Guest Author - Tonya Callihan

Often times I am asked by a bride-to-be or someone fantasizing about their future wedding, what are wedding resources I recommend?
Doing research on the Internet for resources can be tiring. Sometimes you don’t get the results you are looking for. And other times you’re not sure of the search words to type in to find exactly what it is you are looking for.
Hopefully I’ll solve all of these problems. I’ve listed books, magazines, and websites that I couldn’t live without.

www.emeraldbridal.net
This website offers endless possibilities for finding your perfect wedding dress. It also offers a free catalogue.

www.theimagegallrey.com
Log on now for a free catalogue! I love this site because of the unique wedding invitation and Save-The-Date cards. With The Image Gallery you will get the invitations you really desire.

www.rexcraft.com
Another invitation site. They offer a more sophisticated and classical looking invitation. Rexcraft also offers a wide range of pillows, garters, guest books, centerpieces, and much more. You can order a set that matches or mix and match a couple of sets to fit your unique wedding style.

Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide: This magazine offers so much information on having a beautiful tropical wedding. It offers some of the popular wedding and honeymoon spots.

Brides: Every issue of this magazine is full of wonderful ideas from wedding cakes to wedding dress to wedding centerpieces. You can get the latest trends on hairstyles and makeup and some great party and reception themes. Not sure what you want your bouquet to look like, this magazine will offer tons of pictures of bouquets and the instructions on making your own.

Bridal Guide: Another great magazine! Bridal Guide will help you step-by-step. Want to find the perfect gown for your body type-Bridal Guide will show you how. Want to add a personal touch to your wedding and reception-Bridal Guide will give you tips on making this happen. This magazine also offers insight from previous brides. They will give you their advice, tips, and tricks on how to stay on budget.

My all time wedding resource-life resource would be Martha Stewart. I watch her show every single day. I visit her website every single day. This woman is a genius when it comes to weddings and every day essentials. www.marthastewart.com
Not only does Martha Stewarts’ website offer so much info. Martha has a weddings magazine called Martha Stewart Weddings. Martha also has many wedding books that are available. To subscribe to her magazine you can go to her website and at the bottom of the homepage you will see options for her magazines. Click on the weddings magazine and you will be prompt to subscribe.
You can go to your local bookstore as well as online bookstores such as www.amazon.com, to find Martha’s wedding books. You can also find them on her website as well.
Another great thing is Martha has a craft store, if you are on a tight budget and are going to make centerpieces, bouquets, or bridal party gifts, you can check out her craft store and order from her wonderful products.

I hope these wedding resources help you plan your perfect wedding. If you have a wedding resource that has or is helping you plan your wedding and would like to share it with me and other readers head over to the forum and list your wedding resources.