Although much of the attention with weddings is focused on the décor, the most important moment of the day is the ceremony. After all, that’s why everyone is gathered there on the day of your nuptials. For some, the service is based on tradition to their culture or religion, while for other couples it is a deeply personal ritual unique to their experiences. The type of officiant you decide to use affects your ability to customize the vow exchange. The more strictly religious the less likely you’ll be able to make a number of changes, but unless your parents influenced the choice, you probably wouldn’t want to! However, there are still some aspects of the service you may be able to adjust if that better fits with your sensibilities. When choosing an officiant, you should make it clear how religious – or not – you want the ceremony to be. It’s especially important to take care of for an interfaith ceremony. Once they are hired, you and your future spouse will probably share some personal details about your love story. This can be a beautiful addition to a service, but it can also make some couples feel uncomfortable. Make it clear, and ...
More »Although much of the attention with weddings is focused on the décor, the most important moment of the day is the ceremony. After all, that’s why everyone is gathered there on the day of your nuptials. For some, the service is based on tradition to their culture or religion, while for other couples it is a deeply personal ritual unique to their experiences. The type of officiant you decide to use affects your ability to customize the vow exchange. The more strictly religious the less likely you’ll be able to make a number of changes, but unless your parents influenced the choice, you probably wouldn’t want to! However, there are still some aspects of the service you may be able to adjust if that better fits with your sensibilities. When choosing an officiant, you should make it clear how religious – or not – you want the ceremony to be. It’s especially important to take care of for an interfaith ceremony. Once they are hired, you and your future spouse will probably share some personal details about your love story. This can be a beautiful addition to a service, but it can also make some couples feel uncomfortable. Make it clear, and ...
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Although every aspect of planning a wedding is important, the areas with the most staying power are arguably photography and filmmaking. Sure, the décor pictured in each shot is imperative to the overall beauty of the event, but once the wedding is over, it’s the quality of the photos and video that matters most. Consider the helpful tips below so your multimedia team will be well prepared to capture every precious moment – and you’ll be proud to share your memories with loved ones for years to come. Develop a Team In the past, it seemed as though photography always trumped filmmaking. This ideology would often leave filmmakers with the second-best positions or leftover angles, when in fact, photographers and filmmakers ... More »
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Why You Shouldn't Lose Weight for Your Wedding
A lot of engaged people face pressure – either internally or externally – to lose weight before their wedding day. Even Pippa Middleton, who is known for her dedication to exercise and made a splash in mainstream media due to her figure while serving as maid of honor at the royal wedding, reportedly was on a strict diet plan in the... More »
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Our Predictions vs. Real Elements of Pippa Middleton's Wedding
Royal congratulations are certainly in order! On May 20th, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton’s socialite big sis, Pippa, wed millionaire entrepreneur James Matthews in a traditional church ceremony in Englefield, England, followed by a reception at the Middleton family home in Buckleberry. Upon announcing their engagement, we at Insi... More »
Though the latest season of The Bachelorette has only just begun, we already know that star Rachel Lindsay is happily engaged! Of course, we’ll have to wait until the finale to find out who the lucky man is, as well as finally seeing the Neil Lane ring he uses to pop the question. In the mean time, Rachel has been showing her commitment ... More »
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How to Prepare to Walk Down the Aisle as a Bridesmaid
The moment before walking down the aisle can fill a bride with nerves, even if she has spent her entire engagement nothing but excited. This isn’t necessarily an indicator of cold feet – the nerves might not even be about the life-long commitment she is about to embark on! Instead, her apprehension may be due to the fact that upwar... More »
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Should You Have a Cake or Cupcakes for Your Wedding?
Once you have decided on the perfect appetizers, entrees, and cocktails for your reception, you might be wondering how the wedding cake should look and taste. After all, the cake – namely the cake cutting – plays a large role in generations of wedding tradition. The choices are endless between cake flavors, design, and styles. Althou... More »
For many affianced couples, one of the biggest goals when planning a wedding is making sure the event really represents who they are as a pair. While the design elements of the day are of course a large part of this, the ceremony itself also gives lovebirds an opportunity to express themselves – through their vows. Writing your own v... More »
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WHITE by Vera Wang Bridesmaid Fall 2017 Collection
For those brides and grooms looking to provide their wedding party with chic and sophisticated options, WHITE by Vera Wang has released their newest bridesmaid collection for Fall 2017. From the design house: “For more than twenty years, Vera Wang has created gowns for brides around the world. With her WHITE by Vera Wang collection, m... More »
Wedding dress shopping can be one the most exciting aspects of the wedding planning process. For women who have never been on a bridal gown outing before, the experience can seem straightforward – that is, until you begin to book appointments yourself. As a bride-to-be, staying organized is an invaluable trait at every twist and turn durin... More »
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Renting Therapy Llamas and Alpacas for Your Wedding
Photo by Brandon Witzel Therapy animals have proved to be invaluable friends to a great deal of Americans – colleges are bringing in therapy dogs for kids to de-stress during finals week, more and more people living with anxiety have adopted a furry friend or two, and beyond. When it comes to your wedding day, most believe that the stress... More »
When we ask the brides and grooms featured in the pages of Inside Weddings what advice they have to offer couples in the process of planning their own celebrations, hiring a planner is frequently cited as a crucial decision. Whether it’s just to take some of the pressure off, to ease the organization of an out-of-town event, or to m... More »
Chandeliers have long been a sign of opulence and elegance, so it’s no surprise that the light fixtures are often used in wedding décor. Despite their history of being displayed by the wealthy, chandeliers can work for whatever style a bride or groom might choose – from opulent to laid-back. A classic crystal style is ... More »
On the morning of your wedding, the bridal suite will be your sanctuary. As excited as you are to marry the love of your life, you will probably be a bundle of nerves and still stressing a bit about everything that has to be done. The bridal suite provides you with the space to embrace all of these conflicting emotions, as well as a place for ... More »
While there’s no doubt that a bride will draw the focus on her wedding day, wanting her nearest and dearest to shine will likely be one of her goals for the day. When it comes to searching for bridesmaid dresses, it can be difficult to select a singular style that satisfies each woman – one of the big reasons why mismatching has... More »
After spending so much time and energy planning during the days leading up to the wedding, sometimes the actual day-of organizing can be ignored. There are so many different things going on that having a timeline for the big day is incredibly important. Of course, there are endless examples of timelines available on Pinterest and elsew... More »
