photo by Bonita Gabrielle Photography, dress by Rue de Seine The bigger the wedding, the bigger the stress. For lots of couples, a big wedding is more of a nightmare than a dream come true. Because everyone deserves to have a wedding that celebrates their love, their way, we wanted to dive into a kind of wedding many couples don’t put on the table until too late in their planning process. An elopement isn’t for everyone, but […]
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Don’t Forget to Tie Up Loose Ends with This Post-Wedding Checklist
photo by Melissa Marshall They say the wedding day feels like it’s over in a flash, but there are a few wedding-related tasks that actually take place after your grand exit. We’ve put together an easy post-wedding checklist to help you tie up any loose ends after tying the knot. Keep this list handy in the weeks leading up to your big day so you can start making arrangements to make your post-wedding experience go […]
6 Stress-Reducing Wedding Planning Tips
photo by Lauren Louise Photography Does hearing the words “wedding planning” give you a slight panic attack? Being stressed by planning your wedding is definitely normal, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Over the years, we’ve learned some awesome tips from real couples that made the wedding planning process a piece of cake. If you’ve ever wondered the secrets to a low-stress wedding planning experience, we’re revealing them below! Hire Trustworthy Vendors While this is likely […]
How to Plan the Perfect Wedding Weekend
photo by Cinzia Bruschini You’ve heard it before — your wedding will fly right by and feel like a blur once it’s all said and done. To really cherish the moments, more couples are choosing to see their celebration as part of a larger wedding weekend. Between out-of-town guests coming to visit and having all of your favorite people in one place, you won’t regret having extra time beyond your wedding to spend with friends and family. […]
6 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Wedding
photo by Lauren Louise Photography One of the words we love hearing from couples talking about their wedding planning is “intentional.” Couples are more involved in the details of their day than ever, and they are making choices based on what’s most important to them, rather than what’s trending. When it comes to carrying out their values throughout their day, more and more couples are choosing eco-friendly wedding options to say “I do” with as little […]
Never Feel Guilty About Your Wedding Guest List
Your wedding day should be 100% about you–and we’re not just saying that. We truly believe it. However, we know the challenges you may be up against when planning a day that doesn’t cater to other people’s opinions. One aspect of your planning that can be especially uncomfortable to maneuver is your wedding guest list. Whether you’re inviting two to 200 of your closest friends, there are bound to be hurt feelings over who makes […]
We are Obsessed with These Wedding Registry Essentials
While we do spend the majority of our time thinking about wedding planning, one of our favorite activities is dreaming about wedding registry planning! From creating a home that feels totally you to having everything you need right at your fingertips, your wedding registry is an important part of planning for the next chapter of your lives. When it comes to planning beyond your big day, Macy’s wedding registry has everything you need to start your […]
9 Creative Reception Activities Your Guests Will Love
photos by Let’s Frolic Together We love a wedding that really lets the couple’s personality shine. From hand-written vows to hand-me-down wedding details, there are so many ways to personalize your day! One aspect of the wedding where you can really turn the volume up is your reception. By 2017, we’ve all been to at least one wedding with a photo booth setup. While there are always new, inventive ways to have a photo booth (in […]
Quiz: Which First Dance Song Should You Choose?
photo by Ryan Flynn Photography One of our favorite wedding planning tasks also happens to be one of the most challenging: choosing a first dance song. Even after coming up with 80 first dance songs, we were having trouble narrowing down a favorite! Luckily for you, this first dance song quiz will help you select the perfect song for your day that reflects what makes your relationship special. Looking for more quizzes to help you […]
8 Ways to Make Time for Yourselves in Your Wedding Day Timeline
photo by Page & Holmes Photography When it comes to wedding planning, the attention tends to focus on how to decorate the venue or who will wear what. It can be pretty easy to get swept away in the little details and lose yourselves in the wedding day whirlwind. To make the most of your big day together, consider adding one (or more!) of these special, intimate experiences to your wedding day timeline. 1. Get ready together […]