Now that we’re moving towards a post-pandemic world, the wedding industry is booming. According to the Wedding Report, nearly 2.5 million weddings will be held in America this year—that’s up 30 percent from last year. While brides and grooms are eager to get married and celebrate, the industry is still trying to catch up to the demand. With rising inflation costs, staff shortages, and supply chain issues, engaged couples are having to plan early and focus on only the must-haves for their big day. The good news is that you can still have your dream wedding; you just need to plan and know what t ..read more

One of the easiest ways to personalize your wedding day is through customized wedding programs. Programs are some of the first things your guests will see when they step into your ceremony space and can be as detailed or simple as you’d like. Most couples use the same template or design for their wedding invites, but the programs can be totally unique if you want. With Canva, your DIY wedding program dreams can come true! In a few easy steps you’ll have something fun and eye-catching your guests will enjoy. How to Use Canva for Designing Wedding Programs Log in or sign up on the Canva app or ..read more

Want something totally unique for your wedding day? Design your own custom wedding invitation with Canva! The website is super easy to use and has hundreds of design templates and options to choose from. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and totally customizable to fit you and your future spouse’s unique personalities. Below, we’ve put together a guide to help you make the perfect DIY wedding invitations using Canva. Check it out, and let us know if you come up with cool designs you’d like to share! Tips for Planning Your DIY Wedding Invitations Before you start designing, there are a few things to k ..read more

Looking your best on your wedding day is something that many brides and grooms stress about. From doing your hair to wedding day makeup, there’s a lot to consider. Today, we have some excellent tips on wedding-day lips: all the do’s & don’ts for having your lips ready for that first kiss in wedded bliss. To get your lips ready for lots of lip-locking at your wedding, you should begin prepping at least one week before the big day. Here are some tips for how to achieve the perfect kissable lips. Image Source: Maria Gloss from PexelsWhat Not to Do for Wedding-Day Lips We’ll start with what y ..read more

A wedding is one of the most important events in your life and unfortunately one of the most wasteful. Think about how much food is wasted, paper products discarded and flowers tossed in the dumpster. If you are worried about the carbon footprint of the earth and how your wedding will impact it, you have come to the right place. We’re going to explain how you can have a low-impact eco-wedding by choosing the right location and details. Via What Exactly Is An Eco-Wedding? The average wedding with 100 – 120 guests generates roughly 400 lbs of waste and 63 tons of CO2. With an estimated 2.5 mill ..read more

Simple and elegant. Nothing too over the top, but still leaves an impression. That’s the mood for this particular look which I hope you’ll not only find easy to recreate but flattering to wear as well. The best part of this simple look? Only two products (three including primer)! Step 1: Prime Using your product of choice, prime your eyelids. I used the Make Up Forever Eye + Lip Primer. Grab your favorite brown, long-wearing pencil and line your lids as if you are about to create a winged eyeliner. Make sure that the pencil is sharp! I used the MAC Eye Khol Liner in Teddy as it is a gorgeous ..read more

When it comes to the wedding, the dress is one of the main focal points of the entire event. Aside from the cake, it may be the most photographed-inanimate object on the menu for the night. It’s also one of the most memorable details of the celebration so it’s only fitting that there are some gorgeous shots of the main ensemble. Moving & Preparation of the Dress To prep and plan for the photos, some homework will need to be done. Whether you’re doing it yourself or as a photographer, you’ll need to know what the dress is made of and how to handle it. Some conversation needs to happen with ..read more

What wedding couldn’t use a touch of whimsy? A sweet handmade detail can add a wonderful zest to your décor, and delight your guests. Bunting banners have been a staple decoration in parties for decades. Add this vintage detail to your wedding by creating a scaled-down version to fit on your cake! I am going to show you how to recreate this classic concept and customize it so it is perfect for your big day. What You Will Need Paper Straws (plain or colored) String 50 – 100lb Paper (Plain or Colored) Banner Template with the desired message Pen or Pencil Scissors or Cutting Blade Clear Scotch ..read more

DIY Paper Flowers Everyone wants their wedding to look like a million dollars, but most don’t have the budget to do so. These paper flowers are a big but inexpensive statement piece that is versatile, easy and fun to make, and are sure to wow your guests.  Creating these beautiful flowers will be the perfect addition to your special day. Supplies Needed: 8”x 11” cardstock paper Scissors Glue gun Wooden dowel Pencil Getting Started: I like to use 65lb weight cardstock. It holds its shape well without being too heavy and hard to cut. You can find this cardstock almost anywhere. The hardest part ..read more