Wedding Planning and Design Ideas

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With all the time and effort that goes into choosing your wedding décor, it’s really a shame that it’s all only for one night. But what if it didn’t have to be? We have shared ways you can preserve and display your bouquet and other florals, and of course you can – and should – showcase your photos from th... More »

What to Give Your Engaged Friends & Family

Discover a number of engagement gift ideas for brides- and grooms-to-be.

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"Engagement season" takes place between late-November (around Thanksgiving) to mid-February (after Valentine's Day); however, you're likely to see a number of engagement announcements pop up on your social-media newsfeeds year-round. When a bride- or groom-to-be decides they're ready to pop the question and take the next step in their relation... More »

Why Pastels Can Work for Any Wedding

Embrace these soft hues for spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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Photo by Milton Photography When preparing to pick out their wedding colors, many couples find themselves looking to the season of their nuptials. After all, conventional wisdom dictates soft colors for spring and summer, with deeper shades dominating fall and winter, correct? Not necessarily. Given the popularity of pastel tones, we want to re... More »

Why Some Couples Skip Having a Bridal Party

Learn why some newlyweds go without this tradition.

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One result of couples longing for more personal and unique nuptials is that many traditions fall to the wayside. The bouquet toss is not as common, and even the wedding cake sometimes gives way to a plentiful dessert table. Another custom some brides and grooms have decided to forgo is that of the wedding party. As much as we love the pho... More »

What Not to Do During Your "First Look"

Help make the moment be picture-perfect.

What mistakes to avoid during your first look and what not to do

The trend of the “first look” seems to be about as popular, if not more so, as waiting to see each other before the walk down the aisle. Naturally, couples are focused on how to make sure these romantic photos turn out perfectly, but we find that sometimes knowing what not to do can be just as helpful as advice and tips of what you s... More »

Tips for Serving Your Wedding Cake

Find out when and how to cut the confection.

Everything you need to know about wedding cake when to serve how and more details

Picking out a cake is often one of the most fun parts about wedding planning. Not only do you get to enjoy the delicious samples during the tasting, but you also get to work with the baker to see your perfect design come to life. However, once you finalize the flavors and look of your confection, you have to figure out what to actually do with... More »

How to Include Orange Hues in Your Wedding Décor

Discover clever ways to incorporate this offbeat hue in your nuptials.

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Once you and your beloved have managed to nail down a venue, the next step will be the rough conceptualization of your décor. When you had the opportunity to tour your wedding site, you likely got a good feel for what you wanted to fill the space – we recommend you take pictures for future reference. Oftentimes, the venue coordinator ... More »

12 Upbeat Songs for Your First Dance

For when you and your beloved want to go beyond the ballad.

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Photo by Christine Bentley Photography It makes sense why the majority of couples choose a slow song for their first dance – a love ballad just feels like the natural choice, not to mention the dancing skills required are typically much simpler. However, for some duos it just doesn’t match with their personalities. Having a lit... More »

Wedding-Day Photography: It's All in the Details

Learn ways to help your photographer capture the small elements that mean the most to you.

How to help your wedding photographer capture the special details of your day

There are so many facets to a wedding day and how the story unfolds. It’s the job of the photographer to document the whole tale with each act playing out like a Hollywood film. Though the bride and groom are the focus, the “supporting characters” are also strong pieces of the narrative – not just the bridesmaids and groo... More »

10 Wedding Songs from the Swinging '60s

These tunes will never go out of style.

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For those who want their wedding to evoke a classic and timeless feeling, it’s hard to go wrong with a first dance song from the 1960s. Far from feeling outdated, many of these tunes remain popular fifty years after their release. “At Last” by Etta James has consistently topped lists of most popular wedding songs. While some ... More »

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10 Ways to Decorate Your Home with Items From Your Wedding

They don't have to be one-time use items.