tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83340997829672507952024-03-14T03:02:45.430-07:00WeddingManor.com Bridal BlogWeddingManor.com answers wedding planning questions that brides need help with. Wedding professionals offer tips, tricks and money saving ideas to brides to aid them in every step of the planning process.Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-29985676453919364812016-08-22T08:03:00.000-07:002016-08-22T08:03:00.238-07:00Bet You Didn’t Know This About Your Favorite Chocolates!So you LOVE chocolate bars?
If you thought you knew everything about your favorite chocolates, think again. The world of chocolate candy has undergone a huge transformation in the past century or so, and that includes the wrappers too! Early chocolate wrappers had none of the colorful graphics and prints that we associate with modern chocolates and were instead made of basic tinfoil with Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-67392102011983592452016-06-15T11:32:00.003-07:002016-06-15T11:32:55.597-07:00NEW and Improved Blog
We have added to our blog postings. This is about candy buffets thoughts and things. Please visit, read, and subscribe today! Candy Buffet Thoughts and ThingsCandy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-74931851720325844982014-02-02T07:29:00.000-08:002014-01-28T09:00:44.352-08:00Honeymoon VS ToasterMaybe you are combining two households and don't need a toaster. Gifts??? or a Fabulous Honeymoon?Honeymoon Gift Registry is the "newest" form of gift registry that makes it possible for wedding guests to give a gift that will always be fondly remembered: .......The perfect honeymoon......Works just like any gift registry. Your guests can give you portions of your honeymoon experience as a Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-72078905519826851212014-01-27T09:38:00.000-08:002014-01-28T09:00:15.596-08:00Groomsmen VS UshersGroomsmen: A groomsmen is someone who is important to the groom, and whom the groom wants to be a visible part of his wedding. He may be a close friend, brother, cousin or father. But a groomsmen does more than stand around and look pretty. He also serves as advisor to the groom, beforehand, helps the groom be organized, aids with any wedding planning details he can, and helps seat guests at the Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-53257670130954531072013-04-01T11:21:00.000-07:002013-12-30T13:29:00.668-08:00Don't Mess with Mother Nature !!!When planning your ceremony outside..... it does not matter if you are on a mountain top, on the beach, in a park or under a tent in the back yard. ALWAYS respect Mother Nature. When outside events are planned, consider the season: hot or cold. Rain, Snow, Hurricane, Lightning.......know the weather! Have a plan B......always! Mother Nature does not care if your bridal party is fair skinned. She Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-58925275754603307612013-03-23T11:30:00.000-07:002013-12-30T13:29:31.624-08:00Music is Like FoodIf you offer only Sushi on your buffet, half your guests won't eat it. Same rule applies to song selections.Large groups of people with varying ages need a wide variety of song types / genres. Brides and Grooms who choose to micro-manage their musical menu at their reception often make it difficult for their DJ to satisfy all of the guests. I tell all of my brides that they can best utilize our Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-18143780557177700262013-01-16T13:36:00.000-08:002013-12-30T13:03:14.676-08:00Do You Have to Give an Engagement Gift?December is the most popular month for proposals, 16% of engagements
happen during that month full of the holiday spirit. But, January and
February are close behind. Engagements don’t follow the stiff structure that they used to so I’m
going to help lay down the new rules of engagement gift giving here, by
answering the most common questions. Read the full story here:Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-90713492300942543612013-01-16T12:39:00.000-08:002013-01-16T12:39:00.340-08:00Two Peas in a Pod
Luckily we turned out to be two peas in a pod, and after
three-and-a-half years of dating, we got engaged. True to form, Zack
surprised me with a poem chronicling our relationship, turned into an
artful book illustrated by Attic of Curiosities.
The simple ring held the diamond that had engaged his mother and
grandmother, which we later complemented with a 1920s setting. Read theCandy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-23794680573923281682013-01-08T12:04:00.000-08:002013-01-08T12:04:00.328-08:00Luscious Bridal Bouquets
Making a bouquet for the bride is a very rewarding, but intense task.
The pressure is astounding — not only are you trying to give the her the
perfect accessory, you’re working with very fragile and perishable
materials. The hard part is not going overboard with things, and keeping
the bouquet as tasteful as possible. My original concept used hydrangea
and green mums, but I had a moment Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-40210721933968495652013-01-02T12:29:00.004-08:002013-01-02T12:41:21.607-08:00Save the Date: DIYHave you heard of the notion of tying a ribbon around your finger to
help you remember something? Well, this save the date will certainly
help your guests remember your special event — without any string on
their own fingers. Read the full story here: Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-35884666070056225032012-12-21T05:30:00.000-08:002012-12-21T05:30:04.841-08:00Parents / Grand Parents
Bride's Father: In the past a big responsibility of the
bride's fathers dealt with the financial aspects of the wedding and
surrounding events. Today many brides and grooms are more independent
and take it upon themselves to pay for 1/2, if not all of the expenses
themselves. * On the wedding day, the bride is accompanied to the church
by her father.
* The bride's father escorts Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-54193912452700057682012-12-21T01:30:00.000-08:002013-12-30T13:06:23.292-08:00Cutting CostsVendors: Ask wedding vendors you're dealing with for discounts.
Are you or your future husband in the military? Sometimes there will be a
discount for military. It never hurts to ask. (Where NOT to cut
costs: These will last a life time, your photographer. (Letting your
photographer go after the important events, will save you as well, ASK) -
Music will make or break your day. If you hire Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-70051968949152835102012-12-18T05:00:00.000-08:002012-12-18T05:00:14.780-08:00Replacement for Bouquet and Garter?Bouquet & Garter:
Many
people feel uncomfortable, awkward, or get a little out of hand during
the traditional bouquet and garter throw. Here is something different to
replace that traditional event, and make your reception very memorable
and touching.
Invite all the married couples to the dance floor and have
your entertainment person play several lovely, slow songs. Have Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-66565478718695479362012-12-15T02:00:00.000-08:002012-12-15T02:00:07.605-08:00Save $$ druing Seasons'Save Money for Seasons' Reasons:
Do you want a garden wedding in the spring? A seaport wedding during the
summer? Does the season matter? Peak wedding season is between April
and October. (Most popular are June, July August, September) Off-season
weddings will save you money and are often easier to plan. Weddings
during a holiday can become costly. Hotels could be full and Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-58685301151385681982012-12-13T07:22:00.000-08:002012-12-13T07:22:00.520-08:00Wedding Receiving Line????Receiving Line....To Have or Not to Have?
A receiving line of old, usually happened after the ceremony but before
the reception. Bride, Groom and wedding party would make a line and all
the guests would go down the line to congratulate the bride, groom and
bridal party. Some brides and grooms would worry about the line taking
up too much time. If you have a receiving line after the Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-26880689712478296472012-12-11T07:20:00.002-08:002012-12-11T07:20:54.611-08:00Tipping at your Wedding
Tipping:
When planning out your wedding, be sure to allow an additional amount for tipping. Wedding Budget Caluclator Here is a general idea on the amounts you should set aside for different wedding vendors. Remember,
these amounts are not set in stone. Plan according to your budget and the type of service you receive from each.
Caterer and/or Banquet Manager - 15% for extra special serviceCandy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-28053726976630620942012-12-11T07:18:00.000-08:002012-12-11T07:18:28.413-08:00Family AdviceFamily Advice:
From the moment you said "I Do" you will receive all types of advice
from all directions. You will get lots of great ideas, some better than
others, some will make you cringe......Wedding planning takes time and
energy and is very emotional......but one thing to keep in mind; It's
your wedding.More....
A flawless wedding is possible all right. But it "happens" when the
Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-63576394824987813422012-12-05T08:16:00.002-08:002012-12-05T08:20:30.933-08:00Men's Formal Wear
Beach Weddings:
Wedding attire for a beach wedding can be "from suits to
khakis" but a suit is still the most common choice, especially for the
groom. Look for casual colors such as tan, taupe, light brown, and
olive. We stock the smart looking tan suit, but we can also special
order other colors. And seek out tropical-weight wool. This fabric looks
and feels better in relaxed Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-88416479975294104182012-11-30T11:06:00.001-08:002013-12-30T13:08:20.137-08:00Honeymoon Planning Tips
Honeymoon Planning Tips: Read full story here:
Before You Leave Home:
Leave important non-travel papers, such as your social security and credit cards at home. Suspend your newspaper and mail delivery; or have a neighbor collect them for you. Before you head out the door, turn off or unplug any appliance that doesn't need to stay on. Set your lights on timers, in various rooms.Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-44707308228286152032012-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:002012-04-29T07:12:02.768-07:00Bridal Shows:
Bridal
Shows or Wedding Expos have been around for decades. They can be fun
and informative as long you go prepared with the right attitude.
What should I wear? Comfortable shoes! You'll be doing a lot of walking and standing so be dressed comfortably as well. Depending
on the venue, it may either be too hot with all those people present,
or too cold, with air-conditioning blowing Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-26241384810510146572011-08-14T08:13:00.000-07:002011-08-14T08:15:19.718-07:00College Students & Great IdeaEvery once and a while you see or read something that is such a great idea.
Why didn't I think of that? So simple, so easy, so cool. You have to pass it along.
Last month my daughter who is in FL, I am in TN, didn't have any $$ for dog
food. So I called her local WalMart to see if I could purchase dog food and she
could go pick it up.......easy enough, but WalMart would not do it. ?????
Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-83927607982169123502010-11-03T16:26:00.000-07:002010-11-03T16:29:26.068-07:00Do' & Don'ts of Posting Your Wedding on FaceBook.Planning a wedding should be a joyous time — albeit a stressful time — leading up to an even more joyous event filled with family, friends and love.Behold, the do’s and don’ts of posting about your wedding on Facebook (in chronological order, beginning with engagement).Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-62615792515035349182010-09-30T07:05:00.000-07:002013-12-30T13:11:29.127-08:00Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?Ginger & Nick Hearn of Enfield were married in December on a televised ceremony for the Style Network’s reality show, “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” "Weddings are stressful enough as it is, but imagine having your wedding televised".
That’s what happened when local residents Nick & Ginger Hearn got married on Saturday, Dec. 20, before cameras for the Style Network’s reality show, “Whose Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-87402449976481432822010-09-27T09:58:00.000-07:002010-09-30T10:14:15.099-07:00Green Up Your WeddingDid you know that an Ann Arbor couple 'greened' up their marriage and you simply could do it too?The trend toward green weddings certainly isn't new, but experts say it has evolved to allow husbands and wifes to incorporate their unique personal preferences and still afford their special day.Most people are interested in a green wedding and once they hear about what it entails, they end up Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334099782967250795.post-44532713115673531022009-01-06T13:46:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:53:33.963-08:00Relationship Advice For HoneymoonersMost newlyweds these days go on their honeymoon in order to celebrate the beginning of their new family. It is a wondrous occasion and this simple relationship advice will help you celebrate and remember it. Keep in mind this is too important a beginning to be like any other vacation you'll ever have. Remember, your honeymoon needs to stand out in your lives as a spiritual event unlike a Candy Buffet Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017247663735560177noreply@blogger.com0