Bridal Guide 2012

Download Bridal Guide Feb. 2012 (pdf)

In This Issue

How the royal wedding influenced the latest bridal trends

Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, a decrease of 5 percent from 2009, weddings continue to be big business. But many couples are opting to cut the guest list instead of big ticket items like wedding gowns. In fact, the average wedding gown cost $1,289 in 2010, a 20 percent increase over 2009, according to the study. This is no surprise to the millions who were glued to their television sets this past April during the most talked about wedding since the 1981 royal wedding of Lady Diana to Prince Charles….

Help make your dreams a reality with wedding insurance

Getting married is a dream. Who hasn’t fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Because people travel so much these days, weddings aren’t always local any more. Often couples are not able to travel to…

Engaged? Plan the perfect wedding registry

For recently engaged couples this is the time to get everything you ever wanted. Whether you’re starting from scratch, upgrading, expanding or replacing, the goal is to turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours. “There are so many details involved in making sure you get exactly what you need and want, but it doesn’t have to be…

Tips for the brides on a budget

Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind – setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon – weddings should feel joyous and romantic. But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss – not panic about digging themselves out of debt. According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, the average wedding costs between…

A beautiful country inn for your wedding

Weddings at Dexter’s are truly memorable, special events. Dexter’s relative seclusion ensures the privacy and quiet, peaceful setting that are so important during such an event. Their ability to accommodate 50+ overnight guests allows your experience to extend beyond just the ceremony and reception to an entire weekend spent with your family and friends. The hilltop location, which features panoramic views…

Pre-wedding beauty tips for the bride

Here’s a complete pre-wedding beauty checklist. Lips: Get soft, kissable lips by brushing away flakes of dry skin with an infant toothbrush soaked in baking soda and water. Apply healing ointment, and in no time, your lips will be ready for that “kiss the bride” kiss….