your photo session will be held.


Blue Print Events
Photo courtesy of Edison Photography