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All Black Wedding Dress Code.
Incredible All-black Dress Code Wedding! Imagine You Are Invited To A Lavish Club Where Everyone Is So Elegant In Black, Yet So Avant-garde That The Reception Turns Into An Exclusive Top-of-the-notch Club All Night Party! Literally, The Party Ended At 6 Am. 
Top Reasons To Consider A Holiday Wedding!
Are You Considering Getting Married During The Holiday Season? If So, You’re In Good Company! Many Couples Choose To Get Married During This Time Of Year Because Of All The Amazing Benefits It Offers. Here Are Just A Few Reasons To Consider A Holiday Wedding:1. You’ll Have Beautiful Scenery All Around You. Wintertime Is Magical, And What Better Way To Celebrate Your Love Than Against A Backdrop Of Snow-covered Trees And Sparkling Lights? Your Venue May Already Have Holiday Decor Up That You Can Use, And Your Planner Will Have Plenty Of Ideas For Beautiful Holiday Decorations!2. You Can Take Advantage Of Holiday Discounts. Many Wedding Venues Offer Special Discounts For Couples Who Book Their Services During The Off-season. So If You’re Looking To Save Some Money, Getting Married During The Holidays May Be A Great Option For You! Keep In Mind, However, That Other Vendors May Charge A Premium For Having To Work (and Source Their Staffing) On A Holiday. 3. You Can Turn Your Wedding Into A Festive Event For Your Guests. Who Doesn’t Love A Good Holiday Party? If You Get Married During The Holidays, You Can Turn Your Wedding Into A Fun And Festive Celebration For All Your Friends And Family! You Can Even Incorporate Holiday Traditions Into Your Wedding, Which All Your Guests Can Partake In And Enjoy. What Better Way To Start Your Family Holiday Traditions Off Right?4. You’ll Have Plenty Of Time To Plan. Couples Who Get Engaged During The Holidays Often Find Themselves Stuck With When To Set The Big Day. If They Set It For That Upcoming Summer Or Fall, It Will Be A Huge Rush To Get Everything Ready, And Yet They Don’t Want To Wait Two Years Until The Big Day. A Holiday Wedding Can Be The Perfect Compromise!if Any Of These Reasons Resonate With You, Consider Having Your Big Day During The Holiday Season! If You Need To Chat Through With An Expert, Fill Out Our Contact Form And We Will Be In Touch!
Halo Engagement Rings Perfect For Your Love!
Halo Engagement Rings Features A Center Stone Surrounded By Lovely Little Diamonds. The Engagement Ring Has A Stunning Appearance Due To The Halo, Which Gives It An Unrivaled Brightness And Luster. The Engagement Ring Of Your Fantasies Is Handmade With Painstaking Attention To Detail Using Each Design At Friendly Diamonds. Take Your Pick From Our Assortment Of Diamond Rings Made With Halo Engagement Ring Settings.
The Ultimate Christmas List For Engaged Couples
The Holiday Season Is A Time For Family, Friends, And Of Course - Gift Giving! If You Are Newly Engaged, The Holiday Season May Provide An Opportunity To Get A Jump Start On Some Most-wanted Wedding Items. We Compiled A List Of 10 Great Items To Add To Your Holiday List To Move Your Wedding Planning Forward! 1.  A Wedding Planning Book. Looking For Where To Start? We Recommend Mindy Weiss's Wedding Planning Book, Or A Practical Wedding. Both Are Great Reads (though Very Different Vibes) And Full Of So Much Information! 2. A Photo Album. Wait, What? I'm Only Engaged! Fair Point, But Many Album Companies Run Excellent Holiday Sales And Allow Your Family To Purchase A Gift Card. If Your Photography Package Does Not Include An Album, This Is A Great Add To Your List. If You Need Album Company Recommendations, Let Us Know! 3. Cake Knife And Server. You May Want A Beautiful Server For Photos, But We Won't Often Recommend Spending Too Much Of Your Budget On Such A Low-impact Item. This Is A Great Christmas List Item To Have Your Cake, And Eat It Too! 4. Bridal Jewelry. Have A Particular Set Of Earrings In Mind For The Big Day? Maybe A Nice Necklace? Add Them To List! If You Haven't Bought Your Dress Yet, Be Sure To Pick Pieces You Would Still Otherwise Wear, In Case They Don't Match The Final Style. 5. Gift Certificate To A Day-of Beauty Service. This Is A Big One For Many Brides! The Thought Of Being Pampered On Your Wedding Day Is Wonderful, But The Bill Not So Much. A Gift Certificate To Your Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Or Even A Local Spa Can Help! 6. Secondary Wedding Outfits. Haven't Taken Your Engagement Photos Yet? If You Have A Particular Outfit That You Know You Want To Wear, Add It To Your List! Have A Beautiful Brunch Dress In Your Cart? Ask For It From A Family Member! Just Be Sure To Include Sizing Information. 7. Custom Decals Or Signs. Anyone In Your Life Feeling Particularly Generous? Perhaps You Can Partner With Them To Help Design A Fun Neon Sign, Dance Floor Or Bar Decal, Or Other Personalized Item You Can Display On Your Big Day. They'll Love Being Involved, And You'll Love The Savings! 8. Cards/invitations. Wedding Stationary Can Be Expensive, And You'll Need Quite A Bit Of It! Perhaps Add Some Thank-you Cards Or Beautiful Stamps To Your Holiday List. Any More Ideas? We Would Love To Hear Them! Add Them Below. 
Wedding Photographer Tells You How To Get Beautiful Wedding Photos
Wedding Photography Is One Of The Most Important Parts Of Your Big Day. It's What You'll Enjoy And Cherish Long After The Big Event Has Come To An End. The Photos You Take Are Great For Showing Off Your Stunning Outfit But They Can Also Be Used As Keepsakes That Can Last A Lifetime.your Wedding Photographer Will Capture All The Moments And Put Them On Paper So You Can Look Back At Them In The Future With Fond Memories. remember To Cross Out All In This List To Make Sure You Get Your Perfect Wedding Photographer.•hire A Wedding Photographer/videographer Who Understands Your Vision.•create The Perfect Bridal Outfit•make Sure Your Guests Are In The Shots, Too.•discuss Lighting With Your Photographer.•shot List! Shot List!•capture Those Fleeting Moments Of Emotion.•planning For Wedding Photos And Other Special Moments Will Make The Day Go Smoother For You And Your Photographer
A Luxurious Boho Chic Wedding Is The Ultimate Trend! Peonies And Pampas Vibes!
Joanna Was Indeed A Princess At Her Wedding, Choosing An Absolutely Fabulous Peonies Bouquet.what Really Catches The Eye Is The Breathtaking Florals With White Feathers, Hydrangeas And Pampas Grass, Combining The Bohemian Style With The Elegance And Grace
A Fabulous Multi-culture Wedding In Paradise
Greece, Mexico, Hawaii... We Can All Imagine How Fun A Wedding Associated With These Amazing Places Will Be! lettie And Dimitri Had A Fabulous Wedding On Oahu After A Long Wait Due To The Pandemic. They Incorporated Tradition From Both Sides Of The Family And A Touch Of Aloha Into Their Big Day. It Was Truly Special And Beautiful!
The Woodlands Texas Bridal Session
Every Bride Should Have A Bridal Session! reagan's Beautiful Houston Texas Wedding Is Fast Approaching. I Knew She Was Stressed And Needed To Let Loose. What Better Way Than Put On Your Wedding Dress And Get Dolled Up For Photos? we Decided To Spend The Evening At The Water Way In The Woodlands, She Brought A Friend And We Just Walked The Area With No Pressure And Had Fun Chit-chatting And Taking Photos! so Why Do Bridals?1. They Are A Complete Run-through! you Can See Your Whole Look For Your Wedding Day Come Together And Make Any Necessary Adjustments. This Makes Your Wedding Day Much Smoother And Faster For You, Your Hair Stylist, And Your Makeup Artist! 2. I Will Definitely Get Photos Of You On Your Wedding Day, But, Let's Not Kid Ourselves, The Day Can Get Hectic And It Doesn't Leave Much Time For Photos Much Less Bridal Portraits. Scheduling Bridals Is A Great Way To Make Sure We Get A Lot Of Pictures Of You In Your Beautiful Dress Without Feeling Rushed! 3. Your Bridal Portraits Can Be Put On Display At The Reception! 4. Let's Not Kid Ourselves, Wedding Planning Can Get Stressful. Especially When You Are Only A Few Weeks Out. I Always Encourage My Bride To Bring Some Friends To Hype Her Up And Have Some Fun Without Any Pressures Of Things Being Perfect! This Is The Perfect Way To Relax And Unwind Before Your Wedding! so If You're Ever Wondering If You Should Take Advantage Of The Bridal Session, The Answer Will Always Be Yes! another Little Bonus:sometimes My Brides Do Only A Few Shots In Their Actual Dress For Fear Of Messing Anything Up, And They Do Most Of The Photos In Their Reception Outfit Or Another Fun Dress! 
You Can Feel The Love Between This New Bride And Groom
Such A Fun Couple And They Showed Their Love During Photo Shoot After Wedding! Spontaneous Love Is Best On Their Wedding Day.. 
But I Have A Venue Coordinator....
If There Is One Thing I Hear Regularly It’s “i Wish I Would Have Hired A Day Of Coordinator.” Couples Walk Into Their Day Excited And Ready To Welcome All The Memories They Will Make Without The Full Understanding That A Successful Day Takes A Solid Team. a Wedding Day Is Made Up Of A Million Little Things That When They Come Together And Organized To Perfection, Make For A Day Of Celebration And Ecstasy. Creating A Day Like That Requires A Team That Works Well Together And Most Of All Bodes A Strong Leader. Enter Your Day Of Coordinator. Your Day Of Coordinator Is The Person Who Takes All The Details And Team And Brings Them Together To Create A Day That Is Stress-free For You As A Couple, And Memorable For All Of Your Guests (oh, And Seamless For All The Vendors Involved). it’s An Important Addition To Your Dream Team That Will Provide You With Peace Of Mind On Your Day. now That You Know The Value Of A Coordinator, Let's Cover The Difference Between A Venue Coordinator And A Day Of Coordinator. often A Venue Will Offer A Couple A Venue Coordinator. Which Is A Tremendous Gift But Can Often Be Confused With A Day Of Coordinator. This Individual Is There To Coordinate Everything That Involves The Venue. They Will Make Sure Everyone Knows Where They Are To Set Up, Have Acs And Lights On, Manage Communication Between The Couple And The Venue/caterer And Advise On Locations For Photos, The Ceremony, And The Reception Onsite. Again, Their Responsibilities Are Normally Focused On Things That Pertain To The Venue. your Day Of Coordinator, However, Is There To Coordinate Your Day. This Individual's Responsibilities Can Range From Creating A Timeline For Your Day And Executing It, To Communicating With Your Vendor Team, To Running Your Rehearsal And Advising You On Key Items Needed For The Day. In Short, Their Responsibilities Are Truly Endless When It Comes To Your Dream Wedding And The Organization Of It. a Good Day Of Coordinator Will Not Only Provide You With Peace Of Mind But Also Handle Any Issues That Arise Without Involving And Unsettling You On Your Big Day. They Will Also Partner Well With Each Vendor You Hire, Including A Potential Venue Coordinator. in Short, Hire A Day Of Coordinator. You Can Thank Me Later. 
5 Tips To Make Your Wedding Even More You
A Big Part Of Planning A Wedding Has To Do With You! Every Wedding Is Different But What Makes The Day Most Special, Is It’s Representation Of Your Personality. The Flowers Could Be Breathtaking, And The Venue Could Be A Five Star Rating, But The Personal Details Are What Remind Your Guests Exactly Who They Are There To Celebrate And That's You. Here's Some Of The Ways We Do That With Our Planning + Design Clients:
4 Tips To Help Stay Organized While Wedding Planning
There Are So Many Details That Go Into Planning A Wedding That It Can Become Overwhelming! When We Work With Clients, We Have Worksheets And Methods That Are All Focused To Help Our Clients Feel Organized And In Control Of The Planning Process So They Can Go Into The Month-of With Total Confidence. If You Are Planning On Your Own With Out A Wedding Planner, Finding Ways To Stay Organized Can Reduce Stress And Allow You To Go Into The Day With Peace Of Mind. Here Are A Few Easy Ways You Can Implement At The Beginning Of The Wedding Planning Process That Can Make Planning Your Wedding And The Day Of Go As Smooth As Possible.implement Digital Organizationwhile Paper Is Just Fine And Can Offer Great Results, Lots Of Papers Can Become Disorganized Easily Or Lost. From Invoices To Must-have Lists, Storing Things On Your Google Drive Or Other Cloud Platform, Using An Organizational App, Or Downloading A Wedding Planning Software Can Be Very Useful. Use Pinterestpinterest Can Help You Organize Your Ideas And Save Things You Find On The Webs While Researching. This Option Is Particularly Useful In Helping You Find A Color Pallet, Layout, And Style. Not Only Can It Help You Find Ideas, But You Can Organize Your Photos Into Boards (and Sub-board) That You Can Continue To Add-to. Pro Top: Add The Pinterest Plugin To Your Browser And You Can Easily Pin Anything You Find On The Internet!get It Out Of Your Head - Make Listschecklists Allow You To Store Less In Your Mind. With So Many Details Involved In Planning, Relying Solely On Your Brain Can Be A Lot. Writing Things Out, Whether Digital Or On Paper, Can Be Therapeutic In Getting Your Thoughts Out. Some Helpful Lists To Start With Are Vendors To Book, Decor Pieces, Timeline Notes, And To-do Lists. Some Wedding Planning Software Already Provides You A Great Starting Point. Our Personal Favorite Is Zola!delegate - Delegate - Delegate! Having Ears To Run Ideas By Or Hands To Help To Take On Portions Of The Planning Process Can Make Things More Organized And Keep Them On Track. Friends And Family Often Want To Feel Involved And Help, So Don't Be Afraid To Use Them! Of Course, We Are Always Proponents Of Hiring A Wedding Planner As That Can Allow You To Focus On The Fun! There Are Planners And Coordinators Out There With All Degrees Of Support, So Find The Right One For You To Help Take Some Of It Off Of Your Plate. 
10 Things To Consider When Looking For A Wedding Venue
Deciding On A Wedding Venue Is A Huge Decision And There Are Tons Of Factors To Take Into Consideration Before Signing The Contract. While There Are Plenty More Details To Talk Through With The Venue Before You Sign On The Dotted Line, These Are Some Insightful Questions To Help Get You Started And You May Not Think Of Unless You Are In The Wedding Biz. Of Course You Want To Cover The Basics (is The Venue Available On Your Preferred Date, How Many Guests Can The Venue Hold, Pricing And Payment Information, Cancellation Policies Etc.), But Here Are A Few More Things To Consider From The Pros When Looking For A Wedding Venue:decoryou Will Want To Ask If The Venue Has Any Restrictions Or Rules About What Décor You Are Allowed To Bring In And What You Can Do With It Inside The Space. For Example, Some Older Or Historic Venues May Not Allow For Candles Or Open Flames Or Some Venues Do Not Allow Confetti Or Glitter To Be Used. If You Have Your Heart Set On A Grand Confetti Exit At The End Of The Night, Make Sure The Venue Allows It First!external Vendorswhile Many Venues Will Allow You To Bring In Any Vendors You Wish, Some Venues Have Exclusive Relationships With Certain Vendors. Make Sure You Ask Your Venue If Bringing In Outside Vendors Will Be Possible Or If They Can Provide You A List Of Vendors For You To Choose From. Pro Tip! Wedding Venues Are A Great Place To Get Recommendations For Other Vendors! They Have Seen Many Vendors Come And Go Through Their Venue Space And Can Help Point You In The Direction Of A Great Vendor For Your Big Day. Plus, Having A Vendor Who Has Worked In Your Venue Space Can Be Great As They Are Already Familiar With The Space And Its Procedures.outdoor Vendorsif You Are Planning On Having An Outdoor Wedding, There Are A Few Other Factors To Take Into Consideration When Choosing A Venue. You Want To Make Sure They Have A Plan B In Case Of Inclement Weather. Is There An Indoor Space Available In The Event That Mother Nature Decides Not To Cooperate On Your Wedding Day? Ask To Take A Look At This Space To Make Sure It Fits With Your Vision For Your Wedding Day. Hopefully, You Never Have To Use Plan B, But Its Always Better To Have The Conversation Ahead Of Time So There Are No Unpleasant Surprises The Day Of Your Wedding.
The Must Have Gifts For Your Bridesmaids Proposal
You've Said 'yes' And You're Officially A Fiancee! It's Your Turn To Pop The Question And Gather Your Bridal Squad.a Wedding Party Isn't A Party Without Your Best Friends So A thoughtful Bridesmaid proposal Will Sure To Have Them saying Yes Just Like You Did. This Is A milestone In Your Friendship And There Is Truly So Much Joy In Giving To Your nearest Friends.here Are Some Of Vorfreude Stationery's Favourite Thoughtful And Memorable Bridesmaid Gift Ideas... Better Yet They Are Personalised!
Luxury Wedding In Greece
Elegant Wedding In Athens, Greece… Gold And White Always Give The Best Result To A Romantic Luxury Wedding. Make It Your Choice! 
Side Stone Engagement Rings
Side Stone Engagement Rings Are A Growing Trend With Modern Brides That Feature Gleaming Diamonds To Accentuate The Main Stone.here’s A Curated Selection Of Intricate Side Stone Engagement Ring Settings That Are Worth Considering:
5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations
5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinationsthe Best Antidote To The Chaos (and Excitement) Of Planning And Executing A Wedding Is Jetting Off On A Romantic Honeymoon, Just You And Your Significant Other. What Better Way To Wind Down, Celebrate Your Partnership, And Decompress Than By Hopping On A Plane And Jetting Off Somewhere Magical? From The Black Beaches Of Santorini To The Rolling Vineyards Of California’s Wine Country, Here Are A Few Of The Most Romantic Honeymoon Ideas To Extend Your Celebration Of Love. 
Glam For Your Big Day!
Weddinig Updo And Airbrush Makeup To Last Through The Night hair Is Prepped And Styled To Perfection, Ensuring That The Style Will Hold send A Message To Inquire About Your Date 
7 End Of Night Wedding Exit Ideas
The Last Moment Of The Night Can Be Extremely Special For Your Guests But Most Importantly For You. There’s So Many Ways To Make This Send Off Just Perfect. Here Are A Handful Of Our Favorite Ideas To Incorporate Into The Final Moments Of Your Wedding!last Dance Paradethe Last Dance Usually Acts As The Last Moments Of The Wedding Before The Lights Come On. A Unique Idea Is To Gather Your Guests And Guests Have A Parade Or Dance Train Out Of The Venue. Not Only Is It Fun, But It Will Keep Everyone Dancing On Their Way To The After Party!sky Lanternsdepending On Your Venue And What’s Allowed, Sky Lanterns Can Be A Great Option And One Of Those Moments Everyone Remembers. Lighting Your Lantern Together And Sending Them Off Into The Sky, Not Only Looks Spectacular But It Signifies A New Chapter Starting. Bubbles Bubbles Are A Great Option If You Want Something Fun Like Confetti To Walk Through As You Exit The Venue But You Want Less Clean Up Afterwards. Bubbles Also Can Make Really Fun Pictures!streamershandheld Streamers Can Also Be Great Options. They Also Don’t Need A Lot Of Clean Up But Can Provide A Similar Look To Confetti. Everyone Loves A Ribbon Wand! (circa 1995!) Getaway Car/boata More Traditional Close To A Wedding Is The Send Off Of The Couple. A Getaway Car Or Even A Boat If The Venue Allows For It! If You And Your Fiance Are Looking For An Easy Way To Exit At The End Of The Night With Just The Two Of You - This Is The Perfect Option. 
What Are Wedding Must-haves?
There Is No One Size Fits All Approach To Weddings. Each Couple's Priorities, Styles, And Of Course Guests Are Different. That Being Said, There Are Some Must-haves We Believe Are Top Priority To Take Into Account When Planning Your Wedding To Ensure A) You Actually Get Married! And B) It's The Best Day Of Your Life. Here Are Some Must-haves To Include In Your Day!marriage Licenseit Might Seem Obvious, But A Marriage License Is Very Important To Have And Keep Safe During Your Celebrations. Each State Varies In What You Need To Do To Make It All Official, But Make Sure You Have A Plan For Getting This Document Where It Needs To Be. Afterall, It Is What You Are There For!organizationno Matter What Type Of Wedding You Are Planning - That Last Thing You Want Is For It To Feel Disorganized. That Goes For You And Your Guests! It’s Important To Think About Who Will Be In Charge Of Coordinating All Your Vendors, Setting Up Décor Elements And Ensuring The Timeline Runs Smoothly. Even If You Are Planning The Wedding Yourself, You Do Not Want To Be The One On-site Who Vendors Are Calling With Questions. Hiring A Coordinator Who Can Be Your Point Person Will Be The Best Decision You Ever Made For You And All Your Guests. Alone Timeduring Your Wedding, You Can Get Pulled In A Million Different Directions Taking Pictures And Saying Hello To All Of Your Guests. We Always Ensure To Allocate Some One-on-one Time For Our Couples To Soak In The Moment. Whether That's A Few Moments Together After The Ceremony Or Keeping A Sweetheart Table As A Safe Zone For Them To Retreat To, It's Something That Definitely Needs To Be Thought Of Before The Day Comes.