The bulk of weddings serve alcohol, and it’s often assumed it’ll be free. If you’re serving alcohol but expecting guests to pay for their own drinks, that is your decision. For many brides and grooms, the bar tab takes up a notable portion of a wedding budget. If you’re on a tight budget, an open…
Wedding dress code wording can have you scratching your head and wondering, what do the dress codes mean? A wedding is usually a pretty fancy affair, and it makes sense that you dress formally and in your best clothes. However, formal attire is a very broad term and there are many other dress codes that…
If you don’t wear a lot of makeup (or any at all), the thought of getting dolled up, putting on a ton of foundation and hiring a makeup artist for your wedding can be daunting. You might want to wear a little bit of makeup (after all, you’re paying enough for photos and the…
Christmas is not just creeping upon us, it’s barreling towards us. So what better to blog about than some seriously excellent Christmas gift ideas for the bride-to-be in your life? Okay, okay… YOU might be the bride-to-be – in which case, you need to share your favorites off this list with your partner-in-crime ASAP. Christmas Gift Ideas for…
When planning a wedding, one crucial aspect to consider is the number of speeches and who will have the honor of speaking. Wedding speeches serve as a heartfelt tribute to the couple, providing loved ones the opportunity to express their joy, best wishes, and gratitude. While there are traditional guidelines for giving speeches, these customs…
A successful wedding MC has everything under control. They know who’s doing what and when, where they’re supposed to be, and the order of events. You’ve been given the honor of being a Master of Ceremonies. Congratulations! It’s one of the most important roles you can play at a person’s wedding. Sure, you’ve probably got…
More and more people are asking the question – “how do I tell parents that we don’t want their children at our wedding?” The reality is that more and more brides, and grooms as well, do not like the idea that children will be coming to their weddings. And that’s okay. Here we are all…
In the realm of wedding traditions, couples today are finding their own way to infuse individuality and modern touches into time-honored practices. A popular trend in wedding invitations is the concept of the ‘wishing well wedding.’ This tradition involves a decorative wishing well placed at the wedding venue. Guests can drop off their best wishes…
When I go to a wedding, I’m there to have a good time. I don’t want worries about something relatively fixable to keep me away from celebrating with a Sav Blanc or two. Because of this, I’m one of those overpackers. My clutch is stuffed full of eyelash glue, a needle & thread, spare batteries and…
They’ve been your right-hand-ladies, threw an amazing hen’s night and scrub up alright… so you want to treat your Maid of Honour and Bridesmaids with a present to say thank you. But the wedding budget is getting tight. What do you do? No stress – we’ve collated some great bridesmaid gift ideas for under $25…
What’s the difference between a place card and an escort card? An escort card tells guests which table they will be seated at. A place card tells guests which seat they will be seated at. You’ve just finished your seating plan. Now it’s time to decide how you are going to tell people where they…
Ever found yourself wondering ‘what does a wedding usher do?’ Does your usher simply show people to their seats at your reception? Or are they involved in the organization of wedding photos too? Let’s walk you through the usher duties checklist. What is an usher? An usher is someone who is tasked with the role…