Your wedding venue usually sets the entire tone for your big day. So before considering any other wedding elements, make a decision on the venue first. How to choose the perfect venue for your wedding can be tricky, though. Some couples hire a wedding planner because the planner may have vendor connections that will eitherContinue reading
Weddings weren’t always as grand and thoroughly planned as they are today. Many decades ago, almost every couple had a simple, homespun celebration. But with the rise of fashion—not to mention technology—the times, they started changin’. Here’s a brief history of how weddings went down, American-style, from the past up to the very techy present.Continue reading
One of the more enjoyable aspects of planning a wedding is choosing the music for your ceremony and reception. However, you may find it’s not as easy as you initially thought. While you most certainly should put your favorite songs on the list—especially for dancing—it’s also important to balance things out with other songs thatContinue reading
You’ve probably got all the elements of a festive wedding reception down pat: Great food, an amazing host and hostess (you and your groom!), free-flowing liquid refreshments, and guests ready to party all night long. The one thing that’s missing, though, is the music. Music is something you absolutely cannot do without—unless your wedding themeContinue reading
If you’re into arts and crafts, now’s the time to put that hobby to good use. Making DIY souvenirs and take homes for your wedding guests is a great way to extend your most heartfelt thanks and is therapeutic! Focusing your attention on the little details involved in a DIY is one fantastic stress relieverContinue reading
In this day and age, very often couples from different backgrounds come together in marriage. If your spouse is from a culture different than yours, and you want to let him know you’d like to embrace that part of him, consider incorporating a simple tradition of his into your wedding. Alternatively, if you just wantContinue reading
One of the most exciting aspects of wedding planning is shopping for your dress. You have your fiancé, your ring, and the promise of a lifetime. Now, you just need to look your radiant best on that special day. Having said that, a lot of planning and timing goes into the hunt for the perfectContinue reading
Weddings used to be simple, intimate gatherings. These days they’re grand and elaborate and don’t end at the ceremony followed by a little punch and cake. Guests now proceed to the reception where they have their fill of food and drink and conversation with old and new friends. Usually, there’s also dancing, which is funContinue reading
Getting married is one the most important moments of a woman’s life, and for the ceremony alone, it’s so important that every little detail must be perfect. So when it comes to looking your best on your big day, one of the first decisions you must make is your bridal hairdo. Not only is itContinue reading
Are you considering planning the majority of your wedding yourself? These days, more and more brides are investing efforts into DIY-ing—or at least having a direct hand in—planning most of the aspects of their wedding. Usually, their rationale is that they can save on some things that they otherwise might have to pay extra for.Continue reading
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