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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 wedding guest list in November. Though she admits that he did not, she has a good excuse! Photo courtesy of Mandy Moore's Instagram “We got married at our house in our backyard with 40 people there,” the star explains. With such a small guest list, it makes all the sense in the world that only close family and friends would be in attendance. While we have already reported about the backyard wedding, which required the couple to cover their pool to make room for the aisle and guest seating, Mandy also shared more details about her reception. With a smaller list of invitees, the standard dance party might not work quite as well. Her new husband, Taylor Goldsmith, is in the band Dawes, and she asked him and the group to perform as a backing band for their musically talented friends ...
More »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 wedding guest list in November. Though she admits that he did not, she has a good excuse! Photo courtesy of Mandy Moore's Instagram “We got married at our house in our backyard with 40 people there,” the star explains. With such a small guest list, it makes all the sense in the world that only close family and friends would be in attendance. While we have already reported about the backyard wedding, which required the couple to cover their pool to make room for the aisle and guest seating, Mandy also shared more details about her reception. With a smaller list of invitees, the standard dance party might not work quite as well. Her new husband, Taylor Goldsmith, is in the band Dawes, and she asked him and the group to perform as a backing band for their musically talented friends ...
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Selecting a photographer for your wedding is an important task. During your search, you’ve reviewed numerous portfolios and, perhaps, reexamined your spending limit a couple of times. Along with ensuring that your photographer’s style and approach are in line with your aesthetic and that your personalities are a good match, there are other factors that can enhance the overall results and your photography experience. 1. Choose a Great LocationMuch care and attention went into creating your overall wedding look – from attire to décor. So, why not make a statement with the background and landscape of your photos? Start the conversation with your photographer early in the planning process! A beautiful garden can be a wonderful option for the "first ... More »
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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 »
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Dramatic Grand Entrance Ideas for Your Ceremony
Your wedding day is a time where you’re supposed to be the center of attention. For some people, this makes them nervous and anxious. For others, it’s one of the best parts of the celebration! Of course eyes will be on you during the walk down the aisle, vow exchange, first dance, and more, but that doesn’t mean you can’t... More »
When it comes to planning your wedding ceremony and reception, as well as all of the decisions leading up to the big day such as invitations and more, it can be difficult to navigate the world of event planning if you've never had experience with it before. We recommend reaching out to friends and bridesmaids who have planned their own cele... More »
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How to Make Your Wedding a Weekend-Long Event
While only the wedding day itself is considered “the bride’s day,” many couples are turning their nuptials into a full weekend of celebration. This trend is more common with destination weddings, but it is growing in popularity with local weddings as well. As long as everyone will be staying in the same small area, this is an ... More »
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Happy Pi Day! Be Inspired to Include Pies in Your Wedding
Today, March 14th, is commonly known as "Pi Day' – a day to honor the mathematical constant, as the first three digits are 3.14 – people everywhere are taking this as an excuse to enjoy a slice of the delicious treat, including engaged couples! It may not be as classic as cake on a wedding day, but those who like to es... More »
Bachelorette parties are a surprisingly recent phenomenon. Though there were soirées – such as bridal showers – thrown in honor of a woman getting married for as long as traditional weddings have existed, it took until the 1980s for proper bachelorette parties to become a major trend. Bachelor parties, on the other hand, had alr... More »
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What You Need to Know Before You Purchase an Engagement Ring
It was only a decade or two ago that someone ready to buy an engagement ring essentially had two options: go to a chain store at the mall, or if they were fortunate to have a recommendation, visit a trusted family jeweler. As online-based businesses continue to grow, millennials and members of Gen Z who have reached marriageable age are increasi... More »
When singers audition for The Voice, they are pursuing their dream. What could be better than John Legend complimenting your performance? That’s the experience Denton Arnell had when the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner and newest judge of the hit Grammy-winning singing competition show turned his chair within 30 secon... More »
