Barefoot on the beach or linens and roses
Choosing a venue that suits your style
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

The biggest slice of a wedding budget is the reception. Even more important, the choice of venue sets the theme of the entire wedding. That can make choosing the perfect venue an anxiety-ridden search. (VIEW FULL STORY)

From bustiers to blush
Beauty is in the details
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

A gorgeous dress goes along way toward making a bride feel glamorous, but true radiance comes from the perfect finishing touches. Aimee Guthinger, owner of Bedroom I’s Boutique in Osterville, ruefully points out that brides have a tendency to forget that what’s underneath can really affect how a dress looks. (VIEW FULL STORY)

More love to share
Blended families create new wedding traditions
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

As the average age of brides gets older, many marriages are about more than the joining of two people. Instead they create a new family unit, and including the children in the ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate that fact. (VIEW FULL STORY)

Wedding finery
Bridal gowns streamlined, tuxes still lead for grooms
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

Choosing the perfect wedding dress can seem like a daunting task, but according to Charlene Colon, owner of Sposabella Bridal in Hyannis, about 90 percent of brides actually end up buying one of their first three choices. (VIEW FULL STORY)

Fun food
Wedding menus get creative
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

Cape couples – and their caterers – are having fun with wedding menus these days. In a new twist on surf and turf, for example, a recent wedding reception at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa featured lobster risotto cake topped with a petite filet next to half a butter-poached lobster surrounded by baby vegetables, according to Food and Beverage Director Bobby Gold. (VIEW FULL STORY)

With this (very cool) ring…
Custom jewelry makes a lasting impression
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

Since you are spending so much time and money to create a unique wedding experience, take the same care on the one thing you will wear forever as a symbol of that day – your rings. (VIEW FULL STORY)

The language of love
Personalizing your wedding vows
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

Since wedding vows are arguably the most important vows we take in life, many couples are drawn to the idea of personalizing them, if not writing them themselves. (VIEW FULL STORY)

Timing is everything
Counting down to the big day
By Laurie Higgins
Contributing Writer

The best way to avoid stress when planning your wedding is to be organized and plan ahead. As Wedding Specialist Connie Nye-Clark, owner of The Perfect Plan, says, “My whole philosophy is if you’re a procrastinator and put everything off to the last minute, you’re going to be really stressed out. (VIEW FULL STORY)