Do you need expert advice on wedding day etiquette for your family? Many times people receive wedding invitations but are unsure what to do with their kids. One important aspect is deciphering whether or not the children are invited. The way to figure this out is by seeing who the invitation is addressed to. You really want to look at the invitation. Who is it addressed to? Is it addressed to Mr. and Mrs.? Is it addressed to Mr. and Mrs. and family? Does your child have their own invitation? That’s going to give you indication whether or not your... Read More

The endless expenses that come with planning a wedding are almost enough to make even the most party-loving couples want to elope. But there are ways to cut costs without your guests even noticing. Here are ways to save, what you can skimp on and what unplanned expenses often catch brides by surprise. This may come as a shock, but one big area where you really don’t have to go all out is the invitations. “You can still get something very beautiful that’s not custom, five-ply paper or letter-pressed in, and five different colors. Another way to save money is... Read More

Here's 5 things you need to know when planning your Wedding Guest List! 1. EVERYTHING Revolves around WHO you invite!! Good luck having any productive meetings with your reception venue, caterer, florist...etc until you have an idea of how many guests you'll be expecting. It's nearly impossible to know what to budget for anything until you have a number in mind. If you're planning on an epic day with EVERYONE you know, you'll want to consider that before selecting your venues. (remember you'll have to FEED all these people, be prepared to budget accordingly) If you're dead set on the... Read More

It's that time of year again: springtime. Love is in the air, which means you may notice your mailbox filling up with wedding invitations from friends and family. Most likely, the invite will also include information about where the newlyweds-to-be are registered. But are registries really convenient and useful anymore in today's world or are they more costly, both in time and money, than they're worth? Whether or not you decide to purchase a gift the old fashioned way through a registry, be sure to consider these reasons for going a different, modern approach with your gift. Technology has made... Read More

We live in a world of bite-sized information, and with good reason! Hectic schedules, demanding careers and social lives leave little time for anything else. So if you’re looking for the inside scoop on etiquette for your upcoming destination wedding without thumbing through a novel’s worth of information, here are some fast & easy etiquette tips that we swear by. Send invites early: Send save-the-dates 8-12 months out to give guests ample time to save and plan. If you don’t have that long, three to four months is okay. Invitations go out 6-8 weeks in advance. Include guests that can’t... Read More

Saving money is always smart, but can it also be romantic? When it comes to your wedding day, spending less doesn’t mean you have to give up elegance and romance. It’s all about wise choices, setting priorities and selecting a theme that is the perfect marriage of elegance and budget mindedness. We’ve all heard how the cost of the average wedding increases every year, but it’s also easier than ever for savvy brides to save money and still have a smashing wedding. Picking the right theme can go a long way toward making the most of your wedding budget. And... Read More

Wedding invitations often provide guests with a first glimpse of a wedding's style. Invitations also may serve as the means by which distant friends and relatives find out about a couple's pending nuptials if a formal announcement was not made. Amid the flourishes of calligraphy and impressive paper stock is information that speaks to the importance of the day when two people will be joining their lives together. Guests will learn not only the time and the place of the wedding from the invitation, but also the formality of the event and the scope of the party that will follow.... Read More

 Wedding invitations often provide guests with a first glimpse of a wedding’s style. Invitations also may serve as the means by which distant friends and relatives find out about a couple’s pending nuptials if a formal announcement was not made. Amid the flourishes of calligraphy and impressive paper stock is information that speaks to the importance of the day when two people will be joining their lives together. Guests will learn not only the time and the place of the wedding from the invitation, but also the formality of the event and the scope of the party that will follow.... Read More

Planning a wedding means making plenty of decisions, and one of the most important—and, hopefully, enjoyable—choices you’ll make will be to select your wedding colors. Yet even when it’s fun, choosing a wedding color can be challenging, as you strive for a look that’s both on-trend and true to your personal taste. Every wedding offers ample opportunities for personalization and your choice of wedding color will influence many of your other decisions, from the color of your groom’s boutonniere to the appearance of your wedding invitations. Your wedding color should have special significance to you and your intended, and should... Read More

Weddings these days are much about nothing — as in nothing traditional, nothing classic, nothing orthodox. Think neon-colored cakes. Two-piece wedding gowns or pantsuits. Hashtags on invitations so guests can tweet the wedding. As the season of matrimony draws near (June is the most popular month to tie the knot, followed by September and October), many went searching for what's trending in weddings in 2014. Some of them get a big "I do." Others? Well, they're kind of like the in-laws. We're going to have to warm up to them. "Clearly, most of these things would not have been done... Read More