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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

Wedding Centerpiece Trends to Look Out for in 2016

Wedding Centerpiece Trends to Look Out for in 2016
This week we're talking about what people tend to remember most about their table, after the food of course: the centerpiece. While the centerpiece is a wedding tradition as old as the rehearsal dinner, in 2016 the purpose a centerpiece holds has changed from a luxurious, floral-filled accent to your tables to something that is reflective of you and your significant other's past, present, and future. One way to communicate the history and future of your marriage is to mix...

How to Pick the Perfect Bouquet for Your Wedding

How to Pick the Perfect Bouquet for Your Wedding
Flowers can be the unsung heroes of wedding decorations. They're present at pretty much every wedding, from the bride's bouquet to floral center pieces and decorations, but the fact of the matter remains: many weddings fail to make the most out of the extreme variety and variability present in flowers. While we'll tackle flowers in centerpieces and as decorations another time, today we break down that number one vehicle for fantastic fauna: the bouquet. Some brides who are avid gardeners...

Finding the Perfect Shoes for your Wedding Day

Finding the Perfect Shoes for your Wedding Day
Continuing our piece-by-piece breakdown of the different elements of a bride's wardrobe and the seasonal trends for summer 2016, we go from rings and accessories to shoes, those essential foot protectors that also can serve as the stage for some seriously impressive designs. Whether you prefer flats or heels, brand new or vintage designer, we walk you through the process of finding the right shoes for your wedding day outfit. And that process begins with the most important element of...

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