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A Celebration of Times Past: Planning a Vintage Wedding
By Cherie Johnson · 13 years ago
In 1840, the pageantry of the American wedding took off, thanks to England's Queen Victoria, who quickly captivated onlookers around the world. She had thrown one of the most elaborate weddings the world had ever ...
Tips for Writing Wedding Speeches
By Cherie Johnson · 13 years ago
The best man stands up, adjusts his tie with a quick tug, and nervously clinks his wine glass with his knife. All eyes turn to him, waiting in anticipation of hearing words of wisdom - ...
The Collaborative Wedding Budget: Coordinating Multiple Parties with Ease
By Cherie Johnson · 13 years ago
For husbands-and-brides-to-be with large, extended families, they often find that both sets of parents, and perhaps even grandparents, want to chip in to help defray the soaring cost of today's weddings, which, on average, come ...
Picture Perfect: A Wedding Photographer Checklist
By Cherie Johnson · 13 years ago
Choosing a wedding photographer is incredibly important since it's one of the primary ways to capture the special moments of your big day. It can be a complicated decision though, and there are certain things ...
Wedding Day Tips: Top Ten Details to Remember
By Cherie Johnson · 14 years ago
As a professional wedding photographer, I've seen my share of problem weddings that only add to the ever-present wedding stress. Planned improperly from the get-go, no one person is to blame, but the outcome is ...
A Wedding to Remember: Unique Wedding Ideas They'll Never Forget
By Cherie Johnson · 14 years ago
There are very few once in a lifetime events quite like your wedding day. From the flowers and dress to the flavor of the cake, the option to plan and personalize your wedding with your ...
Top Wedding Trends for 2009
By Cherie Johnson · 14 years ago
Wedding trends for 2009 are shaping up to be private, cozy affairs rather than the large weddings seen in years past. When it comes to planning a wedding, brides are choosing vibrant colors and time-tested ...