A great wedding photographer is an important part of a great wedding, as photos are one of the only things you get to hold onto after the day is done. Hiring a professional photographer can be expensive, but trust us: it makes a *BIG* difference, not...[click here for a guide to hiring the right wedding photographer!]
Be sure to check your venue's requirements for a caterer. They're often the ones in charge of set up and tear down. I recommend reaching out to a few you're interested in and requesting quotes, and then scheduling tastings with your top couple of pic...
When it comes to eco-friendly floral options, there are many ways to go green and no single “right answer”; if you’re choosing to be mindful of the planet, you’re doing it right! Read our BLOG for an in-depth discussion of sustainable floristry.
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Yes, you can self-officiate. Yes, you can have a non-ordained friend officiate. However, if they're not extremely comfortable with public speaking and well-equipped to help you craft a uniquely-you ceremony script, you may want to consider hiring a p...& The Wild) is available to do a lower-cost rate for consulting / helping craft a ceremony if you want your friend to officiate, but need professional support with creating your custom ceremony.
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Ask about sourcing (where was this dress made?). For lower prices, look on Etsy or one of the many second hand bridal shops online. Think about what to do with your dress after the wedding - do a “trash the dress” photo shoot in it? Cut the train off...
Seriously, please DO NOT go to Men's Wearhouse. We've had too many bad experiences with them to count. You've been warned.
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Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
We can't stress enough how important wedding insurance is! For around $100, you can insure your whole event and have the peace of mind of knowing that you're covered if your venue shuts down, a vendor doesn't show, or the property gets damaged. If yo...
Want a choreographed first dance? Want your wedding party to flash mob your reception? Want someone to give a swing dance lesson at your wedding? Dance Wonderland does it all.
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Many DJs and Photographers offer photo booth packages, so we always recommend checking with them first so you don't have to hire one more vendor!
I recommend starting with one of the first three registry options - With Joy, Zola, or SoKind. They'll all let you add items from around the web, so you can search the other sites listed and add those items to your primary registry site.