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How to have a Winter Wedding (Part 2)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ. Whatever it be a crimson red nutcracker or a deep, blue wintery night sky…. It’s all about what winter means to YOU.  Choose an indoor venue that gives off that winter vibe with a natural landscape: lakefront venues with a beautiful view, a romantic […]

How to have a Winter Wedding (Part 3)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ. Read Part 1 and Part 2 first Candles create a natural glow, but sometimes this isn’t always enough to keeping the ambiance well lit.  Consequently, you should consider lamps or spotlights decoratively & tastefully placed at each table.  You won’t want anyone tripping over […]

How to have a Winter Wedding (Part 4)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ. Dazzling Diamonds: Wear diamonds as your jewelry, or incorporate them into accessories and even the décor around the venue.  Diamonds conjure up magical visions of ice crystals…perfect for your winter wedding “personality”.  Coats?…✓Check!:  Make sure your venue has a coat check, as nobody wants […]

How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 2)

Read Part 1 first This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ *Bring some friends along with you… but a small group of 2-3 people to avoid an overwhelming number of differing opinions.  Plus, some bridal stores may not even have the room capacity to fit your whole posse…so keep it small to […]

How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 3)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Bergen County NJ Read Part 1 and Part 2 first You should be clear from the start about what you know for sure you do not want.  But the whole point of the matter is to not be afraid to try on styles you might not have previously […]

How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 4)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop NJ Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 first   *Alternate options for you non-shoppers: If you really dread the idea of dress shopping from store to store, you can forgo it all together and either just work with a solo dressmaker or shop online. –        […]

How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 1)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop NJ By Jaclyn Ianetti This is more so about being prepared for your bridal fittings and what to bring along with you…the tangible and the intangible…so your overall experience on the hunt for a dress is less stressful.   What to bring to bridal fittings: *First […]

How to choose your wedding menu (Part 4)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 first Menu Muse Try to reflect the mood of your day in your choice of food to give a sense of continuity.  Delicate foods such as olives, cheeses, & tarts would suit a sophisticated wedding well, whereas comfort foods and doughnuts […]

How to choose your wedding menu (Part 3)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1 and Part 2 first   Balanced vs. “Bloated or Barren” Never leave guests for more than two-three hours without food at a maximum (This is also the key to avoid dreaded drunken behavior on behalf of anybody).  Equally to this point, you don’t want to overdo […]

How to choose your wedding menu (Part 2)

This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1 first Selective Servings In the most traditional version, a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres is preceded by a seated dinner of three courses: The first course is typically an artfully arranged plate of appetizer-friendly foods. The main entree usually includes a meat or fish, […]