Should We Hire a Wedding Band or a DJ?

Part of what makes a great wedding is the entertainment, but what kind of entertainment should you choose? You’re about to throw your biggest party ever, so why not put some thought into this decision and make it the event of your lifetime? Fortunately, Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo can help

Choose Your Shoes

What girl doesn’t love shoes? Or in this case, wedding shoes. How exciting! This is a fun accessory to purchase and there are so many options. With that being said, when choosing wedding shoes, you want to make sure you pick something that completes your look and style. And they must

Darianna Bride Alison at outdoor wedding

Darianna Bridal Real Bride: Allison Barrett-Ferraro

The Meeting: Alex and I first met when we were introduced by a mutual friend during our sophomore year at Gettysburg College. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, and we only chatted briefly before going our separate ways. Two years later, we were reintroduced by another mutual friend, and

Here’s to Cocktail Hour

There’s no requirement that you include a cocktail hour at your wedding, but it’s definitely a great way for your guests to settle in and get into the party mood. They can grab a drink and a few snacks, and mingle with other guests while you are having some more photos

Showering the Bride

It’s a long-standing tradition: Before the wedding, we shower the bride with love and good-wishes. In the months or weeks before the wedding, the brides closest friends and family gather together to offer her gifts and celebrate the start of her new married life. When planning a bridal shower, there

Selecting Your Maid of Honor

In some cases, selecting your maid of honor is a no-brainer. You may have known for years who you’d choose to be your right hand woman (or man) at your wedding. It could be your sister or your best friend from grade school, even your mom or your brother. Perhaps

Darianna Bridal Real Bride: Dianna Hansen-Cichonski

The Meeting: Justin and I met in 4th grade at St. Timothy’s Catholic School. We went to our first boy/girl party at a friend’s house and he got down on one knee and proposed to me with a mood ring! Unfortunately, the romance did not last, and we moved

So, You’re the Mother of the Groom

There’s an old adage about the mother of the groom and the role they play in weddings: “Be quiet and wear beige.” We beg to differ. If you’re the mother of the groom, you have a very important role in this wedding. You brought the groom into the world, and helped make

How to Have a Wonderful Bridal Appointment

Finding your gown is one of the most magical experiences you will have. You are going to get married in that dress, and that’s extraordinary! To keep that floating on air feeling, Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo offers some tips for a successful bridal appointment: When do I start looking? The

Featured Darianna Bridal Bride: Jessica Carter-Rudnet

Jessica called Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo after spotting one of our Enzoani Jordan bridal gowns. As soon as she tried it on, she knew this was the dress she’d wear when she would marry her best friend, Jim Rudnet. We invited Jessica to tell her love story here. Our Meeting: Jim and I

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