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Beyoncé Songs for Your Wedding Playlists
Beyoncé has been making music since the late 1990s, but even just focusing on her solo career, there’s a large collection of songs that have gained her millions of fans. Naturally, some of these fans may want to play her music while celebrating their nuptials. Despite some publicized marital troubles, Beyoncé does seem committed to her marriage with Jay-Z, and there are several tunes that reflect this. And of course, there has never been a dance floor that wasn’t livened up when an energetic Beyoncé hit started playing. “Single Ladies” may be a popular choice for the bouquet toss, but your options for Queen Bey tracks go far beyond that. Check out the list below for Beyoncé songs to consider for your big day, as well as your pre-wedding events. Photo by Amy Arrington Photography; Floral Design by Edge Design Group For the Engagement Party/Bridal Shower: “Love On Top” “Halo” “Dangerously in Love” For the Bachelorette Party: “Drunk in Love” “Formation” “Run the World (Girls)” For the First Dance: “XO” “Satellites” “Smash Into You” For the Reception: “Crazy in Love” “Countdown” “Baby Boy” For more wedding music ideas, discover '90s hip-hop jams perfect for your reception and see a list of songs for an upbeat ...
More »Beyoncé has been making music since the late 1990s, but even just focusing on her solo career, there’s a large collection of songs that have gained her millions of fans. Naturally, some of these fans may want to play her music while celebrating their nuptials. Despite some publicized marital troubles, Beyoncé does seem committed to her marriage with Jay-Z, and there are several tunes that reflect this. And of course, there has never been a dance floor that wasn’t livened up when an energetic Beyoncé hit started playing. “Single Ladies” may be a popular choice for the bouquet toss, but your options for Queen Bey tracks go far beyond that. Check out the list below for Beyoncé songs to consider for your big day, as well as your pre-wedding events. Photo by Amy Arrington Photography; Floral Design by Edge Design Group For the Engagement Party/Bridal Shower: “Love On Top” “Halo” “Dangerously in Love” For the Bachelorette Party: “Drunk in Love” “Formation” “Run the World (Girls)” For the First Dance: “XO” “Satellites” “Smash Into You” For the Reception: “Crazy in Love” “Countdown” “Baby Boy” For more wedding music ideas, discover '90s hip-hop jams perfect for your reception and see a list of songs for an upbeat ...
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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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Wedding traditions can feel like they are set in stone, but they can come and go like trends – they just tend to last longer. At one point a white bridal gown was just a new trend started by Queen Victoria, and then it became the standard choice for brides everywhere. As blush, lavender, beige, and other hues for wedding dresses become the... More »
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Taylor Swift Songs for All Your Wedding Events
Taylor Swift may be known for her breakup anthems, but the pop star has been known to pen a few songs about love as well. Her most recent album Lover certainly seems to indicate that things are going quite well with British boyfriend Joe Alwyn, with some lyrics even implying marriage is in the not-too-distant future for the pair. As a resul... More »
While it might not be something people enjoy thinking about, estate planning is an important thing to consider, especially if you’re looking to take care of certain family members and other loved ones. Marriage is a good time to make updates to a will or living trust – or create a new estate plan if you don’t already have one. ... More »
Many people like to honor the sacrifice veterans make for our country, but if your spouse served in the military you are likely even more motivated! A lot of active-duty military members and veterans are extremely modest about their service, so you’ll want to be cautious that you’re not drawing too much attention to the fact, or at l... More »
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Planning Tips While One or Both of You Are Active Military
Planning a wedding is stressful and complicated for any couple, but it’s especially difficult when one (or both) of the almost-newlyweds is in the military. Being stationed around the world and unpredictable deployment schedules can make selecting a location and date for the nuptials seem impossible. If the member of the armed forces is in... More »
Regardless of the spending limit you select for your wedding day, chances are you'll have flowers at your ceremony and reception. While florals are a luxury item that tend to take up a large portion of the budget, brides and grooms feel it's money well spent, as they love having lush, fragrant blossoms adorn the décor of their wedding ... More »
As stressful as most aspects of wedding planning can be, the guest list may be the cause of the most woes. It affects the budget, venue options, family drama, and the vibe for the event you want to host, which is why you shouldn’t select a venue until you have at least a rough idea of the guest list. How you divide it up is ultimately up t... More »
Traditionally, there would only be a couple bridesmaids and groomsmen in a wedding, and this tends to still be the case in Great Britain. However, in the United States, the size of a bridal party can vary widely. Some may choose to have one honor attendant each or even forgo the custom altogether, while others may have over a dozen of their near... More »
There are a lot of traditions involved in a wedding, although they tend to go through phases of popularity. For example, it wasn’t long ago when the “first look” was virtually unheard of, whereas now it’s a commonplace custom. The bouquet and garter tosses are instances of traditions falling out of fashion. In the case of... More »
While wedding guests patiently await the arrival of the bride at the wedding ceremony, the part of the processional that melts the hearts of attendees is likely when the flower girl walks down the aisle. Either tossing petals, holding a sign, or even walking the couple's dog, the role of a flower girl is a sweet – optional – traditio... More »
Just as fashion is cyclical, décor can be too – and with more and more couples looking for unique ways to personalize their weddings, it's no wonder neon has entered the wedding world after making a major comeback in both fashion and design. The signage is certainly eye-catching and modern couples are using neon signs in their d&... More »
In addition to the romance and excitement of getting married, there are also legal steps to go through. Not everybody chooses to change their last name after the wedding, but for some women it’s the final step to becoming a family unit. There are options for this situation – some people choose to hyphenate, some use their maiden nam... More »
As society progresses, we start to see that certain traditions surrounding weddings and marriage are less necessary than previously thought. A woman can choose to take her husband’s name, or keep hers; a man doesn’t have to ask for permission to propose to the love of his life – and of course, a marriage may not have a man or w... More »
With fall comes cooler temperatures and crisp, dry air, which creates a romantic setting for you to plan your nuptials; however, it can also wreak havoc on your hair and skin. Whether you're exchanging vows this season or preparing for a celebration of your own (or your loved ones) in the winter, spring, or summer, the changing leaves may inspir... More »
