Photograph kids: engage them, try action shots, take them first, let them socialize, don’t mess with the moment

79% of brides have a bachelorette party? Was or is yours in a destination location?

Unique wedding tip: Keep the dance floor packed with a mix of all genres of music at the right moments. No set playlists

Estimated 1/3 of couples go over budget – will or have you?

Stat of the day: 1,000 couples get married in Walt Disney World on average per year

15.4 months – the average months engaged before the wedding

Estimated 46% of brides preserve their wedding dress for future generations. Will you?

How long is the world’s longest wedding gown train? 1.85 miles from a hot air balloon.

2 weeks before the wedding – give music entertainer playlists and do not playlist

Cost Cutting Ideas: all-inclusive venue, avoid peak season, cut 1 table at reception, beer and wine only, smaller bridal party

Cost Cutting Ideas: local & seasonal flowers, DJ over band, one less star for meal, skip edibles on cake, limit photographer’s time.

His and Hers wedding cake forks Lisa Leonard Designs

Unique vintage cake toppers – The Small Object

Ring bearers & Flower girls – get them to the altar, practice, dress them up, avert disaster, embrace chaos

Estimated 81% guys remember their 1st dance song, 65% guys throw the garter

In honor of Great Gatsby Movie – 20′s theme – top hat, headband, feather, victrola, lanterns and romper

6 weeks before the wedding – apply for a marriage license

Check out our new shopping area. Our Father of the Bride t-shirts are very popular!

Unique wedding tip: Keep guest talking in the lag time after the ceremony with a couple’s crossword puzzle

Wedding cakes without frosting. Like vs. Dislike?

Would you rather fly first class or stay in a 5-star hotel on your honeymoon?

Mail wedding invitations 2 months before the big day

Wedding Tip: 4 days before the big day put all vendor tips in envelopes

Unique boutonnières – hydrangea, daisy, succulent, trolleys, zinnia, chive, thistle & flambes, leucadendron & acorns

What is your favorite appetizer to have during cocktail hour? Pigs-in-a-blanket?

http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802566601&pubid=21000000000072891&lsrc=17 Bridesmaid Event – Save 20% on Select Dresses

Succulent favors at http://www.succulentdesigns.etsy.com/

How many brides will not take the groom’s last name?

21% of brides plan to wear a second dress – will or have you?

Unique wedding tip: Create homemade welcome baskets at hotels for out-of-town guests

Unique wedding tip: The venue – art gallery, boat, place of first date – suggestions?

57% of brides start a diet after the proposal. Do you think this is accurate?

Add something old to the bouquet – get material from a family member’s (mother, grandmother) wedding dress

Unique wedding tip: Start the night by passing out drinks in oddball glassware – lemonade in jars

Oooh too funny for recycling a wedding dress!

Bride’s nails kit – cuticle nipper, wood stick, moisturizer, all-natural lacquer, soy-based remover

We are not an affiliate but thought we would share – Las Vegas Wedding Groupons

I Love You chocolate bars -http://www.hersheysstore.com/product/36867

Famous weddings: Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow 1966, Audrey Hepburn & Andrea Dotti 1969, Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton 1964

75% of brides whiten their teeth before the big day. Will or have you?

26% of #brides do their own make-up on their #wedding day. Will you?

6 months before the wedding – mail save-the-dates

What fills dance floors? Michael Jackson, Usher, Lady Gaga, Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’

Cocktail hour finger food ideas – croquettes, sliders, push pops, falafel, cannoli, specialty corn dogs

Men – would you wear an engagement ring?

Fun meal ideas – Breakfast, family-style, regional foods, made-to-order, food trucks

Wedding reception venue table types – round, square, rectangle and cocktail

We just changed our store and added our own custom products. Let us know what you think!  http://www.weddingmuseum.com/shopping.php

40 Unique Wedding Dresses You Can Buy Online - http://bit.ly/V4PgRG

Wedding songs to skip – remixes and mashups of songs as guests want to hear complete songs

Wedding Tip: Offer 1 dish on the menu that is Vegan, Gluten-Free and Macrobiotic

Want an adult only wedding? Consider hiring a babysitter or have a kids’ VIP room

Bride honeymoon must-haves – lacquer, scrub, sunscreen, body cream, perfume, lipstick, cleanser, bronzer, texturizer

Money saving tip: Bar tabs do not increase during dinner at the typical one drink per hour – worry about other times.

Save on a fish dish by selecting trout over salmon. Trout is not seasonal and is not all line caught.

18% of brides buy their wedding dress online – will or did you?

Meals by cost – Buffet – encourages mingling, Seated – classy & formal, Stations – personalized food options

22 Awesomely Bad Wedding Dresses http://bit.ly/14boR54

16% of bridal couples go on a cruise for their honeymoon. If so, consider a cruise registry.

Average length of a wedding ceremony? 30 minutes

Unique wedding favor – Car air freshener with your wedding date or favorite cooky picture

The longest underwater wedding had 261 guests in 2010 in Italy.

13% of brides return to their hometown to get married? Will or have you?

On average, 40,400 weddings every weekend in the USA

Before wedding – Reset Facebook settings – Must approve tagged photos before posting

DIY wedding rings http://bit.ly/VideCy

20′s wedding themes are roaring with TV show Boardwalk Empire and the soon to be released The Great Gatsby

Touch-up kit – blush, q-tips, eyeshadow, lipstick, blotting paper, mascara & eyeliner, hairpins, toothbrush, hairspray

The most inexpensive engagement ring at Tiffany & Co. in 2012 – $1,100

Here is a prime example to stay in contact with your wedding vendors throughout the planning process http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/Griffin-Mansion-closure-felt-beyond-Las-Vegas/Hj7qd9Q2nEihFi1PCuSsnw.cspx

Main photography styles – Traditional, photojournalistic, and artistic. Which do you prefer?

Great article for everyone – 5 Credit Cards with Awesome Perks You Didn’t Know About – http://bit.ly/12azl3x

When taking pictures, stand with the sun at your back for a luminous effect

1 in 10 brides plan to use a hashtag for guests to post photos to Twitter and Instagram during their wedding. Will you?

On 12-12-12 Thousands of Couples Will Head to the Altar – http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/12-12-12-thousands-couples-head-altar-190600437.html

One thing bridal couples must do in every picture – a genuine smile Happy 12-12-12

Big day today for Las Vegas weddings 12-12-12 Article in the Washington Post.

24% of couples have a groom’s cake. Will you?

4% of weddings take place Monday-Thursday. Chance for big discounts!

What’s hot to fill dance floors? Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, Billie Jean, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), The Way You Make Me Feel, Thriller, etc.

3 popular wedding flowers – orchid, peony and rose

Profit from your wedding dress – donate dress for a tax deduction, sell gown online, alter the dress into a cocktail dress

Average number of guests attending a wedding reception? 152

“Operation Unlike” hit us this week as facebook continues to delete fake and unused accounts to increase security.

Kids at wedding? Entertain them quietly. picture books, puzzles, sugar-free lollipop, finger puppets, kraft paper with crayons, stickers, stamps

Want to skip the 1st dance? Slide show, game show, ask others to join in on the dance to diffuse the spotlight

Chicken Dance – hands talk, arms flap, hips waddle, clap 4 times. Did you know this is a polka song?

T/F Do brides search the web for ideas to make their weddings unique as they want a wedding like no other?

What is the worst song to play at a wedding? The song that no-one recognizes

Think outside the norm for groomsmen as 31% receive either a stein or flask.

Celebrate the New Year – Signature drink ideas: adult milk shakes, sangria, martini, manhattan, mimosa

Hair trial tips – Wash and dry your hair beforehand, go out that night to verify your hairstyle lasts, bring example pics, schedule 3 months before the big day.

Do you think it is considered a faux pas to ask wedding invitees to RSVP on a wedding website or email to save on stationary?

Want to reduce fees from on an all-day wedding photographer? Only hire them from the ceremony through the cake cutting.

Most daring wedding dresses from bridal fashion week http://on-msn.com/RCRbYe

Looking for unique silverware to add to your bridal registry? Check out the twig serving set at http://www.michaelaram.com/

5 financials to cover before the big day – credit cards, retirement, insurances, paying bills, and spending.

Did you know that 7% of bridal couples do not have a wedding registry.

If you want to save on letterpress invitations, select a single shade of ink. Then, add color on the envelope liner to save money.

Wedding dress tip – have someone at the final fitting that will also be at the wedding so they can help you get into the dress and bustle it.

TJ Lavin Weds Longtime Girlfriend in Las Vegas -http://bit.ly/TxQNbe

8 months before the wedding – Be sure to create a wedding website http://www.weddingmuseum.com/free_wedding_webpage.htm

Get your wedding hair ready – Trim every 4-6 weeks don’t let hair dryer touch your hair, shampoo every other day, only use 1 chemical treatment.

Creative wedding gift not on the bridal registry? Home-made kits like pizza making kit, and movie night kit. Any you would add?

Want to have an edible favor? Check out http://www.modernbite.com/ for double duty favors as place cards and cookies

Adventurous wedding invitations: broadway playbill, carnival inspired, die-cuts into unexpected shapes like hearts and plaques.

Emma Stone officiates a wedding – just like these other celebrities http://yhoo.it/UwoVFh

Wedding trend that is “in” are food trucks. Trend on the way out are cupcake towers.

Invitation cost cutting – Forgo liners, order extra invitations on initial order so you don’t have a rush order for last minute add-ons.

Do you want to be able to print your own photographs from a wedding photographer? Ask about a release form to do so.

2011 Wedding stats: Favorite colors – Purple, blue & white. What will be in 2013?

10% have sweetheart table, 5.5 is average bridal party size, bride-to-be’s spend 30 hrs/week planning their wedding.

If you want whiter teeth for your wedding, consider whitening toothpaste and whitening rinses. Colgate, Crest & Listerine products.

Create a private social page on Flickr to have guests upload pics from the big day

A wedding usually takes 4-5 hours to set-up ahead of time for decorating, staging, etc.

What is the longest marriage on record? 86 years

Diet tip – Stay away from drinks of bright color – they usually contain high calories and are full of sugar.

Instead of a receiving line, consider attending the cocktail hour.

A hot design for 2013 is a rustic theme with a modern flair.

Have unique centerpieces. Place multiple mini vases in table centers and then add a note for guests to take them home as wedding favors.

Anne Hathaway’s Valentino Wedding Gown — and That Headpiece - http://bit.ly/VHstbz

Thanks to our WeddingMuseum.com Team – 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Our team ranked #53 & raised $857.

Bridezilla’s Demanding Wedding Email Goes Viral – http://on-msn.com/SEdcti

Unique engagement rings with character and personality! http://bit.ly/PRgmU1v

Looking for unique gifts for the groom or groomsmen? Check out the lighter cufflinks at http://www.cufflinkhub.com/

Amber Tamblyn wears a yellow dress to her star-studded wedding – http://yhoo.it/SQqY5X

Know how to make a pile of napkins look elegant? Put you hand into a fist, place it on the top of a neat pile of napkins, twist the pile in one direction.

Brides’ extreme post-wedding photo shoots – http://yhoo.it/QURbE7

Complete the formal dances upon entering the hall or after the food is served? Food lovers prefer to eat the scrumptious food, then dance.

Will they make it official? Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick visit wedding planner – http://fxn.ws/RzJQu6

Common etiquette is to invite immediate family and the bridal party to the rehearsal diner. If you want to cut costs, only invite your parents.

Wedding day beauty bag – Nail polish, lip stock, paper to blot lips to make lipstick last longer, cotton balls, lip balm, fragrance.

Justin Timberlake Wedding To Jessica Biel This Week In Italy – http://huff.to/OJMUU6

Beauty tip for the perfect face – Skip coffee drinking, get lots of sleep, take extra vitamin C, drink water not alcohol, eat lots of protein.

What’s the best way to keep your wedding from being a snooze fest? Provide surprises – table side cherries jubilee, choreographed dances, bagpipes, etc.

Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s Wedding – http://eonli.ne/RKMYzX

Could you guess the Guinness Book of World Record for bridal party size at a count of 79?

Could you guess the number of proposals that were shown on the Jumbotron at Fenway Park in Boston, MA in 2011 at 62?

Looking for unique gists for groomsmen or groom? Check out the wood cufflinks at http://frawn.etsy.com/

Save money on your wedding invitations by adding FAQ on your wedding website. Also, leave off the www to create a shorter URL.

Jessica Biel’s sentimental wedding day accessories – http://yhoo.it/Rjyk5D

Three websites to find stamps for mailing stationary: Zazzle.com, http://www.Storkie.com/ and the postageservice.com

How popular is Las Vegas for destination weddings? In 2011, there were 92,000 weddings in Las Vegas not including commitment ceremonies or vow renewals. That’s 315 weddings per day!

How popular is Las Vegas for destination weddings? In 2011, there were 92,000 weddings in Las Vegas not including commitment ceremonies or vow renewals. That’s 315 weddings per day!

Celebrity wedding beauty mishaps http://on-msn.com/Trn08l

49% of bridal couples write their own vows. Will or have you?

Personalize envelopes: calligraphy, wax seal, custom address stamp, add vintage stamp, create custom stamp, add patterned liners.

September is over and fall is here.  We want to share our favorite wedding fun facts and tips shared on our social pages on facebook and twitter.

When selecting wedding colors, consider selecting colors that match flowers in bloom for the wedding. Sunflowers and gold look great.

Ask your local culinary school if they have any ambitious grade A students who might be interested in catering your wedding to save on costs.

Wedding booking tip – Be sure to read all contracts and bills in regards to tipping. This will prevent any double tipping from occurring.

Multi-use money saving tip – Print guests’ names on menus so you don’t have to print place cards also.

The most expensive time to have a wedding? Holidays! Easter, Mother’s Day, New Years, Valentine’s Day, etc. Flowers are at a premium.

A great way to save on costs is to cluster different and unique glass votive candles as centerpieces. Match wedding colors.

Avril Lavigne is getting married – see engagement ring http://bit.ly/UIXGtv

Talk to a young-at-heart family member and get a sapphire or topaz jewelry. Then you will have something blue, borrowed and old.

A great way to have an inexpensive candy bar is to fill inexpensive glass vases with different kinds of candy. Buy the candy in bulk to save.

Want a specific color for your wedding? Try ColorToy app for 299 and find complimentary colors to build your wedding around.

Average cost of a rehearsal dinner? $1,330.00 – It is typically 1/20 the cost of the wedding.

Are you having an out-of-town wedding and worried guests will get lost? Have the ceremony & reception in 1 location. Saves money too.

Pre-wedding tip – Don’t have your rehearsal dinner at your own house. You don’t want to be cleaning your house late the night before your wedding.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is less than 2 weeks….come help us raise funds for the causehttp://main.acsevents.org/goto/weddingmuseum

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds wedding day pic -http://bit.ly/R49BSh

Idea – Go with a local flair for food for the rehearsal dinner. ME – Lobster, WI – Brats, PA – Cheesesteaks, MT – Pasties, TX – T-bone steaks, etc.

How to keep your wedding favors personal? Pick something about yourselves. Meet in a coffee shop? Give personal packets of coffee or hot chocolate.

Save on honeymoon: Cash in on credit card points, travel in destination offseason, register for it, book early, go to all-inclusive resort, pack light and use carry-ons.

Save on honeymoon: Cash in on credit card points, travel in destination offseason, register for it, book early, go to all-inclusive resort, pack light and use carry-ons.

Destination weddings- More time with family/friends, great pictures, costs are lower, all-inclusive wedding planning, vacation for everyone.

Sultan of Brunei’s Daughter’s Wedding May Cost $20 Million with pics http://yhoo.it/Sl03Da

Hey guys, when you decide to pop the question, be sure to have a ring to slide onto her finger. If waiting for the right ring, we suggest to have a toy ring in its place.

Offering our monthly tips through our social sites of facebook and twitter.  Join us!  Here are our most popular posts in the month of August.

We suggest to write a wedding day itinerary so you can expect how the day will flow and lower stress levels. Do this 2 weeks before the wedding.

To prevent uninvited guests, we suggest to utilize the words “intimate wedding”. This will help the honest people honor the number attending.

A cost cutting and fun way to save on the wedding dessert? Have a bake-off with your family and supply a small prize. Pies, cookies, etc.

Come help us raise funds for the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for the American Cancer Society! Event details:http://main.acsevents.org/goto/weddingmuseum

Cost cutting idea – Don’t spend big bucks on bling. Ask a close relative or friend to use their special jewelry. It’s something borrowed too.

Must haves in beauty bag – Mascara, lip gloss, hand lotion, blush, comb/brush, dry shampoo, body wipes, eye drops and deodorant.

According to The Wedding Report: The average cost of a wedding fell by one tenth of a percent (0.1%) to $25,615 from $25,631 (2011).

Looking for decor inspiration for your wedding favors? Check out the paper at http://www.paper-source.com/

We suggest not to buy extra flowers to have around as decor. Spend on the focus flowers, centerpieces and bouquets. Get flowers in color palette.

Keep in mind that the bridesmaids’ dresses should match the groomsmen’s’ ties. It will make your event more classy!

Cost cutting idea – Use real flowers on your wedding cake. A life-like sugar rose will cost you more than a fresh one.

When is offseason for planning a wedding? November through April. Check with local planners though as it is VERY hot in Vegas June-August.

A unique way to save on table numbers? Use picture frames from around the house or garage sale. Fill with famous quotes or unique themes.

Cost saving help – Time is money when creating bouquets. It takes less time to bound stemmed flowers then wiring a bouquet.

Money saving tip – Put trays in a tray pedestals in the middle of the reception tables. They make great centerpieces and dessert time.

Decor for winter themed weddings include mistletoes, gloves, socks, wreaths, throws, wraps and sleighs.

If you want to save on RSVP cards, have guests RSVP through your wedding website. Otherwise, RSVP postcards are $0.15 less postage than stamped envelopes.

One of the best free apps for you to remember to-do lists is called Remember The Milk. Send reminders to yourself via SMS, email or IM.

When to plan music selections? 2 months before the wedding meet with your officiant to review ceremony songs http://www.weddingmuseum.com/tools/wedding-reception-music.htm

New Wedding Trend – ‘Morning After’ photos. What do you think? http://aol.it/PhZFl3

Save on a wedding cake and centerpiece at the same time. Put unique serving trays on short pedestals and add colorful cupcakes on top.

Instead of printing menus for every table, get an oversized easel chalkboard and write your dishes on them instead for a cafe feel.

How far would you go for a great wedding photo?http://huff.to/Qv4koa

Want to get married around lavish flowers with out paying for them? Marry in a botanical garden when your favorite flowers are in bloom.

Wedding Photobomb: 23 Awkward Wedding Photobombers - http://huff.to/Oso885

Table assignments are helpful in preventing chaos. However, skip place cards to save on printing costs. Guests would prefer to mix and mingle at their table.

Want a personalized wedding officiant and save also? Ask a friend to officiate. Better yet, ask a group of friends to officiate to make it more personal.

Our best social posts in July 2012.

Bride to bridesmaids don’ts – Go broke from expenses, ask to alter appearance, ask guests to stay with them, burden them with your wedding.

The origin of bended knee while asking for marriage is not known. However, it could be from the ritual of Knights awarded honors while on one knee.

Just wanted to share this morning that we created a bride fictional character – Travelin’ Trish the Bride -http://travelintrishthebride.blogspot.com/

Abbreviations galore – MIL = Mother-In-Law, MOH = Maid-of-Honor, BM – Best Man, BFF = Best Friend Forever. Do you have any to add _____?

Stuck on what shade of color you want? Go to your local hardware store like Lowe’s and check out their sample paint selections.

Grooms – How to buy the perfect wedding ring? Take her window shopping, stay on budget, pick the right cut, ask her bff and then ask an expert.

Money saving tip – Multi-task – Have a digital camera or Polaroid camera with printer. Print pics and have them sign for a guest book or make into your own photo booth.

If addressing an invitation to a married couple, traditionally address the envelopes as Mr. and Mrs. John Smith.

Average cost to be a bridesmaid is $1,000? Think about their dress, shoes, gifts, hair and make-up, shower costs, bachelorette party costs, etc.

Wedding Help – If sending invitations to a friend in a serious relationship, send one card with each name on separate lines. Not serous? Send each an invite.

Article: Best Apps for Wedding Planning -http://bit.ly/LeAqxl

Cost cutting idea – Have a reception before 4pm. Think brunch or linner. It’s OK to get married in the day time.

Money Saving Tip – Are you accumulating a big rental bill for your wedding? Consider having it in a hotel or restaurant to save on rental fees.

Why do grooms ask the bride’s father for hand in marriage? To preserve the ancient ritual of offering the bride’s family a gift in payment for his future wife, and currently out of respect.

http://yhoo.it/Q4by3a - Fairy-tail Doggie Wedding Sets World Record

Save on renting chair covers. Buy cotton fabric in bulk and create chair sashes. You can get 5-7 sashes per yard of material.

Who would have thought that Spanx branched to offer products for men? T-shirts are available to flatten stomaches and firm chests. spanx.com

10 things couples should register for, but don’t -http://yhoo.it/NzayRf

Bride to bridesmaids do’s – Go to dress shop, walk processional and recessional, dance with groomsmen, assemble favors, address invitations, pictures.

Have a themed cake cutting ceremony – Put lollipops on the wedding cake and cut the cake to the song Lollipop by The Chordettes

AJ and Daniel Bryan to marry on WWE’s Monday Night Raw tomorrow night http://bit.ly/PEK1iM

Don’t make guests wait too long to eat while you’re taking photos. Try to keep it under 45 minutes – which is only about 10 must have pictures.

Picking wedding colors made fun – Pick 2 or 3 colors adjacent on the color wheel or direct opposite from each other http://bit.ly/IX4v3d

Want an outdoor wedding photo? Ever consider under an umbrella, in a doorway, covered patio, outdoor corridor, inside window looking out.

American Idol winner Lee DeWyze married model-actress Jonna Walsh in a vintage-themed weddinghttp://bit.ly/OZzmhk

Hot to hire a wedding pro? Meet in person, ask for referrals, ask to see 2-3 previous wedding works, consider both large and small companies.

Looking for cake stands? Check out http://www.sarahsstands.com/ and fishseddy.com

Cost cutting catering – Offer 2 options (meat/meatless) meals, sparkling cider vs champagne, comfort food vs 5-star food, dessert bar vs wedding cake, skip seafood.

Ways to save funds on your venue – think rural over urban, don’t pick a Saturday, a place offering BYOB, ceremony & reception in one place, negotiate, beautiful location for less decorations.

About the Author: Matt Campbell is the social curator for facebook and twitter for WeddingMuseum.com. Offering wedding planning tips and fun wedding themed posts.

June has come to an end as we prepare for the 4th of July celebration.  Hope these social posts cause you to celebrate!

Gone Viral – A very Minecraft wedding (34 Photos) -http://bit.ly/LdKFmz

As the saying goes – Something blue at the wedding. Would you guess than the most popular wedding color is blue? Correct!

When selecting wedding colors, consider the wedding venue. If the venue has red walls, you may not want bright yellow as a primary color.

Invitation cost cutting – Print at home and add personal touches like ribbon, choose standard size so no extra postage

How to score a designer wedding dress under $500 -http://yhoo.it/LfqMij

ABC News’ Story – Drew Barrymore’s Quiet Weddinghttp://abcn.ws/KMiFJh

Have 3 wedding colors? Use the 60/30/10 rule. One color is dominant and one color is just an accent color.

While on the topic of color… if you want to have just a single dominant color, consider mixing in another shade of the same color.

Money saving tip – After major holidays, scour store sales and online. Get pastel after Easter, red & blue after the 4th, and black & silver after New Years.

Picture of the Chopper Chapel from the Harley Davidson Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip.

How Much Wedding Will $20,000 Buy? -http://yhoo.it/KQQH0e

Have a small venue? Make it look bigger with metallic colors like gold, silver or bronze. Then, add reflective glass, mirrors and crystals

Looking for adventure on your honeymoon? Consider these places in the West; Sedona, Zion N.P., Yellowstone N.P., Glacier N.P., and Vegas.

Real Weddings: Vineyard Vows with Photos -http://bit.ly/NsHo7b

Hint – When selecting a wedding dress in a salon – They have a limited number of sample sizes. Don’t expect dresses that fit; alterations!

Record-breaking Bridal Train is Nearly Two Miles Long -http://yhoo.it/LHSm87

Today’s press release – For Licensed Wedding Song Lyrics WeddingMuseum.com Partners With LyricFind -http://bit.ly/KApbQB

Invitation cost cutting – Don’t enclose map, add url to website and have directions there. Buy calligraphy stamp for address and write rest.

Money saving tip – Don’t get stuck on one shade of a color. When the salmon colored candles go on sale, pick them up for your pink accent.

Where are you getting your ideas for your wedding colors? Favorite photographs, art piece, flowers, etc. Where did you get yours?

Not sure what colors you want for your wedding? Buy a box of 120 crayons by Crayola and start coloring your decor!http://amzn.to/IX33Ox

Want to cut back on the bar bill? Consider just having beer, wine, and a signature fruity drink that is not made with a top shelf liquor.

A unique wedding favor – have fun popular candy in viles with special sayings like “We have Good & Plenty of love”http://amzn.to/MHbXnB

Wedding songs of the famous slide show - http://on-msn.com/KCX475

Three Reasons Why Wynonna Judd’s Wedding Was (Probably) Weirder Than Yours - http://yhoo.it/L5F16f

If you had one word to describe your wedding, it would be ________?

Two to four weeks before the wedding, plan and submit your song playlists to your DJ/bandhttp://www.weddingmuseum.com/tools/wedding-reception-music.htm

Turn plain into majestic in a cost cutting idea. Purchase ink stamp and stamp bags, boxes, etc with your monogram.http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpaperie?section_id=5169188

Looking to cut the wedding budget? Have you thought to 86 the wedding favors? Does everyone need a box of candy with your wedding date?

How not to cut costs – BYOB on your invites, stripping essential events, texting invites, asking for donations, not decorating the venue, having dad’s lemon cake as your wedding cake.

Want a unique centerpiece? Purchase colored glass bottles and fill them with single flowers such as calla lilies and gerber daisies.

Check out our new Pinterest page for wedding and song ideas http://pinterest.com/weddingmuseum

About the Author: Matt Campbell is the social curator for facebook and twitter for WeddingMuseum.com. Offering wedding planning tips and fun wedding themed posts.

May 2012 has gone bye bye.  We hope is was enjoyable for everyone!  As we do every month, here’s a list of our posts in May 2012.  For real-time posts, please visit us on Facebook or Twitter.

Travel Picks: Top 10 wedding anniversary spots -http://reut.rs/K3k6El

Money saving tip – Have your wedding on a Sunday, have your wedding day in a less popular month, have it during the day: no bar bill.

Today Video: Elderly couple offers adorable wedding advice to grandson - http://on-msn.com/JSK6kT

Video: 3 Pretty ‘Dos To DIY For Wedding Season -http://bit.ly/Iv85DE

Happily Ever Engaged – What altar? These days, more couples are finding long-term bliss in the prenuptial zone.http://bit.ly/JF7Yai

Want to save money on floral arrangements? Skip traditional vases for items around the house: teapots, pitchers, bowls, jars, etc.

2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, October 06, 2012..more info to come. Last year we had 11 on Team WeddingMuseum.com, and this year we’re growing!

3 Wedding Planning Rules You Can Break – It’s true, there are a lot of traditions when it comes to weddings, but things have changed too. http://bit.ly/KeW0Tv

Toasting with champaign? What kind do you like? Extra dry, semi-sweet, moderately sweet or sparkling grape juice? Test before the big day.

Article – Travel Picks: Top 10 wedding anniversary spots - http://reut.rs/K3k6El

Money saving tip – Do your family or friends have a special talent for a discount? Calligrapher, DJ, photographer, officiant, baker, etc.

Article – How to Avoid Pinterest Wedding Angst -http://on.mash.to/IHtn3Z

Jake Owen Marries Lacey Buchanan in Sunrise Ceremony with picture - http://bit.ly/JZrZWx

Have you or will you get creative with your wedding engagement pic? Check this unique picture out -http://bit.ly/JeTnki

Perfect wedding/anniversary idea: put love letters in a box with a bottle of wine the day before your wedding. Seal it and store it away. Open the box and share the letter and wine on your 1st anniversary.

A GREAT idea to save on flowers at a wedding is to select a single flower throughout the wedding and reception so florist can buy in bulk.

Looking for a unique processional song? Check out Patty Griffin’s Heavenly Day. http://amzn.to/Ia6S5y

Awkwardly Ever After: 23 Wedding Photos Gone Terribly Weird and Wrong - http://bit.ly/IYeie3

A less expensive floral arrangement: bigger blossoms (hydrangeas, peonies) and more filler (eucalyptus).

‘Deadliest Catch’ wedding: Johnathan Hillstrand tweets pics of Jake Anderson and Jenna Patterson’s nuptials -http://bit.ly/K9Mi1Q

Desert table? Shaved ice, shot glass cheesecakes, s’mores, doughnuts, cake pops, bunt cakes, truffles, cookies, whoopie pies, bite-size pies.

Article: The Only Wedding Advice You Really Need -http://bit.ly/LNrNf7

Want to have a specialty drink for your wedding reception. Check out the recipe’s by Pearl’s Wedding Cake Vodka http://bit.ly/ImtHPB

Helped 3 Square today putting together food backpacks for kids. http://bit.ly/JilHjn Be sure to help in your own communities.

Article – The Gentleman’s Guide to Wedding Etiquette -http://bit.ly/KOFiLQ

Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Mercedes McNab Is Married with pictures - http://bit.ly/IXRtCD

Article: Wedding Emergency Kit – A wedding day is hectic enough without any emergencies, but a bride can be prepared. - http://bit.ly/La742h

Money saving tip – Save cash and time buy purchasing wedding favors, tableware and decorations at local garage sales. Very green too!

Why ask why? Why do many of today’s brides hate to have the dollar dance as it is like asking for money when they have a gift registry? The money dance gives bridal couples a chance to spend a special moment of time with many of their guests on their wedding day.

Tip: Buy a sheet of plywood, cover with favorite wallpaper print, create custom cards, have guests write well wishes on the cards, pin the cards to the board.

Grooms are known to get their own cake at the wedding reception. How about the bride gets her own cake at the rehearsal dinner?

Having a wedding theme? Western, winter wonderland, spooktacular, masquerade, butterflies? What are your ideas for a wedding theme?

Don’t be surprised by this fee – Some wedding dress designers charge 5-30% more for sizes larger than 14 for material.

What is voted the most important aspect to a wedding reception? The Food. #2 is dancing. What is your most important – photography?

What to bring to a wedding dress fitting? Camera, bra, underwear, shoes, sample pics of favorite dresses, shape wear, and Mom with MOH

Still considering a place for your wedding? The most personal places to conduct a wedding ceremony – Museum, beach, outdoor tent, garden, winery, barn, historic house, etc.

Can you name the most popular wedding flowers? Roses, hydrangeas, calla lilies, and peonies.

Need lighting during the wedding reception? Consider colored upligthting, lanterns, candle light, twinkle lights and sunrise/sunset.

Invitation cost cutting – Select partially recycled domestic paper, put ceremony and reception info on 1 card, add url to RSVP on website.

Dedicated baseball fans get married in a MLB ballpark – http://atmlb.com/L1sxzD

Hint – Don’t obsess over wedding dress sizes. Manufacturers still use 1940′s scales – which are up to 2 sizes larger than today!

Selecting wedding colors – think bright & cheery in warmer months and rich, dark hues for colder months. Pair with color that fits otherwise.

Article – 14 Celebrity Wedding Cakes We Love -http://bit.ly/Jwb8tA

April has come to an end and the prime wedding season is fast approaching as May arrives.  Below is our popular social posts on Facebook and Twitter.  Be sure to join us in the discussion on your favorite of the two.

Was anyone else confused by the wedding on the ACM Award’s last night? http://yhoo.it/HakdXT

10 Great Engagement Rings (That Aren’t Solitaires) – with pictures - http://bit.ly/HMxBWZ

There’s No Wedding Proposal Like a Final Fantasy Wedding Proposal - http://bit.ly/HmGmBX

Every year, Ben & Jerry’s gives away a free cone on their self-created holiday called Free Cone Day. This year, that day is April 3rd (TODAY) and when you go to a local Scoop Shop, you will be able to get some free ice cream! The best part is that they don’t care how many times you go – you can go as often as you’d like, as long as you’re willing to wait through the inevitable long lines.

Want to save on a cake topper? Consider displaying a family heirloom – crystal, jewelry, silver, china and your fav childhood items.

A documentary type video – Why Did My Wedding Dress Cost So Much? - http://n.pr/HhzUlG

Today is April Fool’s Day 2012.  However, we are not fooling around here!  Below is our lists of our popular social posts on Facebook and Twitter.  Be sure to join us in the discussion on your favorite of the two.

Not Your Average Marriage Proposal – Creative ideas for popping the question - http://bit.ly/xV97zJ

Wedding gifts for when you can’t afford anything on the registry - http://yhoo.it/yIRcuI

Planning a honeymoon? Read this article – Top 6 Sites for Travel Inspiration - http://bit.ly/yLWTAW

6 DOs and DON’Ts To Make Choosing Your Wedding Party Easier - http://bit.ly/zS4ryP

Want to create a family feel at a wedding reception? Consider long rectangle tables in a row. All your family members can sit together. You worry less of who to sit at 8 per round table.

One bad*** bride’s pic before the wedding in Havana, Cuba - http://bit.ly/wZUB5l Give you any ideas for your real-life wedding photos?

Want a DIY feel to your wedding but not very crafty? Be sure to check out Etsy Weddings - http://etsy.me/bAmx8b - or ask a crafty bridesmaid

57 Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful Wedding Dresses to Obsess Over - http://bit.ly/zcTWuW

Wedding planning tip – Create your own trail of cans for the getaway car with soup/pop cans, wedding colors cans of spray paint, ribbon and a trunk key to tie them down for the drive.

Tired of tying cans on the back of the getaway car? A unique alternative is window cling decals.http://bit.ly/yZWJ9t

Did you know your hair grows about 1/2 to 1 inch each month? Plan ahead if the groom wants a pony tail or the bride wants to grow out bangs. Mullet? LOL!

Do you feel everyone won’t eat the wedding cake? Consider a dessert bar with one-of-a-kind stands found at flea markets or DIY project.

VH1 to chronicle Ochocinco, Lozada’s wedding -http://yhoo.it/zNwlkM

3 must ask stylist questions 1- How long you been styling wedding hair? 2- How much is your trial fee? 3- Provide pics of past brides?

Wedding planning burnout Pt 1 – Schedule time with friends/family, bring them to appointments, schedule times NOT to talk about weddings!

Unbelievably believable story – Serial Bride Ties the 5th Knot at Age 29 - http://bit.ly/zC2dov

Wedding planning burnout Pt 2 – Have a FAQ section on your wedding website, store updates in the cloud so everyone has access to updates.

Videographers/Photographers – what not to ask of the wedding party! Wedding Fail: Groomsman Tries To Pose For Photo - http://huff.to/zIMyRg

Wedding planning burnout Pt 3 – Create a wedding only email account, create lists then prioritize, budget then buy, delegate!

Quirky Bridal Bouquets - http://bit.ly/yz6V4b

Would You Want an Engagement Ring With Your Birthstone? Here Are 12–One for Each Month! Which Would You Wear?http://bit.ly/FQNK74

Picture of the best save the date card – EVER! -http://bit.ly/GzJ4Z2

The Amazing Race Winners Cindy Chiang & Ernie Halvorsen’s Wedding Album - http://bit.ly/GzxNsG

You’re Engaged! Now What? The 12 Things You Need to Do Right After You Get the Ring - http://bit.ly/GCaYUO

A unique guest book – have guests write notes on sticky notes. Then, use them to cover the getaway car or keep them in a wedding scrapbook.

When planning a wedding, always expect the unexpected. Would you change the date if someone couldn’t be there? We postponed our wedding 1 year because BM, sister and MOH were pregnant and due the same year – as our planned wedding day.

Cost cutting wedding tip – Cut a full bar. Instead, go with beer & wine only or just add one specialty drink that leaves out pricey liquor.

Wedding Tip – Don’t forget to mail yourselves a wedding invitation. It may be the only way to get the keepsake! Also include the officiant

Wedding Costs: Who Should Pay? – article/video -http://yhoo.it/GHivPH

Will it be hot and humid on your wedding day? Don’t forget to weatherproof your hair to prevent frizz.http://bit.ly/xEqhek

How many minutes for hair? Plan your time as – setup 30, bride and makeup 120, bridesmaids 45, moms 45, touch-up at the end 30.

Queen Elizabeth Becomes the World’s Most Famous Wedding Crasher - http://yhoo.it/H7b7ud - Would Obama’s do the same?

Great article with pics – Over-the-Top wedding cakes -http://bit.ly/H8FphH

2 months before the wedding – discuss with the officiant the songs selected for the ceremony - http://bit.ly/yUu8n3

American Bridal – Save on personalized favors, favor holders, etc. Take an extra 15% OFF $125 with code take15 - http://bit.ly/HeZhlH

Per The Wedding Report – The average number of guests attending a 2011 wedding was 138. A single guest adds about $186 to the overall cost of a wedding. This is a 2% decrease from the 2010 average of 141.

Are you a fun couple wanting a unique cake topper? What about action figures like G.I. Joe, Barbie, Superman and Wonder Woman.

Are you the competitive, nerdy couple? What about an enlarged king and queen chess pieces as a unique cake topper?

If you need a good laugh – What all wedding announcements would look like if middle-school kids ran the world. - http://bit.ly/H684a3

Josh Lucas Weds Jessica Ciencin Henriquez: Photo -http://bit.ly/H9cl8w

Did you know? Unless you have oily hair, it’s better to wash and condition the day before the wedding, not the morning of.

February 2012 included another popular Valentine’s Day season.  Please see our best social wedding related posts.  You can check us out on Facebook with our link in the right sidebar to follow us!

Wedding Saving Tip – Skip expensive centerpieces. Instead, use items around the house like books, glassware with tea lights & family photos.

A+ for originality – Custom made wedding bands with waveform of the couple’s own voices. ”I do”. http://bit.ly/zxCQ3r

Great article – Top 10 Cooking Blogs - http://bit.ly/zNczUb

Drew Barrymore Engaged and Planning Wedding and Dishes on Her ‘Fancy’ Engagement Ring – Style News - http://bit.ly/yPCdMj

See 12 stars’ wedding engagement rings with pictures – See the big bling belonging to Hollywood’s leading ladies - http://bit.ly/vZduV8

Fashion runway – G-String Wedding Dress – What wil they think of next? http://bit.ly/wYNNH8

A bold article by GLAMOUR – 6 Wedding Traditions No One Will Miss - http://bit.ly/wVzXpW

Wedding Saving Tip – Not fond of wedding cake? Consider having a dessert buffet. Assorted cookies, candies, pastries and homemade pies.

Just in case you missed them, here are the best commercials of the Super Bowl according to Hulu - http://bit.ly/yrsTBO

Skip the vase. Think goblets, mason jars, milk jugs, trophy cups, beer growlers, tin cans and ice buckets. http://amzn.to/vVsHbv

Sharing a cool product we like – Indigo Album Design’s photo album. Very modern, includes matching box. http://bit.ly/s9URL3

New Press Release – WeddingMuseum.com Launches 40+ Song Lists for Wedding and Party Planners - http://bit.ly/x5oL15

Wedding Saving Tip – Save money on a guest book. Instead, get pictures of guests as they enter the reception – as couples or groups.

Article on MSN – Top 10 Chic Valentine’s Day Wedding Ideas -http://bit.ly/yTYtzR Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday!

8 months before the wedding – Create a wedding website. Check out our custom free wedding websites: http://bit.ly/sb51Ee

Adele’s “Someone Like You” Wins Tenth Annual Musicnotes.com “Song Of The Year” Award - http://bit.ly/yP3kMj

Just in time for Valentine’s Day – Check out this cake topper offered from the Paris Las Vegas http://bit.ly/wLliEX

Picture posted of wedding cake – includes zombies and spy agents cake topper - http://bit.ly/AuvVNO

The Grammys took place last night. In celebration, here’s an article of the 90s where are they now - http://bit.ly/wkYAp1

Diets for Women: 7 Plans That Target Ladies - http://bit.ly/yTQLPA - These plans, from Weight Watchers to the Petite Advantage Diet, are geared toward women.

Looking for a location for an outdoor wedding? Consider rooftops, local fields and parks, pool decks, golf courses, and ship decks.

http://bit.ly/AlQBHu Jenna McCarthy: What you don’t know about marriage. In this funny, casual talk from TEDx, writer Jenna McCarthy shares surprising research on how marriages (especially happy marriages) really work. One tip: Do not try to win an Oscar for best actress.

Feel good story – Leukemia Victim Gets Second Shot at Life, Wedding Photos - http://bit.ly/zNrGfP

Photo Strip and descriptions – Wedding Dress Options for a Variety of Budgets - http://bit.ly/AwfyeN

101 Celebrity Wedding Engagement Rings with pictures -http://bit.ly/AFlzzj

Friday Question: Would NOT having a facebook login prevent you from registering on a website?

Money Saving Tip – Purchase a Cricut and create your own save the date cards and programs and much more! http://bit.ly/x1TinJ

Wedding planning article – 5 Costly Wedding Mistakes -http://yhoo.it/yNX1QF

Wedding planning article – How to Make a Courthouse Wedding Special With DOs and DON’Ts from David Tutera - http://bit.ly/wgLl8N

Purple and teal wedding colors are all the rage. 3 fun wedding colors include tangerine, ice blue and eggplant. http://bit.ly/rXMthQ

Wedding article – Honeymoon getaways for less -http://cnnmon.ie/zEVCCH These romantic getaways offer many of the same attractions as some of the world’s most desirable destinations, but they cost a fraction of the price.

Beautiful and creative wedding cake – picture http://bit.ly/yPM5Va

Great personal wedding day picture – My dog saying Goodluck to me on my wedding day. http://bit.ly/yNEQQw

Not Your Average Wedding Frills – 20 Amazing ideas with photos for unusual wedding must-haves. http://bit.ly/yKS89F

Having a fall wedding? Think about buying pumpkins and carving out the b&g’s initials, wedding date or other wedding scenes. Don’t forget to spray them with Pam, freeze them and lastly add candles.

Pink and Green Wedding Cake with Fresh Flowers - http://bit.ly/AhNc5i

The Perfect Gift for the Bride Who Has Everything - http://bit.ly/A0Gxid

Natalie Portman’s Wedding Ring to Benjamin Millepied – Style News -http://bit.ly/Aah24F

Facebook is changing the layout of all pages to their new design by March 30. We are resizing one of our banners. Once it is complete, we will transform to the new layout – the timeline.

We are starting 2012 off in the right direction.  Please see our best social wedding related posts.  You can check us out on Facebook with our link in the right sidebar to follow us!

Unbelievable Story – Swedish woman finds wedding ring after 16 years, on a carrot - http://yhoo.it/tgkG33

Video posted by GMA on Yahoo! – Wedding Trends 2012: Liposuction, Breast Lifts for Brides-to-Be? - http://bit.ly/wA18OG

Just for a laugh – BofA: New Bride Can’t Deposit Wedding Checks Because She Didn’t Take Husband’s Name http://huff.to/yrd7gM

Hot news story on MSN – Destruction of wedding dresses sparks outrage, disbelief - http://on.today.com/yrcGyM

Wedding Saving Tip – Skip save-the date cards. Instead, save trees and send emails through services like Pingg http://bit.ly/vdzP1u

Article on MSN – 50 Genius Wedding Cost Cutters -http://bit.ly/whYh7Z

Wedding Saving Tip – People are smart and they can follow a basic wedding ceremony without a program. Save the money unless necessary.

The next BIG celebrity wedding Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel?http://huff.to/yPfOvo

Easiest wedding centerpiece? Buy a potted plant and a pot that suites your wedding style. Then, care for the plants with sun and water as needed until your wedding day. Hope you have a green thumb!

A retro DIY project for place cards – Get music cassettes and create your own custom label with the guest’s name on it.http://amzn.to/tKhpOv

Planning a late-night wedding reception party fest? Consider a late snack before guests drive home like burgers, tacos, and pizza.http://mcd.to/xD77As

A photo album of upcoming 2012 celebrity weddings http://on-msn.com/xsRT5a. Includes Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, Britney Spears, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Mario Lopez and LeBron James.

Picture of Vera Wang’s wedding dress for Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott - http://bit.ly/wPksax

Found a great article thought we would share for decor ideas – 10 Great Etsy Shops You Need to Know - http://bit.ly/xsh1wj

Trying to lose a few lbs before the wedding? New Year: New You: 5 easy ways to get fit at home for Under $50 - http://abcn.ws/zkjzGI

OMG – This is a very funny photo at a wedding. No one is safe from the photographer; including the alter boy!http://imgur.com/gallery/bBs7D We all have seen photos like this. Sometimes they make the best pics – photojournalistic photography! Check out Wedding Photojournalist Assn for more infohttp://www.wpja.com/

A unique guestbook is to have a dictionary http://amzn.to/rzKipJ with colored pencils. Then, guests circle a word and write a story about it on the page that describes the bride and groom. Better yet, go to a garage sale and get an older edition to add a more unique aspect.

Creating a DIY centerpiece? Check out supplies from Michaels, Joanne’s, Pier 1, Target, Hobby Lobby, Walmart and local craft stores! You can do it! I read today that 90% of Americans are within 15 miles of a Walmart.

Wedding Saving Tip – Skip printing menus for every guest. DIY Project – Make your own giant menu from particle board and chalkboard paint

Love music? Download the sheet music for your favorite songhttp://bit.ly/rrEnn9 Then, roll the paper for a candy favor or cover.

Wedding Saving Tip – Want to save cash on your wedding cake? Use real flowers vs sugar flowers as they are less expensive to buy than make.

Great wedding video of the groom and groomsmen dancing for the bride to Justin Bieber’s Baby Baby Baby. http://bit.ly/wbmcTW

Pinterest is an online pinboard. We found their page for wedding events with very cool picture ideas. Check it out! http://pinterest.com/all/?category=wedding_events

Wedding Reception Tip – Having a low-lying table centerpiece? Be sure it is lower than 14″ so that guests can talk with each other effortlessly.

12 months before the wedding, decide on a wedding budget. Utilize our wedding budget calculator: http://bit.ly/vB2xqX

Feel Good Story – Cancer Diagnosis Leads To Impromptu Weddinghttp://news.yahoo.com/video/portlandmewmtw-18230145/cancer-diagnosis-leads-to-impromptu-wedding-27910134.html via @YahooNews

Wedding Saving Tip – Skip a second reception dress. Purchase a comfortable wedding dress that you can dance all night long in

Sad wedding story but a reminder to live life to the fullest! – Man Marries Dead Girlfriend In Joint Funeral And Wedding Ceremony In Thailand - http://aol.it/xrf3r8

Add some flare to wedding invitations with personalized stickers. Visit Partyink on Etsy as an example. http://etsy.me/tiwycj

According to The Wedding Report – The total average wedding spending for 2011 was $25,631, a 3.4% decrease from the 2010 total of $26,542.

Wedding Honeymoon Saving Tip – Top 5 Travel Sites To Help You Save Money article - http://bit.ly/z6zpLF

Wedding Tip – Spend money on what matters to you. If you will throw away napkins, then why get them printed? Instead, upgrade photography package as your pictures will last a lifetime!

Wedding Saving Tip – If you are watching every penny and have pretty handwriting, skip a calligrapher – Plus, print on your PC as there are many special fonts available.

Interesting wedding photographer’s story online – Why Wedding Photographers Prices are “Wack” - http://bit.ly/x7oGSD

Wedding Saving Tip – DIY project, decorate your vehicle with a Just Married theme and skip paid for transportation. Also think tandem bike.

Wow! Interesting wedding photo album – Dad missed brother’s wedding, photoshopped him in - http://imgur.com/a/rSXoc

A picture of a sign at a wedding venue. Not your typical wedding location! http://bit.ly/y6EeI8

Not sure what to do with your flowers after the wedding? Donate them! Consider senior center, nursing home, church or hospice center. Keep in mind that hospitals will not accept flowers due to health risks.