As the manager at the Silverthorne Pavilion, and as RMB's Real Weddings editor, I see a lot of fun, whacky, classic, and horrifying wedding moments. Based on those, I've compiled what will probably emerge as a regular feature on the Inspiration Blog: The Do's and Don'ts of wedding etiquette. Enjoy!
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Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
Inspired by this story blazing around the Net right now about a soon-to-be mother in law who sent a rather scathing email to her soon-to-be daughter in law reminding her of proper manners, I decided it was time for a post about manners.
Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, Keeping the Tradition, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
Many moons ago Mark and I were invited to a friend's day-time wedding. I can't recall the specifics of why we were late to the friend's nuptuals, but we were. What I do remember is walking in the front door as the bride was just taking her first step down the aisle. Based on my experience, here's a few ideas to keep late comers from dampening your day.
Posted in: Wedding Stories, Destination Wedding Etiquette, Christine Mahorney, Wedding Expert Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
For many modern couples, destination weddings are attractive because they allow the couple to escape to a incredible place, and also help them to shave down the guest list to include just their immediate families and nearest and dearest friends.
Posted in: Mountain Things, Destination Wedding Etiquette, New Trends, Activities, Holli Owen, Telluride Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
Telluride’s sleepy, humble nature is slowly being discovered...Our difficult-to-reach destination once thought of as a challenge to the community is now coveted as one of its many attributes setting Telluride apart from other mountain resorts. Telluride is known for its sweet, laid-back locals, its non-existant lift lines, prestigious ammenties and amazing guest service. Planning a wedding and wrapping it around a vacation for yourselves and your closest, most favorite people makes sense. Sharing a place like Telluride makes sense.
Posted in: Mountain Things, Destination Wedding Etiquette, Off the Beaten Path, Holli Owen, Telluride Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
New survey reveals Destination Weddings is the fastest growing segment in the industry NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite reported budget cuts for traditional weddings, destination wedding budgets have increased. Destination Weddings & Honeymoons conducted a reader survey to capture spending decisions and detailed demographics on today's destination bride and groom. The survey, administered by Walker Communications, indicates positive growth for the destination-wedding and honeymoon niches.
Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, The Wedding Biz, Budgets & Money Saving Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
Wedding Websites - Don't Get Married Without One 1. Connect. Having a wedding Web site allows couples to share their love-story with guests, making them feel more connected to the couples’ life and future marriage. Many Web sites also allow couples to showcase their family
Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, Expert Advice, Wedding Technology Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
Destination weddings continue to gain popularity. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the Condé Nast Bridal Group found that the number of destination weddings has increased by 400 percent in the last 10 years. Why are so many brides going the destination route? Well, for one, many say it cuts down on a lot of the stress. Imagine relaxing on a pristine
Posted in: Destination Wedding Etiquette, Expert Advice Share this Information: E-mail a Friend | Link to Listing |
There’s so much going on during your wedding weekend! Arrival cocktail parties, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, parties and picnics and pizza night for the kids, the morning-after-the-wedding brunch. You may have your Blackberry filled with your itinerary details, but your guests