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 […]

All families have a few members who can be very difficult to deal with. While you may feel fine swallowing your pride and holding your tongue when encountering these individuals under normal circumstances, your wedding is a very different type of event. You want to be in your best mood when your special day arrives. […]

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 […]

You and your partner have been busy over the last few months planning your wedding. Now you’ve only got one thing left to do: Put your best face forward, exchange those long-awaited vows, eat food, mingle with guests, and dance the night away. Okay, so that’s five things, but you get the point. To help […]

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. […]