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The article offers tips for planning a wedding reception in the U.S. Initially one must start planning with a good budget. It mentions that Cincinnati USA wedding reception packages may cost $22 per person for a buffet. Another tip is knowing about the venue policies which involves knowing the financial deposits, food and beverage minimums and vendor lists. It is suggested that if one is planning some music, then one just needs a configuration for the dance floor.

This article presents information on planning a wedding. One can walk down the aisle with one-of-a-kind style when one wear a unique piece of jewelry by Newport's Julie Fluker. Fluker who started working with metal in high school in Australia, took etching and soldering classes while her classmates spent time at the movies or shopping at the mall. The chocolates are custom-designed and hand-painted to match any wedding color scheme then elegantly wrapped to act as an accent to reception tables. Personalized for each couple's wedding, the concierge features location information for the rehearsal dinner and other wedding events, as well as the couple's top choices for elegant dining — and even places where guests can find last-minute gifts.

Focuses on bridal gown styles for 2004 in the U.S. Fabrics used in contemporary styles; Advice of designers for brides to consider the shape of their figure when choosing a gown; Indications of romantic gown designs.

Describes bridal gowns in the United States from 1700 to 1800.

Focuses on the purchasing power of Generation X bridal couples for giftwares. Profile of 20-something bride and groom; High potential shopper ratings of young bridal couples; Focus on fashion, function and price in basic and special interest categories; Bridal market spending; Bridal couples' joint shopping and purchasing things that reflect their lifestyles.

The article discusses the innovative solutions to problems related to June weddings in the U.S. Fashion model Marcia Metzger will exchange marriage vows with college senior John R. Cooper in a specially built chapel at her family estate in Illinois to solve the squeeze problem in churches. It also details other new trends in weddings which include the specific bridal showers, bridal wedding gifts lists, and ready-made fashionable bridal gowns.

The article highlights the growing number of supermarkets in the U.S. that are catering to brides shopping for a wedding florist. Although profits from wedding flowers are substantially higher than regular floral sales, experts advise supermarkets to carefully evaluate the commitment of labor that weddings require before deciding to enter the business. The wedding flower services of several supermarkets such as Price Chopper and United Supermarkets are described.

Focuses on the strategies in selecting weddingwares in the U.S. Average weddings per year; Trends in bridal accessories; Growth of wedding favors category in the bridal shops. INSET: DOWN THE AISLE.

Announces the launch of New York's Bridal Survival Club, a free monthly meeting for brides who need help with the wedding planning process. Comments by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, a wedding officiant and cohead of the new group; Description of the services provided by the group; Founding of the group in Boston by Arlene Cronk in 2001.

Focuses on Quintessential's marketing of giftwares for brides. Knowledge of the bridal market; Encouragement of couples to use their imagination when buying gifts; Participation in various wedding fairs; Reputation for excellent customer service; Comments by Quintessentials owner Carolyn Floyd.

The article reports on the bridal registry business of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., Target Corp. and Macy's Inc. in the U.S. According to a research compiled by Design Research Reports, the companies have led all wedding registries for towels and sheets which rank among the most requested products on registries. In addition, the annual towel sales from bridal registries run to 39.3 million dollars and the annual bridal registry sales of sheets also run to 107.4 million dollars.

The article describes the wedding of Danielle Darling, a social worker, and Shaun Collins, a real estate agent, which took place at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 13, 2015. It discusses the planning of the wedding, whose venue was changed from a prior choice, including details about the costume, decorations, and the photographer. It also includes photos of the wedding.

The article focuses on wedding-related products designed by artists in the U.S. Designer Elissa Bloom said that her gift accessories have been popular bridesmaid gifts. Bloom will have exclusive product Victoria's Secret stores across the country. John and Vela Burke, owners of Brooklyn Heights, set out to create a collection of wedding, shower and bachelorette images with the paper goods and giftware markets in mind. Anna Griffin's first experience in the bridal industry was working for designer Vera Wang. INSET: The Cost of Commitment.

Focuses on the preparations for marriage in the U.S. Consultation of a wedding coordinator; Decision on choosing wedding colors, rings, food, beverage, music, invitations and honeymoon destinations; Expenses of the couples and their parents for the event.

The article discusses the current design trends of wedding accessories and gifts in the U.S. as of September 2014. Topics discussed include the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach of couples for designing wedding accessories, shift in the approach by couples as the added stress and labor involved in DIY are not worth, and popularity of trends such as fun, nostalgic chalkboard motifs and romantic chic elements in weddingware collections.

A list of the best bakers of wedding cakes in every U.S. state is presented.

A review is offered for several bridal boutiques in the U.S. including Kelly's Closet, located in Atlanta, Georgia, Garnish Boutique, located in Baltimore, Maryland, and Flutter Boutique.

The article offers suggestions on how to attain a great green wedding in the U.S. It includes the use of seasonal flowers, purchasing of gently used items and materials, and encouraging low-impact clothing. It stresses that buying seasonal flowers and organic flowers can usually save money and can avoid pesticides and artificial scents.

The article offers tips for ecological wedding ideas in the U.S. It suggests wedding planners to use local vendors cuts down and purchase food from farmers' markets. They are advised to buy flower arrangements in their season to get them fresh. They are also recommended to plant their centerpieces such as peace lilies which are easily grown.

The article offers tips on planning a wedding in the West Coast region of the U.S. With regards to food and drink, a West Coast wedding menu is usually made up of local, sustainable ingredients and includes regional wines and microbrews and liquors distilled by area artisans. During cocktail hours, couples prefer harpists but they go for world-class music scenes during the reception. As for the decoration, florists choose unconventional botanicals such as rosemary, ornamental cabbages and purple artichokes.

The article offers tips on planning a wedding in the Western U.S. region. According to the author, the possibilities of wedding locations in the region are endless since there are ski lodges, dude ranches and snowy mountaintops. With regards to food and drink, couples who want a taste of the Wild West many include classic indigenous dishes in the menu like smoked trout, bison tenderloin and elk roast rubbed in sage.

The article offers tips on planning a wedding in the Southeastern U.S. region. During cocktail hour and dinner, comfort food is said to be popular in the region such as mac-and-cheese bars, shrimp and grits and country-ham biscuits. With regards to music, most couples hire conventional wedding bands for dancing but go for the southern sound during the ceremony and cocktail hour. It says that while magnificent weddings still exist, the newest trend to hit the region is a more low-key celebration with vintage decor.

The article offers tips on planning a wedding in the northeastern U.S. region. The author says that to be quintessentially New England, the wedding must take place within view of the Atlantic Ocean. It lists popular party places in the region such as oceanfront homes, hotels and restaurants. With regards to music, New England couples tend to be conservative so a disc jockey (DJ) or wedding band is said to be the top choice for receptions.

The article offers tips on planning a wedding in the Midwestern U.S. region. With regards to food and drink, most midwesterners are choosing to serve their wedding meals family-style, using platters that are passed around the table. During the reception, most couples hire standard wedding bands or disc jockey (DJ) but they opt for a barbershop quartet or a polka-savvy accordion player during the cocktail hour. Another key to a wedding in the region is the use of wildflowers and wheat by florists.

The article focuses on the amount of money spent on weddings in the United States. It is reported that the wedding industry was growing steadily until 2009 and that the economic recession has affected the way that couples spend money on weddings, including having smaller weddings in their home town.

The article offers U.S. news briefs related to retail industry in 2009. Safeway Inc.'s Seattle, Washington division partnered with WedNet LLC in creating a Web site, which would allow brides in Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska to view Safeway's selection of specialty cakes, flowers, wines and champagnes. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has promoted their stores as a quick, one-stop shop for products needed for a romantic Valentine's Day.

The article features environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo. Born on April 22, Earth Day, Seo was inspired to embark on a career as an environmental lifestyle professional. At age 12, he founded Earth 2000, an organization that later became the largest teenage activist environmental charity in the U.S. For weddings, he recommends the creation of ecological centerpieces and serving organic-fruit sangria in recycled glass decanters.

The article offers news briefs related to the entertainment industry in the U.S. Photographer David Yellin is launching a book entitled "Hair Wars" that features hair photos by artists Weaven Steven. The New York City Opera has commissioned composer Charles Wuorinen to write an opera based on the film "Brokeback Mountain." Same sex wedding source Rainbow Wedding Network has announced four LGBT wedding expositions in California.

This article discusses wedding gowns. Fashion designer Kirstie Kelly has created a line of wedding gowns for the Disney corporation, based on popular Disney animated characters. Six gowns were designed based on Disney princesses such as "Cinderella" and "Belle," and they wedding gowns range in price from $1,100 to $3,500.

Features several planners and workbooks organizers for wedding planning. Aid of Easy Invitations in creating invitations; Briefcase-like workstations organizers of RAD Creative; Inclusions of the Bridal Bliss Wedding Planner.

Features various products for wedding occasions. Keepsake box of Infinity Essentials; Price of the Faithful Union Wedding collection; Measurements of the wedding guest book.

Features various photo albums and scrapbooks for the wedding occasions. Inclusions of the Let-Me-Tell-You scrapbook; Price of the guided scrapbook of Harper Resource; Features of the Sterling Wedding Album.

Features various decorative accessories for wedding occasions. Trinket boxes produced by World Paper Co.; Laser-compatible address labels with whimsical illustrations; Photo stamps that are customized.

This article presents information on wedding costume, invitations and vendors who are experts in everything from hotels to invitations. Bridalrama Cinergy Center, downtown has more than 100 wedding professionals who give advice and help with wedding day decisions. Two runway shows feature the latest bridal fashions from Bridal & Formal. Five seasons country club bridal showcases information on every aspect of a wedding from music to financial planning. Romance is in the air at Knickers' bridal shower open house where one will find great bridal foundations, lingerie and accessories.

Reports on the participation of Robinson's Bridal Collection, a bridal store in Baltimore in a nationwide gown give-away to brides and fiancés of troops serving overseas. Objectives of Robinson's in launching the event; Appreciation of Robinson's on the services extended by troops overseas; Extension of service to the wife and fiancés of troops.

The article presents a guide to wedding preparations. Make an appointment with one of the country's top bridal designers. Lazaro, known for his intricate embroidery designs and sophisticated styles, visits Cincinnati, Ohio, for one-on-ones with lucky brides. Romance is in the air at Knickers' Open House, where you will find great bridal foundations, lingerie and accessories. Goodie bags, door prizes, champagne punch and delicious wedding cake samples from Take the Cake. Also, Wendy's bridal show showcases more than 150 local wedding professionals.

Features the bridal registry May/D&F department store in Denver, Colorado. Availability of different patterns of china, crystal and silver for prospective brides; Preparation for the wedding of reverend Ronald Carnes and Todd Mason Jr.

Looks at the trends in wedding equipment and supplies in the U.S. Rise of personalized wedding products in the country; Preference by bridal customers for larger decorative pieces that enhance visual effects; Popularity of individual wedding cakes or cupcakes in place of traditional multi-tiered cakes.

Focuses on emerging trends in wedding cake designs in the U.S. as of April 2003. Emphasis on personalization; Description of the cake design by Linda Goldsheft of the Cake Studio; Shift toward elegance and simplicity.

Features various designs and materials used in wedding invitation cards in the United States. Book of photo wedding invitations from Stylart; Line of personalized wedding invitations and accessories from Carlson Craft; Advantages of using translucent papers and embossed cards from Ideal Art.

The article focuses on the trends of the U.S. wedding industry. It stresses that wedding industry executives in the country looks for various strategies in order to offer its customers lower-priced bridal collections amidst the effects global financial crisis. It further mentions on various bridal dress companies which include Mountain Avenue Bridal, Lili Bridals, and Angel Sanchez Inc.

This article discusses the financial standing of bridal magazines in the U.S. during 2008. It is stated that the bridal magazine industry is typically resistant to declining economic conditions, but that small dress makers have reduced their advertising spending in 2008. Magazines mentioned include "Brides," "Elegant Bride," and Modern Bride," all distributed by the magazine publisher Condé Nast.

This article looks at an unusual marketing tactic for a new drink. Spirit marketer Leblon has decided to target weddings by inking deals with various venues in major cities in the United States where the venues agree to offer a Leblon caipirinha station as an upsell. A description of the drink is offered. Experts weigh in with opinions and discuss the image problem this drink has to overcome.

Presents information on children's wedding products from Santa Barbara, California-based company Paper Posie. Items included in the children-friendly product line; Activities included in the Wedding Day Kit that will keep children occupied during ceremonies and receptions; Information on other wedding-related products that are being sold by the company.