sierranevadaweddings.com


header
10 Wedding Don’ts and Do’s

Streamline your planning by knowing what merits a commitment – and what you can cut
Amazing Grace

David Tutera on keeping brides calm before the big day
Guest Management

The right way to remedy 3 guest list-related headaches
Flower Girl Gratitude

How to say thanks to the little ones helping out during your big day
How to Ask

Recruiting your bridesmaids requires a little planning and a lot of thought
Tips for Timely Thank-Yous

Every bride wants to get thank-yous done as quickly as possible. Here’s how
Grateful Dread?

There’s no need to fear the thank-yous. Here’s the pain-free way to get the matrimonial missives in the mail
5 Questions with Preston Bailey

The world-renowned event planner and author of the new book 'Celebrations' shares his latest wedding style secrets
Hey, Mr. DJ …

Questions to keep in mind when selecting your music man
Matrimonial Money Matters

Discussing financial issues before your wedding is an investment in your marriage
Twitter Down the Aisle

Which wedding pros are you following?
Recession-Appropriate Registries

How to keep your gift list from looking out of control
Wedding Etiquette for Step-Parents

Helpful - and considerate - tips for both the bride and groom and their parents' new spouses
Paying the Right Price: Shoes

Keeping It Diplomatic

If the wedding has you at wit's end, call on your coordinator to step in and quell the stress
Creating a Great Guest Experience

Wedding maestro Colin Cowie shares his secrets for crafting a welcoming wedding
We Want 'Postnup?'

A look at nuptial agreements after the fact
Pre-Marital Classes

Giving a little attention to a relationship's nuts and bolts is the best way to prepare for a good marriage
A Lesson in ‘Groomology’

To do, or not to do – author Michael Essany answers questions about good ‘grooming’
Cheap ‘n’ Easy Spa Tricks

You don’t need to drop a fortune for spa-quality results. Try these
It’s Time to Travel

The Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown shares her travel basics
Allergy-Free Arrangements

Your best bets for bouquets that do chic without the sneeze
Wedlock Headlock

When there’s bad blood among bloodlines, brides and grooms can use a little foresight and compassion to prevent fights without stepping into the ring
Keeping Your Sanity in Check

Reconnecting pre-wedding can help keep your head afloat amidst all the planning
How to Vet Your Videographer

A look at what to know – and what’s new
De-stress & Re-Charge

The economy's in the tank, jobs are demanding and, on top of that, you're planning a wedding. Here's how to chill out and stay afloat amongst all the things you're swimming in
Etiquette for the Modern Engagement

Vendor Etiquette

How to take care of the people taking care of you
Tipping Tips

When to say ‘thank you’ with a little something extra
Quick Tips for Travel Savings

Try these tricks to save big on your 'moon
Grace Under Pressure

The dress gets a stain, the vendors screw up, someone drinks way too much - how do you handle the disasters that arise during the big day?
Dealing with Financial Stress

Money, money, money is the part of planning that gets pugnacious. Here’s how to handle it without bringing out the boxing gloves
The Proper Way to Say Thanks

Gratitude etiquette for all your big-day gifts
Maid of Money?

Attire, gifts, party-planning – the title of bridesmaid seems to require its own bank account. Here’s how to stand up on the big day without going broke
And You Were There, And You Were There ...

A place for everyone, and everyone in their place
Here Comes the Bride … and her Mother

When planning a wedding, both bride and her mother have to learn to play nice
What’s Love Got to Do with It?

In these financially precarious times, could some people actually be sprinting to the altar in order in hopes of hitching themselves to their partner’s insurance plan?
What to Do When the Ring isn’t Right

Too big? Too small? Heaven forbid, just ugly? Here’s what to do when he plops something far from perfect on your finger
Where to Skimp, Where to Splurge

Wedding pro Jane Dayus-Hinch shows how to budget on the fly
‘She Ripped Off My Wedding’

Tasteful tactics and sound advice for when another gal steals your big-day style secrets
Performance Anxiety

How to get ready to take the stage in the ‘wedding show’
How to Say ‘No’ to a Hand-Me-Down

If it’s not your style, you don’t need to compromise. Fulfill your own wedding wardrobe wishes despite what others may want you to do
The Dark Side of the Dress

The experts behind ‘Bridal Bargains’ share tips on how to avoid the tricks of the trade
To Invite or Not To Invite

The decision to include or disclude someone from your ceremony gets even trickier when it’s a close family member
Balance of Power

You’ve compromised on the reception location, the color scheme and the band, but you just can’t agree on how many attendants to have at their wedding. Here’s how to play the numbers game if this happens to you
Add Family, Blend Well

What to do when your families are polar opposites
Do I Really Have to Wear White?

There are lots of colors out there. And this bride just might walk down the aisle in one of them
Paring Problems

Getting the guest list for your wedding in sync with your budget is no easy task. How do you decide who to leave out, and how do you break it to them? Just ask the etiquette experts
Fight Wedding Jealousy

Your engagement and wedding mean big changes ahead, and not just for you. Here's how to handle the sneak attacks of jealousy that can disrupt your relations with friends and family
10 Tips for a Novice Daughter-in-Law

With a little attitude adjustment and some thoughtful gestures, any new daughter-in-law can pave the way for positive relations with her new family
Happy Endings

Wedding plans bring out the beast in both bride and groom – just make sure cooler heads prevail
Invite Etiquette

On your wedding invitation, every word counts – choose them with love and care, advises etiquette expert Peggy Post
Say ‘Thanks’ the Right Way

Writing notes of gratitude for gifts received is an easy and essential way to appreciate the generosity of friends, family
Etiquette, Schmetiquette

Q: Should brides and grooms throw tradition by the wayside in creating the wedding they want? A: Yes. No. And maybe.
The Finer Points of Ex Etiquette

You’ve been there, done that – and now you’re doing it again. When former spouses are in the picture, the seating plan isn’t the only challenge. Here’s how to handle your past perfectly
Thanks For Coming

Give a gift to thank guests for making the effort to attend your nuptials
You Say ‘Tomato Bisque,’ I Say ‘Tomato Soufflé’

Just because you both said, ‘I do!’ doesn’t mean you agree on every aspect of your big day – here’s how to make your nuptial harmonious
When Brides Attack

For many women, the bridezilla is in the details. Here’s how to avoid getting mired in the minutia
Ask, or You Might Receive

The new registry trend is all about what you want, not what tradition says you need. For the bride and groom who already have everything, registering takes a more real-life approach
Ask, or You Might Receive

The new registry trend is all about what you want, not what tradition says you need. For the bride and groom who already have everything, registering takes a more real-life approach
Over the 'Moon

Establish boundaries before the wedding to make the seque from honeymooners to homebodies simple … just don't forget the remote
When Religion is a Hot Button

When people of different faiths marry – by some estimates, nearly half of couples – talk about religious differences should be at the very top of the wedding planning To-Do list. Here’s why.
Busting the ‘Size 6’ Fantasy

Why make a vow you’re bound to break? Don’t pledge to lose 50 pounds before your wedding day. A realistic body image goes hand-in-hand with happily ever after.
Mind the Gap!

The bride and groom want lots of pictures. The guests want to eat, thank you very much. How to handle the transition from ceremony to reception
Do I have to tailor my music choice to suit my guests?

Color Me Married

Mind the Gap!

The bride and groom want lots of pictures. The guests want to eat, thank you very much. How to handle the transition from ceremony to reception.
How do you handle parental dissent when your wedding won’t be held in the family church?

Worried About 'Crashers?'

Strangers don't usually bombard your celebration, but that doesn't mean there won't be a few surprise faces come wedding day.
Attendants, the Garter... TRADITION!

Few events in life involve more traditions than a wedding. Take 'em. Leave 'em. Above all, take them in stride
footer_logo



All contents © sierranevadaweddings.com