Weddings
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Guest Guru: Alisa Singer – Polyandry – Why you probably never heard of it
by Alisa Singer on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Polyandry - Why you probably never heard of it Article and illustrations by Alisa Singer, www.AlisaSinger.com As we approach the season of romantic summer weddings, let’s spend a moment contemplating a different kind of marriage, one that’s not likely to be celebrated with a splashy affair at the Ritz. Imagine, instead, the blushing bride ... [read more] -
Five Easy Steps for Organizing a Wedding Shower Without Breaking the Bank or Making Yourself Crazy
by Sarah on Monday, March 29th, 2010 | No Comments
Showering the bride with gifts for her new life is a wonderful wedding tradition that dates back well over one hundred years. Legend has it that a young Dutch couple wanted to wed, but the father of the bride disapproved because the young man was too poor. Friends and family disagreed with the ... [read more] -
The 80/20 Wedding
by Sarah on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Life is hectic. But when you throw a major life event like a wedding in the mix, it can get downright nutty. The logical question for practical and busy people is: how can I plan for a memorable wedding without it becoming all consuming? At Buttoned Up, we are huge believers in ... [read more] -
Wedlock or Deadlock Show: The Transformation
by Sarah on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 | No Comments
It is the day before the audience taping and the Buttoned Up crew arrives in front of the apartment of Jennifer ready to help her surprise her fiancé, Rocky, with a clean, clutter free house. There are a bunch of us: me, Nancy, Ash, Fran, Lauren, Marissa, and Leah….the whole gang out in the West. It ... [read more] -
Wedlock or Deadlock Show: Behind the Scenes with Alicia
by Sarah on Monday, August 24th, 2009 | No Comments
Where to start? Any time I do TV, I feel as though I am having an out of body experience. There is a rush of nervousness and adrenaline. I keep repeating to myself about the key points I need to make in the limited time I have on camera. Getting ready for Wedlock and Deadlock ... [read more] -
Get Your Closets Buttoned Up.
by Sarah on Monday, August 24th, 2009 | No Comments
Assess your “biggest closet problem” first: Do you have too many shoes for the space? Get a better shoe system like an over the door organizer or hanging shoe rack. Do you have too many clothes for the space? Get thinner hangers to make more room. Having ... [read more] -
Five Ideas for Hosting an Eco Chic Wedding
by Sarah on Sunday, April 19th, 2009 | 4 comments
Automobile carbon emissions are one of the biggest problems of pollution so if you have 100 guests driving 30 miles to commute from the ceremony location to the reception, the guests for your wedding alone will drive 3,000 extra miles. Multiply by the estimated 2.1 million US weddings a year and you’ve got 6.3 Billion ... [read more] -
Guest Guru- Emily T. Smith, Owner of Smith Gallery Photography
by Ashleigh on Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | 2 comments
Adding Natural "Green" to Your Wedding Photograpy Since age seven I had imagined every last detail of my wedding, so it's truly a privilege to get to be an intimate part of thirty or so weddings every year. As a photographer, it’s my job ... [read more] -
Your Wedding Proposal Buttoned Up
by Sarah on Saturday, February 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Ah spring — what a beautiful time to be in love — and what a beautiful time to get engaged. At first blush, proposing might appear to be a relatively straightforward process: a nice restaurant, a rock in her champagne glass and, voila! Right? Well, while every proposal is memorable, a little creativity will ... [read more] -
Preparing for the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
by Sarah on Monday, August 4th, 2008 | No Comments
The high season for weddings is fast approaching. According to statistics posted on TheKnot.com, the majority (51%) of couples get married between May and September. But no matter the date you select for your big day, one thing is certain: planning for it can be a full time job in and of itself. ... [read more]
