Wedding Insurance 101 Imagine this: You have the perfect venue rented for your reception months in advance. What if, two weeks before your wedding, the reception space goes out of business and you have to book another space- which ends up costing three times the price? Or what if your wedding dress gets lost in the airport luggage and you have to buy a new one the night before? What if, somehow, a wedding band is lost right before the ceremony and you have to purchase a replacement? Heaven forbid any of these scenarios to occur on your dream day, but we want to keep you aware of the possibilities so that you can best prepare for them. Wedding insurance is the best way to ensure that you’re not losing thousands of dollars for unexpected circumstances beyond your control.   What is Wedding Insurance? To summarize, Wedding Insurance is a type [...]

Budget Wedding Dinner Options With the average cost of catering being $71 per person and the average guest list of 200, catering can get quite pricey! Not everyone has $14,000 to spend on the meal!! We don’t see the need of spending thousands on thousands of dollars on the food that’s gonna last 30 minutes. We have put together some cost-effective options for food during your budget wedding reception so you can focus on enjoying your meal rather than stress over the cost of your (and everyone else's!) plate.  All Appetizers  “If your appetizers are amazing, there’s no need for dinner.” -us. But seriously, why not just keep the yummy appetizers coming? Instead of having a traditional and expensive sit-down dinner, simply pick a few appetizers that you love.  If you are afraid of skipping dinner entirely, you can implement an appetizing strategy. Keep the appetizers coming and coming right [...]

Outdoor Wedding Photography Ideas Outdoor wedding photography has become more and more popular over the last few years and is now generally assumed as part of the plan for wedding and engagement photography. With this beautiful trend, it’s helpful to have an idea of what kind of outdoor photos YOU want. What style would best match you and your partner’s relationship and aesthetic? How can you incorporate amazing outdoor engagement and wedding photography into your wedding? A personalized guestbook? Custom place cards? Table decor? We have put together our favorite ideas for outdoor wedding photography along with tips to get your dream photos!  Photos on the Beach  These are some of our favorite wedding photos! Use the beach to capture some beautiful memories in a romantic light. Be sure to utilize the en hour (the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset) for your photoshoot. This will give you [...]

How Much Does A Wedding Cost? Weddings are quite possibly the biggest event in one’s life, and it makes sense that they are one of the most expensive days. While the amount you spend on your wedding is ultimately up to you, we’ve put together a basic idea of what the average person spends on their wedding. According to The Knot, the average cost for a wedding in 2017 was $33,391. That can be more than a down payment for a house! Don’t freak out quite yet. Let’s take a look at where The Knot sees people putting their money. The Average Wedding Budget Here’s the average wedding breakdown, according to The Knot: -Venue: $16,107 -Photographer: $2,783 -Reception band/music: $4,156 -Florist: $2,534 -Videographer: $1,995 -Wedding dress: $1,564 -Groom’s attire: $280 -Wedding cake: $582 -Ceremony Site: $2,197 -Ceremony musicians: $755 -Invitations: $462 -Transportation: $859 -Favors: $268 -Rehearsal dinner: $1,378 -Engagement ring: [...]

Spring Themed Wedding Ideas You got the ring and now you’re searching for a spring vibe wedding theme? We’ve got you covered. Get ready for some light, airy, blossomy inspiration for your big day! Spring Wedding Colors It all starts with the color scheme. Be sure to pick a light pallet if you want to enhance the spring season look. This can include light pink, matte grey-blue, light blue, light grey, fern green, and more. Whatever you choose, be sure the colors are light. Don’t overload the number of colors. Keep it minimalistic and simple. Too many colors can be distracting and detract from the overall theme.  Spring Wedding Flowers This one goes almost without saying. You’re having a spring wedding? You’re probably incorporating lots of flowers. While this is a spring wedding stereotype, make it unique in the way that you use your flowers. You can create unique centerpieces [...]

Fall Themed Wedding Ideas So you’ve opted for a fall wedding? What a beautiful time of the year to turn the pages of a previous past and say hello to a new chapter as the seasons do the same. Although fall is a fantastic time for a wedding, they seem to be in the minority. For that reason, we have compiled some of our favorite fall wedding ideas that you can implement or draw inspiration from to create your perfect themed wedding! Use Dark Wedding Colors Correctly Fall is obviously known for it’s gorgeous, deep colors. Incorporating these into your wedding theme can be absolutely splendid but can also be scary. You don’t want to finish decorating and feel like you’re overcome with a dark, gloomy vibe for your wedding! Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here are a couple of tips for using fall colors correctly: -For every dark [...]

Custom Wedding Websites For Modern Vintage Weddings There is A LOT to remember when planning your wedding day, and it’s way too easy to forget something. You’ve got the venue, the catering, the invitations, the registry, the dress, the wedding party, the decorations, and the list goes on. According to NY Times, 74% of couples who were married in 2018 used a wedding website, and why wouldn’t they? Wedding websites offer a variety of helpful features. They aid with RSVPs, communication with guests to share maps, directions, and destinations, create a wedding registry, help couples create a vibe for their wedding, help track their budget, and so much more. We have compiled all you need to know about the top five wedding planning websites. You’re welcome. Zola Price: Free Features Include: -Easily compile guest addresses by sending them emails and keep track of RSVPs -Format addresses for printed save the [...]