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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Your Guide to a Guest List You Won't Regret
After getting engaged, one of the first things you should do is figure out at least a rough estimation of the guest list. The venue is the first thing you should book, and you’ll need to know how many people you want to invite before making that decision, as it can affect your options. Photo by Sam & Sola Lee Photography; Plannin... More »
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10 Style Tips for the Perfect Groom Outfit
Finding the perfect dress is an important – and sometimes difficult – task, but it can be all in vain if the groom’s outfit is lacking. A bride can wear the most lovely couture gown, perfectly fitted to her body, but portraits just won’t look “right” if the groom is in a bland and ill-fitting suit. While there... More »
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What Song Should Play During Your Grand Exit?
It’s been a long and magical day, but your wedding is coming to a close. Your guests are invited to cheer and perhaps wave sparklers as you head back to your honeymoon suite. Maybe you’re jetting off to your honeymoon early in the morning, maybe you’ll see your nearest and dearest at the morning-after brunch the next day, or ma... More »
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What Information Goes on Your Wedding Website?
While they were a rarity only a decade ago, wedding websites have become so common that it’s more unusual to not have one. When it comes to the design and detail of the site, that depends on the couple’s interest. If you have some time in between wedding planning and have the creativity to put some real thought into it, then feel fre... More »
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9 Grooming Tips for the Groom to Prep for the Wedding
There’s plenty of information about what brides can do to look their best on their wedding day, but that doesn’t mean grooms get to just sit back and relax! Considering that the vast majority of grooms won’t be getting their hair and makeup done, in actuality they should probably do more to make sure they are naturally their be... More »
As the days continue to get shorter, there is a plus side: fewer opportunities for sun damage. Though winter has its own way of wreaking havoc on your skin, there is nothing quite like UV rays from the sun to speed up the aging process. Luckily, there are plenty of methods to help stop the damage that being out in the sun can cause. Dr. Paul Sta... More »
Whether you've had your first dance song picked out months or even years before your nuptials, or you have no idea where to start, one thing is true: The song chosen for your first dance will always hold a special place in your heart throughout your marriage. While some couples choose an upbeat song, most pairs select a ballad or love song ... More »
Planning a wedding is hard – whether you're doing it yourself or you've hired a team of professional consultants and event designers. With all of the items on your to-do list, it can be easy to forget certain details in the planning process. Once the big day comes, there are even more opportunities to wish you had done something differentl... More »
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How to Choose Your Wedding Venue
One of the first major steps to wedding planning is finding the venue – or venues! It also may be one of the more intimidating decisions, because it starts so early in the process and affects every aspect of the day. Many brides will delay looking for their dress until they have nailed down a venue because otherwise it might turn out that ... More »
Marriage is not only about bringing two people together, but also joining their families. When the newlyweds come from different backgrounds, the wedding can also be a chance to blend two (or more!) cultures together. While this is meant to be a beautiful representation of the couple joining together as one unit, one or both of the families may ... More »
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Real Proposal Stories from the Brides' Perspective
Proposing marriage is a long-lasting tradition that can be incredibly elaborate or simple and low key. No matter the way the question is popped, it will last forever in the couple’s memory. After getting engaged, you’ll likely be faced with people repeatedly asking to hear the story of the proposal. In fact, we asked recently married... More »
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Actor Miles Teller & Model Keleigh Sperry are Married!
Photo courtesy of Keleigh Sperry's Instagram Summer may be winding down, but wedding season is still in full effect. Whiplash star Miles Teller has tied the knot with model Keleigh Sperry in a romantic destination wedding in Maui. Editors Circle member Unveiled Hawaii was part of the fabulous vendor team to bring their big day togethe... More »
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Ellie Goulding & Casper Jopling are Married!
Photo courtesy of Ellie Goulding's Instagram She has provided the soundtrack to many newlyweds’ first dances – including singing for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding – but now Ellie Goulding has had her own happily ever after! The singer tied the knot in a traditional British ceremony with Casper Jop... More »
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10 Steps to Help Introverts Manage Their Wedding Days
If you’re an introvert, you may be a bit anxious about your wedding day. This doesn’t mean you don’t want to get married, or even that you don’t want to have a big celebration; however, a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception add up to an awfully long day of being the center of attention, and that can be exhausting to an... More »
