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…

In the old days (we’re talking the early 2000s), it used to be that the typical wedding guest got to choose between three meal options: chicken, fish, and a typically lackluster vegetarian…

You’ve found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and are ready to pop that all-important question – congratulations! Naturally, though, you also want to…

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…