Article by Johanna Powers of Hope’s Bridal
You said “yes” to the dress, wowed your guests, and have the pictures to prove just how amazing you looked. That gown likely was the most expensive article of clothing you’ve ever purchased, and one that carries a great deal of emotion and memories.
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It used to be that couples who were seeking simplicity or intimacy in a wedding would elope, either to the courthouse or destinations like Las Vegas or Niagara Falls. But a new trend in the wedding industry gives couples looking to pare down the wedding experience hope with “Pop Up Weddings.”
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Too busy to assemble your own Pinterest board of summer inspiration? Check out these lovely wedding pictures, courtesy of our Weddings By Carue Pinterest Board.
With the average cost of a wedding rising to over $32,000 in 2016, it’s no surprise that the stakes of throwing the perfect celebration are at an all-time high. The truth is that the emphasis on making a wedding day special is the crux of the industry. Every vendor you speak with will tell you they started their business because they love making moments special.
In fact, we have team members that love weddings so much they still have Pinterest boards filled with ideas despite the fact that they’ve been married for years. We believe there is nothing wrong with being in love with love, in fact, all of the best vendors share that quality.
But there’s a point in every celebration that priorities have to be decide upon, and the couple must decide if the monograms or organic linens are going to make it into the budget. It’s that crucial point where our team finds our sweet spot – because we love hitting all of our marks – including price points.
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It seems like a natural move to start wedding planning by picking out invitations. After all, they are the first thing your guests will see that gives a glimpse into the theme and style of your wedding. However, before you meet with a representative, there are a few pieces of information that will make your meeting easier and more productive.
Making sure you have confirmed the time and date with your venue is recommended when selecting invitations, simply because you may want the formality of the venue to be reflected in your design. For instance, an outdoor venue may require a less formal invitation than a wedding being performed in a traditional church.
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January and February are filled with opportunities to think about your wedding. The New Year signals the start of crunch time for June brides, while giving a bench mark for those just beginning to plan.
The wedding industry has made the planning timeline a little more efficient by organizing wedding expos across the country, bringing together local vendors with the purpose of making it easier to connect with couples.
Despite the intention of making things easier, expos can be slightly overwhelming. There are hundreds of people moving from vendor to vendor, and there isn’t a lot of time to stop and discuss details.
These ladies are teaming up to plan a wedding at the Z102.9 Bridal Showcase in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Continue reading Three Tips To Make The Most Of Your Next Wedding Expo
We wanted to highlight the idea that celebrations are the sum of the individual parts; the details are critical when looking to achieve the perfect gathering.
Below are a few of the details we have incorporated into invitations for our clients. If you see any you like, book a consultation with representative to start your own custom design.
The simplicity of the bow in this invitation serves as a way to “tie” in the wedding’s colors and add delicacy to what would otherwise be a very bold theme.
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When it comes to social media and wedding days there are two camps: the “capture the moment” camp,
and the “live the moment” camp.
We’re here to propose a third camp. The camp that has goose-down comforters and really cute scarves to wear by the fire someone else builds (we obviously prefer glam-ping.) Our stance is, social media has become integrated into our very lives for a reason – everyone wants to be connected. So, why can’t we have both? A social media-friendly wedding is totally possible and it begins with the happy couple making it intentional.
There are some really big benefits to incorporating social media into your wedding preparation, especially if you have friends and family who are unable to attend and still want to feel included. Creating a hashtag for everyone to use when posting pictures of your bridal shower, bachelorette, etc. are great ways of getting a variety of pictures and not worrying about losing them to the Internet.
One way to keep your snap-happy guests in check is to create a reminder to leave the ceremony and first dance pictures to the professionals. This way your photographer can get the angles you want without worrying about phone flashes and stray hands in otherwise picture-perfect shots.
Continue reading Why Social Media Should Be A Part Of Your Wedding Day