It’s no secret that weddings are expensive — and a lot of traditional wedding decor is part of that expense. Do-It-Yourself brides can look into unique and alternative wedding decorations as a way to save money where they can. However it’s not only a money saving tactic; traditional white weddings don’t suit everyone’s style or wants for their big day. …
A Royal Banquet: Notable Meals at Royal Weddings
While asking recent brides to detail the most stressful part of their wedding planning, a majority replied, “The food.” After all, there are so many decisions to make, just on the food alone! Do you offer chicken or beef? Both? Should you have a vegetarian option? What about a buffet? Choosing a meal and coordinating with guests can be incredibly …
4 Games to Play at Your Wedding Reception
Every bride wants her wedding to be perfect, the wedding she always dreamed of. But let’s be honest: it’s not all about the ceremony itself. The ceremony should be beautiful, seamless, and a perfect match for the personalities of you and your future spouse. However, the afterparty is at least as important as the ceremony. Your wedding reception is a …
4 Creative Proposal Locations – That Don’t Break the Bank
You’ve done it! You saved up enough money to get the exact ring your partner has been fantasizing about all these years. It’s time to make both your dreams come true and pop the question. But how do you do it? For some of us, finding a simple but personal way to propose is equal to a flash mob or …
5 Around the World Wedding Customs You’ve Never Heard Of
Here in the United States, we have quite a few “tried and true” traditions that most citizens have heard of—the throwing of the bouquet, smashing cake in your partner’s face, and the father/daughter dance are a couple of the most popular examples. However, America isn’t the only country where wedding tradition is taken seriously. Around the world, many countries have …
Choosing The Perfect Wedding Photographer For Your Day
There are always at least one million things to think about when planning a wedding. There’s the food, the venue, the guest list, the dress, the decor, and a million other tiny details no one would even imagine go into a wedding. One thing is for sure: you need to plan. Every bride wants the pictures of her big day …
Famous Weddings: Princess Grace
Brides find inspiration from all over when it comes to their weddings. One common source of inspiration is the elegant wedding of Grace Kelly who went from being a Hollywood A Lister actress to being the Princess of Monaco when she married Prince Rainier III in 1956. If you’re looking forward to the wedding of Prince Harry to the American …
Creative Ideas for Behind the Scenes of Your Big Day
The day of your wedding is going to be full of hustle and bustle. There’s the rush to get ready in a whirlwind of hair spray, waterproof mascara, and accessories. Then there is the need to get out the dressing room door so that you can take pictures. Finally, there’s the series of events throughout the day. The ceremony! The …
Choosing the Perfect Summer Wedding Color Palette
Choosing a color palette for your spring or summer wedding may seem like a daunting task. You want to embrace the brightness and lightness of spring, but maybe want to avoid the look of classic pastels. Maybe you want to make a bold statement with summer colors without turning it into an elementary school art project. Summer is all about …
5 Unconventional Wedding Venues
You’ve found the one and have the ring on your hand – now it’s time to find the perfect wedding venue. But where? Anymore we see less weddings in traditional churches and hotels and more in barns and fields – whether a family farm or an event center made to look like one. But if rustic really isn’t your style …