Prioritizing a budget-friendly wedding celebration doesn’t mean sacrificing dream decor elements. Before diving into the planning process, it’s important to curate a comfortable and realistic wedding budget that’s best for you and your partner. After your budget is complete, fun planning begins—including decorating your wedding ceremony and reception. When it comes to reception decor, the endless Pinterest-worthy options can be overwhelming. To avoid pushing past your budget and to create a stress-free planning season, we […]
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12 Spring Floral Wedding Color Ideas
photo by Flora + Fauna Now that we’re in the heart of springtime, we figured it was time to fill your inspiration boards with some pretty spring colors! And what better way to be inspired than with some seriously stunning wedding florals?! One of the best parts of spring color palettes is how diverse they can be. You can mix moody and bright tones, neutral and deep hues, or a combination of all of the above. […]
How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer in 6 Steps
If you’ve ever explored our wedding planning tips, you probably already know how strongly we feel that your wedding photographer isn’t just another vendor. That being said, we also know that when you’re ready to choose your wedding photographer it can seem daunting and overwhelming. But it really doesn’t have to be. We’ve broken it down into six simple steps that will take you from choosing your photography style to booking the perfect photographer. 1. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Adventure Elopement
photo by Hana Alsoudi Photography Adventure elopements have been growing in popularity over the years, and we must admit we’re loving this trend! An adventure elopement is all about getting out into nature, being active, and finding the most breathtaking scenery. The possibilities are only limited to your adventurous imaginations! Still, as with any big life event, there is a bit of planning required to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch. Here’s a […]
7 Retro Wedding Color Ideas
photo by Lauren Scotti Vintage-inspired weddings continue to be all the rage, so these retro wedding color ideas are sure to be perfect for a long time to come! From wine-colored reds to muted pinks and blues to dusty yellows and greens, these color combinations are perfectly whimsical yet classic. Whether you’re planning a summer, spring, or even fall celebration, we guarantee one of these dreamy color palettes will complete you retro vibe! Carrot, Bubblegum, Merlot, Olive, Onyx photo byLauren Scotti; see more from this wedding here! Cherry, […]
56 Unique Wedding Songs to Really Set the Mood
photo by Addison Jones Photography While we’re huge fans of the classic wedding reception songs that everyone loves to belt in the middle of the dance floor, we also know that a lot of couples are looking for more unique wedding songs to set their day apart from the rest. This playlist is a mix of deep cut tracks, songs from newer films, and classics that somehow haven’t made it into the wedding song repository. No […]
The Best Destination Wedding Locations for 2019
photo by Radu Benjamin Photography One of the hardest parts of planning a destination wedding is, undeniably, choosing the location. With so many incredible options flooding your Pinterest feeds, it can be hard to know which locations would fit your wedding or elopement style. So, as always, we’re here to help! Here are our picks for the 8 best destination wedding locations around the world. Whether you want beach, city, countryside, or desert, we’re positive one […]
Choosing Your Wedding Size
From hiring top-notch wedding vendors to curating your ideal guest-list—there’s a lot that goes into planning a wedding. There is no one-size-fits all wedding—that fact holds true for your guest list, too. Your guest list is used as a foundation for many details in the planning process. From event space capacity to catering options—the size of your list directly affects your big day. We strongly recommend sitting down with your future-spouse and intentionally curating a […]
13 Unexpected Wedding Ceremony Readings
Just as we believe that couples should write their own wedding vows, we love when couples include wedding ceremony readings to further personalize their big day. If religious readings aren’t for you, consider passages or quotes from unexpected sources, such as your favorite children’s book, a quirky rom-com, or a classic novel. There are inspirational gems about marriage, love, and relationships everywhere. Searching for them can feel like a fun scavenger hunt—or it can […]
Calling All Couples: Let’s Talk Life Insurance
As someone who didn’t understand life insurance for the longest time, I totally get it: talking life insurance with your partner doesn’t exactly sound like stimulating conversation. However, I’m here to prove to you that life insurance is definitely a conversation that you should prioritize, whether you’re married, engaged, or financially dependent on your partner/vice versa! I’m also here to spill the beans on how my husband and I saved $70/month by signing up for […]