If you are shopping for wedding bands, you’ve probably noticed that most wedding bands are simple rings. Ladies designed for women often are plain or very simple and are intended to coordinate with a flashy engagement ring. These rings can often be purchased in a matching set together. Rings designed for men are often completely free of ornament and will …
6 Things Engaged Couples Should Know Before They Get Married
Are you newly engaged and wondering how to navigate your engagement and retain your sanity? Here are six tips that every engaged couple should know before their wedding day to encourage a successful wedding and a happy marriage. 1) Don’t Make Assumptions About What They Want You might think you know exactly how your wedding day should go — but …
Soothing the Wedding Jitters: How to Avoid Cold Feet
Although it might be scary, feeling nervous about your future is totally normal. So normal, in fact, that we have a name for it: cold feet. You might be asking yourself if you’re making the right choice or if you’re moving too fast. The decision to legally commit to your partner is a big one and you would hate to …
Making Sure Your Engagement Photos Feel Like You
Engagement photos are becoming an increasingly popular part of the engagement and wedding experience in the United States, but you might find yourself feeling a little awkward or unsure about what to do! Most people don’t frequently hire photographers to do a personal photoshoot. Your experience getting pictures taken might be limited to school picture days and the occasional selfie …
5 Ideas For Non-Traditional Engagement Rings
If someone says the words “engagement ring,” you probably picture a diamond set on a gold band, maybe accented with smaller diamonds. This is the perfect engagement ring for some people, but it isn’t quite right for everyone. If you are planning to purchase a wedding ring so you can propose to your sweetheart but don’t think that a diamond …
5 Fun Summer Wedding Themes
Whether you always wanted a summer wedding or it’s just the easiest time of your for your friends and family to gather together, it’s certainly a popular time of year for a wedding. If you’ve decided that summer is the best option for you, you might now be wondering if you can use a fun theme to tie your big …
What To Consider Before You DIY Your Wedding Flowers
Do you love crafting and want to put your own personal touch on your wedding day? Are you panicking about how to afford the rates your florist quoted you for the flowers you’ve been dreaming of? You might be considering trying to do your wedding flowers yourself. This can be a big undertaking if you aren’t ready, but if you’re …
What To Think About When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
The photographs taken of your wedding day will be some of the most special and important pictures that you’ve ever had taken. Of course, these days your precious photographs aren’t just found on a mantle or at your 20th anniversary party. There’s Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and even Pinterest all waiting to host the photos from your magical day. A lot …
Easy Ways to Make Your Wedding Budget Go Further
You’re engaged, and everyone is asking you how wedding planning is going. You probably answer that it’s going great and start talking about the dream dress you’re ordering. But what if you’re worried about your budget? You have options that can help you stretch your budget further and make your dream wedding a reality. Use What Resources You Have We’ve …
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner 101
Whether you have only the wedding party, or out-of-town guests as well; you will need to know what to expect, or the do’s and don’ts of a wedding rehearsal dinner. Everyone has their own way of doing things, so the dinner and expectations can change depending on the couple. However; the basics will usually remain the same. No matter what …