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From Our Consultants
Kids or No Kids?
February 16, 2012
While planning your wedding, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to invite your guests’ children. On one hand you want to make things easy for your guests, but on the other you might want your wedding to be a chic, grown-up affair. If it’s starting to stress you out, relax. Either [...]
Hotel Max
February 10, 2012
As I was walking through the grocery store the other day, I was overwhelmed with shades of pink, red, and purple…..Valentine’s Day must be right around the corner! It got me to thinking about some of the past Valentine’s Days that my husband and I have spent together, and one in particular stood out to [...]
Date Night: Eating Out in Portland
February 5, 2012
The holiday’s can be an incredibly stressful time, especially when planning a wedding and trying to pick the perfect gown! With that said, don’t forget to treat yourself to a fun night out every once in a while! Portland has a great variety of restaurants where you can eat and drink up before starting your [...]
Gone to Paradise
January 29, 2012
Over Christmas, my husband and I traveled back to Nebraska to visit his side of the family. While there, my sister-in-law took me shopping. She was shocked that I’d never been to Charming Charlie, but apparently they have yet to spread past Reno. If you haven’t been there, this place is awesome!!! Here’s their website. [...]
Try it On!
January 26, 2012
“Before making any decision about what dress is best for your body, consider these three words: Try it on!” – Randy Fenoli, star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress We read this great article by Randy Fenoli from TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress at a staff meeting recently, and we wanted to share [...]
Charlotte’s Best of 2011
January 12, 2012
As we begin a new year, let’s take a minute to reflect on the highlights of 2011 for Charlotte’s Weddings and the bridal industry. 1. Wedding of the year. 2011 will always be remembered (at least in the bridal world) as the year of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Every day [...]
Vintage Color Palettes
January 1, 2012
Love the old fashioned lace, bird cage veil, and shabby-chic antique feel? Vintage style weddings have been popping up everywhere in the northwest recently, and picking a wedding color palette to match that can sometimes be difficult. Here are a few examples of color combo’s that have a great vintage feel and are so fun! [...]
I Do! Take Two
December 26, 2011
You’ve been married before, and you’re wondering what wedding gowns would be appropriate. I’ve had a few brides lately who were concerned about where the boundaries are and what people will think if they have a “traditional” gown. I’m here to tell you that the rules are not as strict as they used to be, [...]
Getaway Timeline
December 22, 2011
We’ve had lots of conversations about wedding timelines. How far in advance to order your gown, your bridesmaids dresses, your Mother-of dress. How quickly in advance wedding/reception venues, florists, photographers, and caterers book up. One question we’ve forgotten to ask is how much time before the big day should be allotted to book the honeymoon? [...]
Bridesmaids
December 16, 2011
I have noticed that in the last year bridal parties have been getting increasingly larger, and the ordering process seems to be an area of stress for many brides and bridesmaids. I know that with the holiday season fast approaching, bridesmaids may be the last thing on your mind! However, a few facts and [...]
