After a wedding ceremony, guests gather at the reception to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate the newlyweds. Typically, the freshly-married couple will be seated at a head table with friends or family. During dinner, toasts, and other reception activities, wedding guests spend a lot of time looking at the head table. Whether you have booked a large banquet hall to house hundreds of guests or are hosting a beautiful backyard wedding, the head table at any wedding should look incredible. Being so, we put together this list of wedding head table ideas and designs to help make your special seating ..read more

Are you looking for a low-cost, low-maintenance way to feed guests at your wedding? Are you looking for snack ideas that are fun, funky, and a little laid back? If so, then these wedding popcorn bar ideas might be just what you’re looking for. In this post, we offer tips, tricks, and trendy wedding popcorn bar ideas. Whether you’re looking for a popcorn bar design that will fit in your reception space or are looking for the perfect popcorn company to provide provisions, this post covers it. Explore 45 unique and stylish wedding popcorn bar ideas your guests will love Planning a wedding popcorn ..read more

The reception is winding down after the wedding of your dreams. Everything was just as you imagined, but you’re not ready for it all to be over. Have no fear; your wedding day doesn’t have to stop here. Adding a few spirited wedding after-party ideas to the day’s agenda will keep the merriment alive and the party going! Whether you’re deep into the planning stage or just starting to dream up wedding after-party ideas, we can help. We put together a list of ideas to help couples plan the post-reception bash of a lifetime. From sending invitations to picking the menu, we’ve gathered a list of id ..read more

Do traditional weddings bore you? Are you looking for a bright, fun, and classy color palette for your big day? Many couples love bold hues, which is why they gravitate towards teal wedding ideas for inspiration.  In this guide, we explore teal wedding ideas that will stand out from the crowd and wow your guests. We break down which wedding venues and wedding venue types to book, how to decorate to suit this color, and the many ways to infuse elegance into your teal wedding ideas.  30 teal wedding ideas you and your guests will love General teal wedding ideas to consider 1. Keep the ..read more

Want to figure out how to relax before your wedding day? You’re not alone. Whether your wedding is weeks, days, or hours away, we’ve got you covered with this calming roundup of a ton of things you can do to chill out before the big day. Learn how to relax before your wedding with these 30 actionable tips, tricks, and tools 1. Try breathwork Breathing exercises help relax your body by making it feel like it's already calm even if your mind is racing with last-minute wedding prep thoughts. If you have 20 minutes the week before, or even the day of, try this guided breathwork meditation for self ..read more

There are seemingly endless types of wedding cakes. From shape all the way down to frosting style, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and not know where to even begin. That’s why we created this guide, which will walk you through everything you need to know about finding the right combination for your big day. Keep reading to discover the 31 different types of wedding cakes you will need to know before you ever step foot into a tasting. But before getting started, it’s important to note that finding a combination is about more than simply wanting chocolate or vanilla. In fact, picking a flavor ma ..read more

Selecting the music for the most important moments of your wedding can be stressful. From the pre-entrance ceremony songs to choosing music for your cocktail hour, crafting the perfect soundtrack can come with a lot of pressure — especially when attempting to pick the “right” music for traditional reception dances. If you’re looking for unique father-daughter dance songs for your wedding, however, look no further. We’ve gone from genre to genre and selected the most fun, memorable, and unique father-daughter dance songs from every category. Whether you’re looking for a skillful dance number, a ..read more

For some couples, the idea of a 10-minute wedding ceremony is incredibly awkward, while others would love to keep their nuptials short and sweet. Either way, there are a lot of factors that go into how long a wedding ceremony should be. If you’re not sure what’s appropriate or expected for your wedding ceremony length, we break it all down below. Keep reading to discover the average length of a wedding ceremony, how long yours should be, and the answers to your top wedding ceremony planning questions. So, how long should a wedding ceremony be? The average wedding ceremony is usually somewhere ..read more

You’ve likely heard of minimalist weddings. The popular trend focuses on stripping down the excess and celebrating the core elements of a wedding: Love, partnership, family, and gratitude. But what if you could still celebrate all of those things while going over the top with your decor, entertainment, and overall theme? You can. Enter, the maximalist wedding trend. If you’re getting married and dream of having a wedding to top all weddings, then you’re in luck: Maximalist weddings are in! But what is a maximalist wedding, exactly? Why is it a hot wedding trend right now? Are you interested in ..read more

While cocktail hour planning tends to get put off by many engaged couples, this event has the potential to be a spirited and memorable experience for everyone at the wedding. The boozy break provides wedding guests with a chance to take a breather, have a drink, grab a light snack, and groove to some wedding cocktail hour music before the party really gets started. It’s a time when folks are able to freely mingle, catch up with friends and family, and get excited for what’s to come. Being so, choosing the right music for cocktail hour is an important part of the planning process. If you’re loo ..read more