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Why a Wedding Mood Board Can Help You Save Time and Money

A lot of people start planning a wedding with dozens of different ideas floating around in their heads. They’ve saved photos online, seen things they like at other weddings, watched videos, and looked through magazines. Before long, they’ve collected hundreds of ideas, which is exactly where creating a wedding mood board can help bring everything together into a clear vision. That’s where a mood…

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What Really Matters When Hiring A Wedding Videographer

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to wedding videography; you can find videographers everywhere online. What you can’t guarantee is getting someone who is right for you and will do your wedding justice. It is one of the most important days of your entire lives so you want it to capture the way you imagined. That’s why choosing the right videographer matters. Here’s what to look for…

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How to Determine Your Ceremony Start Time

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when figuring out your wedding ceremony timeline and the timing of your wedding day. And much of it revolves around the time your ceremony starts. Since your ceremony start time is an important detail on your wedding invitations, it only makes sense to talk about how to determine the best time for a wedding ceremony. Photo Credit: Jon Tyson…

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A Simpler Way to Collect Wedding Guest Addresses

You’re making your wedding guest list and thinking about everything you’re going to have to mail – save-the-dates, invitations, thank you cards – and realize “I don’t have everyone’s address!” What to do? A Simpler Way to Collect Addresses of Your Wedding Guests Putting together your wedding guest list is hard enough. But collecting addresses of those on the list so you can mail your…

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Wedding Playlist Mistakes That Can Kill Your Reception (And How to Avoid Them)

A full dance floor isn’t created by a perfect playlist—it’s created by great flow.   What a Wedding Playlist Is… and What It Isn’t There’s no question that music sets the tone of an event—and the songs played at your wedding reception play a huge role in the overall experience. Whether you’re planning a reception with all the formalities (grand entrance, first dance, open dancing) or something…

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How to Design a Multi-Day Wedding Experience That Feels Seamless

Couples planning a wedding today aren’t just hosting a ceremony and reception — they’re designing a shared experience. A modern wedding often unfolds over several days, bringing together friends and family from different parts of your life. When thoughtfully planned, each event becomes part of a cohesive story rather than a series of disconnected gatherings. Here’s how to design a multi-day…

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Wedding Calligraphy with a Twist: Meet Danielle Janeen Calligraphy

Wedding calligraphy is often associated with invitation suites, envelope addressing, and day-of stationery details. It’s a beautiful, traditional art form that adds a personal touch before the celebration even begins. But calligraphy doesn’t have to stop there. With live event calligraphy, personalization happens in real time, in front of your guests. Imagine your guests leaving with a…

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From “I Love Weddings” to “This Is My Job”: Turning Celebration Skills into a Business

Photo by Nguyen Tien Thinh via Pexels Weddings are high-emotion, high-detail events—and wedding professionals are the people who turn a couple’s ideas into something you can taste, hear, photograph, and remember. If you’ve ever found yourself happily color-coding a seating chart, obsessing over centerpieces, or tearing up at a well-timed first look, there’s a real path from passion to paycheck:…

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2026 Wedding Flower Trends: Fresh Floral Ideas for Modern Weddings

Wedding flower trends can vary by region — what’s popular in Europe might differ from what couples are choosing in the U.S. For this post, we’ve gathered insights from wedding pros across the globe to show a wide perspective on 2026 trends. Wedding trends can feel contradictory — bright jewel tones and neutral whites, lavish structured centerpieces and minimalist bud vases. Take 2026’s wedding…

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Part 2: Handfasting Cords, Colors, and Ceremony Wording

If you’re new to this tradition, you may want to start with Part 1, where we explore the history, meaning, and symbolism of a handfasting ceremony. Photo Credit: ID 293149251 | Handfasting © Michal Ficel | Dreamstime.com Now that you’ve explored the meaning, history, and symbolism of a handfasting ceremony in Part 1, it’s time to bring the ritual to life. In this post, we’ll dive into…

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Part 1: The Meaning, History, and Symbolism of a Handfasting Ceremony

You’re at a loved one’s wedding ceremony and the happy couple are about to say their vows. But instead of just speaking, the officiant takes a long cord and ties it around the couple’s clasped hands. You are witnessing a handfasting ceremony, a practice that is centuries old. Photo Credit: ms28552 via Flickr CC by 2.0 Like the more familiar unity candle or sand ceremony, a handfasting is a unity…

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How to Plan a Memorable Bachelorette Party Without Breaking the Bank

Engaged couples and wedding planning beginners often want memorable bachelorette parties that feel thoughtful, not thrown together. The hard part is that budget-friendly party planning gets messy fast when food, drinks, activities, and uneven expectations start stacking up, especially when splitting costs brings awkward group dynamics into the mix. Add in timelines, vendor coordination, and a…

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Meaningful Wedding Details That Come From the Heart

Ever recently scrolled through an Instagram feed and scrolled by a wedding that just seemed, well, right? It has nothing to do with the largest venue or the most Pinterest-perfect decor. All the little things — all the inside jokes, all the details that tug at the heartstrings, and the feeling as though the day is theirs. That is what couples are now looking for. Not “they-look-the-same” pretty…

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Chuckle, Smile, Love: Delivering Your Fun Wedding Vows With Confidence and Heart (Part 3)

You’ve written your fun wedding vows, and they’re full of heart, humor, and personality. But even the cleverest line can fall flat without the right delivery. That’s where these wedding vows tips really matter. In this post, we’ll cover how to present your vows with confidence, charm, and timing—so saying your wedding vows feels natural, your humor lands perfectly, and your sincerity shines…

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Getting Married at Home? Here’s How to Make It Amazing (and Affordable)

Planning a wedding at home can be a deeply personal, warm, and cost-efficient way to celebrate love, especially when it’s done with clear priorities and creative intent. The key lies in transforming the familiar into something magical without draining your finances or your sanity. How to Plan an Unforgettable At Home Wedding Without Breaking the Bank Photo by Freepik Key Highlights • Home…

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Chuckle, Smile, Love: Examples of Fun Wedding Vows That Spark Joy (Part 2)

Incorporating some wedding vows fun isn’t just for laughs—it’s about creating moments that truly matter. Humor can calm nerves, make your ceremony feel personal, and highlight what makes your relationship one of a kind. In this section, we’ll show you how to use fun vows — share plenty of examples — to spark smiles, celebrate your bond, and make your love story feel real, memorable, and…

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Let’s Squash the Nonsense: Why Rehearsals Are Non-Negotiable (For Planners and Brides)

Lately, I’ve seen some puzzling takes floating around professional wedding groups—and even occasionally on wedding blogs aimed at brides. Some planners fretting about scheduling wedding rehearsals because it might “interfere with booking another client” (really?), and others selling the idea that a rehearsal will make your wedding perfect (spoiler alert: perfection doesn’t exist). Let’s clear the…

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