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 …
Sweet Choices: Wedding Desserts
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 are worried about making sure …
Unconventional Wedding Meals
Planning your wedding meal can fill you with excitement or dread. Different budgets make different sort of meals possible, and even if you can afford a fancy plated dinner, you may not want one. The stereotypical wedding dinner with a choice between chicken or beef (plus a vegetarian option) can be boring and forgettable. If having a memorable meal isn’t …
The Dos and Don’ts of Engagement Photos
The Dos and Don’ts of Engagement Photos Engagement photos should be fun. After all, you’re celebrating! The whole point of the photos is to commemorate this moment when you felt so happy. But often couples stress over getting the engagement photos just right. What should they wear? Do they want a theme? What if one of the pictures comes out …
Royal Weddings: Meghan and Harry
If you’re at all interested in weddings, you’ve probably been bombarded with lots of news about the wedding of Prince Harry and Her Royal Highness, Duchess Meghan of Sussex in the last few weeks. While you might not have an entourage — including a few elegantly dressed small children to carry your veil for you — you can look to …
The 3 Step Good Bridesmaid’s Guide (How Not to Be a Bridesmaidzilla)
If you are reading this and you are a bride, please show this article to your bridesmaids. Whether through email, a Facebook share, or just dropping your laptop in front of them, please make sure your bridesmaids read this article. As for you, please go and give yourself a moment to relax and not think about your wedding. Deal? At …