http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Blake+Kritzberg Marriage Blake Kritzberg Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75606&ca=Marriage While the traditional wedding guestbook serves an important function, more and more couples -- and wedding planners -- are steering away from the time-tested in favor of something more personal. That's especially true for brides and grooms having a relaxed second wedding, or those who simply enjoy a... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=66469&ca=Marriage We all know that today's brides feel free to mix it up. You'll see electronic RSVPs in place of card stock, and you might find a handful of tiered key lime pies instead of the traditional French confection on the cake table. Favors are another spot where wedding couples put their personal spin on th... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=53909&ca=Marriage So you're planning a bridal shower -- and everyone says you need a theme. "Around the Clock." "Home and Garden." Yawn! There aren't many times we get to be silly and girly in this world, so a bridal shower shouldn't be wasted. Make sure it's genuinely fun. It's simple --- just think about what makes... Pets Blake Kritzberg Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=53117&ca=Pets Man's best friend is enjoying a higher profile when it comes to tying the knot. Although the trend gained steam in the easy-going West, wedding planners all over the country are seeing dogs take on key roles in the ceremony. In short, well-trained tail-waggers are showing up as ring bearers, groomsm... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=50565&ca=Marriage One of the most fun -- and occasionally dreaded -- parts of a bridal shower are the games. Although they're meant to be bonding experiences, bridal shower games aren't for everyone ... and if your gal group meets exclusively for cosmos and indie jazz, you might want to skip them. But the fact is, br... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47104&ca=Marriage One of the wedding trends that's really revving up brides today is the addition of a time capsule to the wedding prep proceedings. Yes, the wedding time capsule is a growing trend -- to the point where you can buy a pre-made kit from many web sites. In kit form, your wedding time capsule takes the f... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45094&ca=Marriage Silk or real; what's a bride to do? For many brides, the question is really perplexing -- especially for those who want to mix a dash of "Do-It-Yourself" into their wedding flower preparations. Obviously, silk comes with some advantages -- it's tough and shelf stable, and the petals won't come off a... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=41555&ca=Marriage One of the first things you notice when shopping for your winter wedding is that some designers seem never to have heard of the North at all. (Some can be forgiven, since they live in more temperate climates.) To them, every dress is a summer dress, with variations based on the level of pomp and cir... Marriage Blake Kritzberg Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=41099&ca=Marriage Some elements of the Cinderella wedding are downright obvious -- the extra-full ball gown, the elbow-length gloves. And let's not forget the pumpkin carriage that's sure to show up somewhere, whether it be the place cards, the centerpieces, or a giant prop piece near the entrance. But with Princess... Womens Interest Blake Kritzberg Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=39721&ca=Womens+Interest Every woman hits a crossroad when that fateful day arrives, and someone she loves puts a ring on her finger. As she peeks over the threshold at the daunting, exhilarating, endless year ahead, she'll probably spend some time pondering how to fine-tune her look -- for posterity, you know. After all, t...