Some wedding customs, like the habit of having a bridal party or carrying the bride over the threshold, have existed for centuries and are still going strong today. But with so many wedding customs throughout history and various cultures, it’s not hard to believe that some have slipped through the cracks over the years. We’ve all heard of things like …
5 Best Engagement Party Themes
Everyone loves a party, especially when it’s a party to celebrate something as wonderful as a recent engagement. But for a party so important, you really want to make sure it’s one that the newly engaged couple, friends and family alike will never forget. A great way to help their engagement party to stand out is to incorporate an engagement …
4 Creative Date Ideas
Whether it’s a first date or you’ve been together for years and are trying to get back in the habit of date night, you want to make a good impression. Sure, you could do dinner and a movie again, but sometimes you want to do something more memorable than that. Something neither of you have ever tried before. Coming up …
3 Things to Pack in Your Bridal Emergency Kit
Once upon a time…it was your special day. The flowers were delivered early, the bridesmaids dressed without incident or bickering, and your dress was a fierce as they come. When suddenly…disaster stuck! You spilled red wine on your crisp white gown and have no stain remover to save the day. The horror! No one can plan for tragedy, but they …
Photo Albums: The Perfect Wedding Gift for Your Parents
The struggle is real. The question of what to get mom, dad, or any other parent in your life can be difficult for many reasons. For one, there is always the issue of cost. You may not be able to spring for a super-decked-out gift. There is also the issue of what is personal enough to give for such a …
Band or DJ? Finding the Right Wedding Music for You
The perfect wedding reception deserves the perfect wedding music. The problem is that there is no one universal “perfect wedding music.” Maybe you have a Renaissance themed wedding, so your favorite 80s power ballad might be a little out of place. Maybe you and your spouse don’t actually care for traditional love songs. The biggest question when considering wedding music …
5 Great Songs for the Mother/Son Dance
On the big day, we often focus on the relationship between the bride and her dad. We have historical traditions of the father of the bride “giving his daughter away” to her spouse. The father/daughter dance can leave the entire reception a little teary-eyed. But the relationship between mother and son can be just as special, and the groom’s dance …
The Best Colors for Your Wedding Theme
Colors evoke certain feelings and atmospheres naturally. When it comes to your wedding theme, color is your best resource. A strong wedding theme should flow from the ceremony to the reception to the car that drives the happy couple away for the night. Even if you can’t afford to go all out on your wedding theme, you can use color …
Romance on a Budget
Most of us are more about emotional value over material value in a relationship, and more likely to appreciate a thoughtful date over an expensive one. If you care about someone or are serious about developing a romantic connection with them, how much money they spend to take you out is not on your list of priorities: authenticity is more …
10 Unique Ideas For a Fall Wedding
With mild weather and beautiful bright colors, fall is a popular time of year for a wedding. The problem is that with so many fall weddings, many wedding ideas become a bit cliche. For the couple who’s been dreaming of a fall wedding that’s more than cookie cutter, here are some ideas to incorporate into your theme: Use Cool Colors …