Jake Whitehead

What Makes a Good Wedding Speech?

In any speaking engagement, one of the most important factor (and the most neglected, too) is the audience. People are so worried about the speech itself that they tend to forget the real factor that will affect the whole execution of the speech. There... Read >

Long-Range Wedding Planning

you must attend to. - Have your engagement photo taken. This would be nice to have as a keepsake of this wonderful occasion. 6 to 12 Months In Advance Before the Big Day - The couple should have already picked and decided on the wedding date. Do ... Read >

Why You Should Consider a Wedding Planner

But if you think that doing all the planning from the very beginning is already tedious, then, it is time for you to hire the services of a wedding planner. Basically, a wedding planner is someone who is adept and knowledgeable when it comes to wedding... Read >

Invitations that Will Make an Impression

9. Order more invitations than the amount that you really need. This will give you a few extras in case you miss anyone out. 10. When giving the shop your wording, it is best that you give it to them typewritten, so they can clearly read it. 11. Do... Read >

Finding the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams

One of the most important decisions a woman will make before she gets married is to select her perfect wedding dress. This is something that every little girl dreams of during her childhood. But don't let the hype and the pressure of years and years of an... Read >

How Important are Wedding Favors?

The question of whether or not you have to give wedding favors to your guests is a very common one. However, there is no easy answer to this question. While it is true that you technically are not required to give your guests any type of wedding favor at ... Read >

Getting Someone Else to Select Wedding Favors

For many couples shopping for and selecting wedding favors can seem like an overwhelming task. There are a number of reasons why couples might feel this way. One of the most significant reasons why a couple may feel overwhelmed about selecting their weddi... Read >

Inexpensive Wedding Favors

Depending on the size of your wedding the budget for your wedding favors can be very important. This is important because you may be planning on allowing for one favor for each guest or one for each couple. Whichever you decide to do, if you are having a ... Read >

The Reception Centerpiece

The question of who will get to take home the centerpiece can sometimes be a central discussion at reception dinner tables, particularly if the centerpiece is particularly pretty or original. Making a game of who gets the centerpiece, then, can be an a... Read >

Unique Ideas for the Buffet Table

Most wedding receptions include a buffet-style meal where everyone stands in an enormous line waiting while those at the food table decide if they want Italian or Ranch dressing on their salad. There has to be a more unusual way to get people to their ... Read >

Game Ideas for Your Bridal Shower

If you're hosting a bridal shower, there are literally hundreds of games to choose from. Some are silly, some are serious, but all are about having some fun with the bride before she's married. Here's a sampling. One fun game really puts the bride on t... Read >

Fun Ideas for After the Wedding

For many couples, the wedding is not over once the reception is. Depending on the location of the wedding and the couple's relationship with their families, often there are other activities that follow the main event. One of the most obvious is a break... Read >

Personalizing Your Wedding Favors

Many couples opt to give personalized wedding favors to their guests. Personalized wedding favors are a good idea because they often include the names of the couple as well as the wedding date. This helps to ensure that the guests will remember where they... Read >

Planning an All-Night Wedding Reception?

Some brides these days are turning wedding receptions on their head and creating super long receptions that run through the night and into the morning. If this is you, planning some activities for those long nighttime hours is essential. Generally, if ... Read >

Tame Games for Bachelorette Parties

Planning a bachelorette party is one of the easiest parts of a wedding to plan. There are literally hundreds of ideas for things to do and a myriad of options for games. Many of those ideas are a bit on the racy side, but there are plenty that that are ju... Read >