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 …
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 …
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 …
Pink Theme Weddings
Ah, pink. Some say a woman’s life-long love for pink is biological. Others say it’s nothing more than sweet free will. Either way, for many brides, a wedding isn’t the lifelong dream it should be without a hefty dose of pink. And while the hues we pair with it might change from year to year, …
How to Plan a “Moulin Rouge”-Themed Wedding
By Michelle O’Connor The musical masterpiece “Moulin Rouge” has inspired devotees worldwide. They love the romantic storyline, the superb acting, the engaging singing, and the amazing costumes. It’s an unforgettable film — the type you want to view over and over again. If you’re a great fan of the movie and engaged to be married, …
Everything Old is New Again – 5 Fun Tips for a Retro Wedding
by Lesley Mattos Magazines and websites are bursting with the latest trends in wedding ideas and themes — and just trying to sift through them can be just as overwhelming as actually planning your wedding. So take a deep breath, relax and consider: some of the most unique wedding ideas can be found with a backward glance …
Tips for a Fun and Fabulous Costume Wedding
Does the traditional white wedding seem overly formal and intimidating to you? If you want your wedding to be one to really remember, a costumed theme is a great alternative to the usual ceremony. A little bit silly and romantic in equal measures, costume weddings showcase your personality as a couple and can be tailored …
How to Choose Wedding Favours for an Unusual Wedding Colour Scheme
Planning the perfect wedding can be a stressful and back-breaking time. Getting every detail just right can be a real hassle if you do not have qualified, professional assistance to deal with all of the intricate happenings and elements in a wedding ceremony or reception. Many people decide to forgo the typical wedding design and …
How to Throw a Tropical Wedding and Banish Those Winter Blues
By Laura Firenze Let’s face it — winter can really bring down even confirmed optimists. The days are short, the weather uncooperative, and most of us long (without much hope) for a few rays of sun to hit our faces. That’s why couples deciding to wed in the winter might find themselves even more beloved …
The Secret Lives of Hydrangeas
We all know the rose rules when it comes to weddings … don’t we? Sleek, fragrant and totally classic, it’s never steered brides wrong. So why is it that hydrangeas are so often stealing the show? What is it about this feminine flower? “Hydrangeas are full and understated at the same time,” says Dani, a …
How to Create a Romantic Winter Wedding
By Lynette Gamble The wedding of your dreams doesn’t have to take place during the popular wedding months. A winter wedding can be spectacular, and you’ll enjoy significant financial advantages.While the summer months remain the most popular time of the year to say “I do,” many couples are choosing a winter date for the big …
Eventide Elegance – Your Halloween Wedding
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. More and more adults are embracing all things spooky on All Hallows Eve, according to a major retail survey. Already the nation’s second most popular holiday, Halloween enjoys even more popularity each year due to increasing adult participation in the form of dressing up or decorating their homes. Your Halloween theme wedding …
8 Favor Ideas for Your Hawaiian Wedding
Mahalo! When you started to ponder favors, the first thing that came to mind was chocolate-coated macadamia nuts, right? Of course, your guests would love them, but don’t stop there … After all, you’ve already shown you like to think outside the box when you planned your destination wedding. And one of the fun things …
5 of the most unusual themed weddings
Planning your wedding is an exceptionally exciting milestone, as you tie the knot with the one you love. Everyone wants to make their wedding stand out, and there’s no better way to do so than have a weird and unusually themed wedding. Whether you want to have your wedding reception in the midst of a …
Three Knockout Theme Wedding Ideas
Tired of the same old humdrum wedding routine? Planning a themed wedding can get your creative juices flowing, and make your wedding your own, instead of a carbon copy of some bridal magazine. With a little imagination, your theme can make its way into just about every aspect of your wedding, from the initial save-the-dates …
Top 9 Los Angeles Wedding Trends for 2015
Top 9 Los Angeles Wedding Trends for 2015 Favor Ideas Ceremony Ideas, Learn About, Reception Ideas, Wedding Themes Weddings are more than mere parties — they are once-in-a-lifetime events to commemorate the undying love between two people — and yet they generate all the same stress and horror as any other party when it comes …
Fabulous Florals for All
From vintage botanical prints for invitations to bloomified table linens and even flower-filled bridal gowns, florals are on-trend for spring and summer wedding decor and fashion. There’s something incredibly chic about featuring florals front and center in your wedding design elements. And don’t think florals can’t be subtle, either. Softer patterns and colors make for …
Incorporate Tile into Your Wedding Decor
From fashion to home decor, geometric prints and patterns are hot, hot, hot. Colorful, playful and relatively inexpensive, we love the idea of using tiles for table numbers, place cards and seating cards at a wedding reception. Even cooler? Line them in a row to make a table runner on your reception tables or group …
Helping Your Wedding Guests Save The Date
By Lauren Franklin You’re engaged – congratulations! Doubtless, immediately after your friends and family squeal with delight over your news, the first question they’ll ask is, “So when is the date?”. All this can be slightly annoying, especially if you only recently got engaged, but all your loved ones are asking so they can mentally …
Having a Mickey Mouse Wedding
Not so far, far away from the classic fairy tale is the Mickey Mouse wedding. After all, Minnie and Mickey have set the standard for long-lived romance: they’ve been together since 1928, and never lost their spark. Happily, it’s not difficult to pull together a fairytale wedding that pulls out all the stops (and pulls the heartstrings), is …
Up, Up and Away: Balloon-Filled I Dos
Bouncy, beautiful and filled with that childlike wonder we want to hold on to forever, balloons are a fun alternative or addition to traditional wedding decor. Coming in every size, shape and color of the rainbow, balloons are playful and seemingly retro (believe it or not!) in this day and age. A lovable throwback. Choose giant …
Pretty in Pastels
Spring, Easter, colored eggs, sunshine, new buds and fresh blooms — come this time of year, we can’t help but want to paint ourselves completely in pastels. And it doesn’t stop there. When it comes to selecting your color scheme for a spring-themed wedding, there’s nothing prettier or more fitting than a pastel palette. Choose from creamy shades …
Floral Focus: All Hail Hydrangeas
Hello, hydrandeas. You’re beautiful, bountiful and we love you. Blooming from early spring through fall, hydrangeas are around for half of the year, so take advantage of ’em! It’s sort of a no-brainer to incorporate hydrangeas into your wedding decor — they’re incredibly versatile — whether you use them as a filler flower or as …
Falling for Ferns: A Look at This Lust-Worthy Wedding Flora
Lush, abundant and the most decadent shade of green, fern-filled wedding-day decor is a look we’re mad about. Did we mention it’s an unconventional take on wedding foliage? While big, bountiful blooms are stunning, we can’t help but go gaga for a greened-out floral theme — unique, interesting and just as beautiful. Baby ferns, big ferns, tall …
Goin’ Gaga for All-Green Weddings
The first signs of green are starting to bud as we transition out of winter — and with good ol’ St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner — thus, we are majorly crushing on the earthy hue, and expect it to be a big trend for spring and summer weddings. Modern brides aren’t afraid to brush other colored blooms …
June Wedding? Don’t Forget the Moms
If you’re planning a June wedding, you are already up to your bouquet in problems and decisions. But, you never want to forget the Mother of the Bride and of the Groom. They often feel left out of the decision making, but they do have minds of their own. So, once you’ve chosen your gown …
All About Art Gallery Weddings
Not the typical couple? Are you on the hunt for a venue that’s a bit more out of the box than the predictable ballroom or barn? If you’re an art-loving duo, why not hold your big event at a local gallery? From the urban structures to exhibits hanging from the walls, the end result is …
Three Classic Wedding Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Weddings can quickly get your blood boiling if you aren’t cool, calm and collected throughout the planning process. After all, there are a million moving pieces to any given wedding, from setting a date to picking a location to table-settings and saying “yes” to the dress. How can couples stay level-headed and keep within their …
Wedding Favor Do’s and Don’ts: Is “In Lieu of” Really a Favor?
Over the past 5 years, more and more couples are making good use of their wedding favor budget by steering clear of the ornamental and offering donations in lieu of wedding favors. This trend has led to many charitable organizations now making wedding registry options available, and has also led to online services popping up, …
Color Crush: Cranberry
Rich, luscious and festive, we are majorly crushing on the color cranberry (and cranberries, themselves) for wintertime wedding decor. A deep shade of red, like cranberry, can act as the neutral color in your inspiration palette (so long, gray, black and white!), pairing perfectly with colors like sage green, dusty blue, silver and rose gold. And why not …
It’s Easy to be Green(er): Why an Eco-Conscious Bash Might Be in Your Future
Visit: PortOvert Magazine Imagine a wedding where crystal drips from the rafters and blush roses bristle from tower vases. The bride rustles in wearing a satiny ballgown, raising a hand weighed down with a knock-out rock. Her nails are buffed to a shine. Not the first thing you think of when you think of “green …
Head Over Heels for Hanging Decor
Look no further than above your head to find one of the hottest wedding trends of the year: hanging decor. Wreaths, stems, greenery, florals, lanterns, dream catchers, twinkle lights — you name it, they hang it. We love the departure from typical centerpieces and design elements for something a little more out of the ordinary. …
Wrapped up in Wedding Wreaths
With all the holiday decor making its yearly appearance, one specific item in particular is tickling our fancy: wreaths. Square, heart-shaped, oval or circular — no matter the shape, we’ll take ’em any way for a wedding day. And bonus, these are DIY-friendly. Wreaths are a fun way to display florals and greenery without using the …
Tied up in Tartan
When we think of wintertime, one iconic pattern comes to mind: tartan. Tartan table cloths, throws, napkins and now, wedding decor. Warm, vibrant and colorful, tartan was originally produced from wool, but has since extended to different materials like paper, plastic and even fondant (talk about talent!). Whether your family has Scottish roots, or you’re …
