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An Excerpt – Father Daughter Moment for Jenna and Marvin

Mitch Taylor — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:11:03 +0000

How to be SURE you get your dress fitted on time

Mitch Taylor — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:38:12 +0000

I recently read a Facebook exchange of how mad a past bride of mine was at a bridal shop for not having bridesmaids dresses in on time for alterations and having the bride jump through hoops just to contact them. Now this COULD be an article about customer service but it’s not.

I wanted to share with you a tip by fellow Wedding Entertainer Dan Blankowski from Atlanta, GA who wrote “Want to be best friends with the bride? Suggest to her to tell the bridal shop the wedding is a month earlier than it actually is. This will allow her enough time for alterations and ensure the dress arrives in enough time to prevent stress.”

Thanks Dan for your great idea and as promised, it’s now passed along for you to enjoy!

Why is the bride on the left?

Mitch Taylor — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:32:40 +0000

You’ve seen it this way for years in your friends weddings that you’ve stood in…but why does the bride stand on the left. This tradition dates back to medieval times when there was such a thing as “marriage by capture”. The Groom stood on the right side of his bride to be able to quickly pull his sword (most men being right-handed) to ward off opposing men trying to capture his bride. This is also why the Groomsmen are aligned to the right during a wedding ceremony for their assistance in helping the Groom defend his bride. The Best Man was normally chosen as the best warrior for protection of the Bride and Groom as well.

In modern times, some couples buck the tradition and actually choose to reverse their stances. Just be sure to check with your church first to determine if it is against their house rules to do so.

Desserts, Desserts, Desserts

Mitch Taylor — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:43:58 +0000

Every couple wants to contribute to their wedding in a unique way. LOTS of wedding couples go with the traditional wedding cake, but have you possibly thought of the option to go outside the box with this aspect of your reception?

Rhiannon and Landon, Taylored Weddings clients from October of 2009 chose to go with a pie and sweet buffet featuring all different delectable pies to offer their guests. This immediately became a conversation piece for guests upon arrival when they say the amazing array of sweets. This also gave Rhiannon and Landon some extra time to enjoy guests and not be tied to the cake cutting ceremony tradition. Guests were able to come and decide which piece of pie best fit their tastes at the time and it also proved to be a cost saving alternative (by a little bit) for the newlyweds. This idea is especially perfect for a fall themed reception.

Tips From The Pros – LDG Photos

Mitch Taylor — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:41:58 +0000

This edition’s Tips From The Pros comes from Lori of LDG Photos. When searching for your photographer not only ask other brides about the quality of their pictures but of their customer service. Your photographer should offer you the best in customer service and work to earn and maintain your trust. They should also be able to spell everything out of what you will receive, offer you no hidden surprises and not only meet your expectations but EXCEED them in every way possible. Openness and honesty before, during and after your wedding day should be your photographers commitment to you in capturing your memories to cherish for a lifetime.