by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Sep 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
The concept behind the bachelor party is to celebrate the groom’s last night as a single man. It has been in existence as early as 5th Century B.C. The first is believed to have been thrown by the Spartan soldiers. They held a dinner and made toasts in his...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Sep 15, 2010 | Arizona Weddings, Budget
Image from Wedding planning 101 You know yourself, you like creating things from scratch. Trust me, I know the feeling. For three years in a row, I created my own Christmas cards, oh about 35 to 40 each year, to a point where I was late on some of them that I had to...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Sep 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Picture from Momentville The worst case scenario? You have too many friends and can’t decide on who will be standing next to you at the altar because your bride is giving you a limit of three (a best man and two groomsmen). These are your “boys”...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Sep 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in your shoe Photo from The Bride’s Diary of Australia The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older. The “something...
by JoAnn M. Grant, CPCE | Sep 5, 2010 | Budget, Etiquette + Customs + Traditions, Wedding Q + A, Wedding Tips, Weddings
The ring, hmmm, where do I start? Does the ring have to be diamond? No, not at all. It can be any gemstone that her heart desires. The only thing that matters at this point is what that “rock” symbolizes to you and your bride. It can be her birthstone...
