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What you should make sure is covered before booking a place that doesn't normally do weddings.

With many couples trying their hardest to have a unique, personalized event to celebrate their love, unexpected venues find themselves being asked about hosting weddings. From lofts, breweries, historic buildings, and more, brides and grooms are turning to all sorts of places for their nuptials. Sometimes it’s to accommodate a lower budg... More »

Lovely & Understated Elements from International Nuptials

Gain detailed inspiration from weddings in Ukraine, England, and Crimea.

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Sometimes, wedding planners recommend thinking “outside the box” when it comes to gaining inspiration for your nuptials. In most cases, this refers to looking for ideas through unconventional channels pertaining to what makes you and your beloved unique. However, from time to time, this phrase might also pertain to looking beyond you... More »

5 Things You Need to Ask Your Wedding Venue

Once you book your location, make sure to inquire about these important facts.

What to ask your wedding venue before the ceremony and reception

Once your wedding venue is booked, you can rest a little easier since a large piece of your wedding has been secured! However, you want to ensure all of your bases are covered when it comes to your venue in advance of your wedding day as nothing should be left undecided – or for the last minute. To help you figure out what to ask you... More »

Be Inspired by Unique + Chic Weddings at Museums

View gorgeous nuptials hosted at interesting museums by real couples to inspire your special day.

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Selecting a wedding venue is no easy feat. Practically every detail of your nuptials hinges upon the location – remember, you don’t even have a set wedding date until your venue contract is signed and your guest list might depend on the capacity, etc. – so we advise you take this decision quite seriously. While the we... More »

Arriving Early: What's a Wedding Guest to Do?

Advice for both couples and guests on handling the possibility of early arrivals.

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When it comes to coordinating big events, they say the best plan comes with a backup – and maybe even an extra backup on top of that. Of course, it’s entirely impossible to predict what will go wrong on your wedding day, but getting ahead of the “classic mistakes” is an important part of the process. Most of these is... More »

Expert Tips for Accommodating Guests at a Destination Wedding

You don't want your special day to feel like a burden to your loved ones.

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 »

Should You Have Your Wedding at an Estate?

Looking for convenience or uniqueness? Discover the pros and cons of an estate wedding.

Pros and cons of having a wedding at an estate

Estate weddings can be beautiful, unique, and a breath of fresh-air from your ordinary ballroom wedding. Be it an ocean-view mansion, the rolling hills of a ranch, or a winery villa, estate weddings have the potential to be the setting for the wedding of your dreams. Estate weddings come with a number of advantages, such as bringing in... More »

A Sweet & Simple Wedding in a New Hampshire Forest

Two sweethearts tie the knot in a rustic-chic event in the bride's backyard.

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On rare occasions do our first sweethearts and long-lasting loves turn out to be the same person. Sarah Robinson and Jared Fisher are two lucky souls that just happened to find one another when young Sarah started her first job at a local, family-owned grocery store. After a few years of working together, a romance blossomed between sh... More »

A Gorgeous & Simple European Elopement in Crimea

Photos from one Russian couple's whimsically small wedding overlooking the sea.

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One usually expects business trips to yield career-centered benefits, but for Russian couple Albina Kaziaieva and Vladimir Slastikhin, the rewards were far more personal. “We had studied together, but our first conscious meeting and conversation took place on a work trip in Krasnodar, Russia,” reveals Albina. “Vladimir was so k... More »

How to Decide Where to Get Married

Choosing between your hometown or current residence can be tough, so we'll help you through it!

How to choose your wedding location stay at home or destination wedding

After taking the time to enjoy your engagement, the first thing you and your sweetheart should do is decide on the location for your wedding. We don’t necessarily mean picking a venue right away; you may choose to bring on a planner to assist with that task. No, what you need to figure it out is what city or town will host the nupti... More »

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Should You Host Your Reception at a Non-Traditional Venue?

What you should make sure is covered before booking a place that doesn't normally do weddings.