Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, so it makes sense that many couples want to have their summer weddings on the shore. Strolling through the sand to your future spouse certainly has a dreamy, romantic feel. It’s easy to understand why so many people fantasize about beach weddings before they are even engaged. Nuptials by the ocean seem to especially appeal to those hosting an intimate celebration, but with careful planning, large events can be held on the sand as well. Whether you have two guests or 200, there are a lot of details that need to be accounted for when planning a beach wedding. Photo by Yvette Roman Photography; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden Read below for our suggestions of what you should keep in mind if you want to say “I do” with waves crashing nearby: - Public or private? Private beaches are difficult to book unless you're having a very intimate wedding. Public beaches allow for more guests, but require a permit and usually can't guarantee a way to keep out curious onlookers.- For the reception. If you hold the reception on the sand, you'll need to rent tents and may need permits for serving food and drinks. ...
More »Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, so it makes sense that many couples want to have their summer weddings on the shore. Strolling through the sand to your future spouse certainly has a dreamy, romantic feel. It’s easy to understand why so many people fantasize about beach weddings before they are even engaged. Nuptials by the ocean seem to especially appeal to those hosting an intimate celebration, but with careful planning, large events can be held on the sand as well. Whether you have two guests or 200, there are a lot of details that need to be accounted for when planning a beach wedding. Photo by Yvette Roman Photography; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden Read below for our suggestions of what you should keep in mind if you want to say “I do” with waves crashing nearby: - Public or private? Private beaches are difficult to book unless you're having a very intimate wedding. Public beaches allow for more guests, but require a permit and usually can't guarantee a way to keep out curious onlookers.- For the reception. If you hold the reception on the sand, you'll need to rent tents and may need permits for serving food and drinks. ...
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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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In earlier generations, there were relatively few options when it came to weddings. Now that nuptials are more of way to represent the couple, people are more likely to find design elements that reflect their personalities. Another way to achieve this goal is by choosing a venue that stands out. Those who live near the water and enjoy boating, o... More »
Happy Father's Day! Dads and daughters have a special relationship, which is often highlighted through wedding traditions. Even as more women chose not to call it being “given away,” it is often still meaningful for brides to be walked down the aisle by their fathers. Though you will likely have portraits with members of your f... More »
While some brides have always envisioned dancing with their father to a special song that they've loved since childhood, others may be at a complete loss for which tune to choose. Just as father-daughter relationships vary, so too do the preferences of both the father of the bride and his daughter. To offer some assistance, we've gathered all of... More »
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How to Provide Shade at a Summer Wedding
Summer is still known as wedding season, although many couples are starting to look to fall for their nuptials instead. It might seem like summer has everything going for it, but depending on your region, the heat can be prohibitive. However, if summer works best for you – for example, it’s obviously easier for teachers – and y... More »
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Expert Tips for Accommodating Guests at a Destination Wedding
There is a certain romance about destination weddings – all of your nearest and dearest gathered together in a faraway location to celebrate your love. However, to those attending, destination weddings can often be seen as a hardship. In addition to the increased financial burden, guests are often using a decent portion of their vacat... More »
You’ve seen endless posts, you have a multitude of inspirational images pinned, liked, tagged, and saved… and now it’s time to choose a photographer for your very own wedding. It’s both exciting and overwhelming. How do you select a photographer when there are so many professionals with various styles and personalities to... More »
A color palette of soft whites and neutrals works beautifully for any season – the accents typically help the scheme lean into a more seasonal style. For example, whites paired with muted greens or pastels look lovely for spring soirées, while burgundy accents are fitting for fall fêtes. Bright metallics or deep blues tend to bri... More »
Weddings are meant to celebrate the love that two people share as well as their commitment to one another for the rest of their lives. We at Inside Weddings love nuptials of all varieties – and this goes for the couples themselves as well. In honor of June being National Pride Month, we wanted to share inspirational imagery from ... 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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7 Quick & Easy Ways to Help With Your Wedding Planning
Everyone knows wedding planning is tough – otherwise professional planners wouldn’t exist! However, even if you have an expert consultant by your side, there are still some tasks you’ll have to accomplish on your own. “Life hacks” – or simple, but unexpected tricks – are popular around the internet to he... More »
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Not every location is right for every couple.
As fun and exciting as the wedding day is, for many couples the real celebration starts with the honeymoon. Often distance and weather is a huge factor in deciding where the romantic vacation should be, but figuring out what kind of trip you want is important as well. On a similar note, sweethearts who have already traveled the world together wi... More »
There are a lot of wedding traditions that, when you really think about them, don’t always make a ton of sense. As much as we love a bridal party, there’s not a lot of logic behind the custom. Originally, bridesmaids were meant to look like the bride in order to confuse evil spirits, but now attendants are generally just meant to hon... More »
Figuring out the guest list is arguably the most difficult part of wedding planning, so there’s not much worse than realizing you’ve made a mistake. It’s one thing if right after you got engaged you made allusions to the person in question being included in your big day, but if save the dates or invitations have been sent off i... More »
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Congratulations to Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger!
Wedding season is in full swing! After getting engaged earlier this year, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are now husband and wife! Though it has not been confirmed, our staff speculates that the romantic nuptials were designed by celebrity planner Mindy Weiss and photographed by John and Joseph Photography. The newlyweds sha... More »
