Planes, trains and automobiles are just some of the common means of transportation nowadays. What kind of vehicles, however, should be used on your wedding day? There are many creative paths one can take in choosing means getting around to use on your special day. On the other hand, functionality is just as important. Here are some unique but practical ideas on ways to hop around on your wedding day.


-Begin by figuring out the total amount of people you need to transport. This will most likely include the bridal party but may also include parents, grandparents, etc. Decide if you’d like the transportation for the entire event. This would include taking everyone to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the reception, and then to a hotel or other location after. This is the most expensive option but costs can be eliminated in by just having pickup/drop off or one way.


-After this, choose what type of transportation you’d like and make sure it can accommodate everyone. Options vary from town car to limousine from party bus to trollie. Keep in mind your theme and keep it realistic to your day’s plans.


For assistance in planning your perfect wedding contact Tracie at You’re The Bride via email tracie@yourethebride.com or call 248-408-4602. Happy planning!

~Samantha

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Save the serious stuff for the big day! Ceremony, toasts, speeches are all apart of the traditional wedding day event. At the bridal shower, however, it’s nice to let loose and have some fun before all of the formal events occur. Here are two games that you could play at your bridal shower:



1. Toilet paper dress and veil: look no further than your local grocery store for this game. All you need is a couple rolls of everyday toilet tissue and your set! Start by dividing guests into groups of three or four. Then each team selects one member to be the model. Start a clock for one minute and each team must create a gown, veil, and accessories entirely out of toilet paper. The guest(s) of honor will then select the winning group. Each member could receive a prize or even just bragging rights. This is an easy and fun game that will boast the most scrapbook/photo album potential.

2. Bridal Bingo: use this game as an icebreaker. This way guests who don’t know one another can meet and learn how they know the couple. Simply create Bingo cars with phrases like “college roommate”, “cousin”, or “also born in 1985”. Each attendant finds someone who fits the standards for the particular square and directs them to initial the spot. The first guest to fill the cards wins bragging rights or a prize!




For more bridal shower game ideas and assistance in planning your perfect wedding, contact You’re The Bride via email tracie@yourethebride.com or call 248-408-4602. Happy planning!

~Samantha

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It is tradition to save the top layer of your wedding cake for your one year anniversary, but what happens when you finally go to take it out and it's more like a giant iceberg. This is a common thing when brides try to preserve the top layer but here are some easy steps to follow to make sure it doesn't happen to you:

*Go Simple- If you intend on following this tradition when selecting your cake keep in mind what flavors will freeze well and which won't. Cake with fruit fillings aren't going to freeze as well as simple chocolate or vanilla

*Talk to your Baker- They can help you decide what will work best in order for you to save your top layer and know ahead of time your planning on doing so

*Plastic Wrap- Make sure the catering staff knows you are saving your top layer and appoint a family member or friend to take it and do the following: make sure to remove anything that is not edible, leave the cake in fridge or freezer over night so the icing hardens, wrap the cake tightly so you have about five layers of plastic wrap, then place in a zip-lock bag and make sure it is air tight then store in the freezer. DO NOT use aluminum foil this can cause freezer burn

*New Cake- If after a year your cake is freezer burnt or you just rather not eat a cake that has been sitting that long call your baker that made your wedding cake and have him recreate a small version of your top layer for your and your husband to share

For more advice on wedding cakes contact mailto:tracie@yourethebride.com.com or call 248-408-4602.

~Jessie

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You want your wedding day to be perfect so before saying "I Do" here is a list of some of the most common mistakes before your wedding:

*Blowing off your budget- Many times brides start making purchases and booking vendors without having a budget in mind and are shocked when they realize they've already spent all they can afford and still need a lot for their wedding

*Messing up the marriage license- There are so many different rules surrounding marriage license so make sure you look into it and get yours in the right time frame

*Ordering your wedding dress too late- Make sure to order at least six months ahead to leave time for shipping and alterations

*Booking your hotel rooms too late- Brides tend to wait last minute to block rooms at a hotel, but keep in mind if its during busy months they may not have any room availability

*Inviting too many guests- Make sure your reception site will hold as many as your have on your guest-list, assume 80% will respond yes

*Last minute diets and beauty treatments- Don't plan any facials, tanning or other beauty treatments the day before make an appointment at least 2 weeks ahead. After all your fittings crash dieting right before your wedding can lead to your dress not fitting!

*Underpaying invitation postage- Make sure to weigh at least one invitation before mailing them all so your know the proper amount of postage to include on there

*Ignoring religious restrictions- Meet with your officiant after getting engaged and discuss any religious rules and try to pick out a date before booking vendors

*Planning your wedding alone- If you were lucky enough to be offered help by family and friends, take it! Delegate and give each person things to take care of

*Forgetting to focus on what is important- Remember this is a start to planning your life together, not just planning a wedding

For help planning your perfect wedding contact tracie@yourethebride.com or call 248-408-4602

~Jessie

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Having a spring wedding in Michigan is a great idea. During the spring months the weather is just right for your hair, makeup, scenery, but most importantly your flowers! By choosing flowers that are in season you can keep your cost down too. There are so many great spring flowers to choose, here is a list of some of my favorites:
*Carnation- This is the "flower of love" and comes in many different colors perfect for spring like peach, pink, yellow and more!



*Hydrangea- This comes in a variety of beautiful blues, pinks, and white



*Bells of Ireland- Add a touch of green to your wedding and a little "good luck"



*Tulip- These flowers mean "perfect love" and come in many different color choices



*Daisy- Simple and sweet this flower shows purity, innocence, and loyalty



For more help choosing flowers for your wedding contact tracie@yourethebride.com or call 248-408-4602.


~Jessie

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