Forever Bridal Productions

Let’s face it. The cost of a wedding can be pretty expensive especially considering today’s tough economy. So if you are getting married, it’s likely that you are looking for ways to save money. One of the ways some couples consider saving money on their wedding is to have a friend or family member make the photographs instead of a professional wedding photographer. But is this really a good idea?
Here are 3 reasons why you should leave your wedding photography to a professional wedding photographer.

Reason #1  Experience

During a wedding day, many of the most important moments happen only once – like the exchange of the rings, Read the rest of this entry »

Your day is just around the corner and you are hoping to minimize as much of the drama or craziness as possible, here are 10 basic steps to keep the peace.

1- Discuss the details…

As a family talk about the wedding details early and in advance.  But most importantly you and your fiance should have talked privately, Read the rest of this entry »

How Do I Love Thee? How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being an ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everydays Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love thee with the passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhoods faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints,- I love thee with the Breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life!- and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death. – Elizabeth Barret Browning

via Valentines Poems and Sayings.

Gone are the days of the ugly bridesmaid dress. Being asked to be a bridesmaid is no longer a curse or a one day prison sentence.  Bridesmaid dresses come in so many shapes, lengths and sizes that no mater your body type there is a perfect dress for everyone.  2013 promises to be a wonderful year for the lucky girls you choose to be a part of your special day.  Some very popular trends this year;

Lace – little touches of contrasting lace or full lace dresses create such a great feminine touch

Peplum - is such a trend right now of course we are going to see them in bridesmaid dresses

Illusion necklines – it is amazing how a small piece of sheer fabric can completely change a gown

One shoulder styles – they are modern and very flattering

White/Ivory – ever since the Royal wedding what was once a big no-no is now become a trend and elegant

May the shopping gods be with you…

When thinking of your wedding of course you think of what color do I want.  This year the color choice of the year is green.  What a great color; there are so many shades to work with.  Of course the official pantone color for 2013 is Emerald but as a bride we all want to personalize our palate and what better way to do that then to choose your own perfect shade of green.  Think meadow, pistachio, juniper or the ever popular mint.  Whatever shade of you green you choose this year you are sure to be a hit…

The Wedding Show 2013 went off with a bang. We were back to our old home on the NC State Fairgrounds with plenty of room for vendors and brides. The space allowed several new vendors to be able to showcase their companies to the fullest. The brides came out in the best numbers in 4 years and it sounds like they really enjoyed themselves. Don’t take our word for it. Listen to what one attendee had to say about her time at the show.  http://theanchoredelm.blogspot.com/2013/01/wedding-wednesday-forever-bridal-show.html

Curious about what’s in store for 2013?

Here’s a look at five of the hottest trends for the new year

Color

Color is solidly claiming its place in the world of wedding gowns.  In addition to the bold shades that made a splash in the 2012 collections, a veritable rainbow of color is making its debut.  Blush, a creamy soft shade of pink, is quickly becoming a favorite among wedding dress designers.  Read the rest of this entry »

You know what they say “Diamonds are a girls best friend…” Well guys don’t let the hunt for the perfect diamond scare you. With a few simple tips finding the perfect diamond for your special someone will be a piece of cake. Lets start with the 4C’s, Cut, Color, Clarity Read the rest of this entry »

When attending a bridal show we have a few simple tips that will make your experience much more enjoyable.  They will also save you time and effort.

• Come prepared- bring a business card or labels with your name, email, address, phone number and wedding date on them.  This simple item will save Read the rest of this entry »