Wedding Inspiration

Food

3 Tips for Dealing with Dietary Dilemmas Before Your Wedding Day

Food is often at the heart of the wedding celebration. But without careful planning and consideration, mealtime can be a heartbreaker rather than a memory-maker for people with food allergies or dietary restrictions. “In my eyes, every caterer should be able to accommodate any allergy with advance notice,” said Steve…

Make Your MomentJanuary 17, 2018

Travel

Make Your Dream Destination Wedding a Reality

Planning a destination wedding involves so much more than just airline tickets and resort reservations. You’ll need to find local vendors, plan excursions and entertainment for guests, and understand the region’s legal marriage stipulations. Feeling overwhelmed already? Worry not, The Travel Team is available to help make your dream wedding…

Make Your MomentJanuary 16, 2018

Food

The icing on the cake

The inspiration for your wedding cake can come from anywhere. Your dress or invitation are obvious sources, but don’t be afraid to look down alternate avenues like fashion, home design and textiles for ideas. Your wedding cake is the centerpiece of your reception, so whether you’re going for soft and…

Make Your MomentJanuary 14, 2018

Food

Casting a caterer

Your catering budget will be one of the most significant expenses of your big day. While you don’t want to cut costs on food, service or venue, you do want to make sure you get what you’re paying for. We’ve compiled a list of helpful advice, questions and tips for…

Make Your MomentJanuary 13, 2018

Venue

Dramatic decorating trends

Wedding themes are quickly becoming a thing of the past, according to Rich’s Event Planning Manager, Steve Guagliardi. “More and more we’re seeing couples opt out of a specific theme that’s weaved throughout their entire event, rather they’re focusing their energy on selecting a few unique décor items to infuse…

Make Your MomentJanuary 12, 2018

Travel

Honeymooners rewrite destination traditions

There was a time when a honeymoon itinerary rarely veered from a beach resort somewhere in the Caribbean. With the guarantee of fun in the sun and sand in your toes, what more could you ask for? Today, couples are breaking tradition and rewriting the script on what a honeymoon…

Make Your MomentJanuary 12, 2018

Venue

Illuminate the night

Lighting is key to a successful wedding. The ability to create a mood or set the tone with lighting in the colors of your wedding can elevate your reception and make the whole event look and feel customized. Your lighting plan can also build or change throughout the event. Rich’s…

Make Your MomentJanuary 11, 2018

Travel

Helpful honeymoon planning tips

When it comes time to meet with a trusted travel partner, there are few helpful bits of information that will make the planning and research run smoothly. Know when you want to travel. Gone are the days when every honeymoon starts the day after the reception. Many couples are electing…

Make Your MomentJanuary 10, 2018

Food

Behind the bar menu

Let’s be honest, the bar will be one of the highest traffic areas at your reception. What you serve there, how long it’s open and how many staff members are serving drinks can all impact your budget. Your caterer should have a variety of packages available from a standard well…

Make Your MomentJanuary 9, 2018

Venue

Location, location, location

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a couple. The venue is the stage on which your wedding takes place. The location should match your personality and style, and reflect the look and feel you want your wedding to have. When touring potential…

Make Your MomentJanuary 8, 2018

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