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How To Choose Your Bridesmaids: 7 Guidelines

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As a bride, one of your most important tasks will be choosing the women to stand beside you on your special day. Of course, your bridal party will ideally do more than stand beside you during the ceremony - they'll also be there to help you make decisions, finish all your DIY prep, and keep you sane when things get a little crazy.  Choosing the women (or men) to be in your bridal party is a big step, and one that should be given careful consideration. Keep reading to learn some basic guidelines that can help you make the best decision, courtesy of the team at our Palm Beach bridal salon . 1. Think Long-Term Many friendships tend to come and go. One year you're super close with someone, the next year you drift apart and rarely speak to one another. Your bridal party will be in pictures you keep forever, so we recommend choosing people who have been in your life for years and whom you envision staying close to for a long time. 2. Set Expectations Being in a wedding is

7 Tried-And-True Wedding Planning Tips To Help You Get Started

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Happy National Wedding Month! As engagement season (Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day) draws to a close, it's time for the lucky brides-to-be to buckle down and begin planning their big days. If you were one of the thousands of couples to get engaged this year, Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches is here to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. These techniques can help you get started on the right track. 7 Tried-And-True Wedding Planning Tips 1. Get Organized While you may not have a lot to keep track of just yet, it won't be long before your notebook is filled with countless phone numbers, vendor names, availability dates, and tons of other details. Before you begin planning in earnest, determine your organization strategy. Designating a special wedding binder is a popular choice. 2. Identify Your Budget Every engaged couple will have a wedding budget. It could range anywhere from $1,000 to $30,000 (or more), but it will be a budget nonetheless. Before yo

8 Romantic Date Ideas For Engaged Couples

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Let's face it - planning a wedding is a lot of work. There are so many details demanding attention that it can be hard to focus on anything else. Though taking a step back can feel impossible, it's important to give yourself time to relax and reconnect with your spouse-to-be. After all, your relationship is the reason behind the wedding you are planning - it deserves some special attention, too!  With Valentine's Day only a few days away, now is the perfect time to take a break from the craziness of wedding planning to celebrate your relationship with your fiance. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches is here to help with these simple but romantic date night ideas. Feel free to steal one (or several!) of them. 1. Picnic On The Beach Life gets busy, and full-time Florida residents sometimes have trouble taking the time to enjoy our most beautiful natural resource: the beach. This Valentine's Day, why not slow things down with a romantic picnic for two on the beac

A Match Made In Heaven: Perfect Gowns For Perfect Venues

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As a soon-to-be bride, there are lots of decisions ahead of you. Nailing down the wedding venue should be your first task. The venue you choose will greatly influence the other planning details, such as the size of your guest list, the theme of the overall decor, and - last but certainly not least - the style of wedding dress you choose. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches is here to offer a little inspiration with some of our favorite venue-gown combos. The Beach As a bridal salon in South Florida , it seems only fitting that we begin with one of the most popular wedding venues in our state - the beach. People travel from all over the States to get married on our beaches, and local brides enjoy easy access to some of the most beautiful natural wedding landscapes imaginable. If you are planning a beach wedding, you'll want to steer clear of heavy, ballgown style wedding dresses. Instead, we recommend something light and whimsical - something that will beautifully complem