When should you send save the dates? How early should you send wedding invitations? There is no ideal timeline for when to order and mail out your wedding stationery. BUT…if there was, it would be this one.
Read moreWhat To Look For When Touring A Wedding Venue
First things first. Before beginning to gather wedding decor inspiration or reaching out to your future wedding vendors, book your wedding venue.
By officially securing a venue, you will not only lock down your wedding date (most wedding vendors will not allow you to book until you have an official date), but you will have a better sense of the space you will be working with, and what exactly you need.
So, what are you looking for in a wedding venue? Yes, you may be mostly focused on the “look” of different venues, but there are also a lot of other factors to consider. After narrowing down potential venues and scheduling tours, go through the following list of things to look for when touring wedding venues…
Read moreGroomsmen Gift ideas
Now that you’ve proposed to your fiance, it’s time to propose to your groomsmen-to-be. Though it’s not required, giving your best men gifts of appreciation can mean a lot. Personally, practical and stylish everyday items are our favorite gifts to give (as well as receive). Therefore, we have gathered a handful of masculine gift ideas with the hopes that you will find the perfect one to bestow onto your future groomsmen.
Read moreWhat To Do Once You're Engaged
You just said yes! So now what do you do now that you’re engaged?
For all you future grooms and bride-to-be’s, we’re helping you out with this step-by-step guide on how to approach this exciting new chapter in your relationship. And remember, we’ll be here if you ever need additional advice and guidance. Congrats!
Read moreEco-Friendly Wedding Ideas
We love brides and grooms that care about the environment and who genuinely care about living sustainably. What we love even MORE are couples who express interest in going green for their wedding day. So much waste comes out of large-scale events, and at Pacific Engagements, we are more than willing to help couples brainstorm ways to make a wedding eco-friendly. We have compiled ideas to make your wedding sustainable with the hopes that you’ll do your part for the earth while wedding planning.
Read moreDo We Have to Feed Our Wedding Vendors?
An essential part of any successful wedding are the vendors. Not only are they working 10-15 hours, but they are constantly on their feet making sure your event goes as smoothly as possible. It is important to feed your wedding vendors a hot meal during your wedding day so that they have enough energy to work hard long into the night.
Read morePros And Cons Of Doing A First Look
One of today's non-traditional wedding trends are first looks, where the wedding couple share a private moment together before all of their guests show up for the wedding celebration. When captured on camera, this intentional time together results in intimate, heart-warming photos filled with exorbitant amounts of love and happiness. It is quite common for couples to choose to go against the traditional notion that the groom can't see the bride before she comes down the aisle. However, there are still many couples who prefer to save seeing each other for the first time for the ceremony, as it's been the moment that has been playing over and over in their heads ever since they were little.
If you're engaged and have been debating back and forth for weeks now asking yourself if a first look is worth it, or if you would rather follow tradition and save the surprise of seeing your fiancé for the altar, I have provided some pros and cons to doing a first look below to help you get closer to making the decision that’s right for you and your fiancé.
Read moreThe Essential Guide To Hosting Your Wedding At Home
Our essential guide to hosting your wedding at home walks you through how to organically elevate your household property into the perfect setting for a sentimental wedding ceremony and reception space.
Read moreWhy You Should Hire A Wedding Photographer
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Read moreUnity Ceremony Ideas For Weddings
Unity ceremonies are great to incorporate into your wedding day as a way to even more strongly symbolize your marriage union. While many wedding unity ceremonies come from ancient customs, there have been many new types introduced due to families of different ethnic and religious backgrounds coming together.
Brides and grooms often want to blend heritages and traditions to celebrate the merging of their two families. By addressing both family’s customs, blended unity ceremonies are a great way to pay homage and respect to important family members. There is no incorrect way to have a unity ceremony, and oftentimes, brides and grooms will ask family to join in on the rituals as a way of further encouraging both families to become one.
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