Gay Wedding Attire: Celebrating Love in Style When it comes to gay wedding attire, the key is to embrace personal style and authenticity. Here are some ideas that blend tradition with modern flair, ensuring every couple feels uniquely celebrated on their special day. Elegant Suits with a Modern Edge: For those who prefer suits, consider modern cuts, bold colors, or unique patterns. A well-tailored suit can be both classic and contemporary, offering a polished look with a twist. Custom tailoring ensures not just the perfect fit but also allows for personalization in every aspect of the at ..read more

Inclusive Wedding Attire: Beyond the Dress When planning a wedding, attire is a significant element that reflects personal style and identity. For those who seek alternatives to traditional wedding dresses and tuxedos, embracing a non-binary approach to wedding attire offers a world of creativity and self-expression. Non-Traditional Wedding Attire Options Couples often look for ways to express their individuality while honoring the commitment they are making on their wedding day. Options range from tailored suits to unconventional dresses, allowing each individual to feel authentic and comfor ..read more

  Common Wedding Acronyms  While you’re going through the planning process for your wedding, you will probably notice that your wedding professionals use a lot of acronyms. Let’s take a look at the most common ones so you can use them like the pro!  Family member and Wedding Party acronyms There will be a LOT of details that include family members and your wedding party. This is where you will see the most acronyms. Mother of the Bride (MOB) / Mother of the Groom (MOG) Step Mother of the Bride (SMOB) / Step Mother of the Groom (SMOG) Father of the Bride (FOB) / Father of the G ..read more

Alcohol tends to be the main focus at a wedding, and we’re all for a good party but you should absolutely include a mocktail at your wedding bar. Rooted Trumpet Photography It’s all about the guest experience. Most couples pay a lot of attention to the guest experience as they go through planning their wedding. Asking questions like – Will your guests have fun? Do they have any allergies? Do you need to provide transportation? Etc. Yet, how often do the questions “Who can’t drink alcohol?” and “Do we have fun non-alcoholic beverages?” get asked, which can leave out some of the guests that y ..read more

Food trucks are such a fun and engaging way to entertain your guests! I always say that we have a love-hate relationship with food trucks. When done well we LOVE them, but there are a lot of things to consider to make sure that they are done well. So, what things do you need to consider and plan for in order to make a food truck a success for your wedding? Where will your food truck park? Be sure to consider where your food truck can park, and when they can park there. For example, making sure that they aren’t going to crush flowerbeds, be too far away from the location of the dinner, block ..read more

Kirsten Holliday Photography If I were planning to follow Emily Post standard, invitations would include many pages & inserts…  The main invitation would simply include the basic information: The names of the couple, wedding date, ceremony time, and venue location. Then you would include insert cards for every other piece of information. What it looks like:  Invite with basic info Insert – ceremony address & details Insert – reception address & details Insert – hotel & lodging information // transportation if it fits on the same insert Insert – RSVP card  Inser ..read more

Here are some options for you to choose from that are simple and easy to accomplish that will give design and intention to your guest tables. The Knot Fold  A great way to add a dash or color and casual form to your table settings. Compatible with: Salad service Chargers Buffet Family style Plated (with chargers on the tables as your plates will be in the kitchen) Menus at each place setting The Knot Photo credit: Creatrix Photography Napkin Plate Wrap  Beautiful and a touch of formal color.  Compatible with: Buffet Stations Family style   Napkin plate wrap Photo credi ..read more

Before you send out your wedding invitations, you might be sending out Save the Dates. If you are, what needs to be on your wedding website by the time those go out? Kirsten Holliday Photography Keep it simple. When you send out your Save the Dates, you won’t have all of your wedding details lined up yet. That’s ok! (Note: If you are having RSVPs tracked through your website, make sure you have this function turned off for now.) Here’s what you’ll need: Your names and personal story. How did you meet? When was your first date? What’s your proposal story? Engagement photos! Show them off! Basi ..read more

You’re almost ready to send out invitations, and you’ll need to collect your RSVPs, but is that the only purpose of your wedding website? A great tool for keeping all your loved ones that you’re inviting from asking you a hundred questions, your wedding website acts as an information catch all.  So… What should be included in your wedding website? Of course, we want to make sure that the basics are covered: The Couples’ names and their story. (It’s cute and we want to hear about it!) Ceremony details (address, date, time, level of formality if applicable) Reception details if they’re dif ..read more

There are different types of people; those who love to be in the spotlight and those who would rather work their magic behind the scenes. But no matter what kind of person you are, this is YOUR special day. Here are some tips and tricks to help you feel comfortable, confident and ready to celebrate as an introvert! Kirsten Holliday Photography Respect your needs. Give yourself some quiet moments. When you’re introverted, it can be exhausting to be the center of attention all day. It could be really helpful to go ahead and plan out your day with a few breaks in the timeline.  You can do th ..read more