If you're using Instagram to search out vendors or ideas for your specific venue or area, you're going about it the hard way. Searching hashtags is tough - and geotagging is unreliable. This is why Juli recommends using Pinterest. Pinterest is a great tool for wedding planning. It functions as a visual search engine. Juli's bringing all the tips to make using Pinterest effective, productive, and fun!
Read MoreAfter a lot of back and forth, an intimate bayside elopement was the right fit for Sani and Zee - and, in the end, they couldn't have been happier. We're dishing about how this adorable couple met in graduate school in the US, fell in love (after someone flaked repeatedly on planned dates), and got married.
Read MoreAndré wasn't interested in every aspect of wedding planning, but his partner didn't want him to feel left out. Sometimes what's fun for one of us isn't always the other person's cup of tea. It's never easy to have tough conversations (that's why they're called tough!), especially surrounding something as emotionally charged as planning a wedding. But it almost always feels better afterward - and it sets you up for success as a couple because you have an open line of communication.
Read MoreCalling all game lovers, this one's for you! Diana and her husband met in Romania, where they both grew up. Traveling to the UK to spend the weekend with Diana, their "first date" was a weekend of games, laughing, and fun; since then, they haven't stopped playing games together.
This love of competition in combination with their desire to have better conversations inspired a cool card game - and app! - called Better Topics.
Bonus: hear all about some really cool Romanian traditions surrounding weddings, family, and more!
Read MoreThis week, we're dishing about relationships and s-e-x. Carolin shares her secrets to making those honeymoon nights last.
Read MoreWhen your work schedule isn't flexible, holiday weekends become a very viable option for planning your wedding. Getting married over a holiday comes with unique challenges and benefits. If you're seeing holiday commercials on TV, you can assume that a venue that is open to the general public (like a country club, hotel, or restaurant) will have holiday decor. Sometimes it's just twinkle lights, while other times you'll find nutcrackers or a tree.
Read More“As a wedding magazine editor, I have a birds' eye view of wedding trends that are happening around the country. Some of those "trends" are indeed shifts, meaning they're sticking around for awhile.” This week, we’re dishing with Brittny Drye, Love Inc.
Read MoreAre you considering eloping? Or having a beautiful, intimate backyard wedding? You're not alone. Many couples have decided that big weddings aren't the right fit for them. Regardless of the wedding size, your day can still be absolutely stunning and filled with love!
Read MoreAre you an adventurer or a leisure traveler? Do you prefer safari or city? Beach or mountains? With so many options, how do you choose the right honeymoon for you? This week, we're dishing about honeymoon planning. From the best things to pack to the best location for you to how much time to take and everything in between!
Read MoreUnderstanding your strengths and weaknesses plays a bigger part in wedding planning than most of us realize.
Me? I'm not great at planning in general. And, Victoria isn't either.
Pushing ourselves to do something we're not the best at can often lead to unnecessary stress, disappointment, and frustration.
So, play to your strengths and hire a professional or ask for help for the other stuff.
Read MoreThere are a lot of logistics that go into wedding planning - and rentals are no exception.
Even if a tent is your "plan B", you need to reserve it in advance or you might be out of luck.
Adam The Tent Guy from Tent-All Rent-All is answering all of our questions. From tent size to table size to which type of tent is best for which season (and even time of day!).
Read MoreThe story of how we met is actually the story of how we didn't meet for a super long time. We went to the same tiny college, we taught at the same school... We have tons of friends in common. It's hysterical that we didn't meet for 20 years.
Myka and Dagan got married in Newport, OR. The day was perfect, but the planning process was not. Planning a wedding long-distance meant that these two weren't able to enjoy the "togetherness" of planning a wedding.
Hear their story on this week's episode of The Wedding Dish!
Read MoreThis eco-friendly destination wedding in Playa del Carmen, MX, almost didn't happen - or so she thought! While vacationing, Jessica thought that Greg had not only decided not to propose but that he was going to break up with her when they got home. Spoiler: she was wrong!
Read MoreWhen it comes to personalizing wedding ceremonies, we often think of writing our own vows, customizing the unity celebration, or choosing readings that mean something personal to us. Maybe we even think of having someone close to us perform the ceremony. But, the options are truly limitless! Allie the Wedding Officiant shares stories of how her couples have created truly unique celebrations in this week's episode.
Read MoreWe're kind of normal-adjacent in the wedding world right now. It's not 100% back to carefree celebrations, but we're getting there. And, one of the cool things that has come out of the "pause" is that couples are doing what they really want during their celebrations. Lean into that! Embrace it! You deserve to be happy and you shouldn't feel obligated to celebrate in a way that doesn't feel like YOU!
Read More"I want to reiterate to couples that they should never take this bad behavior personally."
Guests aren't always on their best (or most considerate) behavior before, during, and after your wedding. And, when that happens, it's not your fault!
Read More“We wanted a ceremony that included our parents because merging families was a big reason behind getting married. And, we wanted everyone to be able to understand the ceremony, so we created a very intentional bilingual ceremony and celebration.”
I love this wedding. It was so personal, so thoughtful. These two wanted to join their families and they made sure that everyone was able to take part in and enjoy their wedding day!
Read More“I have always been Type A or Type Triple-A. I was the one planning vacations, birthday parties… all the things.” Vanessa, the head planner at Little Black Book, is answering questions on this episode of The Wedding Dish. From COVID protocols to best practices to new trends — and everything in between.
Read MoreWe agreed early on that we wanted it to be a party so we were not going to skimp on the open bar and live band. It was the right choice lol
Read MoreAt 23 years old, Kelly Faetanini became the head designer at Priscilla of Boston, eventually launching her own line two weeks before her own wedding (imagine mindblown emoji here).
Her budget-friendly, customizable wedding gowns are stunning. And, you can add convertible pieces to change your look throughout your celebration!
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