Planning & Parties Blog

Save the Date and the Down Payment: 5 Tips for Balancing Wedding and House Savings

Nothing beats the excitement of planning a wedding, but when you're also saving for a home, managing both financial goals can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, with some planning, it’s possible to achieve both without sacrificing your dream day or your future house.

Should You Hire Security for Your Wedding? 8 Points to Consider

Wedding planning can be so overwhelming that you might overlook mundane details, including security. Investing in professional security services can be a game-changer, ensuring a stress-free celebration.

Explore the eight reasons you should consider security personnel on your big day.

Moving in After Marriage Made Easy: 8 Points to Remember

From your proposal to your honeymoon, chances are the last few months or even years have been a whirlwind. When you and your partner are ready to move in together, remember the following tips and tricks for a smooth transition into your new home.

Raise the Bar for Your Bachelorette Party by Making These 11 Fun Changes

Are you planning a bachelorette party for your squad? Organizing this big night out can add to the stress of your wedding preparations, but don't let it stop you from popping the champagne and having a good time with your closest friends.

An Elegant South Bend Ceremony with a Brunch Reception: The Real Wedding of Allison and Bobby Limon

While both working at Gillespie Conference Center, Allison and Bobby met and fell in love. They later got engaged at one of their favorite date locations.

How to Stay Inspired While Planning Your Dream Wedding

When planning your wedding, it’s not uncommon to get overwhelmed when exploring color palettes, decor, gowns and suits, and venues to ensure they all work together.

Wedding Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules All Guests Should Know and Follow

Weddings are universally recognized as times of celebration and great joy in all parts of the world and across all cultures and traditions.

A Classic Yet Modern Celebration in the Detroit Metro Area: The Real Wedding of Danielle and Andrew Atallah

In this modern age of dating, Danielle and Andrew actually met through Snapchat and a mutual friend. Andrew takes the cake for the most exciting proposal! The couple decided to go skydiving together and when Danielle got down to the ground, there was a sign asking if she would marry him!

What Differences Should You Expect Between a First and Second Marriage?

We often imagine ourselves getting married once, but life doesn’t always go as planned. There’s nothing wrong with giving love a second chance. Getting married for the second time brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

This Elegant Chicago Celebration is Full of Meaningful Touches: The Real Wedding of Kailey and David Moore

During their time in high school, Kailey and David met and started dating. Later on, when he was going to propose, David told Kailey they were going to a garden to take photos for his family's Christmas card. "Our proposal was incredible!