items on your wedding day checklist are perfect. Everything from the flowers to the color of the napkins. But then, unexpectedly, disaster strikes! Whether the maid of honor’s dress suddenly doesn’t fit right. Or that your elaborate up-do is unraveling fast. Every wedding needs a wedding day emergency kit to assist the bridal party in handling the unexpected with ease. The Weddings & Events by Raina team always has a suitcase of survival items for any and all wedding day disasters.


st the happy couple and their families who are paying the price for the big day. There are so many satellite events such as the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor and bachelorette parties. There are also travel expenses, attire, hair and makeup, and the gifts that go with each of these events. In the end, it can unfairly target friends and loved ones time and wallets. It certainly makes it understandable that someone might consider turning down the option to be a bridesmaid. However, how does one go about doing that without risking the loss of a relationship with a close friend?

Being by your friend’s side through all the highs and lows of the wedding planning process is something every good friend wants to say yes to. Calming her on the big day. Seeing the sweet but nervous smiles throughout the ceremony. Crying along with her as she exchanges vows with her soon to be spouse. We all want to support those closest to us and to be there when they need us most. But being able to afford bridesmaid these days…. It does not come cheap. In fact, it’s getting remarkably expensive. On average, it costs approximately $3K. We have found that many ladies just can’t afford it without forgoing paying rent or buying groceries.

The first look is a magical intimate moment, full of emotion. It is a lovely alternative for the happy couple to get the most out of their wedding photo coverage with beautiful photos and, likely, the only moment alone they will have a chance to enjoy together. Trust us, alone time is rare thing during the wedding day.

“I Love You.”
We hear people say it all the time—at the end of phone calls and whenever parting ways.
Even though you may not always say it, make sure that they know you care. Go beyond simply saying “I love you” with a special gift from NanoStyle. With their I Love You in Different Languages Jewelry collection you have many beautiful options.