May
4
2009

The Brit’s have the Hen and Stag parties, the Italians have the cutting of the Groom’s tie and the French have the Charivari in the wee hours of the morning among other things… To find truly American Wedding Customs has been very challenging as the U.S.A. is a melting pot of all nationalities. American weddings consist of borrowed traditions and customs from all over the world. Here are a few unique American traditions which I hope our European friends will adopt as well…
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Feb
16
2009

We all know what a wedding planner is but, ever wondered just what on earth a wedding planner does? … Or – what will she or he do for me that I can’t accomplish on my own? … Are they expensive and why should I hire one? … Well, let’s chat about that and see if we can steer you in the right direction … Continue reading
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