18 things I wish I could have told my wedding-planning self a year ago (Part 2)
With the benefit of a year of hindsight, I thought I might give some advice to my younger self. Or, failing that — why do we not have time-travel yet?! — I figured I could give some advice to those of you who are still deep in the trenches of planning. The number 18 has great significance in Judaism, so without further ado, here is part two of the 18 things I wish I could tell my wedding-planning self…
Beer boutonnieres, rustic details, and a headpiece that wins the day at Stephanie & Travis’ wedding
If you need any more reason to check out this wedding than the bride’s headpiece, there’s even more to see. Don’t miss the groom’s chic style, the rustic and simple floral arrangements, the Chimay Red unity ceremony, the chalkboard invites, the killer brooch bouquet, and the wedding party’s beer socks. It’s a gorgeous bonanza of style.
When Star Wars and Back to the Future met for Rachel & Matthew’s wedding
A surprise Delorean time machine for the groom, a processional with Darth Vader for the bride, a custom kitty-loving cake topper, and so many Stormtroopers — this geeky wedding is stealing our hearts. Back to the Future and Star Wars have never looked so good together. Don’t miss the bride’s adorable Irregular Choice shoes, the movie-themed centerpieces, and the Zumba dances at the reception.
4 ways to avoid interfaith wedding drama
The internet abounds with horror stories about the drama that can surround interfaith weddings. Families insisting on this or that, wedding officiants refusing to work with you… but the truth is that you can have the wedding of your dreams — a beautiful melding of your cultures — with minimal drama. Here’s how…
Offbeat wedding themes
Let’s answer the big question first: do weddings need themes? ABSOLUTELY NOT. That said, a motif can be a fun way to express your personality and can make wedding planning more fun. But if having a theme for your celebration doesn’t sound fun – don’t do it! Geeky wedding themes: nerdy florals, geeky greenery, dorky […]
Our heads asploded over Ali & Olivia’s fairy tale wedding with pop-up centerpieces and rainbow cake
The pop-up centerpieces alone are click-worthy, but just wait until you see the brides’ outfits, five-tiered rainbow cake, fairy flower girls, gondola ride to the ceremony, and illustrated program. This wedding has so many amazing details that our heads asploded. Oh, and don’t miss the amazing flipbook photo booth favors. We get to see them in action!