A friend of mine loves Tiffany & Co. jewelry. So this post is dedicated to her!

When choosing your cake think about the theme that you are using.  For example,  if you want a Tiffany & Co inspired wedding you could have a Tiffany Blue cake or a cake that looks like the Tiffany gift boxes [...]

Say good-bye to the traditional wedding guest book, now it’s all about the small details that pull an event together and create the wow factor.  Couples want a guestbook that will reflect their big day and will bring out some personality.

I found hundreds of home-made and customized wedding guest books at Etsy.com.  Even if you [...]

Question:  Do you have a packing list so I don’t forget something important on my honeymoon?
~ Abby, Springfield, Il

Hi Abby!

I do!  Since I specialize in helping honeymooners, I have had plenty of experience in building a good list.  I am open to suggestions however. This list is going to work best for those going to [...]

I’ve attended 6 bridal shows in the past 8 weeks and plan on attending 5 more in the upcoming months.  You could say I love going to bridal shows!   So in the spirit of bridal shows, I thought I would include some pictures from a recent Bloomington show and some tips on how to [...]

Hi, it’s Angee, your honeymoon travel expert!  This week I am answering all your top travel questions.  Please feel free to email me with any other honeymoon or travel questions you may have. I will answer them in next weeks column.

When is Hurricane season?

Same as the rainy season in the Caribbean- June through November.  However, [...]

Hi!  I’m Angee Shields,  a “Honeymoon Travel Expert” with Vacations with Flair.  My job is not at all a sales person, but involves helping couples make the most of their special times together.  Here’s a collection of my best tips for Springfield Brides:

Both of you should be deciding on the perfect arrangements.  With so many [...]

This week I had the privilege of attending the Wedding Merchants Business Academy Convention and learned so much.  It was an excellent conference.  I was very impressed with the speakers and their topics.  Some of the topics discussed were blogging, websites, social media, marketing, bridal shows, top trends, etc.  I brought home a lot of [...]

David’s Bridal plans to produce two of Kim Kardashian’s three Vera Wang wedding dresses, which will appear in selects salons by February as part of the David’s Bridal White by Vera Wang line.

Interpretations of the strapless basque-waisted gown Kim wore down the aisle and the mermaid dress she donned for her first dance will each [...]

Katie and RJ are a couple of high school sweethearts who both have a love for the outdoors.  So the Hill Prairie Winery in Oakford, IL was a perfect fit.  The weather was beautiful, the guests had a blast- you couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!

Photos by: Morgan Park

Vendors:

Photographer: Photography by Jenelle
Florist: An [...]

I just love going to bridal shows whether it is in Springfield, St. Louis or Chicago. The atmosphere is upbeat and everyone is so excited and eager to tackle their wedding plans. It’s a room full of people who love weddings!

On Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the Windy City Bridal Show in Rosemont, [...]