Exactly When to Book Your Wedding Vendors
Ready to get started planning your wedding? Yes, it’s a big undertaking, but you’ve totally got this. It’s all about staying organized as you book your wedding vendor team—otherwise known as the people who will make your wedding planning process a breeze. Read online reviews and schedule interviews to make sure you’re hiring the absolute […]
Groom’s Accessories 101: From Bow Ties to Pocket Squares
Written by Stephanie Weers • Photo: Brit Perkins Photography There’s never a more important occasion to dress your best than your wedding day, but selecting formal groom accessories can intimidate even the most stylish of gents. Bowtie, necktie, no tie? Belt vs. suspenders. Cummerbund, cufflinks, pocket squares … the list goes on. While it’s easy […]
20 Secrets to a Fun Wedding Reception
Okay, they’re not really secrets—just awesome ideas we encourage you to steal. by The Knot While your wedding ceremony is both special and crucial (it’s when you’ll actually get married!), the reception is probably what you and your guests are most looking forward to—who doesn’t want to eat, drink and dance? The best celebrations incorporate […]
Engagement Party Planning 101
You don’t need an excuse for a celebratory bash—you’re engaged! Party on with our engagement party primer. by Kathleen Murray The purpose of an engagement party—usually scheduled no later than three months after the big announcement—can be threefold: to share the news of your imminent union with future wedding guests, to introduce your families to […]
Father & Mother of the Groom Duties Every Parent Must Know
Written by Anne Chertoff • Photo: Limelight Photography Long gone are the days when the father and mother of the groom duties were limited to hosting the rehearsal dinner and showing up at the wedding. The parents of the groom are contributing financially more than they ever have before, covering 24 percent of wedding costs […]
The 8 Wedding Cocktail Trends to Live By in 2018
Written by Anne Chertoff • Photo: Megan Clouse Photography You might be thinking a lot about your wedding menu — the food your guests will be enjoying on your big day. But just as much attention should be spent on your wedding cocktails – what you’re serving at the bar throughout the night and what […]
Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
Determined to make the bride-to-be’s bachelorette party as memorable and distinctive as possible? Find out how much time you all have together (a night, a full day, an entire weekend) and when everyone is free, then choose from this list of unique ideas. Insider tip: While it’s tradition for the maid of honor and the […]
Top 10 Most Popular Days to Get Engaged
Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Sascha Reinking Photography If you’re thinking that a ring is in your future, you’re probably wondering when your significant other is going to pop the question already! Actually, there several most popular days to get engaged throughout the year—particularly around the holiday season. If you’re wondering “when do most […]
6 Relationship Fights Every Engaged Couple Should Have
Written by Jenn Sinrich • If you’re recently engaged and dealing with stress over your wedding, you’re far from alone. Planning is a lot of work, not to mention the relationship fights that can arise over satisfying both sides of the family and ensuring that everything happens in time for the main event. So, if […]
How to Enjoy Your Wedding if You Hate Being in the Spotlight
Written by Kim Forrest • Photo: Watson Studios If you’re an introvert, the idea of being the center of attention at your wedding can be a little (or extremely) nerve-wracking. From conversing with guests to performing the first dance, introverted brides and grooms may find their wedding day to be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a few things that you […]
