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Flowing Fabrics Create Dreamy Drapery Designs When planning event design, keeping drapery in mind. From formal to funky, serene to silly, tranquil to tuned in – whatever your style sensibility, drapery décor enhances any occasion. Here’s a shot by Frank Salas with room design by Kevin Covey for a wedding on READ MORE…

Elements of Classic Design - WeddingCompass.com

Creating A Classic Design Look When I think of the word “classic,” immediately, I think of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn; a time when things were formal and elegant. I think of feminine touches, soft colors and beauty within simplicity. A classic wedding is timeless. It’s elegance in its finest READ MORE…

An all-out vintage approach Image provided by Tic-Tock Couture Floral Creations Photography by Duke Photography - WeddingCompass.com

Making It Memorable – Decorating for Fun Send-Offs I remember seeing “Father of the Bride” as a kid with my father and sister. One of the most memorable parts of the movie (along with many others) was the send off. The bride and groom’s grand exit included running down the READ MORE…

PSPhotoMedia - Serendipity Gardens - WeddingCompass.com

Should we see each other before the wedding? To see, or not to see each other before the wedding. Many couples ask each other if they want to see each other in advance…I am not sure that is the real question but let’s see if we can unpack it.  I READ MORE…

Barnet Photography - Real Weddings Project - Cindy & Steve - WeddingCompass.com

The Ceremony – Getting married may seem like just another doable task… Believe me, when the time comes you might feel differently. I have seen so many couples who are nervous wrecks come the wedding day. If they don’t have a strategy for dealing with that stress, then they will READ MORE…

Attack of The Groomzilla, Bad Rap? Many Grooms Are Getting More Involved.   Back in the day, most women took care of the wedding plans on their own. Men were happy to let their bride-to-be make all the big day decisions while honoring her childhood vision. Today’s man is a READ MORE…

Hulse Photography

Wedding planning and prepping need helping hands and loving hearts. Traditionally? Traditionally, wedding planning and prepping has been the vision of the bride and her family. These days, just as the happy couple is challenging time honored roles, so the older generation is reexamining their functions – usually for the READ MORE…

Ray Anthony Photography

One Of The Most Special Moments Your wedding will be one of the most special moments in your life. You’ve possibly replayed it in your mind up to a thousand times – the glittering wedding dress, the attention to detail, the delicious fragrance of food, the excitement of your family READ MORE…