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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the most fun choices you have when it comes to planning your wedding is deciding what your dessert will be. While planning, you might find yourself wondering if the traditional wedding cake (typically a neutral flavored sponge cake covered in fluffy white buttercream) is right for you. Maybe you don’t like cake or […]
