A professional photo album is a great way to compile the images from your wedding day and allows you to create an heirloom that can become a part of your family history. But when it comes to designing and printing albums, photographers tend to use a lot of terms with which many people may be unfamiliar. So, QC Wed Me has put together this guide to help you better understand the different styles and terms associated with album design.

Dessert bars are always an awesome addition to any wedding reception. And with all the options we have available in the Quad Cities area, you’re sure to find something everyone will like! Check out these dessert bar ideas and the QCA wedding vendors who can make them happen!

As more couples host their weddings outside the traditional church setting, the need for a ceremony officiant is increasing. This month’s featured vendor — Wedded Bliss Ceremony Officiant — offers just that. Owner Emily Peterson is an ordained wedding celebrant and offers custom ceremonies tailored to each couple.

Two dollar amounts— $21k and $36k. One is the amount most QCA couples actually spend on their weddings and the other is the amount required to hire a high-quality wedding professional in all categories. So what’s the $15k discrepancy? That’s where couples prioritized and made some tough choices.

Below are some examples. Consider that the first three couples had a $20k budget and a guest count of about 150— both pretty realistic. Each couple prioritized parts of their wedding day and allotted their budgets to reflect that.

In this world of prom proposals and promise rings and everything broadcast on social media, it may feel like proposing to your love has to be a grandiose production. In reality, your proposal should be meaningful and memorable. That may look different for every couple.

You’re spending thousands on the wedding day of your dreams. The last thing you want to think about is a vendor dying or closing shop before your wedding day. But, it happens. While we hope you never have to face this, the best way to prepare for this and address it are outlined below.

Whether you’re looking for nature or urban, modern or rustic, we’ve got you covered. Check out the six best portrait location in the Quad Cities.