• Bridal Shows

    slide1The next Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show is Sunday, Feb. 26 in Conway. For more details CLICK HERE.

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  • Resources

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  • Idea Gallery

    slide4The best source for wedding ideas is other brides. Here you can see what other local brides have done for their wedding including floral, decor, hair and attire. Already married? Upload your photos and share with other brides your wedding pictures and share the love. Photo Photography by Melisa. Click here for more ideas.

  • Bridal Planner

    plannerslideThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Planner is a glossy, spiral-bound book that is filled with resources for planning everything from the perfect shower to the perfect honeymoon. Timelines, tips, articles, directory of services and local advertising work together to make the Bridal Planner an invaluable resource and keepsake for engaged couples. For more information click here.

  • Engagements

    slide2The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes engagement and wedding announcements in the High Profile section in the Sunday edition of the paper. What better way to archive your engagement or wedding than to provide us this information for publication. This is a free service. The Bridal Community Web site also displays all the engagement photos and wedding photos we receive for family and friends to see. Photo by Photography by Melisa. Click here to register.

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Arkansas Bride Blog

The Heck With Tradition

December 27th, 2011 | Blogs | Tabitha | 1 Comment

My favorite thing happening right now in the wedding industry is brides and grooms saying “the heck” with tradition and going for a more creative approach.

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We heart Pinterest

October 31st, 2011 | Blogs | Tabitha | No Comments

What is Pinterest? It lets you organize and share the things you love and find online. This site is a virtual pinboard perfect for brides planning a wedding. You can even create categories (like we did) for different aspects of your wedding like cakes, dresses, etc.

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The heart of the wedding – the vows

August 29th, 2011 | Blogs | Tabitha | 1 Comment

I have probably seen at least 20 weddings in the last 10 years. Most of them, I have been a part of in some way. Each is special and unique in its own right….

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Go beyond the bar at your bachelorette party

December 1st, 2010 | Blogs | bharris | 4 Comments

A friend recently asked me for advice on planning the perfect bachelorette party.

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First dance done right

October 27th, 2010 | Blogs | Tabitha | No Comments

Nothing symbolizes the union of the marriage better than the couple’s first dance. It is not only an important moment for the new bride and her groom, but also for the family and friends witnessing the dance.

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In-Laws and Out-Laws

June 29th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Norma | No Comments

Ok ladies, here’s something to think about before you get married. You obviously love your soon-to-be husband, and (hopefully) you’re committing to him the rest of your life. But are you ready to commit to his family?

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Brave enough for an outdoor wedding?

April 29th, 2010 | Uncategorized | Tabitha | 1 Comment

I have always loved outdoor weddings, even had one myself, but the closer I got to the “big day” the more I was obsessed with all things weather. I tuned into to every newscast a week prior to the wedding, logged probably 40 hours on weatherchannel.com and had to many “what if” conversations with anyone who would listen.

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What’s a bride to do in this troubled economy?

February 22nd, 2010 | Blogs | Tabitha | 3 Comments

Let’s face it — weddings are expensive. And many brides are concerned about every dollar they spend. So what’s a bride to do in this troubled economy?
Take a deep breath and think about what is important to you. Not your best friend and not your mom, but YOU. And maybe your groom-to-be. I guess he should have a say, too.

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If the shoe fits…

December 22nd, 2009 | Uncategorized | Norma | 1 Comment

bootssmall…it’s ok to make them wear it. Just don’t make them wear it all night.

My friend was a bridesmaid last week. A few weeks before the wedding, I was at her house eating lunch. There on the kitchen table was shoe box, and she happened to catch me glancing at it.

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Essential guide to planning

December 14th, 2009 | Blogs | Tabitha | 6 Comments

bplannerthumbWhen I got married five years ago, I have to admit I was lost. I spent hours looking at national wedding publications and on national Web sites, but there was almost TOO MUCH information.

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