How to find the right banquet hall
Planning a wedding is no small feat, as couples are faced with many decisions seemingly from the moment they get engaged right up until they walk down the aisle. One of the biggest decisions a couple will make is where to host the reception.
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The best man toast can be one of the most memorable parts of a couple’s wedding. Sometimes a toast is memorable for its humor and heartfelt sense of appreciation for the groom and his bride, while other toasts are more memorable for all the wrong reasons.
RELATED CONTENTSave money with handmade invites
While traditionalists may pore over carefully crafted invitations and other stationery products from commercial printers, couples looking to rein in wedding spending may choose to take a more hands-on approach to wedding invitations ... by printing the invites themselves.
RELATED CONTENTSave-the-date card etiquette
More and more couples planning to walk down the aisle are embracing save-the-date cards to give guests adequate notice that there is a party on the horizon.
RELATED CONTENTHow to write your own wedding vows
A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many, so couples wish for the event to be momentous and memorable. People are increasingly integrating personal nuances into ceremonies and receptions to tailor weddings to their unique visions. The desire to include personalized wedding vows continues to be a popular trend.
RELATED CONTENTPacking pointers for destination weddings
In a 2012 study of destination weddings conducted by The Knot Market Intelligence, researchers found that 350,000 destination weddings occur each year. That figure means nearly one in four couples had a destination wedding in 2011, a roughly five percent increase from 2009.
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Over the course of their lifetimes, many people will be wedding guests on several occasions. During the height of wedding season, weddings can run into one another, as the format and the festivities are similar at various ceremonies. Couples interested in setting their nuptials apart may want to enhance the wedding reception with a few unique ideas.
RELATED CONTENTThings to consider when a bridesmaid is pregnant
Brides-to-be thinking of asking a pregnant friend or family member to be in the bridal party should know such a request is common. Recent findings indicate that around half of all weddings now have at least one member of the bridal party showing off a baby bump — sometimes it’s even the bride herself.
RELATED CONTENTChoosing a hue for your bridesmaid gowns
Bridesmaids are an important part of the wedding party, and most brides opt to have a handful of close friends and family members play a special role in the wedding. Choosing a gown and a color that will flatter all of the bridesmaids typically takes a little work.
RELATED CONTENTMake your own invitations
Cost-conscious couples today seek different ways they can reduce expenses on their weddings. Do-it-yourself weddings have grown in popularity, and creating personalized wedding invitations is one way to save money and dream up something special.
RELATED CONTENTPacking for your honeymoon
When basking in the afterglow of a momentous wedding, most couples would rather think about scores of other things than packing for their honeymoons. But with ever-changing restrictions on what and how much a person can bring along on airlines and other modes of travel, packing is something that eventually must be done.
RELATED CONTENTAdvantages to a wedding video
In a financial climate where most people are pinching pennies, it comes as no surprise that many engaged couples seek ways to cut costs with regard to their weddings. Some couples are undecided whether certain components of their wedding are necessary.
RELATED CONTENTUse cuisine to create a wedding to remember
Despite the months of planning and poring over every minute detail of a wedding, it has often been said that what people remember most about wedding receptions is the food and if they had fun. Therefore, instead of worrying about choosing Jordan almonds over chocolate truffles, or whether the cake should have an extra tier, couples may want to pay more attention to selecting their reception menus.
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An engagement-portrait session can help break the ice with your photographer - and capture some fun photos right in your backyard
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When airline fees and family bragging rights are cramping your honeymoon's style, the only solution is hitting the road
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