Fun Ways To Have Your Wedding Attendants Enter The Reception
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and your reception should reflect your personality and style as a couple. One way to add some extra fun and excitement to your special day is by having your wedding attendants enter the reception in a unique and memorable way. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and show your guests a good time. From dancing their way in to making a grand entrance, there are plenty of creative ways to make...
Reception Seating Ideas to Make Your Reception Flawless
There are many things to consider when planning your wedding, and the seating arrangement is something that people often have a difficult time with. The good news is that there are so many options to consider, there is no need to worry about planning the seating arrangement for your wedding reception. If you aren’t sure where to begin, keep reading to learn more about different reception ideas so you can host the perfect night. Family Style with Standard Rounds When...
Managing Your Wedding Speeches
The day of the wedding can be crazy and hectic as the people that you love most gather to celebrate you tying the knot. Things are often a whirlwind and there’s a lot going on, but it’s important to give those who mean most to you a few moments to say some kind words. Yes, we’re talking about wedding speeches. Who Should Say One? Typically, the Best Man, Maid of Honor, and the parents of either spouse say a...
Creative Place Cards for Your Wedding
One of the most stressful parts of wedding planning is hashing out a seating arrangement after the RSVPs come in. You have to be aware of preferences and family feuds that have the potential to escalate. Knowing Uncle Mark needs to be on the opposite side of the ballroom from Aunt Carol will do wonders to keep your wedding running smoothly. After struggling through the seating chart process, why not have a bit of fun? Instead of settling on simple paper place cards to...
How to Create a Perfect Signature Cocktail for Your Wedding
One wedding trend that's become almost as ubiquitous as wedding hashtags is creating a signature cocktail for the big day. As we've discussed at length, personalization has become a hallmark of wedding over the past ten years or so as the rise in personalized drinks and meals have opened up a whole new avenue for couples to communicate their special bond to guests. While buffets are always popular, many younger couples are choosing to work with either the venue’s chef...
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 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...
Four Dazzling Ways to Decorate Your Wedding Reception With Plaid
For those couples hosting a winter wedding, this can certainly be a great way to save money and buck convention, but not everyone is keen on the traditional snowy white aesthetic that is associated with most winter nuptials. Luckily, a great way to call to mind the spirit of winter, create a sense of warmth and work with a nearly limitless color palette is to use plaid designs in your décor! Don’t know where to start? Check out a...
Five must-have apps during your wedding planning process
In our increasingly digital and interconnected world, it’s fair to say that the internet, mobile phones and other forms of technology will weave their way into your wedding plans. Of course, this isn’t limited to email address books and spreadsheets. With the explosion of digital application use over the past several years, there are numerous apps out there that can play an important role in your wedding preparations. Here are a few that you should consider as you dive into...
Have a plan for everything during your outdoor wedding ceremony
There’s nothing quite like hosting your celebration of love and commitment to your significant other against the backdrop of gorgeous natural scenery, which can make for amazing photo ops, endless opportunities for outdoor décor and a chance to enjoy the best the season has to offer. Of course, an outdoor wedding requires far more planning than a traditional venue, as there are many factors that are outside of your control you’ll have to attend to. To make sure you leave...
