Can’t decide on the dress code and tone for your wedding? Between formal, semi-formal, and casual, it might be hard to know what you want. Each of these terms will set specific expectations. Let’s break down what each type means and help you discover the right choice for you. Understanding the Differences: Formal, Semi-Formal, and Casual A formal wedding will …
5 Wedding Favor Ideas
Wedding favors are something that every couple discusses as they plan their reception. You want to find something that is practical and useful for guests, but also unique and special. Here are five wedding favors to consider. #1 – Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate Bags Coffee or tea is a popular choice for morning beverages. Guests can enjoy a cup …
5 Alternative Wedding Dessert Ideas
Wedding desserts are a key discussion when it comes to planning your wedding reception menu. While traditionally cake is served, modern couples often search for more options and alternatives. Here are five different types of wedding desserts. #1 – Dessert Fountain This is a way to add a striking visual to your dessert table and will be a great complement …
5 Things to Do On the Week Of Your Wedding
When it comes to the week of your wedding, there’s a lot to do. Having a checklist of things to do, or a guide can help keep everyone on task. Here are five things to do the week of your wedding. #5 – Make a Wedding Day Timeline and Share with Everyone A wedding day timeline is a way that …
5 Tips For Shopping For Wedding Shoes
While everyone loves shopping for bridal accessories, it can be a challenge when there are so many options particularly when it comes to your wedding shoes. One major decision is balancing style and comfort. Here are five tips for looking for wedding shoes to help attain that balance. Find Your Wedding Dress First While it might be more fun to …
A Wedding Timeline For Grooms
Everyone talks about prep for the bride, but we can’t forget about prep for the groom. While there are many things they do together preparing for their big day there are some events and activities specific to the groom. Here is our wedding timeline for the groom. A Year Before to Nine Months The year before your wedding, if you’re …
5 Tips To Keep In Mind When Choosing a Wedding Venue
When planning your wedding, one of the first things you will do is look for a wedding venue. With all the wedding venues out there, it can be a challenge to know which venue works for you and your needs. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when looking for a wedding venue. Budget When looking at wedding venues, …
5 Reasons To Hire a Wedding Planner
The decision to hire a wedding planner can be a fraught one. Brides and grooms often have a clear idea of what they want for their wedding in their heads, and they may worry the wedding planner will leave nothing for them to plan. But that’s not often the case. If you’re considering hiring a wedding planner, here are a …
Tux Jacket Styles For Grooms
While we design gowns for the bride, we can’t forget about styles for the groom. There are a number of jacket styles that grooms can explore, not to mention tuxedo accessories: tuxedo shirt, cuffs, tie, cummerbund or vest, suspenders and more. Not sure where to start? Here are a few tuxedo jacket styles for grooms: Notch Lapel Tuxedo Jacket This …
4 Seating Chart Tips For Your Wedding Reception
One of the biggest challenges when planning your reception is the seating chart. You want to create a seating chart that everyone will be happy with, and depending on the size of your guest list, that could be difficult. Fortunately, we have some seating chart tips for formal and laid back seating charts alike: Decide the Type of Table When …