One trend we’ve been noticing creeping into weddings is patterned bridesmaid dresses. Traditionally, bridesmaid gowns are solid colored, commonly in a tulle or chiffon fabric. But the pattern trend is interrupting that! Floral bridesmaid dresses instantly make your wedding party look more unique without being *too* trendy. If you’re going for really trendy, consider mix and maxing different patterns and prints for your party’s look. Where To Buy Floral Bridesmaid Dresses Whether you’re having a garden ceremony or a beach wedding, we adore this floral bridesmaid dress trend. So we’ve been loving seeing retailers starting to carry floral bridesmaid dresses! That said, floral maxi dresses have been trendy in the…
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When To Throw A Bridal Shower
Time really is money when planning upcoming nuptials. If you are a couple that wants to have all of the traditional festivities before the big day, then you must know that there’s a science behind picking the right date for each of them. However, when it comes to throwing a bridal shower, there’s really only simple rule: avoid too early in your engagement and too close to the main event. So when’s the best time to throw a bridal shower? Many say that the optimal time for the bridal shower would be three weeks to three months before the wedding. Wondering why? For starters, showers and bachelorettes are a great…
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What Wedding Signs Do I Need For My Wedding?
Wedding signs are quickly becoming a wedding must-have. Cheeky or classic, chalkboard or canvas, wood or acrylic, there are plenty of ways to personalize your wedding day. let your guests know where to go and what to expect of your event at the same time. This year, wedding signs have become critical for encouraging social distancing and safety measures. From seating chart displays to directions, today we are answering the question: What Wedding Signs Do I Need For My Wedding? 13 Wedding Signs You’ll Want For Your Wedding Ceremony Signs A Welcome Sign To kick-off the festivities, a welcoming sign creates a nice first impression for the guests arriving at…
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Pre-Wedding Event Glossary: Bridal Shower VS Wedding Shower & More
Being engaged is an exciting time for a number of reasons. For starters, did you know that there are a number of pre-wedding festivities that may be held in your honor? From the engagement party to the bridal shower, your calendar can start to fill up quickly on top of other wedding planning activities. A number of different party types and names can get tossed around, so we’re going to outline what’s what in this post. Let’s start with a common one: Bridal Shower VS Wedding Shower Bridal Shower VS Wedding Shower Bridal Shower This event is hosted closer to the wedding date – most commonly two months to two weeks prior…
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Are Wedding Programs Necessary?
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to the wedding day. And, a lot of expenses. This might leave you questioning whether all these traditional wedding aspects are necessary. While some may tell you otherwise, the truth is there isn’t a right way to do things. This is your day, and it is really about what makes sense to you as a couple! One particular item couples tend to question is wedding programs. Are wedding programs really necessary? The short answer is no! Wedding programs are absolutely not necessary pieces of wedding stationary. That said, they are certainly a great place to communicate important information and guide guests…
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Social Distancing Wedding Signs – Free Download
When you started planning your 2020 wedding, social distancing and wearing masks were certainly not on your radar. You probably also never would have thought about a micro or virtual wedding. But, here we are! The world is more different than we could have ever imagined. Many weddings have been cancelled and postponed. And we’re all trying to adjust to this new ‘normal’ for now. If you are able to safely move forward with your wedding reception, signs are a great way to encourage guests to practice safety precautions like social distancing. But, social distance wedding signs were likely not in your original wedding budget plans. Either were that second…
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13 Free Wedding Invitation Samples By Mail
Congratulations, you’re engaged! As you get started planning, you’ll understandably be looking for ways to get inspired and find the right vendors for your day. On top of resources like Pinterest, one great way to start gathering wedding inspiration is through free wedding invitation samples, sent to you mostly free by mail! Free Modern Wedding Invitation Samples and Sample Packs The most popular offering of samples is by far wedding invitation samples. Companies offer free sample kits or sample invitations so you can see and feel the quality of the stationary first hand! You can also get a feel for how different types of printing will look. For example, letterpress…
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When To Go Wedding Dress Shopping
You have probably watched enough episodes of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ to know that wedding dress shopping is not always glamorous. Some common mistakes future brides make is going wedding dress shopping too early, or too late. To avoid feeling buyer’s remorse, falling out of love with your dress, or rushing the shopping due to the lack of time, we’re bringing you a timeline (and a few helpful tips) to help prepare you for wedding dress shopping. When should you start thinking about wedding dress shopping? 12 Months before the Wedding Timeline is essential when it comes to wedding dress shopping. 12 months before the wedding is the perfect…
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How To Throw A Virtual Wedding
Weddings as we know them have come to a screeching halt. Thousands of weddings worldwide have been postponed. The couples who have decided not to prolong their big day have been forced to downsize their guest lists. We have talked about the micro wedding trend as one way couples are dealing with coronavirus. Another idea for a wedding in the coronavirus age is to host a virtual wedding by a live stream. You can think of a virtual wedding as a temporary placeholder for the real thing. To us it sounds like a beautiful alternative to postponing or canceling! New York Governor announced on Twitter he issued an Executive Order…
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Wedding Invite Trends for 2020 with Basic Invite
Your save the date and wedding invite are typically the first interaction your guests will have with your wedding day. Plus, chances are you may want to have them photographed and keep a copy as a memento. We’ve teamed up with Basic Invite to take a look at what wedding invite trends couples are loving so far this year! From trendy to classic black tie designs, couples can choose from over 900 wedding invitation sets at Basic Invite. 2020 Wedding Invite Trends Ready to see what couples are loving this year? Let’s dig into the 5 biggest wedding invite trends of 2020. No Envelope Wedding Invitations Seal and send wedding…
