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Couples enjoy engagements anywhere from just a few months to many years before walking down the aisle. The average engagement lasts 15 months, with 40% of engaged couples waiting 13 to 18 months to get married. The perfect wedding planning timeline is up to you and your fiancé. Before choosing…

Where does a wedding insider host his wedding reception? At one of the top venues in WNY of course. Steve Guagliardi, Catering Sales & Event Planning Manager, Rich’s Catering & Special Events, has been helping couples plan the most important day of their lives for nearly 18 years. He’s seen…

There’s nothing cuter than little girls twirling around the dance floor at a wedding reception. Hearts melt the world over when tiny tots hold hands and walk down the aisle. But when it’s the toddlers who are melting down, all cuteness evaporates instantly. We’ve compiled some easy and inexpensive ways…

Every bride promises her girls a dress they’ll wear again. Today’s fashion-forward dresses embrace the latest design trends and might actually deliver on this age-old promise. From shoulder-baring silhouettes and sultry sleeves to textured fabrics and flattering hemlines, we’ve rounded up the top bridesmaid dress trends to watch. Off-the-Shoulder Variations.…

Springtime is full of color and new life. Incorporate the best things about spring into your wedding with these beautiful trends. Colored Candles Keep floral accents simple and add color to your reception centerpieces with candles this spring. This pretty trend can be used with any décor theme and color…

Most wedding checklists cover big must dos, like booking a venue and sending invitations. These little details will help turn your wedding planning to do list into a complete checklist. 9 to 12 Months Before Your Wedding Coordinate a rain plan. Outdoor weddings are a beautiful way to celebrate your…

Stay Organized with a Wedding-Only Email Address Creating an email address just for your wedding can help save stress as you and your fiancée venture further into the planning process. This email is what you’ll give to your vendors, use at bridal shows, communicate with your wedding party and create…

Today’s brides are adding unique touches to their bouquets and floral centerpieces. Natural elements, like branches, succulents, shells and feathers, are becoming more popular. Couples are also using synthetic materials to add nontraditional components to their weddings’ floral arrangements, including brooches, metallic accents and paper flowers. The florists at Buffalo…

A single diamond resting on a band of gold or silver was once the standard in engagement rings. But in today’s marketplace, engagement ring options are endless. Creativity is at an all-time high. We’re seeing mixed metals, colored stones and embellished bands. Let’s deconstruct the elements of and engagement ring…