What Actually Makes A Wedding Fun, According to Wedding Guests
Most couples want the wedding of their dreams. Along with that comes a lot of pressure to host the ultimate wedding that is fun for all of your guests. As…
Wedding Budget – Why You need One
When couples first get engaged, their mind goes on instant overload thinking about what they want their Wedding Day to entail. They may have grandiose visions, or more laid back ideas; but no matter what type of wedding is desired, the first order of business is to come up with a budget.
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Bridal Show Tips for Brides
Bridal Shows provide a unique and exciting opportunity as you prepare for your big wedding day! Regardless of what stage of planning you are in, there is usually something for everyone. With a positive attitude and the proper preparation, you can find great vendors, ideas and often plan a lot of your wedding in one afternoon. The following tips are some ideas we have collected along the way to make you more successful.
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Grooms: What Tie Should I Wear For My Wedding?
For grooms that go to work in jeans and t-shirts, wearing any sort of tie on their wedding day will be daunting, and those that wear a tie to the office every day might be looking for something more exotic than their usual necktie. Here is a short glossary of wedding tie types, along with some common groom questions on choosing their wedding tie.
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Choosing Your Wedding Venue
The venue is the first thing a couple should do once they begin their planning and are officially engaged. When choosing the venue that speaks to your heart be sure to start looking at minimum a year before the wedding. There are so many venues that are booked almost two years out, so plan as far ahead as possible.
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10 Signs You May Be A Bridezilla?
Some brides-to-be walk around driving others bonkers and yet will embrace this behavior like a Boss. Are you wrapped up in your own world that you are oblivious about how…
Winery Tour Bachelorette Parties
Your Best Friend is getting married and you have the responsibility of planning the Bachelorette Party. Although bar hoping at night in DC and Baltimore still appeals to some, most Bachelorette Parties are going in a different direction. Possibly due to the average age of a women getting married rising from 23 in the nineties to 27 currently, many Brides are choosing something a little classier and lower key.
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Choosing Your Wedding Bands
The tradition of the wedding band dates back over 6,000 years ago to Ancient Egypt. The circle symbolized eternity to signify the perpetual love of the spouses. The Egyptians believed that the ring finger on the left hand had a special vein called the “Vena amoris” which is connected directly to the heart. Today, most married couples across the world wear wedding rings to signify their marital status.
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After The Wedding: Name Change and Tax Filing
So you recently tied the knot and have begun your journey towards “Happily Ever After.” What’s the next step? If it is your intention to do a name change, please do so with the MVA(Motor Vehicle Administration) and don’t forget the Social Security Administration. Why the Social Security Administration? For starters, when you file your first tax return as a married couple the name you provide on your tax return needs to match your social security card. The United States Treasury and the Social Security Administration work closely together and if you give a name different from what’s shown on your social security card, the IRS will reject your tax return and this could ultimately delay your refund. The name change (if you decide) should take priority since we all are “supposed” to file a tax return.
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27 Impossibly Fun Ways To Entertain Kids At Your Wedding
Are you worried about kids at your wedding? Wondering if they will get in the way or be easily bored. Before you decide to “ban” the kids from your big day, here are some options to make your wedding “kid friendly.”
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What’s Next….
Congrats! Take some time to let it all sink in…you are about to marry your best friend and greatest love. Now that he popped the question and you said yes…
Why Smart Brides Are Using Travel Advisors To Plan Their Honeymoons
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Being engaged is an exciting, yet daunting, time. There’s so much fun to look forward to, all culminating in the big day, and then – if budget allows – starting your new life with an amazing honeymoon afterwards.
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The Dos and Don’ts of DIY Wedding Ideas
Whether you want to save money or include personalized touches, do-it-yourself details can make a big impact. But some projects are tougher than others, and what you thought would be a 1-2-3 could turn into an undertaking worthy of a world-class planner. To avoid DIY overload, choose wisely. Here are our picks for what to take on and what to leave to the pros.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Consider A New Year’s Eve Wedding
Do you like to party? Looking for something unique for your wedding. Have you ever considered having your wedding on New Year’s Eve? According to The Knot, New Year’s Eve weddings are quite popular. In fact, New Year’s eve is one of the most popular wedding days of the year. Read on to find out some of the benefits to tying the knot on New Year’s Eve.
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South Asian Themed Wedding Style Shoot
Once Upon A Time Events recently teamed up with Wertman Photography and the Kamran Center located in Boyds, MD for a South Asian Themed Wedding Style Shoot. If you are planning a South Asian Wedding, make sure you attend our Desi Wedding & Lifestyle Expo on April 9, 2017 in Germantown, MD! The event is free to attend! Check out some of the featured images and scroll to the bottom of the post for the full gallery.
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Bridal Shows – How To Save Time & Money
This is part 2 of a 2 part series All About Bridal Shows, Read Part 1 –Bridal Shows – Why You Should Attend
Who doesn’t love to save money? They say “time is money” so most of us love to save time as well. In this article, we are going to show you some great ways to save both time and money by attending Bridal Shows. First, lets take a look at some statistics.
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10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Boudoir Session
Nothing heats up a honeymoon like a set of super cute photos from a session that makes you feel beautiful and sexy.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your boudoir session.
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Wedding Dates You Should Likely Avoid
If you read The 10 Most Popular Days to Get Engaged, you know that the Holiday Season is by far the most popular time to get engaged. With the Holiday Season…
Things To Consider When Planning A Winter Wedding
We typically don’t think of winter as a popular wedding season, but did you know that you can have a magical winter wedding for a fraction of the price of a summer wedding.
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Woman Gets Surprise Proposal, But What Happened First Was Unbelievable!
A surprise marriage proposal usually takes the cake, but one woman stole the show before her boyfriend even popped the question.
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