On average, wedding photographers spend about 8 hours taking photos on the big day, and they send as many as 800 shots to their clients afterward. While those are some amazing numbers, it’s even more incredible how often 799 of those shots are shockingly cliché. Anyone who has spent more than a few minutes wedding planning knows that most of the wedding photography advice on the web is the same

According to some studies, a mere 9% of weddings take place during the winter months. According to anyone who has ever had or been to a winter wedding, the other 91% are missing out. There are a million reasons why saying your vows in winter is a blast, including fun stoles and wraps to wear over your dress, cozy flannel or plaid cummerbunds and bowties to jazz up your suit or tux, and holiday

Weddings are synonymous with joy, but the path leading up to your big day can be littered with stress-inducing stumbling blocks. If you’re feeling more than a little anxious about how things are going — or if you’re simply overwhelmed by your to-do list — it’s important to find ways to take care of yourself before you stop enjoying the planning process entirely. Check out these handy tips to help

Everything old eventually becomes new again, and that will feel particularly true if you choose a throwback design to represent your very present-day wedding. These vintage wedding invitation options honor the past with design elements, frilly flourishes, lettering, graphics, and more that echo the elegance, romance, and charm of days gone by. 1. Floral Lace Like pinning a swatch of your Grandma’s

Modernity and etiquette often clash. What we see as convenient or progressive can seem out of line or disrespectful to older generations or even some of our friends. Take wedding invitations, for example: It’s no secret that printed invitations can be stunningly gorgeous, but is it ever okay to take a shortcut and send out email invites? Check out our expert’s take on the debate as we answer the

So much of what makes a wedding comes from decades or even centuries of tradition, but current events can also shape how we choose to say I do. In 2021, wedding trends are shifting away from surprising color palettes and frou-frou appetizer ideas. Instead, we’re seeing new concepts born out of necessity — but don’t think that means these trends are a letdown, because they’re anything but. From

There’s a fantasy-like aspect to writing out your wedding guest list, but there’s also a very practical side to the whole process. Deciding who you’ll invite and who you can’t (or won’t) affects everything from how much you’ll spend to how chaotic the actual day will be. How can you create the wedding you want without bludgeoning your budget or making your mother-in-law cry? Before you send out

Picking a wedding venue isn’t as important as choosing your future spouse, but it comes in a pretty close second. Where you get married influences everything from how big a conga line you’ll be able to form at the reception to whether you can really go barefoot down the aisle like you’ve always planned. Before you launch your venue search, read through these expert tips that will help you find the

It may shock you to learn that a mere 5% of weddings take place during the months of January, February, and March, but don’t let that be a deterrent! Winter weddings can be absolutely magical — and you may just score deep discounts on everything from venues to caterers, too. Whether you’re planning a Christmas ceremony brimming with all the trimmings or a more casual affair at a snowy mountainous

It’s easy to write off your wedding program as a utilitarian document that lets guests know what’s what and then gets thrown away afterward, but that’s a major mistake. Underestimating the potential of your wedding stationery leaves a ton of opportunity on the table. Use these tips to help make your program more romantic so everyone from the ushers to the officiant can see just what a perfect

Autumn and Nathan's original wedding date was affected, like many others, by the Covid-19 pandemic. After rescheduling attempts with their vendors amidst the shut-down, and then health concerns for their family and friends, they ended up changing their 200+ guest event to an intimate 5 person backyard ceremony. We wanted to get some beautiful pictures that could prove that even though they didn't

Much like getting caught in an avalanche, wedding planning can seem perfectly under control until you’re suddenly buried. Whether it’s three feet of invoices, missed call notifications, or frosting samples that you’re buried under, there’s no doubt about it — the wedding planning process is complicated. Still, you can go from engaged to newlywed without succumbing to stress — we promise! Whether