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 …
Let There Be a Snowy Soiree
It’s magical, mystical and the epitome of romance. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. If a winter fête is in your future, why not go all out and hold your big event in a snow-laden land? Think cabins, lodges and ski resorts — ah, yes. We seriously swoon for a wedding set against a …
A Cute, Christmasy Affair
We can’t help ourselves. ‘Tis the Christmas season, after all. If you’re a fanatic for all the festivities of the Christmas season, why not throw your wedding date into the mix? Some people think a winter wedding with halls decked is corny — which it can be; however, when executed tastefully, it makes for pure magic and …
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 …
Hiring a Great DJ For Your Upcoming Wedding
Planning a wedding, while exciting, can also be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, ranging from catering service to entertainment and beyond. Many people hire DJs to provide entertainment and music for their big day. If you want to hire a great DJ for your wedding, you should be very …
Pining for Pinecones
They are symbolic of winter. They are rustic, whimsical, earthy and beautiful in the same breath. Pine cones. We love them, especially when incorporated into your winter-wedding decor. Whether you bundle them into your bouquet or use them as place card holders, there are endless ways to use pine cones on your big day. Brown …
A Perfect New Year’s Eve Bash
Already one of the most festive evenings of the year, we’re seeing New Year’s Eve weddings pop up as a favorite date for couples to say “I do.” And if you’re the go-big-or-go-home type of couple, NYE is your chance to do just that — there’s nothing understated about it. We can’t help but feel like …
Petite Desserts Are The Way To Your Guests Heart: Take A Peek!
Give your guests something different to bite into with one (or more) of these petite desserts. Mix and match your favorite flavors, create a theme, serve them with signature cocktails; the possibilities are endless! Let’s dive into some ideas! via Pinterest
Happily Ever{greens} After
Wintery, festive and abundant, using seasonal greenery in your winter wedding scape is sure to be a sweeping success. Something we constantly tell brides when they choose materials for their big day decor is to look for inspiration in seasonal elements. Spring flowers, certain greens and garden flowers would be a total miss for winter …
Mad About Mixed Metallics
Silver, gold, bronze, rose gold and copper — whether you fancy just one, all or a handful in your winter wedding color scheme, metallics transform any look from ordinary to over-the-top gorgeous and glam. And long gone are the days when you had to identify yourself as “team silver” or “team gold” — mixing metallics is the …
Wedding Color Focus: Brown is Back
From mocha to chocolate, amber, caramel and walnut, hues of brown are back and more beautiful than ever. Whether the tone is the primary color of your wedding-day palette, or merely an accent color, brown sets a stunning stage for the rest of your I do decor. Think tweed suits, cowboy boots, chocolate confections, salvaged wood …
White on White: Hot, All-White Weddings
We sure do love color when it comes to wedding-day palettes; however, we are big fans of white-on-white. There’s something so incredibly chic, romantic and sharp about a monochromatic look. The best part? White never goes out of style. When choosing a single hue for your decor, we suggest opting for different kinds of fabrics, overlays …
Hot Air Balloon Accents That Will Create Magic Throughout Your Wedding
Create magic throughout your wedding with the addition of some whimsical, charming hot air balloon accents. They’ll steal the show! From the dessert bar to the reception tables, there are so many unique ways to play up these adorable details. Take a peek at some of our favorites! via Pinterest
In Love With Leaves on Your Wedding Day
Crunchy, colorful and crisp like the autumn air, fall leaves give us warm fuzzies on the inside. Sigh. Whether you incorporate them into a bountiful bouquet, outline the aisle you’ll walk down, or simply use them as a backdrop for your wedding-day festivities, we can’t get our fill of using fall leaves in big day decor. Now, …
Flawless Fall Wedding Bouquets
With harvest in full swing and bounty at your fingertips, there isn’t a more beautiful time of year to build a wedding bouquet. From rich colors to earthy grass, wheat, moss, succulents and leaves, the options go beyond your average blooms for your bridal bouquet. Perhaps what’s most charming about the 10 inspiring bouquets below is …
Fall-Time Wedding Decor Must: PUMPKINS!
Plump, seasonal and iconic of autumn, we can’t enough of pumpkins, especially when used in fall-time nuptials. From helping you announce your day in a “save the date” to holding place cards, rings and flowers, there are countless ways to incorporate the lovable gourd into your wedding scheme. Not sure how to get started? Check …
10 Funky Ways to Display Your Photo Booth Props
Themed, organized and super stylish, grab some inspiration on how to give your guests a chance to strike a pose! This is the perfect way to get your loved ones interacting and loosening up for a night of food, fun and dancing. When it comes to the wedding reception, you want to think about how …
Warm up With Fall Soup Shooter Appetizers
We’ve talked about shooters and appetizers a lot, lately. And we don’t blame ourselves because food is one of the most important details of the wedding day, and often one that guests complain about the most (cold food, bad food, no variety, etc.) Why not “wow” them with your cuisine choices? Trust us, it will …
The Guide to Entertaining Your Guests
Bring Out the Widest Smiles from Guests in any Event Age Every host strives to make sure that their guests are entertained at all times. There are many ways through which guests can be entertained and kept happy all through the event. The kind of entertainment incorporated depends on specific factors. Some of the main …
Top tips for planning a wedding on a budget
A couple’s wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most expensive days of their lives as well. When couples do not have a huge wedding budget, there are a few ways that they can save money to keep their wedding costs down. Hold …
Under the Big Tent
There’s something old school, classic and elegant about a tented reception. Remember that magical scene in Father of the Bride when George Banks enters his tented backyard for the first time after months of planning his daughter’s wedding? He didn’t understand the vision until he saw it — hundreds of twinkle lights fluttering from the …
Plantation Perfection: Saying “I Do” in Southern Style
There is something undoubtedly romantic about the South — the culture, the customs and how time seems to stand still. It’s no wonder that Spanish moss, regal white pillars and bendy tree branches create some of the most dream-worthy wedding backdrops imaginable. Let’s just say your pictures will be the envy of brides across the …
How to Incorporate Your Team into the Big Day
It’s that time of year again. Can’t you hear the diehard fans chanting “foot-ball, foot-ball, foot-ball”? It’s faint but drumming louder as we approach the final countdown to football season. Are you and your fiancé tailgating king and queen, season ticket holders and fantasy league fanatics? If you’re the couple that bleeds your team’s colors, …
Snack Attack: Easy Nibbles for Your Cocktail Hour
One of the biggest woes of wedding planning is the budget. You’ve probably started to feel like money is flying out of your purse/wallet left and right uncontrollably. We get it. If you’re looking to cut back somewhere, why not start with appetizers? No one said you had to serve escargot and crab cakes. That’s …
Fairy-Tale Trends: Gorgeous Reception Decor Ideas
Fairy-tale inspiration swirls all around wedding planning. From the dress to the cake, have a celebration straight from the storybooks. And with these gorgeous reception ideas, you’ll jumpstart all your plans for the party after the vows. Crisp whites, sunlight, creamy flowers and grandiose glass vases, this scene is simple but beautifully executed. Golden tones …
A Perfectly Pomegranate Occasion
They’re pretty, plump and the perfect shade of peachy pink. They’re pomegranates, and we love everything about them, especially when it comes to weddings. From nestling them in your bouquet to adorning the cake, decorating tables or flavoring a champagne cocktail, pomegranates pack punch wherever you place them. Perhaps our favorite use of the fruit …
Fairy-Tale Trends: Gorgeous Ceremony Space Ideas
Fairy-tale inspiration swirls all around wedding planning. From the dress to the cake, have a celebration straight from the storybooks. Below we have some gorgeous venue inspiration that will highlight your vows while giving you and your guests a breathtaking view. You get the best of both worlds in this ceremony. Style and garden flair …
Summer Wedding? Save Your Guests from the Heat
It’s August, and you know what that means — heat, heat, heat. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding and expecting sky rocketing temperatures, your guests are going to be HOT. However, there are a few simple, creative things you can do to make them a little cooler and more comfortable. 1. OFFER BOTTLED WATER: Buy …
Let Them Eat Brunch
Who said an evening wedding with a sit-down dinner was the best and only way? No way. Are you morning people? If your answer’s yes, we say choose an early wedding start time, and then bring on brunch! From coffee bars to doughnut cakes, omelette stations, DIY waffles and bountiful fruit cups, opting for breakfast food …
Celebrate with Red, White and Blue I Dos
Happy Fourth of July, y’all! While you’re probably floating the river with a cold brew in hand, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing some Fourth of July-inspired wedding fun. It’s no secret that we love the idea of holiday-themed weddings (remember this post?), and Fourth of July nuptials hold …
Whimsical Waterside Weddings
It’s summer, so we can’t help but want to be by the water at. all. times. There’s a certain whimsy to bodies of water — they’re soothing, mysterious and downright beautiful. It’s no doubt that venues next to rivers, oceans, creeks, pools and lakes lure brides and grooms in when they are location scouting, and …
Crowd-Winning Cocktail Hour Appetizers
While brides spend hours perseverating over details pertaining to stationary, favors and invitation fonts, it’s the food that your guests will truly remember when the sun sets on your wedding day. And the food memories start the second after you say “I do” — at cocktail hour. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing what …
Lusting for Lavender-Laced Weddings
It’s soothing, earthy, aromatic and the perfect hue of purple. It’s lavender, and we’re seeing it pop up everywhere among brides’ wedding-day schemes and details. A popular trend on the rise decor-wise is the incorporation of herbs into wedding foliage, which makes for a stunning, ethereal mix of textures, colors and yes, even aromas. Whether …
10 Unique Ways to Serve Up Smores At Your Wedding
Desserts, favors or even drinks, we’re showing off unique ways of serving up your favorite summertime treat at your wedding: SMORES! Some fun push-up pops to add to the dessert table could be a fun way to incorporate your favorite treat! Of course, edible wedding favors are a favorite. Create small, smores kits for your …
{Drink This} Signature Cocktails for Every Season
Whether you decided to go open bar, beer-and-wine only or a cash bar for your wedding, you can serve signature cocktails! If you opted for beer-and-wine only, having a couple signature cocktails to choose from during the cocktail hour will give the non-beer-and-wine drinkers an option that won’t break your bank. If you chose an …
