Your wedding dessert might feature any of these ‘sweet tooth’ options Your wedding dessert doesn’t have to be cake.  Today’s couples have so many choices that go beyond the traditional wedding cake — wherever your sweet tooth takes you. Here are some surprisingly fun dessert options that move you beyond the traditional. Mini pies  If the bride’s grandma was well known for her tender, flaky apple pies, why not serve them “mini-style” for your wedding?  You can serve several

Tracy Nuttle of Fenton custom personalizes gowns for area brides, stepping up the style and fit of heirloom or off-the-rack gowns. Times file photo Tracy Nuttle of Fenton takes your re-purposed or off-the-rack gown and makes it your own Your wedding gown should be a personal reflection of your style and personality. It should also fit you as if it was designed exactly for you.  These basic principles are what guide wedding/formalwear seamstress Tracy Nuttle as she custom per

‘One size doesn’t fit all’ when it comes to choosing dresses for varying body types You want each of your bridesmaids to feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day, without having to compromise your own vision for the bridesmaids’ dresses.  Here’s how you can find a dress that all your bridesmaids will look good in: Choose a ¾-length sleeve  This length works well for bridesmaids of every height and age. Choose an A-line silhouette  The A-line silhouette is a classic

Here’s how to look your best at your wedding, whether you’re an older first-time bride or getting remarried If you have found love in your middle or later years, congratulations! Maybe you’re marrying for the first time or perhaps you are getting remarried after being widowed or divorced.  Whatever your age or situation, a wedding is cause for celebration and you’ll want to look your very best on that special day. Many of your concerns will be the same as every bride — how t

Avoid situations and wedding day mishaps with these simple tips Your wedding day hairdo will complement your dress, frame your face and last forever through all your wedding photos.  So you do want to choose a hairstyle that suits your look and style and will withstand the rigors of a long wedding day.  Here are a few do’s and don’ts for selecting the right ‘do: DO • Coordinate your ‘do with your dress and overall wedding style. Your hair should complement your gown, not c

Don’t let a few differences of opinion blow up into huge family drama Your future in-laws are a very important part of your partner’s past and present and soon will become a very real presence in your own life. It’s best to try and handle any problems or conflicts with grace and composure.  Here are a few of the most common differences of opinion that arise between couples, their parents and the future in-laws: My mother-in-law wants me to wear her dress!  If this is a dres