Wedding Websites

Did you know that 53% of couples getting married today use the internet to keep their guests informed about their upcoming wedding? It's a GREAT way to share the details of how your wedding planning as progressed since you said "I Do!"

Many couples choose to share in this way because its easy and fun to do! It also gives those guests that live outside of the host city, a chance to participate...albeit vicariously...in all the fun, even though they are miles away. Its also a great way to share travel information for those out of town guests that need extra time to plan.

Wedding websites can be as simple or as elaborate as you'd like. Here are some of the ones we seen out there:

MyWedding
WeddingWire
Wedding Window
MyEvent

There is also a site out there called WeddingWebsites.com that will compare wedding website providers so you can pick the one that's right for YOU!

Inspiration Comes From Anywhere and Everywhere!

I've been working on a few inspiration boards for a few of my clients and wanted to share in the creation of one of them with you.

Jessica is getting married in October of 2009. She is originally from the east coast and her fiance is from California. They've asked me to infuse the flavor of both coasts into their wedding along with their love of the outdoors. Jessica has given me the following photograph as my starting point for their wedding:



I see pink, gold, yellow and touches of light brown...

What do you see?

Google Does All THAT?

Terrica blogged recently, about all the GREAT benefits and tools of Google. I was aware that there were great tools over there...Blogger and Analytics...but I didn't know there was ALL THAT!!

She did it so well that I'm just going to send you on over to her spot so she can tell you how to use the goodies over at Google, to help you with your wedding planning.

Go on! Go Google! :)

Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner

I just heard about a fellow planner I know, Cicely of Life Design Event Planning , who was faced with the ultimate challenge last weekend. How to get around a landslide on the only road leading to a wedding for 300+ guests!

Wanna hear how she solved the problem? Go on over to her blog and read the details. This is an amazing story and one that will surely convince you that wedding planners...GOOD wedding planners, are priceless!

People I Admire: Liene at Blue Orchid Designs

{Photo of Liene taken by Karey Michelle Photography}

Liene (pronounced Lynn), is SUCH a smart girl! She is leaps and bounds above many of us wedding planners in the "business savvy" department...and she doesn't mind sharing the wealth!

Today she posted a very informative article on her VERY popular Blue Orchid Designs Blog about Kickbacks, Commissions and Dirty Wedding Secrets.

For the record? Sacred Moment Weddings does NOT accept kickbacks, commissions or any other payments from vendors that we recommend to our clients. We don't ask for them nor do we accept them when offered. We would much rather that our clients benefit from the best those vendors have to offer at the BEST price.

Please take a moment and educate yourself about this subject. I couldn't have said it any better!

Thanks Liene!!

Get With The Program!

{Photo courtesy of Ceci NY via Wedding Bee}

Providing your guests with a program at your ceremony is a great way to personalize your wedding. It also provides a great opportunity to share you and your fiances cultures, family traditions or any other special things about you as a couple.

Perhaps you are having your ceremony at the church where you were christened or baptised as a child? Or maybe it's the same church where your parents took their vows.

If you are getting married in a location that has rich history attached to it, tell your guests about it in your program.

If you and your fiance are combining religious rituals into your ceremony, providing the meaning behind each of them in your program will allow your guests to share in the spiritual aspects of your ceremony.

Check out these wonderful suggestions on Wedding Bee for programs that cover EVERY budget range!

Your program doesn't have to be elaborate but make it special! By coordinating it with the other colors and elements of your wedding, it will not only stand out but it will let your guests know how much you appreciate their participation in your special day!

What's Important To You?

We are conducting a little survey for a new service we are formulating and need your opinion. We want to know what elements are important to YOU, the bride and groom! We know that everyone is different so the more diverse the comments the better this survey will be.

If you could have, at no cost…YES FREE!!!...any one thing for your wedding celebration, what would it be?

Would you choose unlimited flowers?


{Photo courtesy of Preston Bailey}

…A variety of music for all phases of your wedding celebration?


{Photo courtesy of Ravello}

…A couture wedding dress or a custom made tuxedo?


{Photo courtesy of Barbie and Monique Lhuillier}

…A 10 day, exotic honeymoon?


{Stock Photo}

Leave us a comment below…we want to hear from the guys AND the gals!

For the "Techie" Bride

Ok...I know this would be an outrageous indulgence...but you have to admit that these USB Memory sticks are just too cute! Visit Swarovski.com to get yours! There's nothing wrong with a techie having some "bling" too!

What Keeps You Awake At Night?

Wedding planning is a tough job. Especially if you don't do it full time like we do. :)

It can be exciting and fun but at the same time it can send you in several different directions at once! There are SO many choices out there for all of the details that are important to you.

Dresses
Tuxedos
Flowers
Favors
Invitations
Music
Indoors or Outdoors
Food Choices
Drink Choices

It's hard to choose!

We know what keeps us up at night...but what keeps YOU...the bride...up at night and how have you overcome some of the challenges of wedding planning?

Your sister brides all over the world want to know! :)

A River Green: Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Spring Weddings: Part I

I've been a bit busy lately...it's wedding season here in Arizona! Spring has been here for a few weeks now and wedding inspiration has been flowing freely. Spring is a time for all things fresh and new!

Tomorrow is St. Patricks Day! And to celebrate, I thought I would share some jewels of inspiration from one of my favorite blogs for all you Arizona readers and beyond!

Snippet and Ink posted this St. Patty's Day Board recently. They always post the most sensational inspiration boards! I visit them quite often and I recommend that you do the same! You never know what may tickle that fancy of yours!

Visit their site for all the details on this "Erin Go Bragh" board!!

"Got Cake" Contest Winner

It's been a loooonnnngggg day! After pouring through all the entries, we have a winner!

Sara from Prescott, Arizona submitted an idea to have everything in her spring wedding theme be "baby size", "mini" or "new", to celebrate "life brand new!"

Baby blue and soft pink colors (blue for her fiance and pink for her)
Baby wedding cakes for each guest table
Baby (or mini) versions of grilled cheese, burgers, shots of tomato soup, etc. for her appetizers
Baby (mini) calla lilies and spray roses for her bouquet and floral arrangements
Baby veggies with the main course (baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoes)

And last but not least - all her attendants except the MOH and Best Man will be children.

So...CONGRATS Sara! Your Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes book is on the way!

Thank you to everyone who entered and left comments! It was VERY hard to pick a winner because everyone had GREAT ideas. Sara has promised to keep us updated on her planning progress and will also be sending up some pics of her ideas next week. Be sure to check back often for all the details!

This was so much fun that we're announcing another giveaway tomorrow so be sure to check in with us then!

Ciao!!

Contest: Got Cake?

We received our Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes book a few weeks ago! I just got around to looking through it the other day. (Being sick leaves me with TOO much time on my hands!)

Thing is? My hubby bought one for me while he was out shopping one day. (Isn't he sweet? I think it was his way of buttering me up to get me to bake that red velvet cake he's been wanting...hmmmm)

Anyway...since I have two...I thought I'd give one away to one of my readers! (Brides, grooms, wedding planners, all are welcome!)

In honor of Spring, write me and tell me about your favorite Spring Wedding ideas. Tell me what springtime elements you would choose for your idea including colors, flowers, decor and entertainment.

Spring flowers? Pastel colors? Perhaps incorporating a religious holiday like Easter or Passover into a wedding. Or are your ideas bold and brazen like having a St. Patrick's Day theme? Leave us a post in the comments section below to enter.

Claudia, Katie and I will choose our favorite post from all the comments posted. We'll leave the contest open until midnight on Monday, March 3, 2008. We'll announce the winner on Tuesday, March 4th.

Good Luck!!