Dear Catherine: The rules are that there are no rules! You can have a vow renewal ceremony that is exactly like a wedding. If you want to have a shower, have a shower. You probably won’t get as many gifts as you would if you were starting your life together, but you probably don’t […]
Category: Advice & Ideas
Hi Missy: I am so glad you like the show. Interesting question. You know, I have tried so many facial care products. All the biggies including Borghese, Clinique… if you can think of it, I have tried it. the line that I have found to be the best for my skin is Oil of […]
Color Quandary
Hello Shayna: Why don’t you try a pink to red palette since they all work together and come from the same general color family. Use the palest pinks through the soft ones, the mediums, the rich warms, to the hot pinks and then on to touches of deep red tones. Stay away from Chinese […]
Not a Question…Just a fan!!
Debbi: You are so sweet. I usually don’t answer the non-question submissions, but I just had to answer this one. I am glad you like the show and thank you for joining the fan club! Your friend, Donnie
Question about linen
Hi Brendan: Thank you for getting in touch. Try BBJ Linen. You can reach them at www.bbjlinen.com. They are located in Chicago but ship nationwide. Look at their Espresso Bichon. It is terrific. Good luck and keep watching the show.We are just finishing the filming of season nine and I have three episodes this […]
Wedding Planner Certification
Hi Christine: I suggest June Wedding, Inc. You can reach Robbi Ernst, III at www.junewedding.com. Robbi is noted for having invented the modern day wedding planner nearly thirty-five years ago and is the authority for weddings. He trains and certifies wedding planners all over the world and is my mentor. Good Luck! Donnie […]
Linen Question
Hi Nicole: Try a Espresso Bichon table cloth with pink Champagne Lamour chair covers with Espresso Bichon ties in a flip format. I would then use a Pink Champagne Lamour double napkin. You can rent these from BBJ linen. They have offices around the country and are based in Chicago. They ship all over. […]
Hi Jeanne: Thanks for your question. There are very few actual blue flowers so I would go summer and use bright yellows with Ivories, Whites, and Blue Accents. You could even add in a touch of peach. Since the wedding will be outdoors, you want to make sure your palette is not too busy, […]
Kimberli: We now offer the chocolate menu cards, as well as other chocolate favors. Regards, Donnie
Limited budget question
Jen: Thanks for the note. Of course you can do a wedding for your budget. You do have to make some serious decisions and be careful not to over-spend on things that you want but cannot necessarily have. One thing to note is that the fewer people you have in attendance, the better. Perhaps […]