You may have the perfect guest list for your bridal shower planned, but what are you actually going to do once you’re surrounded with all your favorite females? It’s tradition to play some games at the party, but the usual ... read more

There’s a certain social contract that exists between a newlywed couple and their wedding guests. The couple is expected to show their loved ones a good time complete with food, cake, music, and dancing. The guests are expected to enjoy ... read more

You’ve got a list, and you’re checking it twice—but it isn’t for Christmas! When planning a wedding on a budget, there are many ways to save some money by shopping Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday sales. Here ... read more

There’s an old saying that goes, “When you marry someone, you marry their family.” While this nugget of wisdom isn’t applicable in every single relationship, it is true that getting married often means bringing new people into your familial circle, ... read more

Once you get engaged, it’s only natural that you want to shout your excitement from the rooftops—or at least from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. But how much sharing is too much during your wedding planning? Are there things you shouldn’t ... read more

Weddings are wonderful celebrations of love and partnership, but they can also be expensive events that require intentional forethought and budgeting. It can be difficult in the flurry of wedding planning to make sure you stick to the budget you ... read more

Obtaining a marriage license is an essential part of the pre-wedding process, but it also can feel like one of the most confusing and overwhelming. The good news is that the actual process tends to be fairly simple if you ... read more

It’s said you never get a second chance at a first impression. The same is true of wedding photography: you never get a second chance to capture a couple’s first look. This is one of most beautiful, emotional parts of ... read more

Bridal showers are exciting events for close friends and family members to celebrate the bride-to-be and “shower” her with gifts, attention, and fun before her big day. Traditionally female-only affairs (although recently there’s been a trend towards co-ed showers where ... read more

It’s completely normal as a first-time bride to have a lot of fears and concerns going into your wedding day. A wedding is an event with a lot of logistics and moving parts, so it’s natural to worry if things ... read more