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Something special and a lot of fun at the wedding ceremony is the release of live butterflies.  On your special day your guest will enjoy the flutter of these creatures as they emerge from their release boxes.  Some of the butterflies will land on the guests and some will head for any white flower, because...

Time for some fun!  How well do you know your wedding trivia?        1. Where does the tradition of the wedding cake come from? A.  From ancient Rome, where revelers broke a loaf of bread over a bride’s head for fertility’s sake. B. From Germany because something sweet will make for a happy marriage. C. No...

Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail that’s easy to do?  It’s super easy to make in large batches and so great looking too! Ingredients: Champagne Raspberry Liquor Fresh Lemonade Pineapple Juice Fresh Raspberries & Lime Slice for Garnish To Make:  Fill one cocktail glass half full with champagne, add a splash of the raspberry liquor...

Tired of the usually hotel banquet rooms?  There is a delightful place in the center of Clayton that can fit most brides’ reception budget and it offers a nice, intimate location with a European charm.  The Seven Gables Inn is a small, boutique Tudor style hotel with a lovely courtyard, and several unique spaces perfect...

We can all learn from one another, and we recently asked a number of brides who were just married to tell us just one thing they would share with other brides-to-be.  Here’s what they had to say:   The best advice I can give is to ask your groom to help write the thank you...

All bridal couples have certain expectations from wedding professionals that are a given such as the caterers will provide great food that is at the right temperature and properly cooked, the flowers will be fresh and as requested, and the DJ will play all the preferred songs.   However what do you do if the food...