Often times choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses can prove almost as difficult as finding the perfect wedding dress because this time you are shopping for several ladies and not just one. But before you get your little heart set on what you may think is the perfect bridesmaid dress, give your bridesmaids a chance to put in their two cents, they are most likely paying for it after all!

Choosing dresses with your bridesmaids is one of the more exciting activities in the wedding planning process that the entire bridal party can take part in. Getting all your girls together can prove a challenge, so be a thoughtful bride and get your bridesmaids some fun favors as a thank you for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend your girl’s day out shopping adventure. If they are not all able to attend that is okay, no need for Bridezilla to show her face, it may even prove to be a more successful trip with only a few of them there.

You will want to make the day full of fun memories and as drama free as possible, which can pose a threat when you get so many girls together. Think the new movie “Bridesmaids!” Make sure that you are open to the different opinions and the individual style of each of your bridesmaids. Trying to force your bridal party into the same mold will almost certainly end with them holding grudges! Don’t forget they want to look nice also. Traditionally bridesmaid dresses have had to match exactly, but more recent trends have bridesmaid dresses being cut differently to fit each girl’s personality, which I LOVE by the way. As long as you stay within the same color scheme, your bridesmaids can choose a cut that fits them the best whether it be strapless, with sleeves, v-neck, etc. Remember, your bridesmaids will be wearing their dresses all night long so you need to make sure that they are comfortable in the dress you choose. Another idea I love is having them in your colors. Say your colors are yellow, green, and silver. You can have each girl in a different color dress! How cute?!

Do some research before the big shopping day and have a couple dress shops in mind before you go out. This will minimize wasted time at dress shops that don’t have what you are looking for. Do not go out without a plan because your bridesmaids will get tired and frustrated with shopping all day and not finding the right dresses. Depending on how many ladies you have, you may want to schedule appointments and let the shops know you are coming. This way they can be ready for you and maybe even have the dresses that you want to see pulled.

Your bridesmaids are there to support you throughout the wedding planning process from planning your bridal showers to standing next to you on the big day. Show them that you appreciate what they are doing for you by making the experience a pleasant one. Give them a small favor to show your appreciativeness. Maybe take them for after shopping cocktails, trust me, everyone is going to need a drink after this excursion! Remember, these are some of your best friends so try and make this a time of fun for all of you to look back on with good memories!

Do you have spring fever? I know I do. Even though it is pretty much summer here in beautiful Pensacola, Fl I am absolutely in love with everything associated with spring, especially the flowers! Every season offers bundles of beautiful flowers but nothing really makes me happier than the first fresh bloom of spring. If you happen to be getting married or hosting a special event during this wonderful season then you are setting yourself up for a fabulous flower experience!

When it comes to floral design for your event there are so many options available! If you want a more rustic feel you can incorporate branches and wildflowers or for a more romantic option you could always go with timeless flowers like roses and enhance your centerpieces with candles. The options are literally limitless when it comes to floral design!

We here at Legacy Event Design specialize in award winning floral arrangements! Whether it is stunning centerpieces, bountiful bouquets, or funky boutonnieres, we have the creative juices to make your wildest floral dreams come true!

Also, don’t forget that we will be offering floral design classes! If you have always wanted to make your own bouquet or play around with centerpieces then call us today and reserve your spot!

Many couples today are choosing to have a non-denominational wedding ceremony. A non-denominational wedding is the preference of many who are not interested in the traditional religious ceremony. An important role of the officiant is to give you guidance in crafting your wedding ceremony. The officiant should be genuinely flexible and open-minded regardless of title, affiliation, interest, or background.

The job of an officiant such as this is to research, customize, write, and perform a one-of-a-kind ceremony for you. YOUR ceremony needs to reflect YOUR personality, beliefs, and lifestyle. Therefore, ANY and ALL backgrounds, philosophies, traditions, and beliefs will be honored and included. They should also be trained, creative, qualified, experienced and affordable. They should be able to fully understand and translate your vision into reality for your important day.

A well qualified officiant knows that no two weddings are the same just as no two couples are the same! That is why finding an officiant who writes original ceremonies for every wedding should be a priority. When you find an officiant who does this it is very easy to incorporate anything you want into the ceremony. The officiant should meet with you both prior to the wedding to get to know you a little better in order to incorporate your personalities, beliefs, and love for each other into the ceremony.