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What’s in a Name?

Weddings are a wonderful opportunity for two people in love to join together. While this might be the basic idea, there are a lot of other concepts involved with a marriage. Once you and your partner have decided to get married, you probably are going to start planning the ceremony. There are caterers to call, […]

Answers to Common Wedding Questions

Putting together a wedding can bring up a lot of questions, from big concerns regarding the timeline to more specific queries related to trends. It can be useful to find answers to some of these common wedding questions to put your mind at ease. Since trying to tackle all of your questions at once can […]

Boutonniere 101: What It Is and How To Wear It

Most wedding attire follows a few basic rules. The rest falls to inspiration, personal style, and budget. If you’re planning on wearing a suit or tux on your big day, you’ve got many options for customizing your look. The flowers in your boutonniere may eventually wilt, but this oft-misunderstood accessory can add memorable touches to […]

Asking Wedding Guests for Money as a Gift

In old vaudeville shows, performers were often known to end their acts by repeating the phrase “no applause, just throw money.” The joke was a light way of nudging the audience into providing actual compensation for the entertainment they’d just received. The reason for dancing around and being indirect is simple: Asking for money is […]

How You Can Encourage Better Sleep Before Your Big Day

Planning a wedding is considered one of the most stressful tasks a person can experience. It makes sense that the frustration might start to impact your life in significant ways. For countless couples, getting proper sleep in the months leading to their big day becomes an impossible feat. Unfortunately, a lack of consistent sleep can […]

Not Inviting Non-Affirming Family Members to Your Wedding

Making a guest list for a wedding isn’t always straightforward. Budget considerations aside, family dynamics come into play. Sadly, many people still aren’t affirming of the LGBTQIA community, which can bring even more drama into a wedding. Making the difficult choice of whether to invite someone or not due to their politics or attitude toward […]

Pinterest Vs. Reality: Counting Costs When Styling Your Wedding

Pinterest, Instagram, and other visual-heavy social media remain popular tools when styling a wedding. They’re common inspiration sources for styling a scaled-down wedding during this new normal of post-Covid-19. But you’ve probably seen enough Pinterest fails to wonder what tricks of the trade lurk behind each magical image. So how do you choose your ideas […]

Why You Can Ditch the Wedding Party

Weddings have changed a lot over the course of history. While the main idea remains the same, the traditions and rituals surrounding these milestone moments tend to vary. The beauty of modern marriages is that couples are approaching the familiar from a variety of new angles. If you’ve been on the fence about having a […]

Determining if Your Wedding Vendors are LGBTQ+ Friendly

LGBTQ+ marriages are more visible today than they were before the Obergefell decision in 2015, but that doesn’t mean that all wedding vendors are inclusive. It can be demeaning to fall in love with a particular vendor only to discover that they aren’t supportive of same-sex marriage. Avoid confusion and disappointment by putting on your […]

Plan the Perfect Same-Sex Wedding

Planning a wedding is said to be one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through in life. While there will be some headaches on the horizon, you don’t need to let the frustrations overwhelm you. When you and your partner decide to get married, one way to relieve stress is by looking […]