There are many reasons why you might choose to refrain from serving liquor at your wedding reception. Alcohol isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (see what we did there?) and skimping on the alcohol certainly doesn’t mean skimping on delicious, sophisticated beverages that’ll have your guests begging for the recipe long after the party. Here are 5 of our favorite thirst-quenchers …
What to Expect From a Bridal Appointment (and How To Get The Most Out of It)
This is it, one of the first big milestones when it comes to planning your wedding: your first bridal appointment to pick out your dream dress! It’s not uncommon to be obsessed over this day. Hours of television are devoted to watching women pick out their wedding attire. Most women already have an opinion on what they’d like to wear …
Getting Married at Home: How to Keep Your Peace of Mind
Booking a venue can be tough. Not everyone can afford the venue of their dreams, and often they’re booked months or even a year in advance. It’s for this reason that so many couples are choosing to get married in their own home. In fact, some craft-minded couples actually prefer to create their own dream venue in the place where …
10 Fun Engagement Announcement Ideas
Congratulations — you’re engaged! Whether you’ve been anticipating this moment for years, or the whole thing was a complete surprise, you’re no doubt excited to share the news with your family and friends. Before you take to Facebook (or even send an old-fashioned card), take a look at these 10 special ideas for announcing your engagement. Show Us the Ring! …
Playful Activities for Your Wedding Reception
The advantage of modern day weddings is that the sky’s the limit with how you want your day to look and feel. Even though many wedding traditions have stood the test of time, there are always new activities being added to the event. Take your wedding reception for example. You don’t just have to have a dinner, speeches, and dancing. …
10 Unique First Dance Songs for Musical Theatre Lovers
The perfect song for your first dance can be a stressful pick — especially if you love music. Theatre lovers might enjoy using this opportunity to inject their love of theatre into their wedding, but with all of the wonderful options out there, it can be overwhelming. Here is a list of theatre love songs that might be perfect for …
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Music
The music at your wedding will contribute a significant amount to the ambiance. The first sounds your guests will hear when they walk in the door or onto the scene will be your wedding musicians. Classic choices like a pianist or a string quartet certainly have their own appeal, and there are many good reasons to go with one of …
Unique Styles for the Alternative Bride
In our last blog, we talked about adding pops of color to your wedding day, with colorful shoes, bows, or lipstick. But what if you want to do something completely different? The traditional white wedding dress is beautiful, sure, but it’s not for everyone. Maybe you want to surprise your guests with a brightly colored dress or a style you …
Adding Color to Your Wedding Day
Popularized by Queen Victoria, the white dress is one of the most-loved wedding traditions across the United States, Europe and places all around the world. Women have been dressed in white on the day they say, “I do” for centuries. However, many brides are looking for ways to add color to their wedding look. Why wouldn’t they? Color is a …
Dressing Your Bridesmaids in Style
If you’ve ever been asked to be a bridesmaid, you probably first felt excitement over being asked to be a big part of your friend’s big day… and then you may have felt dread over what sort of dress that you might be asked to wear. Terrible bridesmaid dresses are a common movie trope: matching dresses that may have been …