Flowers are an important part of the aesthetic and décor of the overall wedding day, but you probably did not realize that they can also play a very big part in the way you tell your story during the day. A lot of flowers have unique symbolic meanings that belong to them that can signify different emotions. Wedding flower meanings can be a deciding factor for what flowers to choose to celebrate your big day, so...
Your dream wedding most likely has a lot of moving pieces, from the centerpieces to the food selection to even choosing a venue. A wedding planner is the glue that holds everything together. A professional wedding coordinator can be the make or break in having an amazing wedding day. But the full scope of their duties goes beyond the day-of coordination, and you might not even realize it. Outside of their expert skills of wedding planning...
It’s official, you are getting married! Now it is time to start planning, but where should you even start? You simply cannot have a perfect wedding without the absolute perfect venue to host the event. This is why it is so important to select a wedding venue that has all the crucial factors you are looking for. If you dream of an at-home wedding or a lovely destination wedding, selecting a location and the perfect venue...
There are many Western wedding traditions that are still going strong from the olden days, like the classic white wedding dress, wearing a ring on your left hand, or cutting the wedding cake. Along with these traditions comes a very well known one that is often overlooked in the planning process: the wedding march. You have most likely heard of the wedding march plenty of times before, but there are many unique factors that come from...
After the vows have been said and the rings have been exchanged, it is now time to celebrate your everlasting love! The best way to ease into the celebration is a wedding cocktail hour. The wedding cocktail hour helps transition from your special ceremony to a larger soiree. You’ll want to make sure that you do it the right way so your guests can enjoy themselves prior to kicking up the celebration. The wedding cocktail hour...
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is the one time of the year when loud proclamations of love are celebrated across restaurants, social media, and in the eyes of a man who is walking back from work with a giant bouquet of beautiful flowers for his love. Most people believe that Valentine’s Day is a day to reconnect and celebrate their relationship, which is why Valentine’s Day marriage is perfect. It isn’t cringy or overdone. It is...
Before you plan the perfect wedding, you’ve got to plan the perfect way to show your commitment to one another. The classic symbol of that commitment is the ring. Finding and wearing the perfect wedding rings will fill you both with warm feelings every time you look at them. It’s a huge purchase and one that you want to make with as much information as possible. Choosing the perfect engagement ring isn’t a particularly tough task,...
The first dance, something that is either highly romanticized with visions of floating around the room with your true love or something that is highly dreaded for the possible awkward dance moves in the spotlight. It doesn’t really matter if you are a professional dancer or not. There are a couple of things you can do to ensure that your wedding first dance will go perfectly. Everyone wants a flawless and fun first dance on their...
When we’re asked to be members of a wedding party for the first time, it can feel a little daunting. It’s exciting, for sure, but what does it mean to be in the wedding party? What does a bridesmaid do? How do bridesmaids duties differ from that of the maid of honor? Each bride is unique and may have unique expectations when it comes to her wedding party, but there are time honored traditions for bridesmaids...
Weddings have a lot of moving parts. We’ve got to coordinate the venue, the guests, the food, the decor, as well as all the details that make the day feel thoughtfully crafted. There are a lot of things to take care of when planning a wedding, but few of them dictate the direction of the ceremony and reception, like the choices we make with our wedding music. Let’s look at the must-haves. Of course, we want...