Category Archives: Wedding Planning

The Point Offers Free Wedding Venue For Couples Who Booked At Domes

The Point offers free wedding venue for couples who booked at Domes

The Point, a rentable venue for corporate events, parties and weddings, is offering the space free of charge – including tables, chairs, staff, lighting/sound equipment and parking – to couples who booked a wedding at The Domes, but lost the venue due to the unexpected closing of...

Gun Cotton Shoots Old-timey Tintype Photos

Gun Cotton shoots old-timey tintype photos

Tintype photography is a lost art form and an early phase of American photography that was introduced and practiced primarily in the 1860s and 70s. Because it was popularized during the Civil War era, many of the original tintypes are battle scenes, military heroes, covered wagons and the “Wil...

Kesslers Diamonds Opens In Downtown Tomorrow

Kesslers Diamonds opens in Downtown tomorrow

The new Kesslers Diamonds store in Downtown Milwaukee opens Friday, Oct. 2, at 450 E. Mason St.  It’s the first non-suburban store for the company, which operates five other diamond centers in Wisconsin, and also will open its first out-of-state store in metropolitan Grand Rapids, Mic...

Style Shoot At The Delafield Fish Hatchery

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Style Shoot at the Delafield Fish Hatchery

We had so much fun planning a style shoot with some great local vendors in the Lake Country area and now we cannot wait to show you some of the amazing pictures captured by Jessica Burns Photography! The Delafield Fish Hatchery brings a lot of history, being built in 1907, and is a landmark in [&hel...

10 Things To Help You Keep Calm The Week Before Your Wedding

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10 things to help you keep calm the week before your wedding

All the planning is done and you are in the home stretch. Now what? What can you do to keep yourself from going crazy the week before the wedding? Here are a few tips to get organized and KEEP CALM.

Things To Ask Before You Get Into The Dress

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Things to ask before you get into the dress

So you’re ready to start trying on dresses for the big day? Great! Here are some questions to consider asking before setting up your appointments so you feel prepared and confident before visiting bridal shops.

Hiring A Wedding Coordinator Doesn't Have To Break The Bank

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Hiring a wedding coordinator doesn’t have to break the bank

Hiring a wedding coordinator will be the BEST investment you make for your big day! When all is said and done, most people spend so much money and so many hours on planning their wedding day. So, why wouldn't you want to leave your day in the capable hands of a professional? Wedding coordinators ...

Pure Barre Bridal Special

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Pure Barre bridal special

Looking to get into shape for your big day? The ladies at Pure Barre Whitefish Bay are offering a 3-month bridal special. The package includes three months of unlimited classes to help you lift, tone and burn your way to your big day.

Wedding Dress Style Guide For Your Body Type

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Wedding dress style guide for your body type

If you are a bride to be, you have most likely begun searching for your dream dress. There are thousands of different styles and designs available today and you want to make sure to choose the silhouette that will make you look and feel your very best on your big day! Take a look through our guide t...

Whether Or Not You Should Tan For Your Wedding Day

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Whether or not you should tan for your wedding day

Every woman wants to look glowing the day of her wedding, however, how does one achieve the perfect fake glow without looking like an Oompa Loompa? I’ve put together a list of recommended steps to achieve a natural, yet stunning glow.

Milwaukee Wedding Photographer: Laurelyn Savannah Photography

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Milwaukee wedding photographer: Laurelyn Savannah Photography

Laurelyn is a fine art film wedding photographer based in Milwaukee, and travels all over the state (and beyond) to document engagements and weddings. She specializes in authentic, organic, simple imagery that portrays all the love and candid emotion that exists on a wedding day.

The Rules Of Wedding Accessories

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The rules of wedding accessories

Wedding pictures will be perused and coveted in years to come. Will you want to remember the timeless beauty you were that day or the larger than life accessory you wished you had gone without? Wedding accessories can be frightening, but your options are limitless.

Sheath Wedding Dresses To Swoon Over

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Sheath wedding dresses to swoon over

Ballgown, fit and flare, a-line, tea length. There are so many wedding dress styles to choose from today, but lately we are into slimming things down with the up and coming popular silhouette- sheath! Us girls at Bucci’s Bridal have been swooning over some of the gorgeous sheath wedding dresses that...

Wedding Chair Decorations

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Wedding chair decorations

While gorgeous tablescapes are certainly the first thing your guests will see when they walk in, don’t skip out on the opportunity to customize all aspects of your venue. Since your guests will be spending a majority of their time sitting at your reception or party, why not dress up their seats?

5 Unique Alternatives To Wedding Cake

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5 unique alternatives to wedding cake

Dessert tables are a growing wedding trend among many brides who are looking for something unique that represents their style and taste. Maybe you want to offer a spread of from-scratch desserts or maybe you’re just not a cake person. Here are 5 choices that will be sure to please all of your guests...

Eclectic Vintage Tableware Rental

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Eclectic vintage tableware rental

If you're a bride that's looking for vintage tableware, Plates etc is a good place to start. The boutique rental business offers vintage china and accessories for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, dinner parties, and more.

Tips To Stick To Your Wedding Budget

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Tips to stick to your wedding budget

Ask any bride – wedding budgets can quickly get out of hand. Krista from Weddings with a Twist offers six tips to help stay within your budget.

Wedding Color Palette: Gold

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Wedding color palette: Gold

Gold! A popular color palette being chosen by our 2015 brides! From invitations, to gold accessories, to gold accents, gold is the up and coming trend.

Wedding Venue: Sunset Playhouse

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Wedding venue: Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove is a not-for-profit community theater organization, incorporated in 1954. It was the first theater in Wisconsin to be built entirely by a community theater group. Now, the intimate space is available for rent for small wedding ceremonies, bridal showers, and receptions....

Jenna Kutcher: Local Wedding Photographer & Print Shop Owner

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Jenna Kutcher: Local wedding photographer & print shop owner

Jenna Kutcher is a local girl you'll want to meet. She's a wedding photographer and blogger who also finds the time to create art pieces - mugs, art prints, iPhone cases, and more - that make fabulous wedding gifts.