• Action! Staging Your Scene with Backdrops

    February 8, 2019

    Your backdrop design choice can be used at the entrance to your reception where guests may want to take a photo, or where your cake or gifts will be displayed. Perhaps each of these places could use the same background, or something similar to jive nicely while being unique to each location. It should contrast you just enough that you stand out, but also blend seamlessly with your style.

  • 7 Romantic Locations for Your Engagement Shoot

    January 30, 2019

    Remember the pure moment of joy when you get engaged by planning an engagement shoot in any one of these amazing locations worldwide.

  • Getting Ready Right: making the most of your wedding moments

    January 24, 2019

    Contributed by Marie Schneider of Wild Elegance Photography & Video Try this: go onto Pinterest, and search “getting ready wedding pictures” and just sip a ...

  • Marianne and Graham’s Mediterranean Themed Wedding

    January 23, 2019

    After a surprise proposal, Graham and Marianne jet-setted to scenic Lebanon for a Mediterranean themed wedding at San Stephano Cathedral in Lebanon.

  • 7 Timeless Honeymoon Destinations

    January 16, 2019

    Glittering skylines and pristine beaches define the landscape of these 7 timeless honeymoon destinations throughout the world.

  • 5 Steps for Planning a Wedding in Italy

    January 2, 2019

    So you’ve decided to have your wedding in Italy, but what’s next? Here are 5 tips for organizing a destination wedding in Italy.

  • 5, 6, 7, 8! Dance Lessons by the Numbers

    December 31, 2018

    Everyone can dance, some better than others. But can you dance the way you want to, the way you have envisioned on your wedding night, with a lot of people watching you? Maybe (probably) not. Here are some stats to think about when planning ahead for that special first spin around the floor with your spanking new spouse:

  • Daring to be Different: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Free Dining

    December 27, 2018

    Food preferences and limitations are common enough now that you can expect more than one odd guest with special needs. The chefs in the game today understand these greater challenges. We can now expect exciting dishes while managing food restrictions, creating unique options that don’t scream “high maintenance guest,” and instead blend in with or highlight other more mainstream selections. Lifestyle choices, religious beliefs, and health considerations are all easily accommodated simply by communicating and collaborating in advance.

  • Adding Flair to Your Groom (and his Men!)

    December 19, 2018

    We spend a lot of time talking about the Bride - what she wears, her makeup, and what she wants.  But what about the Groom and his attendants?  Here are some fun ideas for every groom to make a statement of his own.

  • Win a Dream Wedding at the Empire State Building

    December 14, 2018

    Here's your chance to win a wedding ceremony atop the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory atop the Empire State Building!

  • The Marital Send-Off: Leaving with a WOW!

    December 2, 2018

    Your wedding day is a story. It has a beginning, middle, and end. Like the beginning of any great story, the ceremony is there to set the tone and introduce yourselves as husband and wife. The reception comes next, and is the plot of the story. The end is your Grand Finale. The marital send off has been revived! Check out these new marital send off ideas and trends!

  • Be Beautiful, But be a Comfortable Bride

    November 21, 2018

    As someone who has officiated over a thousand weddings, I have seen many beautiful brides attired in gowns of all styles, fabrics and designers. The ...