One of the perks of getting married is that you will likely receive a lot of gifts. These will probably mainly come from your wedding registry, but it’s pretty common to get cash and gift cards as well. If you have been in a same-sex relationship for a while, then you may have lived together […]

After months of planning out every detail of your nuptials, the last thing you want is for intense weather to ruin the experience. While you may have created a contingency plan for rain and other scenarios, you also want to create a strategy for battling the heat in the event the heat becomes unbearable. In […]

The trouble with planning a wedding is putting your own spin on the event. Though your options can seem limited at first, you actually have far more control than you realize. From the moment guests enter the space for the ceremony until the last person leaves the reception hall, you have the opportunity to give […]

Personalizing a wedding ceremony is often a bit more of a challenge to couples than making adjustments to the reception. This is largely due to how cut-and-paste many ceremonies are, with officiants going through the motions and guests waiting for the inevitable “I do” to signify the transition from ritual to party. Of course, you […]

Finding the ideal venue is a big challenge when you’re planning your wedding. For plenty of couples, there is a strong desire to keep the gathering small and intimate. One of the easiest ways to achieve this ambiance is by selecting an event location that is familiar for guests. This is why countless people decide […]

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 […]