Getting engaged and planning a wedding is an exciting time in your life. You’ve done all the fun stuff — shared the news with loved ones, taken engagement photos, and put together your dream wedding Pinterest board. Once you set the wedding date, though, the real work begins. It’s time to dive into the logistics of wedding planning, including sending save the dates. Picking the right design for your wedding save the date is enough of a task. But you also need to figure out when to send save the dates.

Wedding etiquette changes as the times change, and the rules are not the same as when your grandparents were getting married. These days, wedding invitations are becoming more informal, online invitations are more common, and even save the dates are a fairly recent addition to the wedding suite. So it’s only natural to have a lot of questions. We’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of when to send your save the dates and other save the date etiquette.
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Is there anything dreamier than a beach-themed wedding? You’ve sent the engagement announcements and hosted a beachy bridal shower. Now it’s time for the big party invitations. Whether your affair is oceanside or simply nautically inspired, the right beach wedding invitations will put you on track for an unforgettable day.

Every bride knows that keeping track of the guest list is one of the hardest tasks. If you’re having a low-key destination wedding or an intimate celebration, online invitations are just as beautiful as paper invites. They can also save you a ton of cash. That’s more room in your budget for tropical cocktails!

If printed invitations are important to you, consider a supplemental evite. This can help organize your RSVPs and save you money on response cards — think 50 cents per stamp, plus all the added paper. Pick a design that complements your printed wedding stationery, or even upload your own design that perfectly matches. Whichever you choose, we’ve broken down the best beach invitations. Browse designs from classic to unconventional with every starfish and sand dollar in between.
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Congratulations, you’ve picked a wedding date! Before you go too far down the rabbit hole that is wedding planning, you need to let your friends and family know when the big day is so they can mark their calendars. Giving your guests a heads up as far in advance as possible is crucial to making sure everyone has enough time to plan their schedules and share in your special day.

Save the date cards are generally more informal than the wedding invitation itself, but they do set the tone for your wedding. As a precursor to the actual invitation, choose a design that matches and complements your wedding theme. Whether you’re going for a casual beach vibe or want to customize the invite with an engagement photo, here are some unique save the date ideas to match your wedding.
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From engagement parties to bridal showers, there’s a lot going on before you even get to the big day. The rehearsal dinner doesn’t always get the same level of attention as some of the other wedding events, but it’s actually a great opportunity for the bride and groom to show off their unique style and get a little creative.

The rehearsal dinner or party is also a good way for family and close friends to get to know each other in a more intimate and relaxed setting before the craziness of the main event. Even if you’re having a more traditional wedding, the rehearsal dinner is your chance to explore more casual party themes — with fun and unique rehearsal dinner invites to match.

From outdoor picnics to formal dinners, we have all the rehearsal dinner invitations you need to throw the best pre-wedding party. And with convenient RSVP tracking and a feature-rich details page that includes information like Google Map locations, calendar links, and dress codes, you can send beautiful wedding rehearsal dinner invitations without any hassle. read more…

While invitations are obviously our favorite wedding detail, bouquets and florals might be our second. From lush, cascading bouquets to minimalist greenery, these stunning wedding bouquets are sure to get you inspired and excited for your own wedding florals. And if you love floral details, you can even get some floral invitations to match! Without further ado, keep scrolling for some seriously breathtaking bouquet inspiration. read more…

Your wedding should be totally personalized—down to the dessert! And the truth is, cake isn’t for everyone. If a quintessential tiered cake just isn’t your thing, don’t feel obligated to have one at your wedding. There are countless alternatives that can be equally special (and delicious!) Keep scrolling for some of our all-time favorite wedding cake alternatives.

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Sara and Andy took their two favorite cities—their hometown of Rochester, New York and their current city of Portland, Oregon—and incorporated both locations into one incredible theme. And why not? There’s no better time than a wedding to celebrate the places that have our hearts. Sara told us, “We called the style of our wedding ‘bringing Oregon to New York.’ We wanted a woodsy, outdoorsy feeling, but nothing too rustic or country.”

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Although some wedding traditions stay generally consistent, wedding trends have definitely changed over the years. A wedding that happens today could look drastically different from a wedding held a year from now. The wedding industry is booming, but it wasn’t always like that. Take a trip down memory lane and find out what wedding trend was most popular when you got married.

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More and more couples are using informal wording on their wedding invitations to better reflect their personal style (and we love it!) While there’s nothing wrong with a formally worded invitation, modern wording is often simplified with fun introductions, omitted titles, straightforward dates, and a playful mention of the reception.

Regardless of your personal style, the details still matter. Make sure your invitation still has all of the information that’s most critical to your event: who is hosting, where and when your wedding will take place, the nature of the event, and how guests can submit a response.

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As you envision the morning of your wedding day, your mind probably races from matching floral robes and bottles of bubbly to last-minute vow edits and treasured moments with your closest family and friends. What might not cross your mind are all the possible text messages and phone calls you could get from confused guests. If you want to avoid any interruptions on your special day, make sure you keep your guests in the loop by providing the necessary information in advance. Keep scrolling to find out exactly what your wedding guests need to know!

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