It seems appropriate in a way, doesn’t it? Having the milestone that marks a new life for yourself in the place that best prepared you for that life: your home. Not all couples feel that way, of course, and not all weddings will work with all homes. At Elegant Affairs by Pamela, we believe you should have the wedding that will remain as vibrant in your memories as it was to live it. For those on a budget that want to marry at home, there are things you can do to your home and yard that can leave a lasting impression, without leaving a lasting dent in the wedding budget. Early preparations Your ..read more

Four months after bridal salons across the country had to shut down due to coronavirus, many are now open for business. But like most aspects of life these days, wedding dress shopping during a pandemic is nothing close to normal. Bridal salon owner Lori Allen knows just that. You'll recognize her from the hit show Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta, which follows Allen and her team at Bridals by Lori as they assist brides in finding their dream gowns. MEET THE EXPERT Lori Allen is the owner of Bridals by Lori, a bridal salon in Atlanta, Georgia, and the star of TLC's Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta ..read more

Short answer- No. You are not covered for the cancellation of your wedding due to the potential outbreak or risk of Coronavirus. If you have a pre-existing insurance policy that you purchased prior to the news of COVID-19, you might be eligible for claims. You will need to check the details of your policies. Only policies purchased in advance of the knowledge of any serious potential issue would be honored, so purchasing a policy now would not cover you. Whether an insurer has chosen to reimburse its clients during this time will depend on their individual policy, however, many big names are d ..read more

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about ourreview process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. PHOTO BY RACHEL CONNELL We'll be the first to admit that we never thought face masks would make their way into bridal fashion, but yet, here we are. It's a sign of the times, especially since the CDCrecommends everyone wears face coverings in public for the foreseeable future. So, if you do plan to host your wedding during the COVID-19 era (with under 10 people and social-distance style, of course!), then ..read more

I’ve been in the industry for a very long time and for a while I thought I wanted a big wedding. That is until I started to change as a person. I started liking intimate dinners and gatherings. I also noticed the bigger the wedding, the more expensive it gets. For someone like me that’s bad news since I have expensive taste. When Jeremy and I got engaged we were bombarded with the “I better be invited” sayings from loved ones, distant relatives and friends, and even strangers. So let’s talk about the positives of the micro-wedding! Why are they on-trend and how we can stick to our guns if we c ..read more

Planning a wedding is already stressful enough-and now the global spread of coronavirus has placed every wedding plan on hold. So I am sharing so questions to ask your vendors while making changes to your wedding. WEDDING PLANNER * What are our options if we postpone or cancel or wedding? *My wedding is more than 10 weeks away, Should we still make a contingency plan? * What is your availability in the coming month if we need to reschedule? * What are the monetary implications of postponing or canceling our wedding? *Will you coordinate with our other vendors on our decision? PHOTOGRAPHER * We ..read more

,,1. You'll define your marriage expectations and role beliefs. You may have one idea of what marriage looks like and what it means to be a partner, and yet be blissfully unaware that your soon-to-be spouse feels very differently. In marriage counseling, you'll uncover what you each believe and have experienced about marriage, says Lesli Doares, marriage coach and author of Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage. "You'll talk about what each person expects the other to do and be, as well as how each of you sees the structure of the marriage," she says. ,,2. You'll analyze how your past affects your ..read more

A good wedding script is key to ensuring that your wedding ceremony is everything you've ever wished for, without any awkward moments of not knowing what to say. I'm sharing four (4) essential parts for creating the perfect wedding script, so you don't have to think twice about it on your wedding day. Or better yet, if you are working with an Atlanta Wedding Officiant, you can provide them a copy that you've already vetted. Introduction: This is the welcome to the attendees and explaining how they tie into the lives of the couple. Wedding Officiant Speech: This is the couple's love story; sh ..read more

As a Atlanta wedding officiant it’s very important to perform a dynamic ceremony for the bride and groom. It's important for the bride and to feel special on the most important day of their life. Performing the ceremony is not only standing in front of guests and having the couple repeat their vows, or blessing the ring and declaring them Mr and Mrs. Here are 6 quick tips for getting ready to perform a wedding ceremony: 1. Are the bride & groom ready? 2. Are family members are sitting in the first row? 3. Is your microphone connected? 4. Are all legal documents in order and in the buildin ..read more

There are plenty of questions to answer when selecting a suitable venue. Should you have a destination wedding, or tie the knot closer to home? Maybe you always had your heart set on a beautiful church, or perhaps having the party in your own backyard? Wherever you choose to have your wedding, the venue and time of year are two of the first things you need to secure. Number of Guests The venue you choose is dependent on the size of wedding you plan to host. If you’re planning on having an intimate gathering of 50 guests, it probably isn’t too wise to look at venues that can cater for 300, and ..read more