A barn, a backyard or an open field can make a beautiful wedding venue. What it usually does not have is enough bathrooms. A farmhouse with one powder room is fine for a family dinner, but not for 150 guests over a six-hour reception. If the venue has no permanent restrooms at all, the question … Continue reading How Many Restrooms Does a Barn, Backyard or Field Wedding Need?
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Tips for Creating the Perfect Digital Wedding Album
A digital wedding album brings your favorite wedding photographs together in a beautifully organized collection you can revisit and share for years. After the excitement of your wedding day settles, sorting through hundreds of pictures might feel overwhelming. Fortunately, creating a memorable digital photo album doesn't require professional design experience. With thoughtful photo selection, a … Continue reading Tips for Creating the Perfect Digital Wedding Album
Modern Marriage Preparations: Balancing Romance and Financial Legalities
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash Wedding preparation now includes more than selecting a venue and finalizing a guest list; recognizing the importance of marriage preparation means couples also need time to discuss money, legal documents, buying a home, and the practical expectations that will shape married life, along with wedding planning tips. These conversations … Continue reading Modern Marriage Preparations: Balancing Romance and Financial Legalities
Smart Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Reception Space
Photo by Al Elmes on Unsplash A wedding reception space should feel connected to your story while still giving guests room to dine, talk and celebrate comfortably. You don’t need elaborate installations to create that feeling. A thoughtful floor plan, a consistent color palette and a few personal details can turn a plain room or … Continue reading Smart Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Reception Space
Beyond the ‘Yes’: Planning the Perfect Proposal Story
Photo Credit: Sabesh Photography LTD via Unsplash A marriage proposal is so much more than a simple question. While the answer is what you're hoping for, the story of the moment itself is what you’ll share for decades to come. Your wedding proposal is the official kickoff to your wedding journey and a memory that … Continue reading Beyond the ‘Yes’: Planning the Perfect Proposal Story
Marriage License 101: What Every Couple Needs to Know
ID 49641780 | Bride © Welcomia | Dreamstime.com Weddings are filled with wonderful details – dresses, flowers, music, photographers... These are usually chosen to fit the couples unique wedding style and vision to they have a wedding that is truly “them.” Legally, however, the requirements are much simpler. All you need is a valid marriage … Continue reading Marriage License 101: What Every Couple Needs to Know
No, Your Wedding Invitations Are Not Late
Photo Credit: Noelle Rebekah via Unsplash I’ve been seeing a lot of questions online lately from brides asking about when to mail out wedding invitations. And when the RSVP by date should be. And they always get tons of comments. But seriously, some of the responders need to stop. You’re freaking out your fellow brides … Continue reading No, Your Wedding Invitations Are Not Late
Wedding Dress Code: A Courtesy for Guests, Not a Command
Dress codes have been a common practice for weddings for centuries. The purpose of a wedding dress code has traditionally been to help guests feel comfortable and appropriately dressed for the occasion. A dress code provides guidance. Photo Credit: ID 119731138 © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com Unlike other wedding traditions and customs which have evolved over … Continue reading Wedding Dress Code: A Courtesy for Guests, Not a Command
Why a Wedding Mood Board Can Help You Save Time and Money
A lot of people start planning a wedding with dozens of different ideas floating around in their heads. They've saved photos online, seen things they like at other weddings, watched videos, and looked through magazines. Before long, they've collected hundreds of ideas, which is exactly where creating a wedding mood board can help bring everything … Continue reading Why a Wedding Mood Board Can Help You Save Time and Money
What Really Matters When Hiring A Wedding Videographer
There's no shortage of options when it comes to wedding videography; you can find videographers everywhere online. What you can’t guarantee is getting someone who is right for you and will do your wedding justice. It is one of the most important days of your entire lives so you want it to capture the way … Continue reading What Really Matters When Hiring A Wedding Videographer