How to Get Honeymoon Upgrades, According to Travel Experts

How to Get Honeymoon Upgrades, According to Travel Experts

When it comes to honeymooning, everything feels special — and with savvy requests, it can be even more spectacular. Think of everything from complimentary room upgrades and champagne to bigger offers like gratis meals or unique experiences. Hotels, airlines, and restaurants often go the extra mile to make your honeymoon unforgettable. All it takes is … Read more

Why Chinese bride wine is a wedding staple, its origins and why it’s buried for 18 years

Why Chinese bride wine is a wedding staple, its origins and why it’s buried for 18 years

A Chinese wedding has many of the trappings of a Western marriage and in addition rituals, traditions and matters of etiquette to follow. In our series on Chinese weddings, we break these down and tell you how to get everything right. Nu’er hong is a Chinese rice wine originating in Shaoxing, eastern China. It is … Read more

What Is Post-Wedding Anxiety and How to Cope, From Experts

What Is Post-Wedding Anxiety and How to Cope, From Experts

The wedding date had been inexplicably moved up a week early and none of our vendors knew. I hadn’t picked up my dress in time. Everything was running so behind schedule that we didn’t have time for a reception. I woke up with my heart racing. After taking a few breaths, I felt a sweeping … Read more

How to Text Wedding Invitations, According to a Planner

How to Text Wedding Invitations, According to a Planner

Wedding traditions are not what they once were. Following the pandemic, couples these days are taking control and curating celebrations that feel more unique to them and their wishes. Given the high cost of hosting (or even just attending) a wedding, they’re also embracing more intimate ceremonies. This newfound approach is evident even in the … Read more

Should You Hire a Wedding Content Creator? Experts Weigh In

Should You Hire a Wedding Content Creator? Experts Weigh In

Wedding trends come and go, but one that’s really taken hold as of late is largely behind-the-scenes: the role of wedding content creator. Unlike a wedding photographer or videographer, a wedding content creator is there to help capture small, candid moments aesthetically and — should the couple be interested — possibly capitalize on viral trends … Read more

How to Plan a Solorette For Self-Reflection Before a Wedding

How to Plan a Solorette For Self-Reflection Before a Wedding

Kristine ThomasonKristine Thomason Planning a wedding feels a lot like taking a trip to a faraway destination. There is so much to learn and do and explore, and it can feel incredibly exciting. But, at the same time, any number of stressors and obstacles can appear in your path as you navigate this unfamiliar place. … Read more

I Tried Renting Diamonds For My Wedding Day: Verstolo Review

I Tried Renting Diamonds For My Wedding Day: Verstolo Review

PS Photography | Jessica HarringtonPS Photography | Jessica Harrington After a year and a half of planning every little detail, I got married on Aug. 25, 2024. The intimate outdoor ceremony and reception had a whimsical garden party theme with 40 of our closest friends and family in attendance. It was perfect if I do … Read more

What Are the Post-Wedding Blues? Two Experts Explain

What Are the Post-Wedding Blues? Two Experts Explain

The happiest day of your life is over. Your bouquet has wilted, your dress is stored away, and the final deposit has been paid. The wedding you’ve spent months planning is now behind you, but there’s a strange sadness that’s started creeping in. Welcome to the phase no one prepares you for: the post-wedding blues. … Read more

Fall Wedding Ideas, From Invitations to Decor

Fall Wedding Ideas, From Invitations to Decor

Fall Wedding Invitations Rustic Elements For your guests, the wedding invitation, or the save the date card, is the first impression of what’s to come. You can give your guests an idea of what to expect at your fall wedding by incorporating rustic touches within your invitation design. Wedding planner Tara Fay suggests adding in … Read more

10 Backyard Wedding Ideas | POPSUGAR Love

10 Backyard Wedding Ideas | POPSUGAR Love

Your wedding day is meant to be full of love and happiness — not stress. (Despite the best of intentions, however, that doesn’t always end up being the case.) So, it’s easy to understand why some folks choose to host their celebration in the backyard: it’s a local, budget-friendly wedding option, and can be a … Read more