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..
How many times have you been to a wedding and conveniently “forgot” to take a favor because, well, you just weren't that into them in the first place? Guilty as charged! To ensure your guests don't do the exact same thing and throw your hard-earned money down the drain, invest in something they actually want..
Just when you've wrapped up your celebrating and are getting used to that new second ring on your finger, you realize you have this one last thing to do as newlyweds, write thank you cards. While the task is often viewed as a chore, it's important to remember that this is a special way to..
Curating a gorgeous Pinterest board for your wedding is practically a modern-day rite of passage for every bride-to-be. And while we love the creative content sharing site, there are plenty of other places out there to look for inspiration and ideas. To start, instead of looking outward at what everyone else is doing, try to..
You've found the person you love, picked a wedding venue and selected a date. Now it's time to invite guests to your wedding! Sending out wedding invitations brings up all sorts of questions, from who to invite to when and how so we've asked our experts to answer some of the most common wedding invitation..
Wedding planning can be confusing if it's your first time planning a large, catered event. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it seems! Choosing the style of wedding reception you're going to host is a LOT easier if you understand the correct terminology. Here's the breakdown of your options. Seated/Plated/Served Seated/plated/served menus are for..
