Your wedding is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Make sure it’s one you remember positively. One element of wedding planning that’s often overlooked is catering. Many people rush hiring a caterer, erroneously thinking catering isn’t a big deal. However, if the food served at your wedding is not up to par, guests won’t have a good time, and you might not either. This post intends to simplify things, which it will do by telling you about some tips that you can use to choose the perfect caterer.
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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Bridal Fashion: Trends and Tips for a Stunning Look
While fall is the most popular wedding season (with 43% of couples holding their events between September and November) winter still commands a significant following, with stats revealing 11% of weddings were held between December and February in 2023. (1)
The chilly weather is romantic and you can create a cozy atmosphere with proper planning. Winter weddings can also be more glamorous than summer weddings because you can decorate with rich colors that’d look ill-timed in other months.
Moreover, the heaviness of the cold and possibility of snow add a festive beauty to your wedding. Photos that include the outdoor snow aesthetic have an ethereal, nostalgic, dreamy look, which will forever be ingrained in your memories.
One downside, however, with winter weddings is the cold. There’s the possibility of freezing, either at the wedding or on your way there. Then the weather can be very unpredictable. Heavy downpours can start any time, disrupting your schedule or making you uncomfortable. And that’s why you must be careful with your outfit choice.
Below are tips to dress for a winter wedding to ensure you stay warm and still look stunning.
Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Winter Bridal Fashion: Trends and Tips for a Stunning LookThe Introverts’ Wedding: How We Made It Work
Key Takeaways
- Intimate Ceremony: Small guest list with immediate family and close friends.
- Elopement Elements: Private moments, such as a first look in a secluded garden.
- Online Tools: Utilized wedding websites, virtual tours, and online invitations.
- Wedding Planner: Delegated tasks to reduce stress and manage logistics.
- Delegation: Involved family in tasks like the seating chart.
- Quiet Spaces: Scheduled breaks and private areas for relaxation.
- Short Events: Brief ceremony and reception with structured activities.
- Preserving Memories: Candid photography and online guestbook.
- Self-Care: Prioritized exercise, meditation, and rest before the wedding.
- Authenticity: Planned a day true to their introverted nature.
A wedding is a big deal. In fact, it is one of the most important events that will ever take place in a person’s life. But what happens when the couple planning the wedding are self-proclaimed introverts? My partner and I enjoy a quiet and private life, and the idea of being the center of attention in a traditional wedding ceremony filled us with dread instead of joy. Nonetheless, we knew that we wanted to celebrate our marriage with the people that we love. So, here is how we made it work.
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Key Takeaways
- Embrace flexibility in wedding planning
- Choose a venue that fits your vision
- Prepare for unpredictable weather
- Consider wildlife and pests for outdoor events
- Cherish support from loved ones
- Focus on the essence of your celebration
Wedding planning stories are a dime a dozen, and pretty much anyone who has gone through the process can regale you with tales of unwanted dramas and last-minute crises. As a New Yorker, the idea of getting married on a ranch never even crossed my mind as a remote possibility, even in a parallel universe. But, as it happened, I did end up having a Texas outdoor wedding and, boy, was it an experience. If you have ever dreamt of riding a cowboy into the sunset, read on.
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