A Thrifty Wedding
A Thrifty Wedding Coco Dietz As of a 2023 statistic the American Wedding industry makes around 2.24 million dollars annually. While the average cost of a wedding depends on the state that you live in, here in Texas the average cost of a wedding is $30,200 whereas the most costly state to be married in […]
Wedding Favors
Wedding Favors Kara Hyden The wedding favor tradition dates to the 16th century, when newlyweds would send their guests home with a small knot made of ribbon and lace to represent their love. While wedding favors have been a well-known tradition over the years, they are not required and likely not even expected by your […]
History of the Garter Toss
History of the Garter Toss Kara Hyden When it comes to wedding traditions, there are many for the ceremony and many for the wedding reception. During the wedding reception, there’s a long-standing tradition for the bridal bouquet toss and the garter toss. Have you ever wondered where the tradition of the garter toss came from? […]
Wedding Ring Styles
Wedding Ring Styles Ashira Raddadash Rings are a timeless classic that symbolize the eternal commitment that is made between the couple. It is a symbol that most Americans can spot easily with just a glance down to a person’s left hand. The classic style, however, of said ring changes with the fashion and the times. […]
DIY Flowers
Doing Your Wedding Flowers at Home Kara Hyden Regardless of the size of your wedding, one of the most expensive items in your budget will be flowers. Costs might include your bouquet, bridal party flowers, corsages and even centerpieces for the wedding and reception. Most florist flowers will carry an average price tag of $2,000. […]
Bridal Traditions from Around the World
Bridal Traditions from Around the World Kara Hyden When it comes to wedding traditions, most of us in America know what we expect to see. Traditions like tossing the bouquet, lighting a unity candle or observing a sand ceremony, eating bites from a groom’s cake or hearing what the bride included in her “something old, […]
Bridal Shower
Bridal Shower Asdis Spellmen Your engagement season is a special time that you and your fiance get to spend together celebrating your love and relationship as you plan your wedding to celebrate your life long commitment to one another. This, generally, only comes once in your life and is a unique time filled with different […]
A Wedding Budget
A Wedding Budget: Ildalynn Elazar In 2022 the wedding industry made 57.9 billion dollars. The United States alone accounts for 25% of the world in wedding industry revenue. The average wedding in America costs $20,300, as of a study that was made in 2020. Although that number does vary based on what state you live […]
Alternative Theme Ideas
Having Your Dream Wedding Ajna Hacker Many Brides get so wrapped up in planning their wedding that they have a tendency to forget to consider having a theme. A theme can help to guide the look and feeling of your wedding that you want to convey. Here are three ideas for you to think about […]
New Wedding Traditions
Modern Weddings Vs Traditions Nencia Isabetta We are seeing more and more modern brides choosing to drop and/or alter common traditions of the past in lieu of the more modern and fresh approach of today. A bride of the 1950s was more typically about doing the more traditional route and following the bride book by […]