Weddings these days are much ado about nothing – as in nothing traditional, nothing classic, nothing orthodox. Think neon-colored cakes. Two-piece wedding gowns or pantsuits. Hashtags on invitations so guests can tweet the wedding. As the season of matrimony draws near (June is the most popular month to tie the knot, followed by September and October), searching for what’s trending in weddings in 2014 took place. Not everyone wants their wedding broadcast to the world. But in this day of social media, many couples adore the idea of having memorable tweets and Facebook posts from that special day. Brides and... Read More

The rules of wedding etiquette are constantly changing, making it difficult for modern brides, grooms and guests to find up-to-date and correct information. Someone asked,"Is it okay to invite your ex, that your still friends with, to your wedding?" Is it okay? Maybe. But maybe not. It’s as easy to imagine a wedding where the couple and their guests can all get along and be mature, respectful adults even when there are tangled romantic histories as it is to image gossip, drama or hurt feelings overtaking a wedding thanks to lingering resentment about past relationships. While there are certainly circumstances... Read More

Here are some tips to help make your wedding stay more on budget. The Flowers Flowers can be a huge expense. Not only does tradition call for bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids, and boutonnieres for the men, you also need to consider flowers for the ceremony, the table settings and even a wrist let for Grandma. To limit your flower costs: •Stay in season: If you insist on a certain kind of bloom but it’s out-of-season, the cost will be higher. •Think big: Larger blooms, such as hydrangeas, sunflowers and peonies are among those that allow you to use... Read More

A lot of planning goes into any wedding, but an elegant wedding can be even more stressful and involve much more planning. One of the most important decisions that the bride and groom will need to make is choosing the wedding invitation wording. The wedding invitation wording is what will clue guests in to the fact that the wedding will be a formal occasion. Guests need to be aware of the formality of the wedding so they bring a proper gift and dress appropriately. This is done through the wedding invitation wording. The first thing for the bride and groom... Read More

This beautiful two-sided invitation done for Chelsea has great fonts, colors, and photographs! Remember that all announcements are custom design so you can change anything like colors or design or just start from nothing! This is a sample of a two-sided 5 x 7 wedding invitation that Beautiful Wedding Announcements did on a glossy card stock. It was a custom graphic design with several photographs. We also custom designed insert cards to compliment this announcement. We can do a wedding invitation for you that is similar to this one and change the colors or fonts to fit your style, or... Read More

This beautiful pocket invitation done for Becca has a beautiful band and great colors and fonts! Remember that all announcements are custom design so you can change anything like colors or design or just start from nothing! This is a sample of a pocket 5 x 7 wedding invitation that Beautiful Wedding Announcements did on a glossy card stock. It was a custom graphic design with several photographs. We also custom designed insert cards to compliment this announcement. We can do a wedding invitation for you that is similar to this one and change the colors or fonts to fit... Read More

This beautiful two-sided invitation done for Kamber has great fonts, colors, and photographs! Remember that all announcements are custom design so you can change anything like colors or design or just start from nothing! This is a sample of a two-sided 5 x 7 wedding invitation that Beautiful Wedding Announcements did on a glossy card stock. It was a custom graphic design with several photographs. We also custom designed insert cards to compliment this announcement. We can do a wedding invitation for you that is similar to this one and change the colors or fonts to fit your style, or... Read More

Choosing the guest list for your wedding can be a task fraught with stress and drama. Who gets final say on numbers? Do you have to invite children? What about long lost relatives we never see? How about just inviting some people for the evening? Will people be offended if they’re not included in the whole day? Are we allowing +1s? There are so many questions and many, many concerns surrounding who to have (and not have) at your wedding. In fact I’m sure a lot of you are now starting to see the benefits of eloping! The short answer... Read More

This beautiful two-sided invitation done for Tanya has great fonts, colors, and photographs! Remember that all announcements are custom design so you can change anything like colors or design or just start from nothing! This is a sample of a two-sided 5 x 7 wedding invitation that Beautiful Wedding Announcements did on a glossy card stock. It was a custom graphic design with several photographs. We also custom designed insert cards to compliment this announcement. We can do a wedding invitation for you that is similar to this one and change the colors or fonts to fit your style, or... Read More

A flurry of congratulatory phone calls, social media announcements and sparkling ring pictures all mean one thing: engagement season has arrived. With approximately 39 percent of marriage proposals taking place between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, engaged couples are taking note of one of the fastest-growing nuptial trends — destination weddings. These days, one in four weddings is a destination wedding, giving couples — and their guests — a reason to blend the joy of a marriage celebration with a fun and memorable vacation. Planning a destination wedding suitable for all your attendees is easier than you think. Plan ahead 9... Read More