10 Steps to Long-Distance Wedding Planning Success

10 Steps to Long-Distance Wedding Planning Success

Whether you’re opting for a destination wedding with a lot of travel involved, or you’re simply hosting your wedding back in your hometown, the tasks at hand can seem daunting. No worries, though. I’ve rounded up ten of my favorite anti-stress tips for planning a wedding out-of-town, out-of-state, or even out-of-country! Read on to find … Read more

Why Hiring a Wedding Planner Isn’t Just a Splurge

Whether you’ve been planning your dream wedding since you were a little girl or are six months into the engagement with little to show for it, chances are that you can seriously benefit from a professional wedding planner. That being said, brides often pause when it comes to hiring a pro to coordinate the biggest … Read more

Why You Need a Wedding-Only Email Address

You’re engaged! In your excitement, you may be tempted to hand out your personal email address at tons of registration events. But you really shouldn’t. Just as sure as the sun will rise the day after you drop your email into that dotted box, you’re sure to start getting a whole slew of messages from … Read more

Ultimate Wedding Welcome Bag How-To

How do you create a memorable and fun welcome bag for your wedding guests? Use these ideas to get started. Any way you look at it, your wedding guests are who make your wedding a true party. Honoring them with a memorable, fun treat at the start of your wedding weekend seems not only logical, … Read more

Touchy Wedding Situation #6: Mom vs. Stepmom

Hey Anna Beth, Family issues at weddings get the better of all of us from time to time, so don’t feel like you’re alone in the drama. For starters, deciding to include your stepmother in your wedding was entirely your decision to make. Etiquette exists for both including and excluding stepparents from the bridal lineup. … Read more

Why Consider a Boudoir Photo Shoot for Your Groom (and You!)

When it comes to wedding planning, choosing the right photographer is key. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time together, so you need to get quite comfortable with them. Whether it’s an engagement shoot, bridal portrait, or your actual wedding day photos, it is your photographer’s job to make the bride feel absolutely … Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Order Your Wedding Dress from China

You found a wedding dress that has every single item on your checklist. Now, you just can’t wait to show your parents and maid of honor pictures of it online! After a quick Google search, you find a link to the designer’s website. You start looking around at other links too, and you finally come … Read more

First Dance Songs #10: Elvis Music

As we approach the anniversary of the King of Rock and Roll’s passing, Elvis fans around the world celebrate the music that touched millions. Couples young and old can relate to so many of his songs about love and romance – which make a great deal of his music wonderful choices for a wedding reception. If … Read more

Social Media and Your Wedding

When it comes to using social media around your wedding day, so many options exist that it’s worth noting when and how you should limit or target what you’re sharing! From Facebook to Instagram and everything in between, each social media site has its own set of communities, expectations, and privacy controls to document your … Read more

Wedding Venues | Choosing a Venue to Meet Your Needs

So many Tennessee wedding venues exist that it can be hard for a bride to pick and choose. In reality, so much goes into the choice – from your overall theme to your guest count. Once chosen, a wedding venue can really dictate your wedding thanks to size restrictions or other guidelines, and that is … Read more