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Wedding Color Trends for 2018 from magnetStreet

November 15, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo from magnetStreet

Photo from magnetStreet

Are you working on planning your wedding for 2018? Have you decided on a color scheme yet? If not, or you are looking for more colors to incorporate, this article from magnentStreet is for you! Check out all the gorgeous trendy themes for 2018. Mix and match the colors, plus get some pretty wedding decor ideas! Read the full article here. 

In Wedding Planning Tags Wedding Trends, wedding colors
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Winter Wedding Ideas from Bridal Guide

November 8, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo Credit: John Labbe/Created by: Preston Bailey via Bridal Guide

Photo Credit: John Labbe/Created by: Preston Bailey via Bridal Guide

From ceremony decor to attire to center pieces, this article from Bridal Guide has it all for a winter wedding! If you are looking for wintery-vibes during your ceremony or from your reception, make sure to read this post! See the full slideshow of ideas here.

In Wedding Planning, Weddings Tags wedding ideas, Winter Wedding
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The 5 Major Reasons You Should Hire a Wedding Planner

November 1, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo by: Getty Images via brides.com

Photo by: Getty Images via brides.com

Are you thinking, "I don't need a wedding planner. Of course I know exactly what I want my wedding to look like so I can do it all myself." Or are you on the other end of the spectrum thinking, "I don't even know where to begin." This article from Brides.com will help explain why hiring a wedding planner will help you in so many ways! Read the full article here.

In Wedding Planning, Weddings Tags Wedding Planning Advice, wedding planner
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Halloween Wedding Ideas for Your Ceremony and Reception Article from The Knot

October 25, 2017 Dannie Fountain
photo by PROCOPIO PHOTOGRAPHY; KIM FOX PHOTOGRAPHY

photo by PROCOPIO PHOTOGRAPHY; KIM FOX PHOTOGRAPHY

Have you ever thought about doing a themed wedding or reception? These Halloween ideas are awesome! Check out this article from The Knot that talks about halloween ideas from invitations to dresses and even makeup ideas. Read the full article here. 

In Weddings, Wedding Planning Tags Wedding Attire, halloween, wedding ideas
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9 Simple, Swoon-Worthy Ways to Bring Fall to Your Table from food52

October 18, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo by Johnny Miller via food52

Photo by Johnny Miller via food52

It is fall y'all and we are loving the fall wedding vibes this year! The weather is cooling down and the comfort foods are coming out. In this article from food52, they are talking about the beautiful colors of fall and how to incorporate fall into your wedding.  Read the full article here.

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Fall Wedding Color Ideas from A Practical Wedding

September 27, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo by Roberto Caruso

Photo by Roberto Caruso

Fall can be such a pretty time for weddings, but most people associate fall wedding colors with Halloween. In this article from A Practical Wedding, they are sharing 15 fall wedding ideas that do not scream Halloween. 

In Wedding Planning Tags Fall Wedding, wedding colors, wedding ideas
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Wedding Rules You Should Actually Follow on livingly.com

September 20, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo from: Livingly.com

Photo from: Livingly.com

Have you seen all the wedding rules that you should be following? Many can be overwhelming. This list, from Livingly.com is a great oneto help you on your wedding day! One of the rules is triple checking your seating chart shared by Thumbtack wedding planner Renee Steelman, "Seating charts can either be heaven sent or a nightmare. Although seating charts are created to make the day easy and the dinner hour flow, one thing that brides rarely do is triple check their work." Check out the full list of the 25 wedding rules you'll actually want to follow!

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20 Best Photographers on Instagram to Follow for Wedding Inspiration on Martha Stewart Weddings

September 13, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photography: JoseVilla | Find him on Instagram @josevilla

Photography: JoseVilla | Find him on Instagram @josevilla

Are you looking for some wedding inspration? Then look no further because Martha Stewart Weddings has rounded up some of the best photographers to follow here! These photographers will, "add a serious dose of beauty to your feed by following these talents who focus their cameras on big-day celebrations." 

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How to Negotiate a Refund with a Vendor on Brides.com

September 6, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo by Free People

Photo by Free People

Amy Nichols, our co-founder, chatted with Brides.com about negotiating a refund with a vendor. "'If you find yourself disappointed after the wedding, you may wonder what your options are,' says Amy Nichols. First and foremost, look at your contracts. Read the article here to find out more helpful tips.

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How to Write a Wedding Toast (When You're Staring at a Blank Page) from My

August 30, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo: Stephanie Pool

Photo: Stephanie Pool

We are so excited to share that our co-founder, Amy Nichols, was featured in the MyDomiane post titled, "How to Write a Wedding Toast (When You're Staring at a Blank Page)". Amy talks about being sensitive to the couple, "Ask the couple if there are any sensitive topics. You might talk or joke with them about something, but they may not need all 150 guests at their wedding knowing that joke." Read about more tips here. 

In Weddings Tags Wedding Tips, Wedding Toasts, Wedding Speeches
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7 Unique Alternatives to a Standard Wedding Photo Album from Martha Stewart Weddings

August 23, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photography: Sylvie Gil Photography

Photography: Sylvie Gil Photography

Have you ever moved and realized that you have photos galore? We don't want you to feel like that with your wedding album too, so here are some unique alternatives to hard copy albums. We are excited because one of our founders, Amy Nichols, was featured in this article as well talking about embracing technology; "Use technology to your advantage and put a selection of your favorite wedding weekend and honeymoon photos on an iPad mini in a spot where visitors can see such as your kitchen or living room." Check out the full list here, on Martha Stewart Weddings.

In Wedding Planning, Weddings, Press Tags Wedding Photos, Photography
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BoxFox Bridal - The JUST SAY YES Collection

August 16, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo: BoxFox.com

Photo: BoxFox.com

Are you someone who isn't sure what to buy during the wedding season? Well BoxFox is making it easier for you with these gorgeous bridal boxes! You can even personalize these curated boxes to make them extra spcecial for the bride to-be or one of your brides maids.

In Weddings, Wedding Planning Tags BoxFox, Bridal Gifts
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10 Instagram-Worthy Boutonnières from Martha Stewart Weddings

August 2, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photography: Kathleen Geiberger Art

Photography: Kathleen Geiberger Art

We are so excited that one of our founders, Amy Nichols, weddings was featured on Martha Stewart Weddings with gorgeous boutonnières. Amy said, "While some brides and grooms choose matching bouquets and boutonnieres, this couple decided to go in a different direction. The bride carried bright pink blooms, while the groom and his groomsmen wore bright orange ranunculus with light pink ribbon." What a neat idea! Click here to see all the Insta worthy boutonnières.

In Wedding Planning Tags boutonnières, Flowers, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Trends
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Cute Wedding Favor Tags & Labels That Are Completely Free from Martha Stewart Weddings

July 26, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photography: Bryan Gardner

Photography: Bryan Gardner

Wedding favors. Sometimes they are adorable and sometimes they are tacky. An article on Martha Stewart Weddings is giving us some great ideas on adding labels, so we wanted to share! When you give your guests their wedding favors, they'll probably get the point. "It's always a nice touch to add a label, either with a funny quote or pun or a helpful clarification of what they'll find inside." They have created labels for you to download and print at home to use on your big day! Check them out here. Let us know in the comments below if you think this is a cute idea!

In Wedding Planning Tags Weddings, Wedding Favors, Wedding Labels, Free, Printables, Martha Stewart Weddings
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14 Wedding Vow Booklets We Love

July 19, 2017 Dannie Fountain
LETTERPRESSED HIS AND HERS JOURNALS | Letterpress Vow Journals, $28, BHLDN.com. | Photography: BHLDN.com

LETTERPRESSED HIS AND HERS JOURNALS | Letterpress Vow Journals, $28, BHLDN.com. | Photography: BHLDN.com

Being wedding planners, we have seen some crazy things that brides and grooms have written their vows on. We have also seen some really cute ones, like some of the ones shown in this article, on the Martha Stewart Weddings website. Check out the 14 image slide show to get inspired to have a notebook to write down what you want to say on your wedding day or even get a great gift for those couples who are getting married!

In Wedding Planning, Weddings Tags weddings, wedding vows, vow booklets, writing vows, vows
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Desserts with Flowers on Domino

July 12, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photography By: The Merrythought

Photography By: The Merrythought

Did you know that many gorgeous flowers are edible, so you can add them to your wedding plate? No, well it is true! "There are plenty of deliciously edible petals—roses, peonies, lavender, and pansies (just to name a few)." Check out the beautiful inspiration in Sublime Spring Desserts Featuring Edible Flowers on Domino.  Scroll through these beautiful, delicious desserts and find the one that will be the most lovely addition to your next spring fling!

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'10 Wedding Trends the Pros Would Love to See Die' Feature on Brit + Co

July 5, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo Credit: via Brit + Co

Photo Credit: via Brit + Co

Some weddings trends just don’t stand the test of time as well as others.  If you’re not sure what trend is hot or what trend is not in the wedding world, simply take a look at 10 Wedding Trends the Pros Would Love to See Die, Amy‘s latest contribution on Brit + Co.  Wedding planners know wedding trends very well and our founder, Amy, has compiled their opinions on which trends to ditch.  She offers new suggestions to get out with the old and in with the new!  If you want a fresh, stylish wedding, this great article is for you!

In Press Tags weddings, Wedding Advice, Wedding Trends
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Wedding Dresses for Guests

June 28, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Image from Rent the Runway

Image from Rent the Runway

Summer is here and wedding season is in full swing! Are you heading to a wedding, but you just aren't sure what you should wear? Rent the Runway has a great option for you, with a large range of sizes. Check out the top 30 dress to wear this year for weddings above and visit this link to see how it works.

In Weddings Tags wedding season, what to wear, wedding Tips, Wedding Attire
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Restroom Amenity Basket on Marigold & Grey

June 21, 2017 Dannie Fountain
Photo Credit: Marigold & Grey

Photo Credit: Marigold & Grey

Restroom amenity baskets are a nice, thoughtful touch for a wedding. They can make your guests feel right at home on your wedding day! We recommend the Signature Restroom Amenity Basket from Marigold & Grey.  This basket includes anything and everything your wedding guests may need, plus it’s beautiful.  

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How To Thank Your Wedding Vendors

June 14, 2017 Corina Beczner
Photo from Intimate Weddings 

Photo from Intimate Weddings 

You need an entire team of vendors to pull off a successful wedding. While it is customary to tip vendors as a "thank you," there are other ways to thank your vendors that they will appreciate. Lovely shares eight great ideas of ways to thank your wedding vendors in this article. 

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