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Potato Nests with sour cream and smoked salmon Found here:  http://www.allyou.com/food/celebrations/easy-finger-foods/potato-nests-smoked-salmon Your wedding is a very special celebration and every great celebration involves food. Carefully selecting your wedding caterer is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for your guests and make a lasting impression. In addition, the food and drink served at your wedding is one of your largest expenses, and you want to be sure that what you are paying for meets your expectations. To help you decide which caterer is best suited for your budget, tastes, and style we’ve put together some tips from professional wedding and event caterers. When To Begin Your Search You should have a firm date set for your wedding and begin your search for a caterer about nine months before the date, according to professional caterers at Kalm Kitchen. It is also extremely helpful to have a budget in mind as well as how many people you think will ...

Image Credit: www.wisegeek.org Why is it important to thank the best dudes in your life for participating in your wedding day? Most importantly, they’ve stuck by your side and had your back through it all and it’s a great time to say thank you. Second, the groomsmen traditionally plan and finance your bachelor party and make other investments of time and finances to be a part of the wedding, like renting or buying a suit and shoes for the day and buying gifts for the groom. And third, no guy dreams of being a groomsmen or relishes the thought of spending a beautiful day trapped in a suit. With that said, how do you go about choosing an appropriate gift to express your gratitude? Carolyn Gerin of Here Comes the Guide suggests, “When giving thanks, show that you mean it with gifts you yourself would love to get and use. Better yet, purchase an item you know the attendant would buy for himself as a special treat.” She also cautions, “[…] giving inappropriate or cheap gifts (ju...

Anniversaries are a wonderful time to pause from the busyness of life and reflect on how far you’ve come as a couple. They truly are a reason to celebrate your love and commitment to each other, so it makes sense that you want the day to be memorable and your anniversary gift something thoughtful. So guys and gals, if you’ve run out of time or need some creative inspiration read on . . . image from weddbook.com 1) On a budget and out of time Pack a cooler with some picnic food, grab a blanket, and bring your iPhone for some tunes. If you know what your love’s favorite foods/snacks are, start there. If you’re feeling creative express your love with a special creation like a frosted pizookie (a cookie the size of a small pizza!)   with your initials written on it, or prepare toast with chocolate hazelnut Nutella spread and strawberry slices arranged in the shape of a heart. If you have some extra cash you can always pick up something from a favorite coffee shop or restau...

This tradition appears to originate from the business-like nature of arranged marriages. Arranged marriages were deals made between families with the goal of a father marrying his daughter off to a man who came from a wealthy family. In order to ensure the suitor would not back out of the deal, the couple was not allowed to see each other before the wedding. Some sources we found even suggest the veil was used to conceal the bride’s appearance until vows were exchanged and the deal sealed. Other sources say the wedding veil custom “originated in Rome, when a bride would wear a veil down the aisle to disguise herself from evil spirits who were jealous of her happiness.”(CNN Living). A third source suggests, “The veil originally symbolized the bride's virginity, innocence, and modesty. The veil can be traced back to Roman times when it was a complete head to toe cover (that was later used as her burial shroud!).” (bridalwhimsy.com).   While the tradition of wearing a veil is...

Image Found Here: http://www.oldcarsremoved.com.au/environment-friendly-company/eco-friendly-stamp-as-symbol-for-recycling/  If you’re an eco-friendly guy and gal pair with a heart for the environment, why not express and share your values with friends and family on your wedding day? You can have a stylish wedding that is kind to our planet and a sustainable future with a few great suggestions on how to plan a green wedding. We consulted a magazine article by Here Comes the Guide and an online article by Better Homes and Gardens for our inspiration, but there are also dozens of great green wedding ideas on Pintrest and the like, so have fun. A common thread of eco-mindfulness can be carried through your wedding from start to finish. Start by selecting invitations printed on recycled paper and cut down on the amount of paper you use by sending postcards for your potential guests to respond with. Here Comes the Guide also suggests using a soy-based ink for printing if poss...