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...
Fall images easily pop into mind, speaking of cozy chic and lush romance. Crisp air. Reds, golds, and oranges against an autumn blue sky. A perfect setting for the perfect wedding. Whether you’re looking for Thanksgiving wedding ideas or to turn an ordinary autumn day into an extraordinary one, we have suggestions to create a fall wedding that you’ll remember through every season to come. Seasonally Inspired It isn’t difficult to pinpoint what makes an autumn wedding...
The most successful bachelorette parties focus on what the bride loves most. Keep in mind, this party is to celebrate her last few months, weeks, or days as a single woman. Party the night away at the swankiest club, or have a relaxing camping trip with her best friends. Just be sure to celebrate her favorite way! Here’s a list of bachelorette party favors, decorations, games, and activity ideas to help you host the perfect bachelorette...
There are so many incredible and fun wedding trends that are emerging this year for the upcoming season. One of the biggest trends is the new innovation to wedding signage. While wedding signs have been around for a long time now, they just got a serious upgrade. The latest wedding sign trend is neon wedding signs, and if you want a wedding that really stands out, you should incorporate them into your wedding. Wedding signs have become...
A lot of dreaming, preparation, and expense goes into your wedding day. It’s a day you want to experience while it happens and remember for years to come. Yet, it’s common for couples to say that their wedding day was a blur. The planning takes so much time, and the day goes by so fast. It hardly seems fair. But creating unforgettable wedding moments throughout your big day makes it something to cherish at the...
The traditional white wedding dress will always stay in style. It’s a classic. But we admire the brides who step outside of the typical traditional route and go with something other than a white wedding dress. Non traditional wedding dresses always make a statement, and if done right, make your entire wedding memorable. Whether it’s a different color, “out there” style, or an ode to a specific meaning, alternative wedding dresses really make a bride stand...
We get it, honeymoons are very expensive. Whether you are frantically searching “small wedding venues near me” or trying to locate the cheapest vacation possible, weddings and everything that comes with them are a lot. These days, the all-inclusive day after the wedding, traditional honeymoon is no longer the norm for modern wedding planning. In fact, the names have changed to staycations, later-moons, and even mini-moons. There are a lot of different expenses that can get...
These days, weddings can seem very generic, from the ceremony to the décor. In fact, it is extremely easy for couples to default to what they have seen in shows, magazines, movies, or other couples’ weddings. For many, selecting a color palette is considered personalization for your big day, but what if you could customize your event to make it truly unique to you? Whether that be the wedding accessories, the venue, or if you are...