5 Questions to Ask a Caterer Before Hiring
If there is one aspect of a wedding that is more likely to be remembered than anything else, it is the food. People may not always recall a so-so meal, but they will often remember great food, and they will never forget a bad eating experience. Because of this, a caterer is an important part of wedding planning. Be sure that you are asking the right questions before you hire.
How to Do DIY Party Favors for Less than $1
It is amazing how fast the smaller expenses related to wedding planning can add up. The little things, like party favors, can really wind up being budget busters, because you have to have one for every person in attendance. However, you can cut the costs by doing some of the work yourself (or with the help of your bridal party). Consider these DIY party favors, which will cost you less than $1 each.
Head Table Etiquette On Your Wedding Day
Before we get too far into the rules of etiquette regarding the head table on your wedding day, let us first mention the idea of a ‘sweetheart table’. This was once a much more popular concept than it is today, but, nevertheless, it does have merit. What is the Sweetheart Table? Essentially, this tiny table is the first private rendezvous of husband and wife. It provides them a quiet place to enjoy each other’s company while they dine, without the formality of a head table.
Lighting Your Wedding for the Best Pictures
This is a topic that comes up many times among brides- and grooms-to-be. Many are concerned that the lighting in a space will hinder great wedding photographs. However, the truth of the matter is that a great photographer can turn any space into the set for wonderful photos. He or she will bring various flashes for cameras, will adjust shutter speeds to counteract a lack of light, may utilize diffusers, and will align the camera to capture the shot from the perfect angle. These are skills that the artists learn through education and experience, which leaves you free to enjoy your event without concern for how the pictures will turn out.
Why We Support Silent Wedding Planning
While reading a fabulous archived blog post by Rhie at A Practical Wedding recently, we found ourselves very inspired…
When we went to the jewelry store together I seized up in the presence of an overly helpful employee. She wanted to show us everything in the case; I just needed a minute to process the fact that I was here, with this person—the person who loved me enough to follow me from Austin, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi—looking at rings. Rings! It was too much. I tried on a few, mumbled something about being partial to solitaires, and we left.
Later, perusing Etsy for cute little gemstone numbers, I started getting excited, enough to show my mum some of the rings I’d picked out.
3 Ways You Can Dress Your Wedding Venue to Match Your Style
Your wedding day will undoubtedly be one of the greatest and most important times in your life. Therefore, it is no surprise that you want to account for every little detail to ensure that the day goes off just as you have always dreamed. When visiting a wedding venue, many brides are very excited, and a lot of work goes into considering the location, size, and layout of the space. Unfortunately, as the planning continues they find that, although beautiful, the design does not match their wedding theme. Colors can clash, and styles can lack cohesion. Though the wedding venue isn't likely to allow you to completely alter the space, there are many non-permanent changes that you can execute to make the room work with your desired look.