A country rich in culture, natural beauty, and vivacious people, Mexico is an easy choice for couples hoping to host a destination wedding filled with fun and flavor. However, Mexico…
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What comes to mind when you think of must-include songs for your indie wedding? You may be envisioning a wedding playlist loaded with tracks by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Peter…
“The average cost of catering for a wedding with a guest list of 100 usually ranges between $8,500 – $10,000.“ One of the most important factors in your overall wedding…
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Having a Small Wedding Ceremony and Larger Reception? Joy Can Help!
by Joy EditorsDoes the thought of drafting separate guest lists for your ceremony and reception fill you with dread? Planning your wedding schedule and guest lists can seem like an almost impossible…
Couples who are planning a wedding in the United States are faced with a wonderful problem — thousands of extraordinary places to tie the knot. However, there is a handful…
What does a modern wedding playlist sound like these days? We spoke with several married and engaged couples, including professional wedding musicians, and discovered the music at a modern wedding…
Remember when a wedding menu consisted of one-size-fits-all courses, wedding cakes festooned with too much frosting, and limited drink tickets per guest for the bar? Yeah, we’re trying to block…
Your rehearsal dinner is a final celebration with your wedding party, family, and close friends before your wedding day. It serves as a welcome break after your ceremony rehearsal, eases…
Getting married around Christmas is wonderful for two reasons: Your family has a great excuse to all be in the same place for the holiday, and prices are largely off-peak.…
When it comes to staying within your spending limit, decorating the wedding reception for your big day doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect. It’s true that the services of…
Spring weddings are beautiful. There’s a good chance of a clear, sunny day and it’s much easier to secure your favorite venue before the busy summer wedding season starts. One…
Congratulations, you’re officially a fiancé! There’s so much preparation that goes into planning your dream wedding. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a handy wedding planning checklist you could…
Finalizing the guest list for your wedding rehearsal dinner isn’t as easy as it may seem. Your wedding day is a special occasion, after all. It’s natural to want your…
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How Much to Tip Wedding Vendors: Our Comprehensive Guide
by Amanda HannaFrom your photographer and videographer to your hair and makeup artist, it takes a village to pull off a wedding. So how do you show your gratitude for a job well…
From the wild shores of the Pacific Ocean to the tranquil beaches of the Caribbean, Costa Rica provides couples planning a destination wedding with an inspiring assortment of venues and…