Why Your Favorite Restaurant Can Also Be The Perfect Reception Spot By Lisa Trani with La Grotta Ristorante As you pull all details together for the big day, larger items tend to come first. There’s the venue, guest list, flowers and right at the top – the food!...

Planning Tips | Things to Consider Before Touring a Venue
By Kim Moody with The Estate at River Run 1. Is it within your budget? This is the single most critical factor to think about before touring. If it’s out of reach financially, you shouldn’t get hopes up or begin the wedding by causing a family conflict. Connect with...

Wedding Planning Tips | Your Day, Your Vision
By Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Many agree that vision boards help create the life of your dreams, so why not utilize this same theory for your wedding day? Here is a step-by-step plan to make that vision a reality! 1. Set a date and remember to invite your...

Wedding Trends | Old World Weddings are New Again
By. Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Curious as to what's trending in the wedding world right now? Keep reading to view a few different vibes you can incorporate into your wedding day Gilded & grand - Loads of candles mixed with oversized centerpieces,...

Wedding Planning | Honeymoon Timeline | Journeys Inc
By Kim Goldstein with Journeys Inc. Wedding planning is fun, but it also can be stressful at times. However, the honeymoon is the only part of all the planning that is just for the wedding couple! It’s the beginning of your new life together, and in many cases, this...

Stay Calm and Plan on
By Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion It’s official, you’re engaged! Before jumping into the deep end of the wedding pool, be sure to take a breath and your time getting your feet wet. Here are some helpful steps to keep from feeling overwhelmed while planning the...

You’re Engaged! Now What?
By Tommy Waters, The Renaissance One of the most-asked questions that wedding vendors hear from couples is, “What do I do first?” And it’s a very important one! Don’t worry. We’re here to help! Here are the top things to think about doing first: 1. Choose your date. ...

5 Ways to Destress Before the Wedding
By Paula Clark Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Planning a wedding ranks highly on any list of life’s most intense experiences. Managing details, relieving family tensions, worrying about a budget – not to mention the enormity of launching a new life with a loved one!...

Flower Trends | Flowers by Season
Love Your Flowers, Love Your Florist By Victoria Zachary, Victoria Floral Designs Getting the right mix for your bouquet is oh so critical today. No one wants to talk about COVID anymore, but the fact is, everyone is still dealing with the long-term effects of fewer...

Something Old, Something New | Inspired by the Dress
By Teri Butler, Inspired by the Dress “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe!” The objects recited in this Victorian era guide for bridal success were usually small trinkets of love that a mother, sister,...