8 Unique Wedding Gifts to Register for in 2018
While home goods, tools, and electronics are always a good idea, don’t forget to infuse your gift list with out-of-the-box ideas that represent you as a couple. Crafting your perfect registry is easily one of the most fun to-dos of wedding planning, and couples tying the knot this year are having more fun than ever […]
These Are the 6 Things Your Parents Will Not Understand About Your Wedding
Times have certainly changed since our parents’ and grandparents’ nuptials. Here are some of the modern-day elements that you might need to explain to your elders. That moment right after you got engaged when you had to use all the willpower you could muster to call your parents and tell them the big news before […]
Not Sure What to Do With Your Wedding Gift Money? We’ve Got Some Smart Ideas
If you’re lucky enough to make it out of wedding planning in the black, here’s how to spend or save that extra dough. by Kate Traverson Whether your relatives were especially generous with their checks or you intentionally set up a cash registry, let’s be perfectly clear: There’s no right or wrong way to spend […]
8 Things to Start Saving for Once You’re Engaged
Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Lena Mirisola Photography Even if your parents or other loved ones are paying for your big day, there are certain wedding-related expenses that couples traditionally pay for themselves. So even if you weren’t planning on saving for a wedding, you will still need to set aside some money for […]
Exactly How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors: A Complete List
Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Joseph Lin Photography Figuring out how much to tip wedding vendors can be tricky, but wedding tipping is an important way to show your appreciation for your pros’ hard work. To avoid scrambling on the day of, we recommend creating a list of who to tip at your wedding […]
Do You Really Need a Wedding Color Palette?
Written by Hillary Hoffower • Photo: Marie Tony Photography A wedding color palette has always helped set the tone for the big day. Black and white denotes a sophisticated, formal affair; green and pink can complement a garden wedding; gold dictates a more glam setting. But these days, an array of colors (or lack thereof) […]
19 Subscription Gifts to Give Your Wedding Party (or Yourself)
It’s like three (or four, or five) gifts in one. by Andrea Fowler We have a confession to make: We’re totally into subscription boxes. For starters, who doesn’t love getting (fun) snail mail? Not to mention it’s the gift that keeps on giving. We love the idea of gifting your bridesmaids beauty boxes that allows […]
5 Signs Your Wedding Dress Is the One
Is it the dress for you? Run through this checklist to make sure you’re sure. by Maggie Seaver Not only are wedding dresses expensive, but your dress will likely be one of the most memorable articles of clothing you ever buy. Before you say “I do” to a wedding dress, here’s how to know it’s […]
What to Do If You Can’t Agree on a Wedding Venue Having trouble deciding where to say “I do?” Roadblocks during wedding planning can feel like the end of the world—especially if you and your S.O. can’t agree on a wedding venue. However, don’t let this little bump make you feel discouraged. There are plenty […]
50 Classic First Dance Songs
You can’t go wrong with one of these romantic, foolproof first-dance songs. From tried and true oldies, like Etta James’s “At Last,” to more modern hits, this list is the perfect starting point for your first-dance song search. Tell the DJ or band to play one of these songs and your first dance will be […]
