During weddings, most of the spotlight goes to the bride and the mother of the bride. Yes, she is handing over her daughter to a new journey with someone else. But she’s not the only one whose child is starting a new life. The mother of the groom is also handing over her soon to embark on that same journey. …
When Should You Take Your Wedding Photos?
As you are planning your big day, you’re probably putting a lot of thought into your wedding photos. These keepsake photographs are a high priority for many couples as they are both a reminder of the day and a chance to get professional photos looking your very best. That said, taking your wedding photos can present some logistical challenges. Here …
5 Tips For Making Your Wedding Registry
Wedding gift registries can be challenging because of the many options you have. Between online websites, big retailers, and local stores, it’s difficult to know what’s the best registry for your gifts. Here are five tips to consider when selecting your wedding registry. Make a List of Your Needs and Wants For the Registry As a couple, consider the basics …
Tips For an Eco-Friendly Wedding
Do you take the extra effort to recycle your bottles, walk instead of drive, reuse materials, and basically anything to help reduce your carbon footprint? There are plenty of changes you can make to your wedding that will have a major impact on saving the environment. You even might be able to spark some of these habits into your guests’ …
Wedding Dress Code For Guests
When going to a wedding, there will be a dress code established by the bride and groom. It can be challenging to decipher what that dress code means. Here are the most commonly used dress codes for wedding guests, so your guests can dress appropriately. Black Tie A black tie wedding will generally be an evening ceremony and reception. If …
5 Tips For Writing Your Own Vows
Are you thinking about writing your wedding vows? It’s no easy task, and that’s usually why people choose traditional vows. Summarizing your love, hopes, and dreams for one another in just a few short minutes can be overwhelming, especially when you’re not the only ones who will hear your words. But as overwhelming as it is, it’s worth it. It …
Organize Your Wedding With a Planning Journal
Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming. So much so that many brides hire a professional to help plan their wedding for them. However, there are many reasons why brides may want to take on the responsibilities themselves, such as saving on cost, being in control of the whole part of the process, or a love for DIYs. It is …
Staying Positive While Going Wedding Dress Shopping
This is it. The time has come when you’re about to find THE dress. You know, the one you’ll walk down the aisle in. The one your significant other will see you in and shed a tear on sight. The one you’ll be wearing when you say “I do.” Yes, THAT dress. It holds a lot of pressure so you’re …
How Long Does It Take To Plan a Wedding?
A wedding will take a lot of planning. To ease the stress, you should prepare a schedule. Even with a wedding planner, the couple should still do most of the planning. Everything from getting the dress to sending out invites, booking hair and makeup, and planning for the ceremony and reception should be planned at appropriate times before your wedding. …
Creating Your Own Cocktails For the Wedding Reception
“Excuse me, bartender, I’ll have one of the ‘Kiss Me Sours.’” Now, that sounds a lot better than a whiskey sour. It tastes and looks better too because while it’s appearance matches your wedding theme, its flavors are your favorite. It’s a drink that was concocted especially for you. There is no other like it. That’s what you could have …