Wedding Planning

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Are you planning your wedding? Congratulations! Preparing for your big day can be an exciting process, but it can also seem overwhelming at times. Every aspect of the celebration can be designed by you. Whether you have more ideas than you know what to do with, or you're having trouble coming up with your ideal vision, the tips below can help you create the wedding of your dreams.

It’s obvious that your timid Uncle David really wants to give a wedding speech, but he gets heart palpitations in front of large groups. You know that your grandmother has a lot to say to you on your big day, but…

The weather’s warming up, and you know what that means: spring is just around the corner. Not only will there be birdsong and blossoms aplenty, but emerging alongside the first flowers and cute critters of spring…

It doesn't matter whether you choose a beach, a garden, a vineyard, or a desert canyon; the most important thing you can bring to your outdoor wedding is a contingency plan. Unlike controlled indoor conditions, nature…

Valentine’s Day is about more than just red hearts and pink roses. The holiday celebrates love itself–and what better time is there to take inspiration for the details of your upcoming wedding? While it can be…

If you're planning a daytime celebration, there's an easy way to add a level of elegance and festivity. Turn your reception into a tea party! Like weddings themselves, tea parties can be interpreted in a number of…

It may have taken you 15 phone calls and 12 tastings to find just the perfect cioppino, 22 days to find a bartender you felt fully captured your essence in a flawless custom cocktail, and you may have had to book…

The weather outside is getting nippy, but that's no excuse not to celebrate in the great outdoors! Open-air weddings need a little extra planning during the winter months, but with the right preparation you and your…

Among all the joy and excitement of your wedding day, the last things on your mind may be all of those pesky little details that can possibly go wrong. But, unfortunately, brides have been known to face a little tummy…

You've seen dozens of weddings where they release white doves. You've been to weddings where they let loose hundreds of butterflies. You've seen guests throw rice, birdseed, and soap bubbles. What do you do when you want…

Do you feel pressured to serve alcohol at your wedding because you're afraid that, without it, your guests won't have a good time? Take a moment to think about what that implies. Remember, your friends and family are…

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