Weddings are a joyous occasion for couples and their guests, but all too often in the wedding industry non-inclusive terminology puts a damper on the big day for LGBTQ+ couples…
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The Ultimate Wedding Photography Checklist: Share This With Your Photographer
by Joy EditorsOur wedding photographs are some of the most significant photos we’ll ever pose for. We turn them into photo albums, share them with loved ones, and frame them for display…
Your wedding day is approaching fast and you’re wondering how it’s all going to come together. The first thing you should do is stop and take a breath. You’ve got…
A wedding website can be pretty much essential these days. Aside from being a place to share couple photos and the date and location of your wedding, it can actually…
The last thing you want on our wedding day is to have to the people involved fumbling around trying to figure out where to go. Having a wedding rehearsal…
Deciding on a schedule for your wedding is a big step toward making it all a reality. There are many things to take into account, not the least of…
Every marriage begins with a promise. Some couples may recite wedding vows that lean heavily into tradition. Some may share their hopes and dreams for the future. Others may take…
Amid all the other important stuff like hiring a caterer, finding the right dress, and figuring out the decor, the actual details of the main event—your wedding ceremony—can sometimes…
It should go without saying that looking and feeling good for a wedding isn’t just a priority for those who choose to wear a dress. There are also…
Once you’ve selected the members of your wedding party (and let them know about it), they’ll want to know what they can do to prepare for the big day.…
If your wedding will involve you wearing a dress, you may feel particularly anxious about getting it right. Tradition (and the wedding industry) will tell you that it has to be…
Your wedding website is the best way to communicate what your wedding is all about. Through the stories and photos you include, it can be an expression of your relationship…
The vision you have for your ideal wedding may be one that doesn’t involve lots of young children. Whether you desire a quiet, solemn ceremony or a black tie reception,…
Hate it or love it (or hate to love it), social media is now part of our everyday lives. And at special events, people are especially likely to share…
- Wedding Planning
Essential Tips for Managing Handwritten and Digital Wedding Thank You Notes
by Hannah HuberThe big day is over and you’re basking in that post-wedding bliss. But once you remember all the thank you notes to loved ones that need to be written, you…