Escort Cards vs. Place Cards
The phrases “escort cards” and “place cards” are often used interchangeably, but actually they’re quite different. In this article, we’ll define each of these terms to help make your reception planning a breeze! This is everything you need to know about escort and place cards. What are the differences between escort cards and place cards? […]
The Top 10 Holidays for Weddings, Ranked
Getting married during a holiday weekend can have its advantages—many of your guests will have time off from work already, and you may get an extra day or two to celebrate. Turns out that about 12 percent of couples get married on holiday weekends throughout the year, so while there can be some downsides to a holiday […]
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows? 4 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block
Once you’ve finally signed on the dotted line about your place settings, tasted the fish-or-steak selections, booked the honeymoon, and taken approximately one nap in the past four months, you might feel mighty accomplished in your wedding planning. Except one key, critical component that many couples delay until the very last second: writing wedding vows. Though seemingly […]
This Is the Actual Cost of Being a Bridesmaid
It’s a honor to be a bridesmaid in a loved one’s wedding—but it’s also a big responsibility with a lot of expenses involved. In fact, according to a recent WeddingWire study, the cost of being a bridesmaid is about $1,200 per wedding, but that can quickly increase to over $1,800! How can it possibly be that expensive? Pretty […]
Do You Actually Want a Wedding? 4 Questions to Help Decide
These days, there are so many ways beyond your typical wedding to solidify your commitment to your partner. You could go to city hall just the two of you, host an informal celebration with your closest friends at a restaurant in town, elope at the top of a mountain, invite an intimate group to some far flung […]
Yes, You CAN Have an Adults-Only Wedding. Here’s How.
No matter what anyone tells you, you don’t have to invite kids to your wedding. Having an adults-only wedding doesn’t mean you hate kids or that you are trying to make your guests’ lives difficult—it’s a decision you’ll make based on what’s best for you, your partner, and your wedding. Know, though, that if you plan […]
10 Wedding Planning Surprises
From the moment you say “yes!” and slip on that engagement ring until you exit your reception, your brain may be consumed with all things wedding planning. It’s a roller-coaster ride, with lots of surprises along the way. Check out our list of the biggest surprises you’ll learn while planning your wedding day. Lots of […]
14 Modern Tropical Wedding Ideas We’re Obsessed With
The idea behind this gorgeous Florida styled shoot was to inspire couples planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or destination wedding. Even if none of the above applies to you, we’re sure you’ll love these amazing details! Coordinated by the team from A Pretty Affair and captured on camera by Crystal Bolin Photography, this styled shoot […]
How to Deal with Wedding Criticism Without Losing Your Mind
As a bride myself, I know it’s not always a piece of cake to plan a wedding, especially when it comes to managing everyone involved and all of the wedding criticism one can receive. Weddings are a happy time when love is in the air and a happy couple is being supported by family and […]
4 Ways Grooms Can Choose the Right Suit
When it comes to wedding preparation, the quest for a great suit doesn’t get much attention. The wedding dress always tends to be top priority, and men are basically expected to show up wearing the right color tie and an outfit that doesn’t have stains on it. There’s a reason no one is lining up […]
