Everything You Need to Include on your Band or DJ Contract
What’s essential when creating a contract for your wedding band or DJ? Finding the right entertainment for your reception is a crucial part of the planning process. Great wedding bands and DJs can be rather hard to come by – especially when you’re looking for a specific sound or personality. But even after you’ve found …
The Boho Wedding: What it is & How To Have One
Boho weddings have become one of the staple styles throughout the world of ceremonies and receptions – as well as bridal gown designs. The freedom, the flow, the connection to nature, and the undeniable pieces of comfort that go into events dressed in such a theme – bohemian flavors aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. In …
Inexpensive Wedding Invitations That Look Anything But
Wedding invitations, actually the stationery for the entire event, can do some damage to a couple’s budget. But, if the homework is done beforehand, lovebirds can have some of the most beautiful designs that don’t break the bank or break their vision for a sophisticated event filled with intricate details and quality products. Some say …
Timeless & Gorgeous Winter Wedding Color Combinations
Winter weddings are becoming more and more popular every year. There’s a certain bout of whimsy and romance inside the chillier season that cannot be found throughout the warmer weathers. The snow, the glistening night lights, and the holiday spirit all come together to create a magic that becomes the perfect foundation to an unforgettable …
Popular Wedding Themes For 2019
Wedding season is upon us and it’s time to take a look at some of the most trending, bridal-worthy visions of your main event. From the colors to the details, to the personalization, to the fashion, 2019 is gearing up to be one of the biggest, most memorable of game-changing times in the wedding world. …
Go Green for Your March Wedding: Decor Ideas, Flowers, & More
Spring has sprung and it’s truly the season of growth! And with growth comes all things green. Of course, there’s a bit of a nod to the Irish in there as well. St. Patty’s day, the initial steps of planting your first seeds in this year’s garden, longer days with some extra sunshine, this time …
[Guide] 12 Wedding Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst
Forgo the massive amounts of beer bottles and cans, instead, make sure you’ve got a signature sip ready and waiting for your guests to enjoy. Going this route is a bit more personalized and a lot classier too. Today, we’ve compiled 12 wedding cocktails to quench your thirst (along with the thirst of everyone else …
Planning a wedding in Bali? What You Need to Know When Getting Married in Bali
“The island of the gods” is one of the most famous islands in the world, because of its culture and wonderful Instagrammy views. Yes we are talking about the island of Bali. For a destination wedding, Bali is the home to countless beaches, clifftops, viewpoints, jungles, gardens, rice fields, villas and luxury resorts which makes …
The Traditional Celtic / Irish Wedding Toast: Origins & Examples
Top off your big day with bouts of Celtic spirit and Irish charm. Whether you are planning to sprinkle it throughout the ceremony or woven within the speeches highlighting the reception, there are so many wonderful traditions to follow within this realm that create timeless warmth and well-wishes. Origin Of The Wedding Toast One of …
3 Tips For the Perfect Spring Wedding Ceremony
Ah, spring. It is that time of the year when the flowers are blossoming and blooming in their most exquisite colors and hues. It is that magical season when you can touch the rainbow with the tips of your fingers, warming you up inside and comforting you in ways you cannot explain. For some couples, …
[Venue Highlight] Imperial Palace Banquet Hall
Elegance, poise, and a beautiful palette to create a memorable celebration is what Imperial Palace Banquet Hall located in Los Angeles, California is known for after their amazing renovation and redesign. Not only is this a versatile space with the ability to transform into your sophisticated vision, but also the team there specializes in diverse …
10 Frosty Centerpieces Your Guests Will Remember
There’s something really magical and romantic about creating a wintery escape for your guests to enjoy on your wedding day. If you’re exchanging vows throughout the colder months of the year, please pay homage to the season throughout your decor choices. The wonder behind the style is so much more powerful than the kitschy factor …
Save Money & Look Fabulous: 5 Budget Hacks for Your Wedding
Are you looking for some wiggle room in your bank account? Are you scared to overspend in an area that doesn’t actually need the extra dollar signs? You can still have a fabulous, memorable big day without overdoing the bottom line. From the dress to the actual date you book, here are 5 budget hacks …
Planning Your Summer Beach Wedding Stationery
This is a guest blog post by Maddison Wallace from Paperlust Summer is the most popular time for a wedding and for many people, summer is synonymous with spending time at the beach. Throw it all together and it’s no surprise summer beach weddings are one of the most popular choices for brides. Choosing summer …
Say “I Do” to a Creative Wedding: 10 Ways to Make Your Day Extra Special
Planning your dream wedding? Congrats! With so much work and money going into your special day, we know you’ll want to make it stand out. Why give in to the standard trends you see on wedding sites where everything looks the same? Not only is a wedding an occasion to celebrate your love in front …
6 of the Best Spots To Honeymoon Throughout January
January may not be the most popular choice for vacationing but it’s becoming more popular in the wedding world for winter wonderland celebrations. In turn, that makes honeymoon planning a bit different. Choosing to travel throughout the winter months may seem tricky, but there are actually some incredible options! Some of the best reasons to …
Five Backyard Wedding Themes We Love
Transforming the backyard into something beautiful could be your ticket to the most perfect (and affordable) of dream weddings. Whether it’s your own, your parents, or a family friend, this is a great way to cut costs on high-priced venues and create a magical event to remember – for both you and your guests. With …
3 Ways To Have A California Wedding
Before you set the date, you’ll have to set the location. Even if you don’t want to rush the wedding or the planning, it’s a good idea to go ahead and book a spot in advance before your choices of times are limited. What are some ways to go about having a wedding? Do you …
Tips For Handling An Overly-Intoxicated Wedding Guest
Avoid The Pitfalls Of A Drunk Wedding Guest As awesome as open bars can be, they can also create serious problems at weddings or anywhere else. If you think you may have an issue with a drunk-as-a-drunk-skunk wedding guest, use these tips to navigate the situation easily. Pre-Wedding Tip: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Let’s say one …
5 Tips to Customize Your Wedding… The Right Way!
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of your time on Pinterest and wedding blogs. Even before I was engaged, I spent endless hours pinning over to-die-for centerpieces and learning about Momzillas. Now that I’m officially getting married, I’m browsing the Internet like it’s going out of style. But fear not. My phone battery’s …
Invaluable Tips that Will Help Your Outdoor Wedding Go Off without a Hitch
Planning a wedding is easily one of the most stressful things a person will ever go through. At times it can feel like a full-time job and as though it can be hard to see the vision coming together. If you are planning on an outdoor wedding, then there is a whole other element of …
5 Black Tie Wedding Themes To Love & Inspire
Creating a black tie wedding celebration is no different than planning for a bohemian-vibed party or a destination affair because it’s all in the details. But, what sparks that prepping all starts with one major decision and that’s the theme of the event. If you envision everyone in stunning gowns and tuxedos then a black …
10 Ways I Kept My Wedding Under $10,000
My wedding was beautiful, everything I could have wanted, and it came in at just under $10,000. I’m sure you’re thinking “how did she do that?”, and of course, you are. We all know weddings cost a mini fortune. The Knot’s most recent survey revealed the average cost of a wedding in 2017 was $33,391. …
What You Need To Make Sure Your Wedding Day Is Seamless
Organizing a wedding is no easy feat. There are tons of details to attend to and people who are going to be asking you all sorts of questions. What you need to do is make sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch and find the right people to help you pull off a …
The Alternative Bride Guide
Want to go against the grain on your special day and rock a theme that stands out more spectacularly than the standard white dress and traditional vows? If you yearn for a uniquely unforgettable wedding, then look no further than our guide to doing your “I do’s” differently… Ditch the White Dress If you’re not …
Legal Matters You Should Sort Out Before the Big Day
Planning for a wedding is not just about beautiful dresses, wedding invitations, and finding the perfect venue. You must also carefully consider various legal obligations and options to ensure you enter a safe, secure, and legal marriage to your partner. Here are the legal matters you should sort out before the big day. Apply for …
How to Plan the Perfect Summer Wedding
Summer weddings are the epitome of romanticism. In movies, they take place on a white, sandy beach, where everyone wears floaty dresses and the sun is perpetually shining. However, the realities of planning your perfect summer wedding are never as glamorous. Although the big day may be what dreams are made of, you need to …
8 Wedding Planning Apps That Will Make Your Life a Bit Easier
Our smartphones make our lives so much easier, don’t they? Our planners, notes, the weather, our directions, convos, photos, and more are all packed neat and tidy in one place. And with one touch of our thumb we have it all at our literal fingertips. So, if we have everything else we need throughout the …
Help! My Family is Trying to Run My Wedding!
Weddings can be a highly emotional time for families, and when you mix all of that emotion with varying personalities, things can quickly get out of hand. Instead of stressing, let us help you diffuse the situation. It’s your wedding. It’s your soon-to-be partner’s wedding. It’s not your family member’s big day. So what do …
How to Choose the Best Wedding Location
Although most aspects of a wedding are optional, you cannot do without a venue. You need a place to hold the wedding, whether it is a church or function hall. However, finding the right venue is no easy feat, as there are many locations to choose from. Whether you want to have your wedding in …
The Surprising History behind Wedding Cups
In an era when the majority of couples have lived together before getting married, not to mention those remarrying and bringing together two households, the traditional wedding list is definitely on the wane. Guests nowadays are more likely to be faced with unusual gift lists – comprised of anything from gift vouchers to charity donations …
How to Throw an Incredible Christmas-Season Wedding
There’s something incredibly magical about a winter wedding. The crisp air, the possibility of sparkling snow on the ground, twinkling lights on the homes of all of our neighbors, adding in a layer of the Christmas season infuses even more fairy-tale whimsy into the celebration. Elaborate decor, rich tones, indulgent dishes, ‘tis the season to …
Our Top-10 2017 Wedding Trends
Every year we see new trends emerge. Whether it’s in fashion, beauty, interior design or, our favorite, weddings, there’s always something fresh to take inspiration from in the world of aesthetics. Today, we’re peeking at the top 10 wedding trends for 2017! From extra bits of green in every nook and cranny of the celebration …
For The Bride Or Groom Who’s Always Late
If your reputation in the punctuality department precedes you (i.e. your lack thereof), the prospect of rocking up fashionably late on your big day might indeed be causing you a bit of stress. Whether it’s because you take too long getting ready or lose all concept of time in the mornings, this guide should give …
Wedding Themes: How They Are Pulled Together
When you are planning a wedding, it is important to not only make sure that you are inviting all of the most important people in your life, but that every aspect of the event is tied into your central theme. Don’t have a theme just yet? That will be one of the first things you …
How to Find an Amazing Wedding Officiant
What Is a Wedding Officiant “An officiant is someone who officiates at (i.e. leads) a service or ceremony, such as marriage, burial, or namegiving/baptism. Officiants may be ordained by any denomination as members of their clergy, or by secular/Humanist or Interfaith/Interspiritual religious bodies. Officiants differ from Chaplains in that Officiants serve the unaffiliated public at …
Ultimate Guide to Writing & Delivering a Great Wedding Speech or Toast
Ultimate Guide to Writing & Delivering a Great Wedding Speech or Toast It doesn’t matter whether you’re giving a bridesmaid speech, best man speech, father of the bride speech or the groom’s wedding speech. Giving a wedding speech or toast can be nerve-racking. It doesn’t have to be though. Just follow some basic rules and …
Complete Guide to Planning a Great Honeymoon
Guide to Planning a Great Honeymoon A honeymoon can be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Before becoming overwhelmed with the destinations and logistics of it all, allow us to inspire you and ease your worries. Begin your honeymoon planning here, and find information on budgets, when to go, where to go, and more. Contents Your Honeymoon: Domestic …
Complete Guide to Wedding Registries & Gifts
Guide to Wedding Registries & Gifts Your wedding registry puts down on paper everything you could possibly need and want after the rings have been exchanged. For most couples, it’s a chance to get everything you need for your home in one hit. Registering for gifts takes the guesswork out of gift-shopping for your guests, …
Complete Guide to Wedding Favors
Guide to Wedding Favors Over the years wedding favors have become increasingly popular. Guests often look forward to receiving a keepsake to take home with them after the wedding party. They add to the decor and theme of the reception, ranging from simple bookmarkers to elegant crystal to delicious, edible treats too! Need more help …
Complete Guide to Bridal Showers
Guide to Bridal Showers Traditionally falling under the maid of honor and bridesmaids’ list of duties, planning the bridal shower is one of the more fun and light-hearted of the wedding festivities. But whether you’re the bride’s best friend or her mother, we don’t want you to stress. From etiquette to theme ideas, here’s a …
The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide
Wedding Planning Guide If it’s time to get down and dirty with the wedding plans, we’re here to get you started. Find wedding dresses, venues, cakes, invitations, photographers and much more. We have all the advice and inspiration you need to help plan the wedding you want. From the pre-wedding parties to exchanging the vows …
Become a Wedding Planner
How to Become a Wedding Planner – What You Need to Know Before You Begin a Career in Wedding Planning Do you have what it takes to begin a career in the wedding planning field? Becoming a successful wedding planner takes more than a business card and a business license. It takes hard work, long …
A Guide to Picking the Perfect Engagement Ring
When you are planning a proposal, you want to make sure that you have chosen the right engagement ring. However, the world of engagement rings can be a very confusing one. You may have questions about stones, styles and budgets and have absolutely no idea where to start. The good news is, that this simple …
Sourcing Vendors For Your Wedding
Your wedding is going to involve quite a few complicated elements. You’ve got to set a date, then figure out who is going to be invited from which side of the family. Invitations must be sent. A venue must be secured before that, and you’ve also got to figure out accommodations as well as the …
Complete Guide to Wedding Music & Songs
The Complete Guide to Wedding Music, With Songs for Every Part of Your Special Day! Music is one of the most important elements for a successful and fun wedding. It sets the tone for either an elegant and romantic affair, or a lavish, wild party. Our complete guide to wedding music and songs will help …
7 Outstanding Wedding Apps For The iPhone
Don’t worry if you cannot afford a wedding planner–use one of the handy wedding apps for the iPhone to help you plan your big day. The following five are some of the best and niftiest wedding apps currently in existence. Find the one that speaks to you and go from there! iWedding iWedding makes it …
10 New Year’s Eve Wedding Ideas To Inspire
If you’re saying your I do’s right into the new year, you’ll want to do it in a big, extra-special way. With a dash of sparkle and champagne too, we’re sharing 10 New Year’s Eve wedding ideas to inspire and get your brainstorming jumpstarted. Take a peek!
Very Berry, Summertime Wedding Inspiration
Get inspired by the fruit of the season. The rich, deep colors of a blueberry, raspberry, blackberry or even a strawberries can ignite so many beautiful ideas for you warm-weathered event. From colors to wear and textures to flaunt, here’s some very berry, summertime wedding inspiration that will capture your heart! via Pinterest
Juliet-Inspired Wedding Details That Will Add Instant Romance To Your Big Day
We all love the story of Romeo and Juliet, so why not have it inspire your big day a bit. Aside from the tragic ending, you can pluck out a some Victorian hints and use them in and around your big day. Take a peek at some Juliet-inspired wedding details that will add instant fairy-tale …
