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"To tip or not to tip" This is definitely a question many couple face when the big day arrives. Remember that tipping is optional. Tipping someone is simply a way to reward them for an exceptional job. Tip those who deserve it. Normally, if you feel they made your day exponentially easier, they deserve a tip.

When your trying to decipher who to tip, check your contracts...

The Central Minnnesota Wedding Association is proud to annouce the 2012 Vendor Of Distinction Award winners.  Congrats to the following businesses that have gone above and beyond in the past year.

Blooming Creations

 

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Wedding planning is hard work. So often at work I see countless brides accompanied by their grooms. No two couples are exactly the same in their process of planning, but many brides find it a struggle to get grooms excited about planning. Let me start by saying that it isn't because he isn't excited about marrying you, or that he thinks it is stupid. But maybe he is just overwhelmed or doesn't know how to help. Planning a wedding to most men is like a fish out of water. Most men I know...

Choosing your colors is a very important step in the planning process. In most cases the colors you choose is what ties your entire event together. There are many things to consider when weighing choices of colors.

Think of where your wedding is being held. Garden or backyard weddings give a very natural look and I love greens and...

Congratulations on your new engagement. Before you drive off into the sunset, the wedding plans seem to be your only roadblock. Simple enough, but for those of you who are just starting out, you may be just like many brides in a sense with not knowing where to begin. There is a great deal to plan, and a great...

Happy New Year! I figured a new year and a new internship deserved a proper introduction from me. I am Kathleen, the newest intern at CMWA, and manager of social media. While brainstorming thoughts for my first blog to entice the newly engaged to inspiration I am rather preoccupied about the New Year upon us. Making New Year’s resolutions have never been a strong point with me. Like many, I give up on my resolutions before the month ends. This year will be different for me...