Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming. So much so that many brides hire a professional to help plan their wedding for them. However, there are many reasons why brides may want to take on the responsibilities themselves, such as saving on cost, being in control of the whole part of the process, or a love for DIYs. It is …
How Long Does It Take To Plan a Wedding?
A wedding will take a lot of planning. To ease the stress, you should prepare a schedule. Even with a wedding planner, the couple should still do most of the planning. Everything from getting the dress to sending out invites, booking hair and makeup, and planning for the ceremony and reception should be planned at appropriate times before your wedding. …
5 Wedding Trends For 2021
Some wedding staples have been popular for decades, but new trends arise each year to make weddings more exciting and fresh. Getting married in 2021? Here are five wedding trends that might spark some inspiration. Smaller Appetizers This is a new trend in weddings and for a good reason. The trend is to have individual portions perfect for one guest. …
Wedding Reception Lighting Ideas
Wedding reception lighting is something that can enhance your reception. Here are fixtures and ideas that can bring some sparkle to your wedding reception. Gobo Guests will love commenting on your gobo lighting all evening. A gobo is a light designed with a metal or glass enclosure that will project an image. Gobos are available in standard designs like bride …
Can You Have a Bridal Party During a Pandemic?
Planning a wedding can always be a stressful endeavor, but people who are currently planning their wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic have extra levels of stress added on top of normal wedding worries. Maybe you already rescheduled your spring or summer wedding, having hoped that the pandemic would be over by the time your new date rolled around or perhaps …
5 Ways to Deal With Wedding Stress
Wedding planning can cause stress and anxiety, no matter how small or large you plan for your wedding to be. The time between the engagement and your wedding can be a stressful time for any couple because there is so much to do. Here are 5 ways to deal with wedding stress: Keep a Wide Contingency For a Budget A …
5 Tips to Help You Plan a Backyard Wedding
When you picture your dream wedding, do you dream about having a ceremony in your backyard, or your childhood backyard? Backyard weddings are homey and sentimental and can be the perfect place to hold your festivities. You won’t have to worry about venue fees or compromising on your wedding date due to availability. That said, while backyard weddings might seem …
6 Pros and Cons of an Outdoor Wedding
Having an outdoor wedding has always been popular and it doesn’t seem to be going out of style any time soon. The outdoor vs. indoor wedding discussion may be a prominent point of your wedding planning. Here are three pros and three cons of having an outdoor wedding. Pro: No need for extra décor Let nature be your decorations for …
5 Wedding Podcasts to Listen to For Wedding Planning
Wedding planning can be a lot of work. Sometimes, you might not know where to start in the planning. In this age of digital media, there are podcasts devoted to helping you plan the wedding of your dreams. Here are five wedding planning podcasts that can help in the planning of your wedding. Wedding Planning Podcast Kara Lamerato, known as …
3 Big Tips For Being Your Own Advocate As You Plan Your Wedding
We’ve all heard horror stories about people who lost control of their own weddings. We’ve seen the pictures of the new mother-in-law who decided to attend her son’s wedding in a bridal gown because it’s “her big day, too!” You’ve likely heard horror stories about being forced to have a wedding that wasn’t really about the couple getting married. How …