Creating a wedding budget is no simple task. No matter how meticulous you are with setting funds aside, there are a number of surprises that can come along and force you to spend more than you intended. Though it can be frustrating, there are a number of ideas you can consider to improve your control […]

Most couples tying the knot usually hold their ceremonies and receptions together on the same day. However, circumstances such as intercultural celebrations, elopement or desiring an intimate low-key wedding may warrant making other arrangements. While you’ll need to engage in fancier footwork to pull off separate events on two different days, it’s not impossible. Your […]

Marrying someone who comes from a drastically different background can bring about some challenges that you did not initially expect. While love is love and there is no rule book for who you are going to become romantically entangled with, you may not be prepared for how much work is involved when it comes to […]

It should go without saying that planning a large event like a wedding can easily become a stressful experience. Though you might know this to a degree, it doesn’t lessen the feelings of anxiety and anticipation that appear as the date looms closer. Luckily, it is never too late to take a step back and […]

Many couples personalize their weddings, making these events unique through minor details or building the entire day with distinctive touches from the ground up. Some try to achieve a customized look and feel through handcrafted projects such as décor, invitations, programs, favors, and other niceties. However, it is possible to go overboard, and it’s not […]

For thousands upon thousands of years, weddings have existed as a tradition celebrating the union of two people. While this history lesson might be nice in a way, it also can be overwhelming. There have been untold precedents set in regard to what a wedding should look and feel like, and this can cloud your […]

Queer and transgender couples often experience unique and subtle differences from those of heterosexual and cisgender pairs, and these can manifest in even seemingly innocuous settings such as their wedding photos. Wedding photographers must recognize that such complexities exist so that they can provide high-quality, customized services to their clients. As a result, more photographers […]

Planning a wedding requires you to make a lot of decisions. You’re planning both a ceremony and a reception, and you must hire many vendors and recruit a few friends and family to make the magic happen. With so many details to track, there’s a good chance that something (or multiple somethings) will go wrong. […]

Achieving a common understanding with your vendors is crucial for doing business. Ideally, contracts keep all parties honest by spelling out everyone’s expectations. However, they’re also one key foundation that contributes to building mutually respectful and amiable relationships between you and these professionals. Before you sign any wedding vendor contract, take a look at some […]

Getting engaged can bring on an intense rush of emotions. Actually, it can also give you a pretty impressive adrenaline boost. You’ll find yourself completely caught up in all of the good vibes and well-wishes being sent your way by friends, family members, and random people you’ve met over the years. While these feelings can […]