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Quinceañera Planning: The Ultimate Guide

Quinceañera Planning: The Ultimate Guide Quinceañeras are an important celebration, and a good quince planning process is vital to bringing your dream event to life. These fiestas mark the transition to adulthood for the birthday girl and also serve as a celebration of the quinceañera’s heritage and culture. A quince is not just a party; …

Personalized Weddings – Ceremony and Reception Experiences

2023 Wedding Trend: Personalized Ceremony and Reception Experiences Personalized weddings are becoming increasingly popular in 2023 as couples look for ways to make their wedding day unique and reflective of their personalities and interests. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter ceremonies and receptions – couples are now opting for personalized touches that make their wedding …

5 Things to Look Out for When Hiring a Wedding Caterer

5 Things to Look Out for When Hiring a Wedding Caterer When it comes to wedding planning, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a wedding caterer. After all, the food is one of the biggest things your guests will remember about your big day! Wedding catering packages can be overwhelming, and …

5 Unique Wedding Traditions You Need To Do On Your Big Day

Wedding traditions are a great way to add personal meaning to your wedding day. There are so many ways to celebrate your wedding, and each one is special in its own way. Wedding traditions stem from all types of cultures, and they are a great way to add your personal meaning to your special day. …

You Cannot Forget These 10 Essentials On Your Wedding Website

There are an enormous amount of details that go into a wedding. There will likely be more than just one event leading up to and after you tie the knot. Gone are the days of 8 piece paper invitation suites that cost thousands of dollars just for your guests to throw away after the big …

Unique Ways To Incorporate Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue Into Your Wedding Day

You have most likely heard of this English rhyme when it comes to your wedding day: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” This little poem has evolved into one of the most well-known wedding traditions used by British and American brides. The idea is that she includes something that references each item into …

9 Common Wedding Traditions and The History Behind Them

Have you ever wondered why we do what we do at weddings? Why does the bride throw her bouquet? Where did we get the idea to exchange rings? The answers might surprise you! Keep reading to learn the history behind some of the most common wedding traditions: The Wedding Dress The tradition of wearing a …

5 Clever Things To Do With Your Wedding Dress After The Big Day

You found the dress of your dreams and married the love of your life in it. You spent so much time, money, and effort on this gown that you only wore for one day. Now, what do you do with it? Before you just throw it in the attic to collect dust, here are some …

Tips and Tricks to Have The Perfect Summer Wedding Day

Without a doubt, summertime is a beautiful season to say “I do”. Everything is brighter, warmer, and happier. Plus some of the best honeymoon destinations are in prime during the summer months. However, with the beauty of summer also comes the high levels of heat and discomfort that threaten your special day. Especially if your …

Ultimate Week of the Wedding Checklist

You’ve spent months-maybe even years-planning your wedding, and the final countdown has begun. The big day is almost here! And all that’s left to do is show up, right? Not so fast! The week leading up to your wedding is guaranteed to be a bit hectic with all the last-minute details to be taken care …

2022 Wedding Trend Forecast

A new year is on the horizon and will be here before we know it, bringing with it fresh perspective and exciting new experiences, especially if this is the year of your wedding! Your big day may seem far away (countdowns, anyone?) but it’s time to take a look at the up and coming trends …

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Everything You Need To Know About An Emergency Wedding Day Kit

As a bride-to-be you’ve spent hundreds of hours preparing for your wedding day, and the best way to ensure the big day goes as smoothly as planned is by packing an emergency kit ready to remedy any problems that may arise. What is a Wedding Day Emergency Kit? A wedding day emergency kit is exactly …

Pros and Cons of a First Look

There are so many choices to make for your wedding day. Deciding to do a first look or not can be challenging. We are here to show you some pros and cons of a first look to help you narrow down your decision! Remember, there isn’t a right or wrong answer. Make your decision based …

How to Choose Your Wedding Vendors

The endless, wedding planning “to-do” list usually starts with the selection of vendors. Selecting vendors that are of good quality and within your budget can get overwhelming. Don’t waste time communicating with vendors that won’t fit your needs! We have 5 things to help you narrow down your vendor list and help you pick the …

Honeymoon Packing List

We get it. Your mind is going a million different directions from the craziness of wedding planning. We don’t want you to have to think about anything else so we put together the ultimate honeymoon packing list for you! When packing, make sure to keep in mind: The Weather  Check the weather forecast of …

How to Clean and Preserve Your Wedding Dress

After the big day, you may be wondering, “What am I supposed to do with this big white dress?”. Some people donate their wedding dress, but others preserve their dress to save as a fond keepsake. If you are planning on keeping your wedding dress, you shouldn’t simply throw it in the back of a …

DIY Wedding Dress Cleaning and Preservation

So, you want to preserve your gorgeous wedding dress as a keepsake from your special day but don’t want to spend the money to take it to a professional? Now that you’re back from your honeymoon, here’s how you can preserve your wedding dress. Cleaning What you’ll need: • A gentle …

How to preserve your wedding flowers.

1. Press your flowers. STEP 1: Make sure to start this process right away so that your flowers are still fresh. STEP 2: Unwrap your bouquet, carefully cutting any ties and tape. STEP 3: Lay the blooms and greenery on wax paper the way you would want each individual stem in your frame. For example, …

The low stress guide to planning your wedding.

Congratulations! You’re engaged! Now the real drama of planning the wedding begins. Or not. It’s really up to you. If you want the ultimate low-stress guide on how to start wedding planning, then read on! Planning a Wedding Without the Stress Weddings can get as big, bad and stressful as you’ll let them get. So …

7 wedding reception decorations you’ll fall in love with.

In 2018, the average couple spent more than $44,000 on their wedding. That may sound like a lot, but when you consider everything that goes into planning a wedding, it’s easy to see how the costs add up. There’s the clothes, the food, and the music, not to mention if you’re covering the cost of transportation and …

How to plan a stunning 50th wedding anniversary for your parents.

Your parents have always been there for you. And now that their 50th wedding anniversary is coming up, you want to go all out and help them celebrate their amazing relationship. Spending half a century with the love of your life is a rare milestone. So how do you celebrate such an accomplishment and give …

How to choose the perfect wedding venue for your big day.

Did you know records of wedding ceremonies date back as far as the 13th century? Back then, instead of weddings, they would refer to the ceremony as a “bridelope”. The old English word, “bridelope”, describes the moment after the reception, when the bride embarks on the journey to her new home. Are you ready to run off …