Tips & Ideas

Nov 25, 20243 min read

Just the Two of Us // The Sweetheart Table

There are two main options for dinner seating arrangements for the newlyweds at their reception: the head table and the sweetheart table....

Oct 29, 20243 min read

Turn the Tables // Long Reception Tables

It's hard to believe that it's almost November and 2024 is wrapping up. And so, of course, we're already wondering what weddings will...

Oct 10, 20242 min read

Gourdeous! // Fall Weddings

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree” – Emily Bronte We can’t believe fall is here already! As usual, the...

Sep 6, 20242 min read

Showing Some Leg // Wedding Gowns With High Slits

Brides with a desire to be just a little bold and daring on their wedding day are loving this current trend! Wedding gowns with...

Aug 7, 20243 min read

Fine Art // Live Event Painting

A live event painting is a custom work of art painted by an artist right there at the special event, all as the action is unfolding. The...

Jul 2, 20242 min read

Just Dropping In // Drop Waist Bridal Gowns

Drop waist bridal gowns have returned for weddings in 2024 and will remain in 2025! These are those gorgeous wedding dresses with a...

Jun 6, 20243 min read

First Things First // The First Dance

If you’ve ever been to any traditional wedding, you know what the first dance is. Not surprisingly, it’s the very first, formal dance at...

May 9, 20242 min read

Ribbons & Bows // Statement Bridal Gown Bows

We were so excited to read recently that another favorite wedding dress accessory that’s been very popular in recent years is going to be...

Apr 11, 20242 min read

Something Blue // Cobalt Blue Weddings

You may have read that Marseille Bleu is Minted.com and Brides.com's wedding color of the year for 2024. The two wedding industry...

Mar 21, 20243 min read

Marry Me? // Choosing Your Wedding Officiant

When you’re planning your wedding day, a decision that might be more important than you think is the selection of your wedding...

Mar 7, 20242 min read

Through Thick and Thin // Pin-Thin Spaghetti Straps

As the wedding season kicks off, a big 2024 bridal gown trend we're looking forward to is pin-thin spaghetti straps, wedding gowns with...

Feb 13, 20244 min read

A Shore Thing // The Nautical Wedding Theme

As we endure the bitter cold and bleakness of another winter season here in the mid-Atlantic, we can’t help but think back and pine for...

Jan 31, 20243 min read

Sneak Peek // The Wedding Day First Look

Seeing your spouse-to-be before the start of the ceremony was once considered taboo, thought of as bad luck or just simply wrong. But...

Jan 16, 20243 min read

Let’s Table This // Wedding Receiving Lines & Other Options

On the day of your wedding, you’ll definitely be spending most of your post-ceremony time celebrating and dancing the night away. But as...

Dec 22, 20235 min read

Home, Sweet Home // At-Home Weddings

You’ve chosen the date and now it’s time to pick your wedding venue. But a wedding event in a glamorous ballroom or fancy hotel was...

Nov 29, 20232 min read

Selling Points // What to Do with Your Leftover Wedding Décor

Now that traditional wedding season is over for another year, instead of looking at wedding plans, today we’re focusing on your plans for...

Nov 8, 20233 min read

…As a Token // Wedding Ring Engraving

A wedding ring is more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry. It's a special, personal symbol of your love for your husband or wife. ...

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Salute! // Tips for Giving a Great Toast

We’ve heard a lot of really terrific speeches at the weddings we’ve filmed over the past many years. Some are so touching and others,...

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Twice Shy // Wedding Tips for Introverted Couples

For outgoing, extroverted couples, planning for a big wedding is a dream come true! What could be better than a huge event filled with...

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Exit Strategy // Wedding Exit Ideas

Years ago, just about every couple exiting their ceremony or reception venue received a send-off complements of a shower of rice. But...