No matter how much you love your future spouse, you may find it hard to come up with the words to say during your nuptials. While it’s not a medium people always take seriously, television has aired countless weddings, and through these episodes there is plenty of inspiration to take from the personal vows of some of our most beloved chara... More »
After announcing the good news to your friends and family, insuring your engagement ring is the first thing you should do after saying yes. In fact, it won’t hurt to suggest your future fiancé(e) insure the ring even before proposing. If they intend to keep the engagement ring in a safe and secure place before popping the question dur... More »
When choosing the location for your ceremony and/or reception, you have many options: hotels and resorts, banquet halls, wineries, farms, castles, private estates, and so many more. If you're looking for a unique choice, we suggest considering a museum! From glamorous art museums to natural history museums, the venue type is a definite way to wo... More »
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Should Your Ceremony and Reception Be in Different Locations?
After getting engaged, the first steps in wedding planning should typically be determining a budget and an estimate of the guest list. Once those items are settled, you can start looking for venues in the time period you desire. In your search, you may find that one space has everything you want for a ceremony, while another checks all... More »
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The Pros and Cons of Proposing During Engagement Season
The holidays are approaching and jewelry ads seemingly make up every other commercial on TV. That can only mean one thing: engagement season is upon us. Although the tradition must have started somewhere, it feels like the holidays have always been filled with proposals. Whether you’re gearing up to pop the question yourself or you are m... More »
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Tips for Repurposing Ceremony Décor in the Wedding Reception
Photo by Lin & Jirsa Photography There are many ways to make your wedding stand out, but the décor probably has the most immediate impact. After all, before you walk down the aisle, your guests will see the beautiful ceremony space; and before you and your new spouse make your grand entrance at the reception, your loved ones will ... More »
Wedding dress codes are notoriously difficult to figure out for those who aren’t accustom to the rules. Just when you think you have it figured out after surviving another wedding season, you have a loved one’s winter nuptials instead. Suddenly your go-to knee-length frock no longer seems appropriate. When it comes to destination eve... More »
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How to Use Your Wedding Website After Marriage
Once a novelty, a wedding website is now fairly standard procedure for couples getting married. While some of the information may be included as part of the invitation suite, creating a wedding website also gives you the chance to share your love story, photos, and registry information. Wedding websites are often used to RSVP for the big day as ... More »
Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden There aren’t many bands as iconic as The Beatles. Though they were really only active for 10 years, they were incredibly prolific by today’s standards, releasing 13 full-length albums in a period of seven years. Each album had several hit singles, and... More »
It was once the standard tradition for the bride and groom to sit at a long table with the wedding party and/or their immediate family during dinner at the reception. While it’s still a common choice, many couples are instead choosing to dine at one referred to as the sweetheart table, which seats solely the newlyweds. There is techni... More »
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