Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready to read about Emily and Jake’s wedding story. The couple's wedding was an intimate, boho affair with a touch of rustic southern charm. Everything about this wedding was filled with personal touches and absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for some boho wedding inspo then keep on reading!

Jake & Emily met through their best friend (the maid of honor) who just so happened to be dating his younger brother (the best man). However, Emily did not believe that she was in a place in life where she wanted to be in a serious relationship, but one day her maid of honor convinced her to go on a blind date with Jake, and she said “ kid you not, it was literally love at first sight when I did.” Emily immediately knew that Jake was the one for her, and was already thinking about their future. Emily says, the moral of the story: Listen to your besties, and open your mind to all possibilities. I...

Have you been plotting your wedding day since you were a little girl? Or at least since you met the love of your life? Even if your significant other hasn’t quite built up the courage to get down on one knee, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for the big day. If you are ready for marriage and eager to get the planning rolling, even before getting that diamond ring, you are not crazy.

 Actually, many experts agree that even a small jump-start on wedding planning is a wise move. Once you become engaged, the ball can get rolling pretty fast. But if you get started ahead of schedule, the days leading up to your wedding can go that much more smoothly and stress-free. So if you’re ready for marriage, here are six things to do before an engagement so that getting hitched can go off without a hitch.

#1 Discuss the Rings

Back in the day, the engagement ring was a surprise. The person proposing had most, if not all of them say, choosing the diamond ring that their...

Melissa and Adam’s wedding story was definitely one for the books. The two had such a classic, elegant wedding at the Athena Farm and Vineyard in Beckley, West Virginia. The wedding venue is a charming, inviting, and romantic wedding destination in Southern West Virginia. If you are loving this wedding venue then be sure to check them out! Melissa’s vision of their wedding was elegance, with simplistic yet tastefulness, and the setting that Athena Farm and Vineyards offered, was perfect for that. It was landscaped with flowers, gazebos, and ponds. The two had their ceremony outside under the beautiful trees following their reception on the patio under the tree lights!  If this is giving off total wedding inspiration then keep on reading! 

When it came to their attire, Melissa wore such an elegant, classic breathtaking ivory lace dress from Maggie Sottero's line at Chantilly Lace Bridals and she looked absolutely stunning! Her dress was filled with so much...

Creating A Wedding Vendor Checklist

Let's talk about what wedding vendors you'll need and the best order to hire them! When you're just getting started planning your wedding, it's essential to have a wedding vendor checklist list to refer to. We can help! Use the order below to create a vendor checklist for your wedding, complete with suggestions for a hiring timeline! You can also score your FREE copy of our Ceremony Placement Cheat Sheet to start planning your wedding ceremony! 

The very first thing you should choose is your venue. 

The most obvious way to start your wedding checklist is with your venue! Try to have your venue booked at least a year in advance, if possible. You won't have as many options available if you wait too long! Don't pay for anything (especially book dates with nonrefundable deposits) with other vendors until after you've booked the venue. The foundation of your wedding day rests on the site or place you choose to have the celebration. Be...

Jordan and Dallas’s southern classic backyard wedding is a story to tell. The two had a small intimate wedding in Gallatin, Tennessee at Dallas’s aunt’s lake house in her backyard. The color palette they used was rust, navy, gold, whites, and greenery. It was a more classic outdoor wedding with beautiful and unique flowers and touches of their style and personal life throughout. If you are looking to plan a backyard wedding then keep on reading because Jordan and Dallas definitely took having a backyard wedding to the next level and they even included their pups! Who doesn’t love seeing dogs at a wedding? Everything about their wedding was absolutely perfect and filled with so much elegance. 

The two had their wedding ceremony in the backyard under the trees with a beautiful view of the lake, which made for perfect pictures! The couple had a welcome table that included fans in case it was too hot and also had a guest book wooden sign with their last...

Wedding Ceremony With Kids

Let's chat about planning a wedding with kids! Kids in a wedding ceremony can be a challenge, but keeping these tips in mind will make things easier! Having kids in your wedding ceremony is always a gamble! Anytime you have a wedding with kids or kids in the wedding ceremony, you never know what they might do! Having your niece or nephew in a little flower girl dress or tuxedo is undeniable cute! But, the stress of knowing they might not make it down the aisle is giving you pause. Read on for planning tips to ease your concerns! But first, grab your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet! A handy guide to planning your ceremony from start to finish, kids included!

1. Limit the number of small children included in your wedding party.

I know it seems adorable to have three flower girls and two ring bearers (all under the age of four) walk down the aisle, but odds are they're not going to make it. The fewer children you have, the less stress you'll...

Allie and Dylan's downtown Birmingham wedding was so elegant and classic. From Allie's simple pearl necklace, to the antique pocket watch Dylan carried with him, every detail was thoughtfully curated. These two were the epitome of class on their wedding day. They made everyone, including their vendors, feel so welcome. Their reception at the historic downtown B&A Warehouse was beautifully executed, and was the perfect juxtaposition between old and new. The venue is located in the heart of the historic warehouse district, and Railroad Park across the street provided us withsome dreamy sunset portraits.

Allie and Dylan are both tax accountants and met at a training event held at Deloitte University. They introduced themselves and found themselves instantly bonding over their love of brisket nachos and old fashions. The only thing holding them back was the fact that they lived 150 miles away from each other.

They were quick to find a way to talk to each other through Skype for...

We loved hearing about Emma and Karl’s wedding story! The couple’s wedding was intimate and filled with so much elegance at Port Royal Clubhouse at Hilton Head, South Carolina. Even though they had to redesign their wedding due to COVID, they did an amazing job with their ceremony and reception. The 14,000-square-foot mansion-style Clubhouse at Port Royal Golf Club offers indoor and outdoor venues with picturesque views of the fairways and grounds, finely-appointed amenities, and professional catering staff to assist you in planning your event. So if you are planning on getting married in South Carolina, be sure to keep them in mind! 

Because of the new last name being Meyer, they decided to have their wedding colors navy and gold in elements of the Meyer lemons. Emma’s mom actually made limoncello in tiny mason jars to give out to guests as party favors which was such a cute and unique idea! They had them on the guest’s tables so guests didn’t...