Now that we've had a couple weeks to cool down after Labor Day, the signs of fall have been unmistakable. From the summer heat wave finally breaking to that nice early fall breeze that has already set in across the tri-state area, all of our Fall brides and grooms are looking to any last minute features or trends that maybe they should be exploring.   Unlike the past several years where trends from the Royal Wedding still hung over many...

As long as there has been professional bands, there has been music at weddings. However, the last century has witnessed rapid changes in the world of wedding music, from big bands to early rock bands all the way to DJs that can cue up seemingly any song at will. While there are countless lists online purporting to be the definitive list of first dance songs, as we always mention, keeping it personal is key to creating a moment that will...

Here at The Park Savoy, from spring through early fall, it’s not uncommon for couples wanting to take advantage of our sprawling yards and gorgeous outdoor patios during the warm months of the year. After all, spending an entire day in AC when the sun is shining bright isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and it makes sense to have at least a part of your wedding outside, whether it’s holding your ceremony in a garden surrounded by family and flowers...

While there are some brides and grooms that, for various different reasons, choose to have a dry wedding reception, the majority of weddings we see tend to feature an open bar. After all, on the happiest day of your life, it’s nice to celebrate with friends, family, and drinks. The summertime presents a unique opportunity for cocktail aficionados as nothing tastes quite like a perfect cocktail in the blazing summer heat. Below are some of the cocktail trends and recipe...

This week, we’re changing our target audience from fiancées planning their wedding to an individual who is likely not reading wedding blogs in his spare time: the best man. While the main roles of the best man are pretty heavy on fun—hosting the Bachelor Party, being the all-around right-hand guy—the best man speech is the final duty that many best men dread. And this is totally understandable; many people are afraid of public speaking, or more commonly, believe they aren’t...

How to Make Your Wedding a Blast from the Past

How to Make Your Wedding a Blast from the Past
In the world of wedding planning and decoration, trends are a dime a dozen and change seemingly every season, if not more frequently than that. However, the “vintage” look is something that is perennially in style and seems to only ever increase in popularity due to the internet allowing brides and grooms to explore wedding ideas and fashion trends from throughout history. While we won’t be going to the middle ages, here are some ideas taken from throughout history that...
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How to Change Your Name Before Your Wedding Day

How to Change Your Name Before Your Wedding Day
For many spouses, their wedding days aren’t just the day they agree to a life of holy matrimony, it’s also the first day that many brides (and even a few grooms) will get to use their new last name. However, it’s a common misconception for many couples that once they get their marriage license, their name is then changed. But in truth, that is only the first step of several. Here is what you need to do. As we just...

How to Be On Trend as a Groom in 2016 Weddings

How to Be On Trend as a Groom in 2016 Weddings
While the bride tends to reap all the attention on the wedding day, it’s the groom that'll meet guests, wait at the altar, remove the garter, and be an all-around mensch to his new spouse. But looking good is a two-way street and as stunning as your bridal dress may be, if your spouse doesn’t match you in terms of quality or “wow” factor, then that’s something you’ll likely want to amend. So join us as we wrap up the...

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Hairstyle for You in 2016

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Hairstyle for You in 2016
Weddings present unique challenges to both reception halls and the couples-to-be-married themselves as there are many traditions that have long gone unchallenged in the world of wedding trends, modified instead (how many shades of white do we have now?) However, as we’ve continually pointed out in the past year, personalization is slowly starting to become as important as tradition and thus that makes our topic for this week, trendy hairstyles for 2016, particularly relevant as hair lends itself to literally...

How to Have a Wedding Reception You Actually Love

How to Have a Wedding Reception You Actually Love
One of the best things about wedding trends in 2016 is the move towards capturing the personal side of a couple’s relationship and reflecting it in the wedding itself, versus following certain wedding traditions or styles for the sake of tradition. Nowhere is this more true than with your reception. You’ve gotten married; you’ve passed that threshold. Now it’s time to celebrate! Here’s how to throw a party you, your spouse, and your friends and family can truly enjoy as...

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