Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches

One of the most sentimental and special moments of your wedding will the when you exchange vows. While it might seem easier to just recite the traditional wedding vow phrases, writing your own vows adds a personal touch that you'll be able to cherish forever. In today's blog, Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches offers up some tips and tricks for writing your own vows. 1. Read Vow Examples for Inspiration.  Once you've decided to write your own vows, a good place to start is by reading other people's vows for inspiration. Consider starting with the traditional, by-the-book vows from your own religion. Then head on over to Google and look up what some other couples have included in their wedding vows. See what strikes a chord with you, and re-write it in your own words. 2. Jot Down Notes About Your Relationship.  From the moment you set eyes on each other through the journey you've experienced so far together, there are plenty of memories you can draw from t...

Memorial Day Weekend has arrived and we're kicking off the summer season across the country! It's that time of year for barbecuing with family and friends. From burgers and brats to baked beans and potato salad, who doesn't love a good BBQ? Some people love it so much that they want to incorporate it into their wedding. Today's blog from your favorite Florida bridal salon offers ideas for planning an All American BBQ themed wedding! An I Do BBQ  From the catering to the decor, there are so many fun and unique ways to host a BBQ themed wedding! Below you'll find some of our favorite ideas that you can incorporate into your summer wedding. Marriage is Messy  The most important aspect of a BBQ themed wedding is obviously the food! Many BBQ places offer catering options with brisket and pulled pork by the pound, or if you have someone in your family that loves to grill, you could do your own burgers and brats. What summer BBQ doesn't have watermelon?...

Wedding planning isn't just a big deal for the bride and groom, it's also a special time for their mothers. In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we wanted to focus today's blog on the Mothers of the Brides. Here we share with you some helpful tips for mothers as they go through the wedding process with their daughter. Being the mother of the bride is not any easy task. 1. Don't Be Momzilla. While you want to do your part in contributing the the wedding planning process, make sure you don't turn into "Momzilla." When it comes to your daughter's wedding, you have to remember it's their special day. While you can offer up suggestions, just remember things are ultimately up to the bride and groom to decide. Pick your battles, and present them as a request not a demand. Let your daughter know that you're there to help, not control, when it comes to the wedding plans. 2. Be the Point Person for Family. As the mother of the bride, one ...

Growing up with divorced parents comes with its challenges. Splitting time between parents can be difficult, and if the parents get re-married, it's a whole different situation. New challenges arise when you are grown and are planning your wedding. Today's blog from Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches offers some advice for those frustrated brides dealing with their divorced parents. In a perfect world, everyone who loves you would come together to make your wedding day perfect. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. The most important thing to remember is that it's YOUR day. If you tend to be a people-pleaser, then you may have to learn how to put your foot down. Invitations  On formal wedding invitations, the bride and groom's parents' names are listed. If the parents are helping to fund the event, you'll want to be sure to include their names. You should list your mother (and stepfather if applicable) first and then your father. However, if ...

Out with the old and in with the new! Traditional wedding guests books often get thrown on a shelf and looked at maybe once a year during your anniversary. Make the guest book something a little more special that you can cherish for years to come. Keep reading for some unique guest book ideas from your favorite bridal boutique in Palm Beach . 1. The Bucket List Guest Book. If you're an adventurous couple that's always looking for new experiences, try the Bucket List Guest Book. Ask guests to leave recommendations of places to go and things to see that you can add to your bucket list. For years to come, you'll have ideas of fun ways to spend time with your new spouse. Adventure awaits! 2. Vintage Vinyl Guest Book. For the music buffs, consider having your guests sign some vintage vinyl. Scour garage sales or thrift shops for old, inexpensive albums to use for your guest book. You can then use them to create a modern piece of artwork to display over your stereo an...

When planning a wedding, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make early on is the location in which you will host the event. Do you want your special day to take place in your hometown, his hometown or another destination? There are pros and cons to both a hometown or destination wedding. Today's blog from our South Florida bridal boutique discusses some considerations to keep in mind when weighing your options. 1. The Guest List. The first consideration you should have when choosing between a hometown wedding or a destination wedding is the guest list. If you want a big wedding with a couple hundred people in attendance, then a hometown wedding is going to be your best option. Destination weddings mean people have to travel, and that could easily deter people from attending. If you want a small, intimate gathering of just family and close friends, a destination wedding is great because then you have an excuse for not inviting as many people. Think about wh...

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and you want it to be perfect. From the dress to food, you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the first wedding planning tasks to take on is choosing the perfect venue. Today's blog from your favorite bridal shop in South Florida offers a few tips to help you choose the perfect venue. 1. What Location Works the Best?  The first step in choosing a venue is determining the location. Do you want to get married in your hometown? Are you considering a destination wedding? Keep in mind how far your guests will have to travel. Depending on the location you choose, some guests may not be able to attend. Make sure to choose a location that makes you and your fiance happy, and also allows for all your favorite people to attend. 2. Do You Want the Wedding to be Indoors or Outdoors?  Next, you'll want to choose if the ceremony will be indoors or outdoors. The time of year you want to host the wedding will be a ...

You're newly engaged, let the wedding planning begin! This is a very exciting time for any bride-to-be. Often times brides get caught up with doing the things they like the most first instead of what makes the most sense. To get you started, Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches put together a list of tips to help you prioritize your wedding planning tasks. 1. Start with a Budget.  While the venue, food and photography might be the top things on your mind after your engagement, it's important to start with a budget. Sit down with your fiance and determine how much you are willing and able to spend on this event. Knowing what you have to work with will make the rest of the planning happen a lot more smoothly. You will also want to make a list of the top three aspects of your wedding that are the most important, that you might splurge a little on. At this point, you might consider hiring a wedding planning to help with the rest of the process. 2. Move on to the Venue and ...

While wedding planning can be super fun and exciting, it can also be quite stressful. You don't have to do it alone though. Hiring a wedding planner can help you get everything organized, and will be there to work through every little detail. Today's blog from your favorite South Florida bridal boutique offers several reasons you should consider hiring a wedding planner. 1. A Wedding Planner Can Help You Keep From Stressing.  There are a lot of pieces that have to come together to pull off a wedding, and let's face it, you want this day to be perfect! That idea of everything working out exactly how you want it to can easily stress you out. Having a wedding planner to help you with all the details allows you to have a life outside of your wedding planning, and enjoy your engagement time a little more. Wedding planning should be fun, not stressful. 2. Your Friends And Family Can Only Help So Much.  While many of your friends and family will be eager to help, ther...

Some people know exactly what colors they want to use for their wedding the moment they get engaged, others have a little more trouble deciding. Browsing the rainbow of colors among our beautiful South Florida bridesmaid dresses  may help with that choice.  Today, Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches has also pulled together some of the feelings that are often associated with different colors. This information may be exactly what you need to push you toward a color decision.  Red This bold shade is the color of fire, and it brings about thoughts of love, passion, desire, strength, and power. It is also associated with energy, so if you are planning a wedding with lots of activity, this could be a good one to choose. Darker shades can bring about a more passionate feeling, while lighter shades, like pink, can evoke feelings of a sweeter, romantic nature.  Yellow Bright like a warm, summer day, the color yellow is often associated with joy, intellect, and ene...