Nothing ever goes completely smoothly — definitely not something with as many variables as a wedding. One problem that might come up while you’re planning your wedding is a struggle with difficult vendors. Hopefully, you’ll go through the entire process without any trouble, but sometimes issues crop up due to miscommunication, scheduling, or vendors trying to take advantage of you …
How to Make Your Special Day Special For Your Bridal Party
No one wants to be thought of as a bridezilla, but when you’re deep into your wedding planning, it’s easy to forget about the people who you asked to be apart of your special day. Your bridesmaids plan your wedding showers, host your celebrations, and provide you the support you need when it comes to everything from saying yes to …
5 Favorite Alcoholic Drink Ideas For Your Wedding Reception
Alcoholic celebrations aren’t for everyone, but for others, it isn’t a party without a few spirits. If you’re looking to add a twist to your wedding reception, you certainly aren’t without choices. But, considering the options, you may be left wondering what kind of bar, exactly, to serve up? Do you go with you and your future spouse’s favorite drink, …
Why Your Wedding Won’t Be a Perfect Day
…But it will be perfect for you You’ve spent months planning your perfect day: you’ve obsessed over it, made pinterest boards and possibly a real, physical binder with color coding and page protectors and sticky notes of reminders stuck to the front. You’ve read every blog you can find and researched all of the options ranging from a DIY affair …
Getting Married at Home: How to Keep Your Peace of Mind
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! …
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 …
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 …