It’s your bridal party and of course you can ask as many girls as you want to be in it. However, before jumping the gun and immediately declaring all 15 of your besties bridesmaids, you may want to read this list of things to consider first. 1. The added costs The bigger the bridal party,..
Every bride wants gorgeous wedding photos, but for many it will be her first time in front of a professional camera. While it's the photographer's responsibility to capture you in your most flattering light, there are little tips and tricks that you and your groom can employ to get the best photos. We turned to..
It's your wedding and you can invite who you want to — seriously! Whether you're having a tough time narrowing down the guest list or are on the fence regarding a certain friend or family member, we're breaking down which people you shouldn't feel pressured to invite. 1. Your Friend's Boy Toy of the Moment..
Seating assignments aren’t the most fun part of planning a wedding (in fact, they rank pretty low on the enjoyment scale), but it’s something that has to be done. As you’re figuring out where to sit your favorite cousin and who’s going to be stuck at the back corner table, we have a few pieces..
As you’re choosing a wedding date and making your guest list, there’s a good chance you’ll find out that someone you’d really hoped would be there won’t be able to make it to your wedding. When it comes time to send out your invitations, should you add them to the list anyway, even though you..
Your wedding budget is the most important detail to figure out when you’re in the process of planning your big day. The downside? Talking about money is tough, which makes these key conversations a challenge. We share a few tips that will help you discuss dollars from asking your parents to contribute to allocating the..
You've fantasized about walking down the aisle in your gorgeous gown, surprising guests with creative goodies, and slipping your toes into warm sand on your well-deserved honeymoon. Now imagine this moment: Your officiant has just announced you and your groom as “Mr. and Mrs.” and it's time to walk back down the aisle. But wait...
We recently threw an over-the-top co-ed baby shower on Pickler & Ben where I got to share a few ideas for food, cocktails and DIY decorations! A fun and creative way to showcase the food is by creating his and her craving stations. For our baby shower, we worked with Chef's Market to create pink..
Save the dates are usually the first time your guests will hear about your wedding date. It’s a reminder to mark their calendars and start looking at travel plans. There are some people who should know about your wedding date before those save the dates have gone out in the mail — but who? We..
Whether it’s part of your design scheme for an outdoor bash or a “just in case” rental while you cross your fingers that it doesn’t rain, there’s a whole lot more to tenting part (or all) of your wedding than just putting up a structure and proceeding with your plans. From styles and sizes to..
