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Rhoad to the Altar: Do’s and don’ts of wedding invitations
Courtesy of Flickr user William Arthur Fine StationeryYour wedding invitations make quite an impression because they are the first look your guests will have into your big day. They set the tone and...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Wedding invitation postage pointers
So far, just about everything I’ve written about has been something I’ve experienced in the wedding planning process. This blog will diverge from that a bit. While talking about wedding invitations and...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Wedding weight loss with Smart
DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS – KATE PENNFitness ball courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods. This week has been insanely busy with the March/April issue of Smart just on the horizon. However, this issue’s topic...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Groundhog-themed wedding?
Party-crashing groundhog, played by Jimmy Corbett of Stroudsburg, is escorted out of the wedding reception of Melissa Morton and Steve Miller at Fernwood Hotel and Resort in Shoemakers on Saturday,...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Tales of a 31-year-old braceface
Before braces… This might be the most expensive diet I’ve ever been on. This week, I got braces. As a 31-year-old. Who’s getting married in nine months. And for the past four days, I’ve eaten nothing...
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Rhoad to the Altar: DIY book-page paper roses
Bouquet of book paper roses. Christian and I met at a newspaper we worked at together in Huntington, W.Va., and we wanted to incorporate words, text and fonts into our wedding theme. Unfortunately,...
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Rhoad to the Altar: How to book hotel rooms for wedding guests
Courtesy of Flickr user glenngouldWouldn’t it be fun to just shack up and have a pre-wedding slumber party? Who needs separate hotel rooms? When your wedding guests have to travel eight hours to see...
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Catch up with Smart this weekend
Temperatures today and Sunday could have folks in the York area thinking spring. While you plan out your outdoor activities, don’t miss these posts from Smart: Rhoad to the Altar offers a series of...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Finding a bridesmaids dress for every body
This dress was one that I had originally picked out as a possible bridesmaids dress, but after I tried it on, I wasn’t as big of a fan. As our wedding date nears, I’m starting to get really excited...
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Rhoad to the Altar: ‘Ringing’ in your big day
My princess-cut engagement rings lends itself to a bevy of wedding bands. They’re all so shiny, and the decision is so hard! I’m a very indecisive person. Whether it’s something small like what to have...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Being far from family gets lonely sometimes
Sometimes Ohio comes to me! Two of my bridesmaids came to visit during last year’s Taste of PA Wine Festival. Living eight hours from everything you grew up with is hard. And lonely sometimes. And...
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Rhoad to the Altar: What does it mean to feel like a bride?
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Emery CoAt what point in the wedding planning process do you feel like a “bride”? Everyone tells you that you’re supposed to have this take-your-breath-away,...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Making the first dance one to remember
Courtesy of Flickr user hyekab25I’ve been dreaming about what song I would dance to as my first dance since at least 12. Most girls fantasize about about what wedding gown they will wear when they get...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Make your wedding rock with the right DJ
Courtesy of Flickr user ImNotQuiteJackA good DJ can make you do this. Have you ever been at a wedding where everyone’s dancing and having a great time and then the DJ decides to turn left instead of...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Vintage and lace highlight 2013 wedding dress trends
COURTESY OF RENAISSANCE BRIDALSLace is the go-to material for wedding dresses this season, according to Jon Smith, co-owner of Renaissance Bridals, and is shown off in this Enzoani lace fit and flare...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Dance floor placement vital to keep party going
COURTESY OF MARK WALTERSKeep your dance floor and your bar in the same room to keep everyone together and having a good time. You’ve chosen your DJ, talked to him or her about your tastes in music,...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Signature cocktails add punch to wedding reception
Courtesy of Flickr user www.jan-peter.comA signature cocktail can be as simple as putting a twist on a traditional drink. Let’s face it, the bar is probably one of the most popular places at any...
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Rhoad to the Altar: What is an unplugged wedding
I’m always that person standing in the aisle at weddings, trying to get a great shot of the couple kissing … and probably ruining it for the professional photographer they spent thousands of dollars...
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Rhoad to the Altar: A weekend of wedding crafts in NJ
DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS — ABBY RHOADChristian’s mom and I cut out table numbers and put together flowers while Christian worked on the banners for the tables at the reception. Christian has been busy...
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Rhoad to the Altar: Bouquets made easy and a little family time
My mom, center, and my aunt made the eight-hour trek from Ohio for a few days to come help with wedding stuff. I can’t thank them enough! Who else has a family that would drive 16 hours roundtrip to...
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