http://www.artipot.com/authors/1270/jeanette-shinn/ Latest articles by Jeanette Shinn from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/383081/preparing-to-hire-a-caterer-for-your-wedding.htm The catering aspect of the wedding is usually the single biggest expense of the wedding. So it make sense to give this element a little more advance planning to make certain you get the best value for your money. Here are five factors to consider before you ever go see a caterer. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:25:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/383081/preparing-to-hire-a-caterer-for-your-wedding.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378989/six-helpful-beach-wedding-reception-centerpiece-tips.htm We all want that perfect dream wedding day. And a beach wedding with gorgeous reception centerpieces is a great start for many, but the sun and the ocean breezes that makes the beach so magical also poses challenges for your wedding plans and really impact beach wedding reception centerpieces. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:31:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378989/six-helpful-beach-wedding-reception-centerpiece-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373007/finding-the-personal-in-personalized-groomsmens-gifts.htm Like anything else, choosing personalized groomsmen's gifts can be a simple process if you take time to consider a couple simple elements in the process. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:37:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373007/finding-the-personal-in-personalized-groomsmens-gifts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370705/how-to-choose-personalized-bridesmaid-gifts.htm So often personalized bridesmaids gifts are only personalized in that they have a set of initials engraved on an item the bridesmaids will never use. Fortunately, the solution is easy and the pay off can be huge for a bride that is willing to take a few extra minutes to think through the process. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:18:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370705/how-to-choose-personalized-bridesmaid-gifts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312587/do-it-yourself-wedding-cake-guide.htm Ideally we all have our wedding cake prepared by the most skilled pastry chef available, but sometimes practical concerns require us to consider other options. The question is twofold, first is baking the wedding cake yourself advisable, and second if you choose to do so, how? Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:43:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312587/do-it-yourself-wedding-cake-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/311258/eleven-strategies-to-neutralize-wedding-planning-stress.htm Wedding planning is one of the most stressful periods in any woman's life. There is just no getting around it. The trick is to have a pocket full of strategies that will reduce the stress either through unwinding or through getting others to gladly accept some of the workload. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:58:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/311258/eleven-strategies-to-neutralize-wedding-planning-stress.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/281847/wedding-day-lingerie-shopping-keys.htm The difference between a bride looking good on her wedding daya and looking great can come down to something as simple as how well she chooses her wedding day lingerie. It is not a difficult process, but if she does not proceed carefully much effort can be wasted. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:26:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/281847/wedding-day-lingerie-shopping-keys.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268146/the-wedding-dress-color-decision.htm The choice of a bride's wedding dress is an intensly unique and personal decision that must be based on what will best compliment her natural beauty and that which makes her unique. Fortunately that is not a difficult task... as long as she remembers to consider these key elements in choosing the color of a wedding dress. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:47:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268146/the-wedding-dress-color-decision.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263826/how-to-achieve-beautiful-bridal-bouquets.htm The bridal bouquet is argueably the most important part of the wedding floral display. But the florist can't provide that perfect bouquet without some fundamental information from the bride. Learn what information they will need and why it is important. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:26:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263826/how-to-achieve-beautiful-bridal-bouquets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261345/getting-the-most-from-your-wedding-budget.htm Getting married during a time of financial belt tightening can be daunting. It can, however, also be a good thing forcing each of us to re-evalutate our decisions and many brides will find that the discpline will enable them to have a more memorable wedding experience than they otherwise would have had by just taking a few simple steps. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261345/getting-the-most-from-your-wedding-budget.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/243362/wedding-cakes-money-saving-options.htm Saving money on a wedding cake does not necessarily mean going without. If a bride takes a few moments to understand what raises the cost of a wedding cake, then she can find ways to control her cost. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:49:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243362/wedding-cakes-money-saving-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242048/finding-high-quality-wedding-photography.htm The quest to find high quality wedding photography is important, but how do you go about finding it? Ask friends? Look at a lot of pictures? Here are four keys to finding a great photographer. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:06:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242048/finding-high-quality-wedding-photography.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235547/the-beach-wedding-a-choice-decision.htm Virtually everyone loves the concept of a beach wedding. It is so romantic. But what are the issues involved in choosing to mount a wedding on the beach? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:21:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235547/the-beach-wedding-a-choice-decision.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234407/wedding-dress-money-saving-opportunities.htm We want our wedding dress to be a perfect reflection of everything we envision our wedding day to be. But what do we do if we feel the need to find a less expensive option and still want an actual wedding dress? Are there any alternatives? Fortunately, there are a number of ways that can dramatically help to trim the wedding budget. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:59:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234407/wedding-dress-money-saving-opportunities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/227768/wedding-venue-on-a-budget.htm Most all of us would love to get married in the most elegant venue available. But sometimes our budget just does not allow that. It is possible to find wedding venues that work with our budget without giving up on the dream of having a beautiful wedding. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:56:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/227768/wedding-venue-on-a-budget.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188968/proper-bridal-registry-etiquette-it-is-worth-it.htm It is easy to imagine that signing up for a bridal registry and telling everyone on the guest list where to find the bridal registry is all there is to it. Here are five tips to enable a new couple to navigate the wedding registry process with style and grace. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:50:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188968/proper-bridal-registry-etiquette-it-is-worth-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187028/choosing-wedding-gift-registries.htm The bridal registry has become as much a part of the wedding planning process as the wedding bouquet. But while choosing the wedding registry is not terribly difficult, there are a handful of practical considerations to take into account before a your couple commits to a registry. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:20:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187028/choosing-wedding-gift-registries.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178541/how-many-wedding-invitations-should-i-order.htm Ordering wedding invitations is somewhat like an Indian Jones movie. If you are not aware of the hidden danger you just might accidently navigate the course successfully, but probably not. But with a little planning it really can be easy. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:21:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178541/how-many-wedding-invitations-should-i-order.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177844/should-you-wear-a-white-wedding-dress.htm Why does it seem that every bride wears a white wedding dress? Here are three reasons that brides tend to choose white and how each bride can determine the correct color of wedding dress for their wedding. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:24:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177844/should-you-wear-a-white-wedding-dress.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175786/beautiful-bride-eight-last-minute-beauty-tips.htm Every bride dreams of being beautiful on her big day. It is natural and good. Here are eight tips that most any bride can employ to help her achieve her dream of being a stunningly beautiful bride. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:47:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175786/beautiful-bride-eight-last-minute-beauty-tips.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151349/when-to-start-with-wedding-cake-design.htm Everyone wants a gorgeous wedding cake crowning their wedding reception. But though some pastry chef's are able to pull off some fairly magical feats, great wedding cakes do not simply appear. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:27:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151349/when-to-start-with-wedding-cake-design.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/136357/determining-your-wedding-cake-construction-style.htm Good wedding planning involves more than just pulling together the elements that a bride likes for their wedding. It involves considering what will work for the special circumstances of their wedding. This is particually true of the wedding cake. Fortunately, considering your options and needs as well as style can lead to a unique wedding cake that is truly their own. Sat, 17 May 2008 02:38:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/136357/determining-your-wedding-cake-construction-style.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/123282/pillared-wedding-cake-construction-pros-cons.htm Ordering a wedding cake is about a lot more than dessert. It is traditionally the centerpiece of the decor of the event. For that reason a wise bride will consider her options in cake design and construction carefully. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:02:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/123282/pillared-wedding-cake-construction-pros-cons.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/96443/unique-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.htm Recycling is good - except when it comes to wedding centerpieces. Recycled centerpieces make a wedding celebration fall back into the pack rather than making it a memorable event of its own. Fortunately, there are plenty of unique centerpiece options. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:01:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/96443/unique-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/96361/edible-wedding-centerpiece-displays.htm Most wedding centerpieces are chosen on the merit of their visual appeal. Edible centerpiece designs go much further than that, creating displays that are not only visually appealing but make use of most of the other human senses to create just the right ambiance for the wedding celebration. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:23:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/96361/edible-wedding-centerpiece-displays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/94481/building-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.htm When developing the decor of the wedding reception, a bride's choice for the centerpiece on the guest's tables can be key. That is why it is important to consider a wide variety of wedding options to best develop the wedding decor. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:44:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/94481/building-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/88848/wedding-attendants-who-pays-for-what.htm The questions revolving around the costs of the wedding attendant are a minefield. Handled poorly, it can blow up in your face. So the trick is to handle it well. Here are some guidelines to help any intended couple navigate these tricky waters. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:57:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/88848/wedding-attendants-who-pays-for-what.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58489/wedding-receptions-do-i-need-a-seating-chart.htm You want your wedding reception to go smoothly, but your time is limited. Is a seating chart worth the time commitment? Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:28:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58489/wedding-receptions-do-i-need-a-seating-chart.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58429/ten-tips-toward-a-wedding-reception-seating-chart.htm Once you have decided you needed a seating chart for your wedding reception the question becomes, "How?". Here are ten practical tips designed to make the process easier. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:56:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58429/ten-tips-toward-a-wedding-reception-seating-chart.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58394/buying-wedding-rings-what-you-must-know.htm We all want the best wedding band that we can afford, but few of us have sufficient background to really know what we are looking at. Fortunately, the industry is standardized enough that even those who have never purchased jewelry before can approach the task with confidence. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:37:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58394/buying-wedding-rings-what-you-must-know.htm