Kids or No Kids... Your Wedding, Your Choice!

I love kids. I don't have any of my own, but I have nieces, nephews and friends with children. I am uncle to a bunch of little ones. That said, I am often very concerned about them mixing at weddings. These days, weddings are not typically a backyard party with barbecue and slaw and beer; at least not in my world. In my world of weddings, we create a setting that is decorated, lit, scented and attended to down to the smallest detail. That is what we are hired to do. We usually provide luxury meals and beverages of the highest quality, custom linens, draperies, decorative props, candles, florals, etc. The list goes on and on. It is what you have to do in order to create the perfect memorable event for today's discerning bride. [More]

The question I hear most from new and potential clients is how to avoid making mistakes in planning their wedding. Obviously this question is loaded with lots of answers depending on what part of the process you are talking about. If I were to generalize I would say that they should hire a planner to help avoid making mistakes. Not just any planner though. If they offer to meet you at Starbucks for your consultation, you might want to keep looking. You want to hire only a professional, educated and secure planner that will still be in business when you have your wedding. [More]

It is well documented that more than 25% of all engagements happen on Valentine's Day each year. That means that nearly 250,000 newly engaged couples will flood the US wedding market beginning on Tuesday, February 15th this year. What's first for this new couple? [More]

The eleventh season of Whose Wedding is it Anyway? on Style Network premiers this Saturday, July 10. Don't forget to set your DVRs. It's going to be a whirlwind season and we hope you enjoy it. Donnie's first episode is set for July 17. Have fun! [More]

Donnie appeared on Good Morning Texas today showcasing unique favor ideas for your wedding. Here are some helpful links to find these items. [More]

Donnie's first episode of Platinum Weddings on WE will premier this Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 9PM EDT. Be sure to tune in and check out Sanya Richards and Aaron Ross' wedding that was held in Austin last February. [More]

I'm getting married and July and I'm on a small budget, the building I'm having my wedding/reception at has a horrible paint color on the wall and the vendor does not allow anything to hangs from the walls, meaning tacks, tape and nails are prohibited. My question is how can I cover the gruesome paint job without breaking the rules? [More]