Valentine's Day Gifts - 2023
It was just Christmas like last week, right? And now you have to come up with something else to give your partner for Valentine’s Day! As if Christmas wasn’t hard enough. Never fear. We’ve got the year’s top picks to make selecting the perfect gift a bit easier.
How To Keep Your New Ring Sparkly
One of the best parts about becoming engaged is sharing the excitement with your family and friends. Naturally, you’ll tell those closest to you in person or on the phone, but for the rest of the world, you’ll probably want to craft the perfect post for all your social media.
Taking a ring photo is harder than you think. You need the right lighting, the right background, and the perfect angle to show off that sparkle. And, of course, you want to make sure your ring is absolutely clean and bright.
Your Wedding Day Timeline
It seems pretty trivial— you wake up, get ready, get married, and party, right? Well, you’re missing a few details. Weddings have many moving parts. Significant time and discussion should go into planning your wedding day timeline to assure your day runs as smoothly and stress-free as possible.
How to Create a Magazine-Worthy Wedding Day
Throughout your wedding planning, you’ve probably scrolled through Pinterest for an hour or two (or 12) and admired the jaw-dropping decor and florals of your dreams. But not everyone can afford a celebrity-style wedding day.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank. We’ve put together some tips for creating a stunning ceremony and reception.
How to Plan a Relaxed Wedding Day
Your wedding day is a huge event that involves lots of planning, multiple vendors, and friends and family from all over the place coming to celebrate you. As much fun marrying your best friend will be, your wedding day can also cause unnecessary stress, especially if you’re already prone to anxious feelings.
Fortunately, your special day doesn’t have to be stressful. There are simple things you can do to keep your big day nice and chill.
The Average Cost of QCA Wedding Vendors
According to The Knot®, the average cost of a US wedding overall is about $34k. However, this number varies greatly by state or region. State averages range from $53k to $19k.
But what about us here in the QCA? We’re not firmly set in rural Iowa where the state average wedding budget is just over $22k, nor are we living in the burbs or big-city Chicago where that number jumps to almost $40k.
How to Legally Change Your Name
Signing your marriage license is an exciting moment, but it doesn’t legally change your name. In fact, changing your name requires multiple steps. But as long as you know what you need to do well beforehand, you can make your name change as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Seating Chart No-No’s
Just as you put a significant amount of time and thought into your guest list for your wedding, you should also take plenty of time and thought to construct your reception seating plan. After all, you want all of your guests to enjoy their time at your wedding, not just on the dance floor, but at their tables as well. A seating chart is the key to making that happen.