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...

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...

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...

Wedding Ring Trends to Look Out for in 2016

Wedding Ring Trends to Look Out for in 2016
While one's wedding dress will appear in pictures of her wedding day for decades to come, the engagement ring is a daily reminder of just what you mean to your spouse. But how do you pick the perfect ring once you've met the perfect person? Below, we review some of the hottest styles, cuts, and settings that couples are picking so far this year. One major overarching trend has been the return to classical elegance with more couples choosing thin...
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How To Make Your Proposal Truly Unforgettable

How To Make Your Proposal Truly Unforgettable
In terms of life events, being proposed to or proposing to someone can be one of the most memorable and romantic days of your life. After all, this is the moment your relationship has been building towards: you've dated for long enough to know that you want to spend the rest of your life with your significant other. However, you want your proposal to be memorable and often that means making it unique. Now, just like we urge you to...

After the Dress: Picking Your Perfect Wedding Jewelry

After the Dress: Picking Your Perfect Wedding Jewelry
Having discussed both the current trends in wedding dresses and engagement rings, this week we decided to continue to focus on the bling in terms of the jewelry you choose to complement and accent your wedding dress. Some brides-to-be choose to keep the sparkle limited to just their engagement ring, but most brides that we help are more than eager to mix and match different jewelry options. So today we're going to run you through the best practices for buying...

Adding That Personal Touch to Your Wedding

Adding That Personal Touch to Your Wedding
It's an interesting time for DIY brides. Even just five years ago there were enough blogs and online publications to empower many brides to take their wedding even further into their own hands, supplementing what their wedding professional would advise with hours spent reading articles, following trends, and clipping out pictures from wedding magazines. Today, it is even more severe with sites like Pinterest boasting more wedding pictures and ideas than your favorite bridal magazine and even more bloggers, each...

Making the Most of Social Media for your Wedding in 2016

Making the Most of Social Media for your Wedding in 2016
Since the advent of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, engaged couples have taken to the services to announce their engagement, build up excitement for their wedding, coordinate with guests, and post pics from the big day to be saved in the annals of the Internet. However, with social media, things are always changing and in 2016, photo and live video services like SnapChat and Periscope have presented couples with more options than ever before. So read on to...

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