A wedding toast at the reception is one of things that are common in most weddings. It is a tradition...
At most wedding receptions you will find a table filled with accessories and information welcoming guests. A wedding guest book...
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·1 min readThere 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...
There’s something really magical and romantic about creating a wintery escape for your guests to enjoy on your wedding day....
Fairy-tale inspiration swirls all around wedding planning. From the dress to the cake, have a celebration straight from the storybooks....
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that’s a pretty important time to have a proper wine picked. You might opt for a sparkling wine, such as a Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, or Sekt, and a sparkling rose is a nice alternative to a brut, especially with its pinkish color. However, you might...
Planning a wedding is full of tough decisions. Deciding between a sit-down dinner and buffet could take weeks of stress...
Top 10 Memorable TV Weddings Everybody loves a TV Wedding. As viewers, we’ve anticipated our favorite characters getting hitched and had...
Last updated: October 10, 2020 Once the ceremony and cocktail hour are over, it’s time to really get the party started. Make it memorable and fun with a dramatic grand entrance to the reception! Your emcee for the night will be announcing the family, the bridal party, and the newlyweds...
There is no bond quite like that of a father and daughter, which is why the father-daughter dance is oftentimes...
Getting Married in New York? Here are three unique NYC wedding locations. Your wedding day is the one day you can plan...
By: Nora Foster For a fraction of the cost of extra flowers or more decorations you can make a spectacular statement, add elegance and excitement, and create an atmosphere that is truly memorable just by using lights. Lighting can be used to highlight your flowers and other decorations, as well...
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·2 min readIt’s decadent, rich, glamorous and earthy all at the same time. It’s emerald. And it’s gorgeous. Just when you thought...
The experts at California DJs know all the secret elements – and the “not-so-secret” ones too — to help you...
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...
Fall flavors are now surrounding us and autumn brides are counting down the days. Cozy sweaters and falling leaves are...
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·1 min readThey are symbolic of winter. They are rustic, whimsical, earthy and beautiful in the same breath. Pine cones. We love...
10 Ways To Decide You Need a Wedding Planner Before you start wedding planning, know if you can handle it by yourself or if you should hire a wedding planner. Wedding planners are professionals at organizing weddings, which may save you a headache when it comes to getting every detail...
Are you on the search for the perfect Mother/Son song to dance to? Do you want something upbeat and charming...
Reader’s Ask: I’ve just about got my wedding hall decor planned out, but I haven’t figured out how to handle...
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·3 min readCan’t decide on coordinating colors for your wedding-day palette? Go back to basics with black and white — and you’ll be out of the gray area. There’s nothing more elegant than a black and white affair, hands down. It’s clean, sophisticated and timeless. Whether you opt for polka dots, crisp...
Want to save some money or take DIY weddings to the next level? Consider catering your own wedding. You can...
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·1 min readCrunchy, colorful and crisp like the autumn air, fall leaves give us warm fuzzies on the inside. Sigh. Whether you incorporate...
The bouquet toss might provide the most excitement during the reception, but it can also provide some ladies with the most embarrassment of the night. For some, there can be nothing worse than being displayed as the lonely single woman in the middle of a room filled with loving couples...
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·1 min readYou may have been wondering just what type of greenery it is that’s been woven through almost every wedding floral...
Your mother was married in the 1970’s. Where is her guest book? It was most likely the traditional “book”...
Who doesn’t love a good Italian bite? There’s something extremely comforting about this European cuisine, which is why it’s such a fan-favorite. Delicious cheeses, sweet tomatoes, an array of pasta and the best bread around; our favorite ingredients come to play in this scrumptious genre. And that’s reason enough to serve...
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·1 min readAlready one of the most festive evenings of the year, we’re seeing New Year’s Eve weddings pop up as a...
Need a little help when it comes to choosing the music for your wedding? Get those no-no’s out of the...
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...
Desserts can be the most fun and looked forward to part of an entire meal. From holidays to birthdays, the...
Spring Wedding Fever by Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering and L.A. Banquets! Spring is upon us, which means so is...
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·4 min read At your wedding, guests want to have a good time. For that, you’ll need a bar full of great drinks. Whe you’re coming up with ideas for your wedding bar, the key is making sure everything is easily accessible and that your bar is inviting and looks great. With...
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·1 min readFrom fashion to home decor, geometric prints and patterns are hot, hot, hot. Colorful, playful and relatively inexpensive, we love...
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·1 min readSpring, Easter, colored eggs, sunshine, new buds and fresh blooms — come this time of year, we can’t help but want to...
I showed up to this wedding like every other wedding – one hour early with plenty of time to prepare and make sure all gear is operating, check with the event coordinator, get dressed and align the wedding party for the introductions while squeezing in a warm congratulations to the...
Fall weddings have to include some autumn-inspired flavors. Whether it’s within the signature cocktails or the sweet table, there are...
Need a little help when it comes to the music for your wedding? There’s plenty of fabulous, upbeat songs to...
How much wedding music is the right amount to choose in advance? This is a great conversation to have with your DJ or bandleader.
Color theory can be a pretty large subject to cover and isn’t really necessary to determine what colors to use...
After you cover the basics with your photographer, the next step photography-wise is creating a wedding shot list. This is...
It’s the season for autumn weddings – I’m attending two of them this year, one for a lovely friend and another just a week later for my cousin. I’m interested to see what will be on their menus and what will be featured at their cocktail hour stations, and I’m...
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·1 min readThese are the first seats you’ll take together as husband and wife; thus, they can’t be a couple of “any...
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·2 min readIt’s August, and you know what that means — heat, heat, heat. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding and expecting...
You wedding first dance is important. You want your bride and groom first dance to be memorable and special. Here are some first dance ideas: Dance like nobody’s watching. After all, the first dance is all about the husband and wife. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making sure it is...
Plan your winter wedding with simplicity and romance in mind. Here’s a quick list of some beautiful and simple reception...
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·2 min readWith the farm-to-table ideology as on trend as ever, we can’t help but want to extend that to the weddingsphere,...
After attending dozens and dozens of weddings, it’s been our experience that banquet meals have these things in common: they’re boring, uninventive, often luke-warm and underwhelming. Yawn! Thus, we’re excited to see many couples thinking outside the box when it comes to the food they serve and how they serve...
Serve up some sophisticated, rich hors d’oeuvres that are full of savory flavors and sweetness. There is something about French-cuisine that...
You want your wedding to be elegant and stylish. That’s why you buy the most beautiful dress, why you book...