by Joann Marks | Jul 12, 2014 | Wedding Dress, Wedding Planning
My goddaughter, Jessica is getting married and I am helping her with the wedding. First job: find the perfect gown! Jessica lives in Philadelphia and I live in Orlando, but we decided we had to do shopping in New York so we met over Mother’s Day weekend to begin the...
by Joann Marks | May 5, 2014 | Bridal Showers, News
Bridal Showers are becoming huge events – almost as important as the wedding themselves. A lot of couples are doing joint “wedding showers” and inviting the same people as they would the wedding. We have been doing our custom MUSICAL invitations for...
by Joann Marks | Apr 25, 2014 | Honeymoon Ideas, Honeymoon planning
The honeymoon represents a time of celebration in the lives of newlywed couples. Choosing the perfect destination should be the top priority when planning a romantic honeymoon. Your choice should reflect your personal interests as well as a symbol of your love for...
by Joann Marks | Apr 21, 2014 | News, photography, Wedding Planning
How do you find the perfect photographer? There are different methods used to figure out how much to budget for the photographer but that doesn’t guarantee you will find the perfect one by looking only at your budget. I photographed weddings where the bride...
by Joann Marks | Apr 18, 2014 | News, Wedding advice, Wedding traditions
It started at the dinner. My son and her daughter had announced their engagement two weeks before. They invited my husband and I, parents of the groom, her – the mother of the bride, and her ex-husband and his new wife to dinner. The dinner was the first we...