Bright Lights, Big City, Bridal Belle

Ah, weddings! Months of planning, a million decisions, days of butterflies. Finally the big day arrives and the bride walks down the aisle with her friends and family watching from the audience. Unless you’re former Fayetteville resident Bethany Phillips Dubie, that is. Her wedding was planned in fewer months than you’d believe possible, most of [...]

John Stephen McCook & Dawn Cramer Dickerson

Planning the Honeymoon Getaway

With all the stress and planning that goes into a wedding, most couples look forward to time away after the big day. A lot of what you’ll do depends on where you go and how much time you have. When planning your honeymoon make sure to consider those two very important elements to make the [...]

How to choose jewelry for your wedding day

Even though the gown typically gets all the glory on your wedding day, it isn’t the only aspect of your attire that merits close attention to detail. Whether it be dainty diamond earrings, a long strand of your grandmother’s heirloom pearls or a striking vintage Bakelite bangle, your jewelry selections have the power to both [...]

Wedding Decor That Goes Beyond the Blooms

Brides and grooms looking to save a buck here and there are turning to another option that doesn’t seem like a big sacrifice – non-floral centerpieces for the reception. Last year, brides spent about $1,300 on floral arrangements for their wedding day, and centerpieces accounted for about 30 percent of the cost, according to The [...]

Keep guests in mind when planning wedding budget

To skimp or not to skimp? That’s the question a number of brides are facing as they plan one of the biggest parties of their lives. About 25 percent of couples plan to cut their wedding budgets in half, according to the “What’s On Brides’ Minds” survey by David’s Bridal.

How to shop for a wedding dress

The perfect wedding gown may be a bride’s most important detail for her big day, but finding it might not be the easiest task. From shapes and sizes, to silhouettes and sheen, wedding-gown shopping isn’t a cakewalk. To help calm your nerves, check out what gown expert Jocelyn Davis-George has to say about this wedding [...]

Countdown to a Fascinating Wedding

Getting Started • Share the news of your engagement with your family and friends and announce it in the local newspapers. • Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget. • Set the date and ceremony/reception locations. If you’re set on getting married at a certain time of year, choose the [...]

Say I Don’t to Wedding Stress

Stomach aches, headaches, sleep problems, poor concentration, moodiness, irritability, racing thoughts…Getting married is supposed to be a happy time, right? So why are so many brides-to-be completely stressed out? Having to take care of endless details, manage vendors, handle family demands and meet the emotional needs of the groom – and fitting it all into [...]

Alison Horne marries Andrew Page