Your wedding really only needs three things: you, the person you are head over heels in love with and the perfect person to marry you. Many couples have their church…
Aubrey Bach
Aubrey Bach
Aubrey Bach is a writer based out of Seattle. She is a recovering Diet Coke addict who was raised on the mean streets of Orange County, California. At weddings, Aubrey is an enthusiastic but terrible dancer and has a knack for making friends with whoever is refilling the wine.
Planning a wedding is hard work, but being a good wedding guest isn’t the easiest thing in the world either. Thankfully, the secrets to being a great wedding guest that aren’t expensive or…
- DecorVendor Spotlight
Bloomerent: The Easiest Way to Get Greener, Cheaper Wedding Florals
by Aubrey BachHere’s some news that won’t surprise you — weddings are expensive. And wedding flowers can eat a big chunk of your budget. Here at Joy, we do everything we can…
Weddings are generally romantic, and wedding photographer Niki McCarthy of Niki Rhodes Photo is a true romantic – no wonder we are as smitten with her interview as we are…
- Real Weddings
Real Joy Weddings: Juli and Thineshan’s Catholic and Hindu Wedding in Toronto
by Aubrey BachAs soon as the Joy team saw Juliann and Thineshan’s adorable cover photo on their Joy wedding website, we knew we had to share their story with the world. On…
Here at Joy, we’ve shared the stories of some of our favorite vendors. Now we are get to start sharing some other really special stories – the stories of real…
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in an upcoming wedding. Whether you’re a bride, groom, bridesmaid, groomsman, mother of the bride, father of the groom, wedding photographer,…
The first thing you’ll learn when you start planning a wedding is that everybody has very strong opinions and nobody is shy about sharing them with you. Personally, when I planned my…
Shakespeare questioned whether a rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet. Well, when you’re already over budget and suddenly faced with florists’ quotes that are bigger than your rent,…
Wedding planning is tough, especially if you have champagne tastes and a beer budget. But just because money is tight, you aren’t doomed to a cash bar! The team at Joy is here…
A great updo may be classic, but if you’ve got a beautiful head of hair, why not wear it loose and luscious at your wedding? Wearing your hair down on…
In the world of wedding jewelry, big names like Tiffany’s and Cartier may be the most well known, but a unique bride deserves a unique ring. If your tastes run…
We tend to gush a bit about most of the vendors we feature on Engaged, but when it comes to Kiara Bright-Hancock, the mastermind behind Bright & Co. Events, there…
- Tips and Tricks
How To Choose a Wedding Hashtag (And Why They Don’t Matter As Much As You Think)
by Aubrey BachA unique hashtag becomes a brand for your wedding. It makes it easy for others to follow along with your journey to the altar via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; helps people remember your…
Whether you’re a simple guest or a blushing bride, if you find yourself near a wedding, chances are you’re probably going to have your photo taken. And naturally, you want to…