Once you’ve made the decision to get married, you’ll be presented with a series of challenges to plan your wedding. For most couples, hosting a reception after the ceremony is a given. Still, this doesn’t mean you need to follow the tried-and-true path in every respect. Instead of a full-service event, you might want to […]

As an introvert, you treasure the time you can spend alone. After all, you need that time to recoup and recharge your emotional battery. But what about your wedding day? You and your spouse-to-be will be in the spotlight for several hours — maybe most of the day, depending on your schedule. Can you handle […]

Picking the right floral arrangements for your big day is about a lot more than pointing to some blossoms you think look pretty and calling it a day. Flowers comprise a large chunk of the visual decor featured during a wedding reception. If you don’t think about them, you could end up with an event […]

The music is one of the most important aspects of your wedding reception. The best music will display your personal music tastes, show the love you and your partner have for each other and keep people on the dance floor all night long. Choosing between a DJ or a band can be a heated debate […]

There are many ways to put a personal touch on your big day. Often, the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. Wedding favors are a perfect example of this. Though a fairly modern tradition, the concept of giving out little gifts to guests has proven to be incredibly popular amongst couples. If you’re not sure […]

While it is true that there are dozens of little tasks involved in planning a wedding, a few of your responsibilities are going to take precedence. Selecting an ideal wedding venue, for example, is usually one of the first moves a couple makes after setting a date. Getting this out of the way early makes […]

If you haven’t heard of Sweet Cakes by Melissa by now, you probably don’t spend much time on the internet. The owners of the bakery, Melissa and Aaron Klein, refused service to a same-sex couple who wanted a wedding cake in January 2013. Since then, the case has been in and out of courts, and […]

Certain details of your wedding are definitely going to cause you more stress than others. For many couples, a big challenge can come from selecting an appropriate color theme for the wedding. While it might not seem like the biggest choice you will have to make, determining which shades are best for your big day […]

Food brings people together. When you’re dealing with your own dietary restrictions or those of your guests, wedding planning can get a little complicated. Gluten sensitivity impacts the entire wedding-day menu, especially the dessert. Thankfully, it’s possible to make a gluten-free wedding cake for your special day. With some knowledge and helpful pointers, you can […]

COVID-19 has thrown everyone a curveball, including engaged couples. By now, its impacts on weddings almost seem like old news. Social distancing is commonplace, and couples are asking guests to get vaccinated. But the Omicron variant is another nasty surprise most of us didn’t bargain for. You may be thinking about getting a wedding insurance […]