How to Tell Someone They're Not Invited To Your Wedding

Today on The Bride Link, we're talking about how to let somebody know they're not invited to your wedding. We're talking about that awkward situation where you run into an old friend from high school that you haven't seen in years. They noticed on social media you got engaged, planning your upcoming wedding, and are expecting an invitation. You don't want to create hurt feelings when you let them know they're not invited to the wedding. This can be awkward and stressful! We're sharing expert tips to help deal with upset family and friends who are not invited to your wedding. But first, grab your FREE copy of our Clean-Up Fact Sheet! Learn easy ways to leave the venue spotless and avoid additional cleaning charges!

First and foremost, you can always blame it on your budget. Budgets for the wedding can always be restrictive, and if it's somebody that's planned a wedding before, they most definitely know this. Letting them know...

Today, on The Bride Link, we're talking all about why appetizers can be really important for your wedding menu! The cocktail hour for weddings can be a great opportunity to showcase some incredible treats! Planning food for wedding receptions can be incredibly fun, especially if you coordinate your reception food offerings with your wedding happy hour menu. Wedding appetizers can be anything you want! Just be mindful your guests will be socializing and also drinking at the same time. Stick to finger foods, simple ingredients, and easy to handle dishes that will allow them to interact with each other once they've sampled your delicious cocktail hour menu! For more help planning your wedding, check out our Clean Up Fact Sheet to make your wedding clean-up a breeze!

Appetizers for weddings can set the tone for your event while also complimenting the menu that you've already gotten planned for your entree. It can also be really important for your timeline! Offering appetizers makes it...

Elegant Rustic Outdoor Wedding

Hi everyone!! Today, on The Bride Link we are introducing this rustic yet elegant outdoor wedding that is breathtaking. Brianna and Dawson had such a spectacular wedding that was held at Fives Pavilion at Riesen Ranch in Senoia, Ga. This beautiful southern charm farm venue is such a hidden gem. It accommodates up to 200 of your loved ones for your big day. The Ceremony Pasture is an ideal setting to hold an outdoor ceremony, with the open-air pavilion just steps away from the reception. If you are looking for a southern charm wedding be sure to check them out! 

These middle school sweethearts...Yes, I said that right, middle school sweethearts met when they were in sixth grade and instantly knew they were meant to be! The couple's vision for their wedding was for it to be simple but elegant at the same time embodying both Brianna and Dawson’s style. They chose this location as their venue due to how stunning the property was overall and...

Creating A Unique Wedding Menu!

When it’s time to figure out wedding catering, everyone’s goal is to do something unique, authentic, and unexpected. Great-tasting wedding foods give guests an incredible boost to their experience of your wedding. We recommend offering unique food options to help the experience stand out more clearly in their minds! Join us as we discuss how to make your wedding menu stand out from others! Use these simple tips to narrow your choices and create incredible wedding food options for your guests! Start taking notes and sharing ideas with your bridal party to get feedback! Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of our Wedding Day Emergency Kit List! Be ready for anything that might come your way!

First, consider your serving style! Whether it is going to be a buffet, plated, station, or family-style serving, deciding this first is a great place to start. A buffet is a single long line of tables where all the food is placed and your...

Wedding Clean-Up Made Easy - Part 2

To keep with our wedding clean up series this week here is part two! If you missed it, check out part one here! Use these tips to help speed up cleaning after your wedding. With all great events comes the inevitable mess that is left behind! There are few things more consistent in life! There are plenty of weddings where the grand exit takes place, friends, family, and loved ones give hugs and exit towards their car. This leaves just one or two people behind at the venue, looking around wide-eyed, asking, what are we going to do with all this stuff? That’s why we created our Clean-up Fact Sheet, grab your FREE copy! It will help you get organized and ready for your wedding day clean up and everything it entails. Here are the major clean up items to remember: the bouquet, veil, gifts and cards, guest book, anything really sentimental. Assign one person to be in charge of each so you know the job gets done!

 Flowers: You can ask your...

Five Trends We’re Seeing in the Wedding Industry

When planning your dream wedding, there are endless ideas and options for every detail. As members of the wedding industry, we love experiencing the many different trends that help create the perfect wedding day experience. From new, unique styling ideas to fun twists on traditional options, we have compiled a list of trends we’re seeing in the wedding industry. These trends will help give life to the wedding you’ve always envisioned!

The Modern Bohemian Wedding

We’re rolling away the whiskey barrels and shutting the barn doors! This modern bohemian wedding is a stunning trend for the couple that loves the outdoors and prefers simple styling. Unique details such as pampas grass and succulents, an earth tone color palette, and clean, geometric lines create the ambiance for this wedding trend. The modern bohemian wedding also emphasizes venues with breathtaking views. You and your guests will be delighted on your...

What Does the Wedding Party Actually Do?

Today, on The Bride Link podcast, we're talking all about your wedding party! We'll discuss all the duties and what types of tasks and errands you can expect them to do for you when you're getting married! But first, score your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet! Everyone knows the wedding parties in charge of getting their bridesmaid dress and the groomsmen tuxes, but what else are they supposed to do? In addition to MOH duties or bridesmaid's duties, and groomsmen's duties, here are a few additional areas they can help with. Just keep in mind they might not know and you may need to ask them directly. For some people, it will be their first time serving in that role. 

1. The wedding party helps the couple with various tasks during the planning process. 

This can include addressing invitations, picking up items for the wedding, craft projects, contacting people that didn't RSVP, and other non-complicated tasks that you need help...

 Wedding Clean Up Tips

Today, on The Bride Link, we're talking all about wedding clean up. With all great events comes the inevitable clean up! There are few things more consistent in life! Cleaning up after your wedding can take much longer than most couples expect. Venues usually require the removal of all items either that night or the next day. Wedding day clean up is essential as the venue may have another wedding scheduled right after yours. If that's the case, cleaning up right after your wedding may be the only option. The venue's concern is the next paying client after your wedding has been completed. You risk losing some or all of your deposit if clean up isn't completed to the specifications of the venue. If you've left anything sentimental behind or items you hope to keep, make sure you have plans for clean-up long before your wedding gets started! Grab your FREE copy of your Clean Up Fact Sheet to help get you ready!

Know the venue rules and expectations.

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Your wedding is a chance for you and your partner to show off your own personalities and style. It’s also a chance to break a few rules when it comes to more common wedding traditions because why not have fun with things on your big day? A great way to do this is by choosing fun and non-traditional looks for your wedding party. Of course, you want them to look and feel their best at your wedding, but that doesn’t necessarily mean dressing all bridesmaids in the exact same dress or having simple tuxedos for every groomsman.

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 Over the past few years, couples have become quite creative in dressing their wedding parties to the nines, but it doesn’t stop there. Trends are continuously emerging as bridesmaids and groomsmen everywhere are wearing just about everything on the big day, including matching cowboy boots, printed dresses, colored trousers, and much more. There is truly no limit to the exciting ways you can style...

Finding Your Garden Wedding Inspiration

 When planning weddings, gardens always serve as whimsical and romantic wedding inspiration for many brides. Many couples have found unique ways to work their love for gardens into every wedding detail, from the food all the way down to the decor. Today, on The Bride Link we are giving you some wedding inspiration when it comes to incorporating your love for the garden. 

The Eternity Rose: A rose is the ultimate symbol of eternal love! An iconic image for most, The Eternity Rose is a real rose that has been custom crafted to last forever. These picturesque roses are handpicked from private gardens overseen by qualified horticulturalists to ensure only perfect roses make the cut. Once completed, they are preserved eternally and won’t tarnish or fade over time. Give guests a chance to view your Eternity Rose in person! Including them as the main centerpiece for the couple's sweetheart table can really create a...