Inspiration Series: Real Weddings

They say that art imitates life. Or, maybe it's the other way around... Whichever the case, when it's time to plan your wedding, don't be afraid to search for inspiration. What better place to get inspired than a real life wedding? Fortunately for you, we've dug up some of our faves! Check out the following links for some awe-inspiring wedding art to imitate! Then, Premier Bride's website awaits you with an encyclopedia of fantastic wedding resources to plan your dream wedding today!

Fave Wedding One!-----> Bride and Groom Have AMAZING STYLE!

Fave Wedding Two!-----> We love the elegance of the theme!!

Fave Wedding Three!----> Beautiful Vintage photos!!

Venue Shopping: A How To...

Once you've aced that all-important search for the perfect mate, and the two of you have agreed to spending forever together...it's time to find a place to host your party! In other words, you will need to find a venue. But, how will you know when you've found the right one? A simple adherence to the following venue search tips will insure a simpler search for the perfect location.

*Roomy Fit- Make sure the place is large enough to accommodate all the guests on your list. Sure, the room might look big enough now, but imagine it with tables, chairs, dj booth and a dance floor...quite different! The way to make sure your space is going to be big enough is to check it out when another wedding is being set up. Of course, if you're more committed to the venue than the guest list, you can always trim the latter.

*A great View-- What are your guests going to be focused on? I mean, besides the incredible vision of you in your bridal gown of course. When they look outside your venue, will they see the skyline of the city, mountains, a beautiful garden or forest? Will they be enraptured at the site of the architecture or the paintings on the walls? You want to make sure and find a place with a visual ambiance that enhances wedding experience.

*A place to Park-- Make sure the venue is near a large parking lot, or has ample space for parking. If not, is there another way to get everyone to and from the party such as a shuttle service or bus?

*Good Vibrations-- If a place is creepy, no one's gonna want to stick around to see the bridal bouquet get tossed. That said, watch out for venues with little to no natural lighting, echo-ey rooms (this could be the cause for reverb from the band) and a color scheme that will match the one you have planned for your wedding. All of these elements if combined correctly will give your venue a warm, celebratory feel. Guests won't want to leave!

For a look at some awesome Texas venues check out these sites: www.thevineyardsofwaverlymanor.com, www.ashelynnmanor.com, and www.silversycamore.com

The Role of Reception Entertainment-Peter Merry


Picture a lavish wedding reception inside a beautiful white tent on the driving range of a country club. When you first enter the tent, you notice the central tent pole going up 40 feet in the air, but then you are immediately captivated by the twinkle lights, tooling, flowers and other decorations that let you know this will be an extravagant evening to remember. The cake is breathtaking, the chairs are covered with white linens, and the candles on the tables are giving off a warm glow. But then you notice that the central tent pole is a neon orange color and is covered with hundreds of surf-wear stickers.
The entertainment you choose for your wedding reception is the central tent pole. If the entertainment at your wedding reception doesn't match the impression you have worked so hard to create, it will stand out like a sore thumb. If the central tent pole in the description above were to collapse, all the decorations would be blocked from the view and the pristine atmosphere would be ruined. The same thing can happen if the entertainment you choose for your wedding reception is anything less than professional.

This one choice will have the largest impact on whether your dream wedding reception will become a reality or a nightmare. Take the time to interview your entertainment provider, whether you choose a band or a disc jockey, and ask them the right questions until you find the one professional you can trust implicitly to provide the level and style of service your wedding reception will require. Pay attention to the way they treat you. Are they listening to your ideas? Are they taking the time to get to know you? Are they interrupting you? Are they doing all the talking? Will they take care of your entertainment needs personally? Can they back this up in writing with a money-back guarantee? Can they provide references from former clients to verify this? Can they supply wedding vendor references who have seen them perform multiple times? Will the music, announcements and entertainment fit the atmosphere you want to create? Will the entertainment fit the atmosphere you want to create? Will the entertainment provider refer to you as "The Bride and Groom" all evening, or will they use your names when speaking about you to your guests? Do they see their vocal role at your wedding reception as just the announcer or as your spokesperson? Do they understand the difference? How will they help create the mood you have envisioned?

Peter Merry is an avid entertainer, speaker, comedian and family man. Visit his website today to learn more about how you can make the wedding of your dreams come true.