Venue & Décor
DIY florals at the scale of a full wedding are a significant undertaking. But DIY florals at the scale of bud vases and smaller accent arrangements is a genuinely achievable project for couples with a few days of preparation time and a realistic understanding of what the work involves. Bud
Venue & Décor
Lighting is one of the most underestimated elements of wedding design. It is also one of the most effective, because it affects every photograph taken at the event, determines how guests experience the space, and can transform a venue's atmosphere more completely than almost any other single investment.
Venue & Décor
A venue's stated capacity and the experience guests actually have within that capacity are two different things. Maximum capacity figures are often calculated based on fire code or standing room density, not on the practical experience of guests sitting at tables for several hours while navigating between the
Venue & Décor
Not every venue looks like an editorial spread. Many couples choose venues because of what they offer in terms of location, logistics, capacity, or value, and then face the separate challenge of what to do with a space that has carpeted floors, drop ceilings, fluorescent lighting, or dated color schemes.
Venue & Décor
One of the most consistently underutilized opportunities in wedding floral planning is the repurposing of ceremony flowers for the reception. Arrangements that are created and used for the ceremony, often for as little as 30 to 45 minutes, are frequently left at the venue or discarded when the same arrangements
Venue & Décor
Floral budgets are one of the most elastic line items in wedding planning. The same visual impact can cost dramatically different amounts depending on what flowers are used, where they are sourced, and when the wedding takes place. Seasonality is one of the most practical levers couples can use to
Budget & Planning
Blank canvas venues have become a popular choice for couples who want full creative control. The appeal is straightforward: no existing decor to work around, no mandatory vendor lists, no aesthetic compromise. What is less often discussed is the full cost picture, which looks quite different from the initial rental