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 […]
These 16 Wedding Food Station Ideas Will WOW Your Guests
Cocktail hour is the perfect time for guests to mix and mingle while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and entertainment. Over the past few years couples have decided to add more interactive elements to their cocktail hour—and we love all the wedding food station ideas, which allow guests to make their way around the room and […]
How to Plan a Wedding Step by Step
Your wedding will likely be the biggest party you’ll ever throw—and figuring out how to plan a wedding step by step can feel pretty daunting at first. Whether you have over a year or just a few months to plan your big day, focus on one task at a time so you don’t get overwhelmed. […]
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 […]
