Today – March 23rd – is National Puppy Day and we're sharing some of our favorite real wedding photos of newlyweds and their beloved furry pals. For some couples who can't imagine their big day without man's best friend, a pet-friendly venue is an absolute must. However, even if your venue doesn't allow dogs to walk down the aisle, we encourage you to get photos taken with your pup prior to the festivities. Whether they stand up with you at the ceremony as an honorary bridesmaid or groomsman, walk down the aisle as a flower girl or ring bearer, or join guests in the crowd as a witness to your nuptials, having your dog with you on the big day is high on many duos' lists of priorities. If you're having your pup attend the wedding, just be sure to have a plan: Will someone take him or her home after photos are taken, will they make an appearance at the reception only, or will you hire a professional to watch the dog on-site, so you can enjoy the festivities with all of your guests? Regardless of how you and your future spouse choose to include your dog, the opportunity creates a great excuse to find adorable outfits and embellished collars for your ...
More »Today – March 23rd – is National Puppy Day and we're sharing some of our favorite real wedding photos of newlyweds and their beloved furry pals. For some couples who can't imagine their big day without man's best friend, a pet-friendly venue is an absolute must. However, even if your venue doesn't allow dogs to walk down the aisle, we encourage you to get photos taken with your pup prior to the festivities. Whether they stand up with you at the ceremony as an honorary bridesmaid or groomsman, walk down the aisle as a flower girl or ring bearer, or join guests in the crowd as a witness to your nuptials, having your dog with you on the big day is high on many duos' lists of priorities. If you're having your pup attend the wedding, just be sure to have a plan: Will someone take him or her home after photos are taken, will they make an appearance at the reception only, or will you hire a professional to watch the dog on-site, so you can enjoy the festivities with all of your guests? Regardless of how you and your future spouse choose to include your dog, the opportunity creates a great excuse to find adorable outfits and embellished collars for your ...
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We’ve entered a new age. When I began my career as a wedding planner, clients would approach me with their selected colors, an overall feeling, a spending limit, and so on. They would have purchased a few bridal magazines and page after page would be dog-eared, marking stories of what they envisioned. During meetings, couples would tell me with sincerity that they wanted an event that was “pretty,” “glamorous,” or a thousand other words that were completely subjective and could be interpreted in a myriad of ways. Everything has changed since those days. Now one of the first topics we discuss in meetings with new clients is not only the same dog-eared magazines, but also what they are admiring on shared-image ... More »
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Whether you’re having a hometown celebration or destination wedding, you’ll find that planning your nuptials from out of town adds an extra layer of difficulty. Of course, if the location is meaningful to you, it will probably be worth it in the end. Determining how to tackle this planning challenge will largely depend on your means,... More »
You wedding is supposed to be perfect and the best day ever, but the reality is that even if it feels that way after the fact, almost everyone has had something go wrong at their nuptials. It’s just usually something minor enough that they get swept up in the magic of the event, or they were able to roll with the mishap and turn it into a ... More »
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5 Conversations to Have with Your Parents After Getting Engaged
After getting engaged, the first thing you will likely do is tell your close friends and family – unless of course, they were present for the proposal. However, even after you tell your parents about your big news, it is important to sit down and have some discussions about the upcoming wedding. Whether or not they knew ahead of time about... More »
Modern-day couples are veering from tradition in many ways, including often living together prior to marriage. Whether you're moving in together after you say "I do" or you've been living in the same home for years, we encourage couples to have a fresh slate as newlyweds and refresh your home with updated furniture, appliances, kitchen... More »
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What You Need the Morning of Your Wedding
After months or even years of planning, your wedding day is when everything should be put together. There are only a few things that would be worse than realizing you’ve forgotten something that will help you on the day of your ceremony, and hopefully you don’t need any reminders about your true necessities – such as your ensem... More »
Your love is in full bloom this spring, and so are a multitude of colorful flowers. Spring is a wonderful season in which to host your nuptials for a number of reasons. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, the weather is clearing from the rain and snow, and your favorite flowers are finally blossoming once again. If stunning bloo... More »
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Mandy Moore Shares Details About Her Wedding and Honeymoon
While sitting down with Jimmy Kimmel for an interview on his late-night talk show, actress and singer Mandy Moore started off gushing about the “Fab 5” from Queer Eye, four of whom were guests the same night. After explaining that she has since become friends with Karamo Brown, Jimmy asks if the culture expert made the cut on her wed... More »
Regardless of whether or not it's engagement season, there will surely be plenty of announcements popping up on your social media feeds of friends and family members taking the big step in their relationship. If a close friend or family member gets engaged, you may be enticed to send them a gift in order to congratulate them and s... More »
There are a million ways to wow guests at your wedding: personalized details that make them feel special, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and amazing entertainment. Related to the latter, many couples cite wanting a fun party for their loved ones to enjoy as one of their ultimate goals for the reception. One way to ensure everyone heads to th... More »
If you’re just getting started with planning your destination wedding, you are already thinking of the obvious: Who will do my hair and makeup? Who’s the best photographer? What will my bouquet look like? But, if you’re like most destination couples, it isn’t until a little further in the planning process that you realize... More »
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What You Need to Know Before You Start Wedding Planning
After the proposal and sharing the happy news of your engagement, you may want to dive directly into wedding planning. However, that may not be the best idea. Not only is it nice to just enjoy this new stage of your relationship before you begin the stress of the planning process, but it is also important to make sure you and your future spouse ... More »
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Irish Traditions to Embrace on Your Wedding Day
They say everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but if you are actually of Irish heritage, you may want to embrace your roots throughout your wedding. Though your nuptials are primarily about your love, the day is also about family. Therefore it is a natural choice to highlight your cultural background. Ireland is a... More »
When it comes to choosing your wedding color palette, you have a plethora of options. All-white weddings are classic and timeless, blush and gold is surging in popularity, and jewel tones are ideal for fall and winter nuptials. However, one hue that seems to be few and far between when it comes to wedding colors is dark green. Though... More »
Whether you're a bride planning your own big day or a bridesmaid helping a friend put together the details of her celebration, love is in the air. It's officially "wedding season," which means you probably have quite a few events to attend in the next few months. The fun part about being a guest at a wedding – as opposed to being part of t... More »
