Weddings/Expert Profile
Expertise
As founder and CEO of GraciousBridal.com, I am pleased to offer suggestions for those puzzling situations such as wanting to give personal gifts to bridesmaids that have totally different interests, how to show appreciation to guests on a budget, what small things that can be done to make a huge impact for the ceremony and reception.
Experience in the area
At the helm of graciousbridal.com, I am up-to-date on the latest trends. Our products have been featured in the finest wedding and style magazines. I am essentially a consultant to consultants. Because many wedding consultants are a small operation, they don't have access to the vendors, markets and other consultants that we have. Therefore, we use our resources to find those elusive items. Having a party and want to re-create the garden at Tavern-On-The-Green? We provided the marbelized balloons. Are you wanting a garden party with lanterns strung through the trees? We have provided the lanterns with coordinating parasols and hand fans. Want to plan a wedding merging two cultures, I can help navigate you through the potentially sticky situations (now is not the time for a social faux-pas!) It is important to be aware of the various customs in different parts of the country too, and I am more than happy to assist brides, moms and consultants in this.
Education/Credentials
Degree in Fine Arts and years of experience in design and marketing prior to becoming involved in the wedding industry.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Mary Beth | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jill | 09/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No, we're not Italian, but we ARE ..... |
| Lindsey | 05/12/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | thank you! |
| Rebecca | 03/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rachel | 03/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
Recent Answers from Brenda Cascio
2012-01-22 post-wedding thank yous:
Hello, Oh....how we wonder.....were they hiding under the bed when we were teaching them etiquette? Surely I passed all the important social graces to my daughter. I'm sure these thoughts have passed
2011-11-10 Color for Bridesmaid dress:
Hi Marie, Sounds like a beautiful wedding. If you have only one bridesmaid and one maid of honor, you have a little more lee-way on choosing colors for them. Several people on the altar in different colors
2011-11-01 intimidating list:
Hi Amanda, Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the task of planning your wedding. It does seem daunting, but taken a bite at a time, it is certainly do-able, and can be fun. You did the
2011-09-19 Destination Wedding/ invite protocol:
Hi Cora, I absolutely don't know where to start on this one. But here goes. Lets first talk about the destination wedding. Often, the couple chooses a destination wedding to keep the costs down. Make
2011-09-02 Post Wedding Celebration:
Hi Jill, What a conundrum. I am also in the planning stages of hosting a wedding for my daughter -- same size wedding. Same amount on the bride and grooms list, and I too, have a very large close-knit
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