While weddings are timeless, some wedding trends are not. Trends come and go, and already in 2020, some trends are really standing out. As we move into the year, let’s take a look at some new wedding trends. It’s all about color The Pantone color of the year is a classic blue, which we will see added to elements of …
5 Alternatives to Traditional Floral Arrangements for Your Wedding
Flowers tend to be a large part of the decor for most weddings, and even a part of the bride’s look. Unfortunately, fresh flowers are expensive and it can be difficult to DIY your way around this cost while still planning to use real flowers. Even if there’s room for real flowers in your budget, many couples don’t feel very …
Famous Wedding Style: Princess Diana and Prince Charles
The wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was one for the books, and we still look back on the wedding today. One of the biggest things talked about is the fashion: everything from Princess Diana’s dress to her veil, which is still used as inspiration for brides today. While Charles was in his military uniform, many active military men …
Easy Tips for DIY Bridal Makeup
While many brides opt for a professional makeup artist for their wedding day, other brides decide to go the DIY route. Whether you are trying to keep costs down or if you are typically comfortable doing your makeup yourself, you will want to take special care with your wedding day look. Fortunately, a little practice and a few great products …
5 Easy Wedding Hair Styles for the Low Maintenance Bride
Finding a hairstyle for your wedding day can be a tough task. With so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You might want to go simple for your hair, to let the rest of your outfit and accessories shine. Here are 5 DIY Hairstyles to consider for your wedding day! Braided Bun This hairstyle is very sleek and will …
5 Ways to Add Wedding Style to Your Elopement
There are a lot of reasons that you and your partner might decide that eloping is the right step for you. You may not be interested in throwing a traditional wedding, or you might live far from your family and know they won’t be able to travel to attend. You might be concerned about the financial cost of a traditional …
The Odd Origins of Wedding Traditions
When you’re planning a wedding, you might run into some odd traditions. If you ask about them, you’re likely to be told that they’re traditional. Most of these wedding traditions had a practical purpose at one point; frequently, they were for the bride’s safety! Matching Bridesmaids When choosing bridesmaids’ dresses, you’ll probably see the advice that they should be dressed …
Fun DIY Proposal Ideas
Are you planning to propose to your sweetheart this holiday season? You might feel overwhelmed with the need to impress in your proposal, and not all proposals may be right for your relationship. While some people dream about big romantic gestures with a lot of attention, if you don’t think your partner would enjoy that, you definitely don’t want to …
6 Famous Marriages in American History
There’s nothing better than feeling inspired by a loving marriage, especially when you’re excitedly planning your own big day. Throughout history, our country has seen so many memorable and swoon-worthy marriages. ‘Tis the season for Hallmark channel movies and happy endings, but take a quick break from binge watching your favorite holiday love story to take in some of these …
The History of Wedding Food
Food is a big part of all of our celebrations, and weddings are no different! One of the things you’ll have to consider as you plan your wedding is what sort of food and other refreshments you want to serve. Have you wondered why certain foods and drinks are popular at wedding receptions? Let’s dig in to some food related …