Planning & Parties Blog

Catch Country Charm in this Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Nicole and Colton James

In June of 2018, Nicole started working at a hockey rink and met Colton, who played hockey at the same rink. After getting to know each other as friends for eight months, Nicole and Colton started dating. Four years later, Colton proposed while they were taking family photos on the beach!

Soft Neutrals Create an Elegant Air for this Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katelynn and CJ Oppenhuizen

When Katelynn spontaneously joined her parents for an ATV trip up north, she had no idea she'd meet the love of her life.

An Elegant, Garden Fairytale Celebration: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Joshua Ashford

When a friend came to visit Jessica in college in Chicago, she told Jessica she'd be bringing a friend.

10 Waste-Free Wedding Hacks for a Low-Impact Celebration

Weddings create some of life’s best memories, but they can also generate excess waste. Minimizing your wedding’s planetary impact is possible if you prioritize it during your wedding planning process.

Wedding Traditions From Around the World: Kagami Biraki

You want your wedding to be unique, so you’re exploring ways to incorporate a cultural tradition with deep significance. If you’re of Japanese heritage, one ritual to consider is the kagami biraki.

Beyond the Registry: 9 Tips for a Truly Heartfelt Wedding Gift

Checking the wedding registry is proper wedding gift etiquette and a good starting point to avoid duplicate gifts. However, if you’re a close friend or an immediate family member who doesn’t need to rely on the bride and groom’s suggestions as much, you can certainly explore other options.

An Elegant, Rustic Celebration in Franklin, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Megan and Samuel Claycamp

Even though Megan and Samuel have known each other almost their whole lives, they didn't start dating until a few years after they graduated from college. Samuel proposed to Megan in Cape Coral, Florida while both their families were there.

7 Ways to Reduce Wedding Expenses

How exciting it is to plan a wedding! If you are already engaged, or you are thinking about proposing to your partner, you have probably already started thinking about what your ideal wedding could be like.

5 Things Newlyweds Need to Know About Buying Their First Home

Owning a house is most every married couple’s dream. Rents can be nearly as expensive as monthly mortgage payments, and building a nest under your name can make financial sense for your family.

10 Standout Gift Ideas for Newlywed Homeowners

Newlywed homeowners are at the start of a beautiful new chapter in their lives. As they settle into their new space, they’ll need more than just the basics.

These 10 thoughtful gifts that combine practicality and personality will make their house truly feel like home.