Planning & Parties Blog

Beyond the Registry: 9 Tips for a Truly Heartfelt Wedding Gift

Checking the wedding registry is proper wedding gift etiquette and a good starting point to avoid duplicate gifts. However, if you’re a close friend or an immediate family member who doesn’t need to rely on the bride and groom’s suggestions as much, you can certainly explore other options.

An Elegant, Rustic Celebration in Franklin, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Megan and Samuel Claycamp

Even though Megan and Samuel have known each other almost their whole lives, they didn't start dating until a few years after they graduated from college. Samuel proposed to Megan in Cape Coral, Florida while both their families were there.

7 Ways to Reduce Wedding Expenses

How exciting it is to plan a wedding! If you are already engaged, or you are thinking about proposing to your partner, you have probably already started thinking about what your ideal wedding could be like.

5 Things Newlyweds Need to Know About Buying Their First Home

Owning a house is most every married couple’s dream. Rents can be nearly as expensive as monthly mortgage payments, and building a nest under your name can make financial sense for your family.

10 Standout Gift Ideas for Newlywed Homeowners

Newlywed homeowners are at the start of a beautiful new chapter in their lives. As they settle into their new space, they’ll need more than just the basics.

These 10 thoughtful gifts that combine practicality and personality will make their house truly feel like home.

8 Small Planning Decisions With a Big Impact on Your Wedding Day

Weddings are incredible because they’re the culmination of many small choices. Some will have a bigger impact than others. Check out a few small planning decisions to consider after you get engaged to make your dream wedding a reality with minimal stress.

This Summer Celebration Shows Fall Colors in a Creative Way: The Real Wedding of Shriyani Tysen and Kyle Kaufman

After meeting on a dating app, Shriyani and Kyle fell in love. When the time was right, Kyle created an ingenious way to propose to Shriyani. Kyle took the day off work, saying he had PTO, and suggested they go shopping and take their dog Poppy to Weko Beach.

This Illinois Boy Scout Camp Has Plenty of Charming Rustic Elegance for Any Wedding Style

The idea for this style shoot came from the venue itself. The design team wanted to collaborate with this space to showcase an emerging wedding venue that might otherwise be overlooked. "Most will walk in and not see the potential as a venue for weddings and special events.

A Whimsical and Romantic Celebration in Dexter, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sarah and Brent Grabowski

Even though Sarah was from Michigan and Brent was from Nebraska, they both ended up in Texas for graduate school and their first jobs after college. They then met on Bumble in 2018.

This Lakefront Celebration is Filled with Romance: The Real Wedding of Brandy Hanover-Ferris and Cody Ferris

After meeting on the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel, Brandy and Cody's first official date was to a Detroit Tiger's baseball game. Cody decided to try and trick Brandy when he was going to propose. He took her to Holland's tulip festival posing it as family photos for their Christmas cards.