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We’ve all been to a stunning wedding where the ceremony starts an hour late, the toasts are interminable, and the maid of honor is running around frazzled asking if anyone’s seen the photographer. When planning your own special day, you can avoid wedding fails by creating a detailed timeline. While the décor elements are mo... More »

3 Tips for Combining Finances as Newlyweds

Discover expert advice on how to have financial discussions with your partner.

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The feeling of newlywed bliss can come in many forms: joining families, joining friends, and even joining your finances. However, for some couples, merging money can be confusing or stressful. However, this stress can be minimized by establishing good habits early and keeping the lines of communication open. Maybe you already know the ins and o... More »

How to Decide on a Dress Code for Your Wedding

Discover the attire that's right for your big day.

Photo by Jana Williams Photography When coming up with the design for your wedding, a lot of attention is focused on the bouquets, ceremony backdrop, centerpieces, tablescapes, and other décor options for both the ceremony and reception. Even before the big day itself, the invitation suite and other paper goods also help to set the tone. Y... More »

Should You Have a Honeymoon Photo Shoot?

Learn more about get professional pictures taken on your trip.

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Photo by Koby Brown Photography It’s often advised to splurge on wedding photography, as the pictures are what will remain once the big day is over. Engagement sessions are also increasingly popular – with the shots both used for things like save the dates and wedding websites, as well as an opportunity to get some lovely profession... More »

How to Incorporate Candlelight in Your Wedding Décor

Learn how to create a romantic ambience on your special day.

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We all know that candlelight is a very popular and timeless element for weddings of all kinds. Not only is it symbolic in some religious or cultural nuptials, but it can complement practically any theme or color palette. Some couples even craft a décor theme focused primarily on candles in lieu of typical floral centerpieces. Even though wh... More »

How to Know You're Too Stressed About Wedding Planning

You didn't know it would be this hard!

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Photography by Melani Lust Photography Planning any event has a tendency to be stressful, but when it’s your own wedding, it can hit a different level. There is a lot of pressure for the day to be perfect, in addition to all the different opinions coming from family members. Unless you are a professional event coordinator, it is always in... More »

Touching Father-Daughter Moments to Capture at Your Wedding

Make sure your photographer takes photos of these special times.

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Fathers 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. All of the drama regarding Thomas Markle before the royal wedding underscores that ... More »

30 Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas from Real Brides

Gather inspiration from these 30 songs from real weddings.

Father daughter dance song ideas from real weddings

As soon as many brides begin planning their weddings, they have an immediate idea of what song they'd like to use for their father-daughter dance. Perhaps its a tune that they listened to throughout childhood with their dad, or maybe it's a recent favorite that they both loved when they went to a concert together. Other brides may have... More »

Fun Trends for Your Wedding Photo Booth

From GIFs to flower walls, discover the latest photo booth trends.

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Although you have a photographer and videographer to capture precious moments of your big day, nothing compares to the energetic response from guests who smile over their own photo booth pictures that they get to keep for themselves. Not only do they eagerly talk about their poses and the photos they want to post on social media, but they remain... More »

13 Wedding Movies to Get You in the Planning Mood

These films about the big day will help put things in perspective.

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Weddings – and all the planning that goes into them – tend to be dramatic affairs. No wonder they’re such a popular setting for movies! Of course, due to the need for plot twists and compelling narratives, the nuptials that occur, or are hoping to occur, in these films tend to not be for the best. Many of the popular movies w... More »

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The Much-Needed Wedding Day Timeline

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