We're Getting Married!

He Asked and You Said Yes!

Well Here it is... 

A new year approaching so quickly. Where did the time go? 

So many memories and new ones to build. Enjoy this journey before the wedding day. 

Remember these 5 tips because the engagement should be just as fun as the wedding day. 

Getting engaged is undoubtedly a blissful time and memory for couples, but many couples can get overwhelmed by the wedding checklists and all of the decisions that they have to make in the months to come. We wanted to highlight a few tips from our experience working with other couples and from having the pleasure of walking the aisle. Not to mention, we have learned in working with other brides to be; in a short note, they to felt challenged by the planning process. You're not alone. 

Tip #1. Embrace each moment together!

So many couples rush into planning mode right away without taking the time to jut enjoy the engagement. Regardless of whether you are planning a 12-week or a 12-month engagement, you have time, and you only get to experience this once. So breathe.

Tip #2. It's realist to set a few boundaries.

Who wants to be overwhelmed? When you do start the planning process, it is important that you have a sit-down with all parties involved and go over the big picture that you have in mind; from everyone's responsibility to budget. Note: Communication and Organization are essential. Not only does this help everyone get on the same page, but it also avoids future conflicts.

Tip #3. It’s all about the two of you. And that's okay! 

Too many couples that I speak with say they lose sight of this and get wrapped up in trying to make everyone else happy but themselves. Remember this is your wedding. As harsh as it may sound, you have to come to terms with the fact that you are not going to please everyone. But that's okay because you have set the boundaries.

Tip #4. Where's that checklist!?! Prioritize.

Budget or no budget; make your checklist and prioritize it with whats most important to you.

Tip #5. Snap Away! Photographs are memories to last a lifetime.

Photos, photos, and more photos. That's right! Choose a photographer that is able to capture your day. Hire a professional not a friend. You'll find it very helpful to take engagement photos before the big day so that the photographer gets a sense of you as a couple. 

STACY + VINNY: MARRIED: HIGH POINT, NC

A Mureness Moment

This young couple put the ' j' in joy. The is ceremony overlooked a beautiful lake and golf course at Festival Park. The guests showered this couple with love and their support. The warmth, love, and happiness to a new beginning together poured through their I Do. Stacy and Vinny entered into forever and sealed it with a kiss. This was such a wonderful ceremony that made you reflect on why uniting couples is so important to me. I look forward to connecting with this couple twelve months from now to explore just how much deeper their love connection extends.

Venue: City Lake Park

Officiant: Nuptials

Get Great Ideas Online!

When you first meet your wedding planner, it's good to come with some general ideas about how you want your big day to look. Here are some websites we  here at It's A Bridal Thing think will help get you started!

Want to see how Jessica Alba, Carrie Underwood or Gwen Stefani  looked on their big day? Take a look at In Style Weddings. They have their Best Dressed Celebrity Brides list which includes people like Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana and Katie Holmes. They also have great galleries of wedding cakes and  floral arrangements organized by color!

 The Brides.com Idea Gallery is another great resource! In addition to having wedding cake and floral galleries, they have galleries for  Stationary and Invitations, Wedding Favors and Food and Drinks!


A Wedding Sketchbook is a blog by Michelle Mospens. She details her thoughts on unique wedding invitation ideas, how to make the most out of an engagement photo shoot and backyard wedding reception ideas. Our favorite part of her site is her Wedding Color Trends for 2011 Part 1 and Part 2. Some of Michelle's picks for 2011 wedding colors? Amazon Green, Oyster Gray, Mauve, Celadon, Violet Purple and Clementine Orange!


Want something to help you put all of these ideas together for when you meet with your planner? Try The Knot.Com's Wedding Inspiration Boards. All you do is choose the template you like best, add images(either from The Knot's website or your own photos) and save and share. Tons better than Post-It-Notes in all of those bridal magazines you've bought!




Here are a few non-planning websites that we want to share.

My Wedding.com allows you to make a wedding website, with all the bells and whistles for FREE. They offer beautiful design templates, photo galleries and you can even add music!

Need a laugh to relieve wedding stress? Check out And The Bride Wore... . Hilarious site that covers fashion mishaps from wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and even tuxedos. 

As always, we here at It's A Bridal Thing are here for all of your wedding planning needs! We cover everything from gowns, tuxedos, flowers and invitations! Call us at 704-893-0201 and let us give your big day a beautiful touch.

What do to do?

You have found the perfect gown, shoes and jewelery. Now, what to do with your hair?

For some brides wedding day hair is an afterthought, for others it's the only thought.

When you are thinking about that perfect style keep a few things in mind

1. The style of the dress - You want to make sure your hair doesn't cover any of the accents on your dress or take away from the style of the dress itself.
2. Shape of your face- Pick a style that frames your face and brings out your best facial features.
3. Not the time to be daring- This is not the time to try out that new hair color you have always wanted or to put in the Rapunzel length extensions. If you are itching to try something new, have a hairstyle run through a few weeks before.
4. Make sure it is something you are comfortable with- Don't let your bridesmaids talk you into a loose chignon when you love having your hair down! Remember, this is your day and you should be happy with every part(no pun intended)!

Here are some great wedding day hairstyle ideas for every bride!

This curly up-do accented with flowers would be great for an outdoor fall wedding. Think about it accented with orange spray roses, mini sunflowers  or orange Mokera orchid stems as a nod to the season.

This style evokes 1940's Hollywood glamour. This sleek and chic do is wonderful for a nighttime wedding and easy to maintain on the big day.

Stylish and elegant this natural style is perfectly accented with a sculptured flower. Perfect for a destination wedding!

Short, but not on style! Accent short hairstyles with headbands, or jeweled accessories, to provide a beautiful accompaniment to your gown.

This straight style is accented by a jeweled headband but, could easily be done in ribbon that matches your bridesmaid dresses.









This was just a taste! For some other great ideas take a look at the hairstyle galleries at:

•  Martha Stewart Weddings
• The Knot
• Brides

Fall and Winter Weddings

Hello Friends!
It's the time of year when the leaves start to fall, the air gets colder and the possibility of snow is upon us(maybe!).

Image:Evgeni Dinev/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Did you know that October is second only to June as the most popular wedding month!

Some great fall/winter wedding ideas are:

 Instead of a traditional wedding cake why not have a decorated spice or pumpkin cake?

Colors for the seasons include ones found in nature like rich oranges, browns and greens; as well as jewel tones like reds, purples and blues.

Consider having your fall wedding at an apple orchard or old barn to take advantage of the beautiful scenery of the season.

What about flowers? For Fall mums, roses and daisies are generally inexpensive flower choices for fall and dried wheat stalks make a great bouquet filler. Winter choices could include crocus, lilies and tulips. Think about using dried eucalyptus and holly berries for accents.

Imagine a winter wedding at an old inn or historic house with fireplaces and picture windows to look out at a fresh blanket of snow.

Some winter wedding favors could include snow globes, gingerbread house making kits or an ornament that commemorates the wedding date!

Image: Aleksandr Kutsayev / FreeDigitalPhotos.net


We here at It's a Bridal Thing! are here to help you will all of your wedding needs. We can coordinate everything from wedding planning, dresses, tuxedos and flowers. Just give us a call at 704-893-0201 or visit It's a Bridal Thing.com to set up an appointment.


We are offering a 10% discount on Bridesmaid dresses from now until December 31st! Please see our coupon at Merchant Circle.com for all the details.  

Get that look for less!

We are gearing up for the Fall/Winter season here at It's A Bridal Thing!

Picking your gown can often be the best and most overwhelming part of planning for your big day. You spend hours gawking over the Vera Wang, Monique Lhuiller and Amsale gowns. All the ruffles, all the lace and ALL THAT MONEY!

Don’t worry! The experts at It’s A Bridal Thing are at your service.

We have taken a look at some Bridal Couture collections for Spring 2011 and found some comparable gowns made by Bonny.

These gowns still have all the glam without breaking the bank. Even better they are all available to be ordered here at It's A Bridal Thing!

Let us help you make your walk down the aisle, like a walk down the runway.

On the left are the couture gowns from Monique Lhuiller, Priscilla of Boston, Vera Wang and Amsale, respectively. On the right are the goregous pairings by Bonny.