Milwaukee is #4 for Best Cities for a Happy Marriage!

So today, as I was doing my usual browsing on yahoo.com I came across an article that was titled 10 Best Cities for a Happy Marriage and of course...my curiosity got to me so I clicked on it. I am happy to announce that Milwaukee was #4 on this list :-) You can check out the article by clicking here.
Watch out Milwaukee- we are going to be known for something else other than, beer, cheese and football (not that any of those are bad).
A Happy Marriage starts with a Happy Wedding and a Happy Wedding can easily be done with many of our amazing wedding vendors in the area. I have stressed this before, but it is so important to trust your professionals when it comes to weddings and their craft. All of your wedding vendors want your event to be wonderful because it is also a reflection on them. We also know that word of mouth is the best marketing out there, so if your D.J., Caterer, Photographer etc... was awesome please tell your friends!
There are also a lot of resources out there directly for Milwaukee weddings. My favorite is the website www.marriedinmilwaukee.com. Started and created by local Milwaukeeans themselves, these guys have built relationships with vendors and have gone all over Milwaukee to make a website especially for weddings in Milwaukee. I will not be offended if you click off of this blog right now and go to their site. In fact- here it is again www.marriedinmilwaukee.com.
So...now that you have checked it out you may have seen something about a bridal marketing night. Do not fear as you may have missed the last one, there are many more in the future. This is a whole new way of visiting a "bridal show" and...there is booze involved :-) Instead of having booths of vendors and brides and grooms going to each booth, basically Married In Milwaukee puts everyone in a room and lets them mingle and network. This way, a bride and groom can see their vendor in a more natural habitat. It's pretty fun. Make sure to sign up for their newsletter so you can go to the next one.
Well, there you have it- a recipe for a happy marriage in Milwaukee! Just beware that this article also says that Milwaukee ranks first in "Best Cities for Sleep."  Happy Marriage I understand but "Best City for Sleep"  I am skeptical of, because the authors/researchers are clearly not living on the same street I am...

Photo Bombs

Photo Bombs...

Let's admit it- they are funny when they aren't happening to you on your wedding day. 

So- have a good laugh and check out these pictures !

Wedding Dresses Throughout the Ages

I recently went out of my comfort zone and bought my first animal print dress. To probably 99% of the world, it is no big deal...but it got me thinking about fashion and blasts from the pasts. My last "out of my comfort zone" purchase was a "high low" dress...the dress that has a higher hem in the front (to the knee) and then in the back goes down to past the ankles. I wondered if this "high low" dress was a new idea or if it has been done before. Then I started thinking of wedding gowns for some odd reasons and wanted to see the what the trends have been and how in 2013 we have gone from:

to this:

After doing some research and finding this great website. I was stunned to see so many fashions that have come back around. For example, her is the more tasteful "high low" wedding dress:

 

And then - I feel like I have seen this on some recent celebrities:

..and then I see that ...sigh...there have even been years that may need to be erased:

So, from buying an animal skin  dress- to a "high low" dress, I have realized that fashion really does just keep on circling around! Click Here to check out this great website and see all the dresses throughout the years!

Vintage Wedding Love

In the wedding industry we (as vendors) hear the word "vintage" alot. Like, alot alot. I don't blame those who want to have some vintage flair incorporated in their wedding, because, lets be honest- it's pretty darn great!.

So how does one incorporate vintage flair into their wedding?

It could be in the way of some antique jewelry such as these beauties.

 Other people like to bring in old windows and doors and use them as props. Now, if you just don't happen to have a nice vintage looking table, door, or prop around the house- have no fear- the people at A La Crate  Vintage Rentals have you covered!

Browsing their website is a lot of fun. There are so many cool things that could make such a statement at your wedding. For example, this vintage suitcase is so beautiful and would be a great card box on the gift table:

Photo Credit: Dodge Creative

They have a warehouse full of props and even do custom writing on chalkboard signs!

If you ware looking for a splash of vintage or antique for your day, check out their website and prepare to be amazed! 

Chair Decoration

LOVE THESE CHAIR TIES! I also love that they are on black chairs, but a with different colors they could look good on almost any chair! 

Thank you Pintrest!

Plan "B" through "Z"

Source: helpwithweightloss.org via Synthia on Pinterest

Found this picture/saying and had to post this for anyone who is planning a wedding. It is so true. So many times we are focused on one specific idea and if something goes wrong (such as weather) we can stress out about it and it can ruin our day.
When planning a wedding or a function or event, it is imperative to have back-up plans, especially if it is an outside event. It is even more important to be okay with said back-up plan. Knowing that you have a full proof plan, even if plan "A" doesn't work can greatly decrease the stress level. If you are stuck and not sure how to proceed with a plan "B" "C" or "D" - talk to your professional vendors! They have been doing this for a great deal of time and usually have seen many successful and unsuccessful events and can give some great insight.

Happy Planning!

Best Man Speech

 From Megan:

To be the Best Man or Maid of Honor of a  loved one is a privilege. A friend of mine was the best man in his brother’s wedding. Like many of us would, he had a bit of nervousness when deciding what to say in his speech and he wanted to make it original. He decided to put a little extra time and energy into a speech that turned out to be more than memorable.

Take a look: