Tips for preparing and pampering for your nuptials It’s your wedding week, a week you’ve been planning for, anticipating and anxiously awaiting. By this point, the big tasks are out of the way, but there are some to-dos to check off your list to ensure getting hitched goes off without a hitch. While some are important tasks, others are suggestions for much-deserved self-care and celebration. Take Time Off You’ve likely been planning your vacation time for months to accommodate for travel, preparation and possibly your honeymoon right after the wedding. If you’re traveling, account for a travel ..read more

The ins and outs of one of the sweetest elements of your wedding day The wedding cake is such an iconic element of wedding culture, so much so that bakeries specialize in it. Wedding cake is so special that it has a table of its own and often has its own moment at the reception. In many ways, selecting your cake is one of the sweetest moments of wedding planning. But that doesn’t mean choosing a cake is a cakewalk. Fortunately, we’ve addressed some of the most common concerns regarding taking the cake. Selecting the Cake Research your baker by visiting their website and social media. This can ..read more

The people you surround yourself with on your wedding day hold so much value to you and them. Some couples opt for a smaller bridal party or no party at all. Others have a vast bridal party, possibly one they had to make cuts to. When thinking about the most important people in your life, you want them to feel special and included. Fortunately, there are many ways outside of the traditional bridal party to include your best friends and cherished family on your wedding day. 1. Officiant Photo courtesy of Cedar Relics Photography Many couples prefer an officiant they know and who knows them deep ..read more

Your wedding allows you to be surrounded by your favorite people. As a bonus, those people come bearing gifts. Creating your registry can be a fun reprieve from the many wedding planning tasks. A registry makes things easy on your guests because they can easily choose gifts they know you like, want and need. When curating a guest list, remember that these pieces will likely evoke emotion as you reflect on your wedding day. Making Your List All-in-one registry sites like Zola or The Knot are convenient methods. You can register for products, make cash funds and link registries from other sites ..read more

Bustling a wedding dress can be equal parts function and fashion. The simple alteration creates a train attachment on the dress, allowing easy movement and adding new design to your dress. Not every dress needs to be bustled. If your dress doesn’t have a train, bustling is not something you will need to do. Even with a train, a bustle is not a must, though it certainly makes greeting your guests and getting down on the dance floor easier. It also prevents damage from your train being dragged through dirt and spilled drinks or caught under dancing feet. Most brides opt to leave their train trai ..read more

A well-designed table can set the mood of your reception. Abundant florals, twinkling candlelight and sparkling tableware make for a welcoming, enjoyable dining experience for guests. Tablescaping, or table setting, involves creative, intentional arrangement to convey a style or theme. For weddings, this often includes linens, centerpieces and tableware. Whether designing as a couple or with the help of a planner, the pursuit for a unique and cohesive design will require some key considerations. Table and Chairs Photo courtesy of Sarah and Paul Photography Start with the basics — seating style ..read more

While you won’t want the night to end, a celebratory send-off can offer some of the most iconic photos from your wedding. Send-offs can occur during the ceremony recessional, at the end of the night or both. They can be a true send-off where you depart in a car or a staged send-off for photos, then you continue with the reception. What you do depends on your schedule and how many hours you’ve paid a photographer. To determine what send-off option is best for you, consider the look and feel of your wedding, what your venue will allow and any environmentally conscious considerations Sparklers Ph ..read more

While you have every reason to bask in the newly engaged glow, you’ll soon want to get started looking at venues. Many can be reserved a year or more in advance, and it helps to get on the books before they fill up. Hire a Planner If you are considering hiring a wedding planner, do so before the venue visits. While preliminary online research can be helpful, it’s best to have your planner present when making venue decisions. They can offer insight on contract details and help you visualize the space’s capabilities. Dates It is wise to have a couple dates in mind to give you more options. If yo ..read more

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