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What do you all think? Is this a project worth tackling?

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Share with us your Halloween get ups! {After all, it is Honey’s favorite holiday!}

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After all, denim and diamonds doesn’t sound too shabby if you ask me!

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What’s your take on denim?

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{Photo courtesy of St. Louis Wedding Insider}

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Many brides opt to save the top layer of the cake for after their wedding day. Rumor has it that if the couple freezes it and shares it together on their one year anniversary it will bring them good luck for the many years to come.

But I wanted to dig deeper and figure out the real reasoning behind this wedding tradition. What’s the deal?

Reading an article from Wedding Cake Creations I found out that this tradition originated from England centuries ago. Still today couples practice this tradition but as the years have passed have found it to be harder to keep alive because wedding cakes continuously get more elaborate and harder to preserve than in years past.

Couples that find a way to savor their biggest wedding day treat are known to share it together at their one year anniversary, at the christening of their first child, or even right after their honeymoon to further remember their wedding night.

Whichever way couples go, saving the cake is a matter of personal preference and taste {no pun intended!} Just remember that if you’re going to go down this route to factor in extra cake so that you have enough to feed your guests as well!

{Photo courtesy of Society Bride}

What do you all think about this tradition? Will it fade or is it here to stay?

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Here’s a little something that will help you start your planning journey:

{Gather Your Thoughts} Now is the time to really visualize your wedding day. How do you want for it to look? What feelings are you trying to capture with your design? What tone do you want to set for your guests? These are all things to consider in the early stages of the planning process! Luckily Pinterest makes it easy to do so!

{Throw a Party} This step should be easy enough…go celebrate!

{Pick a Date} Discuss with your honey when you’d like to tie the knot. Sometimes this proposes more challenges than the couple thinks. You may have a date that is dear to your heart but find it difficult to find a venue that can accommodate that time. Pick a date early enough so that you not only get the date you want, but also at the venue in which your heart desires.

{Pick a Place} Just as important as the date is the venue. Do your research on this one. Venues can be tricky so make sure before you sign an agreement with any of them to read the fine print. Consider all of the elements of your wedding from beginning to end and make sure the venue you choose allows for you to have all that you’re expecting. The most important things to look for are their rules on allowing offsite caterers and alcohol. This could be a big bummer if you don’t research and read their rules!

{Capture the Moment} If your fiance didn’t already plan to have your friends sneak photos of you actual engagement night then hire some help to do it for you! Engagement photos are always beautiful, and no matter the location allow you and your fiance to be photographed in your daily where being just how to two of you are used to being…together.

{Set Your Budget} The budget is always a big deal, and couples often go over budget unexpectedly. Take some tips from our recent post of Hidden Wedding Costs and make sure that you, your fiance, and family can all come to agreement on one final price!

{Find Your Wedding Dress} This one is seemingly a no brain-er. In fact, this is often one of the first things soon to be brides want to do! We all love shopping, but in order to avoid the daunting task of stressful shopping start early! You’ll thank us later!

{Make a Wedding Website} Wedding websites are a great way to engage your guests in all of your pre-wedding bliss. They’re easy to make and your guests will thank you in the long run for making their hunt for information easier!

{Consider a Consultant} Naturally, we here at Honeydew Events highly recommend the use of our wonderful wedding services to eliminate the stress from you on your big day so that you’re able to fully enjoy your family and loved ones. Wedding planners are also great sources of information and are excellent problem solvers and advice givers. Just think…it’s like having a second {or third} pair of eyes and hears to rid your of all of your wedding fears!

{Create the Guest List} The guest list can be the most deceiving. Though it may seem like a great idea at first to invite anyone and everyone you know you have to stop and consider your budget. The more people you have, the more mouths you have to feed, the larger the space you need, and the more resorces you use. Just as a word of caution, for most brides and grooms, consider sticking to immediate friends and family {those that have positively impacted your relationship and those who have helped you grow as both individuals and as a couple}.

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{Inspiration from theknot.com}

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When I came across this picture via Pinterest it immediately brought me back to their wedding day. Smiles came across my face.

How precious are these stained vases, all of different sizes and heights, to showcase beautiful floral arrangements? They definitely made a difference of the Bower’s wedding! Try this idea for your own!

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Not too shabby huh, y’all?

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{Photo courtesy of Official PSDS}

Just some food for thought! What’s your stance on wedding singers?

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Traditionally, the bride and groom are married by a priest, rabi, or other religious officiate. More recently, however, that traditional mentality has shifted into having close friends and loved ones officiate the wedding ceremony. After all, they may be the best fit for the job.

Choosing an officiate is never an easy task. Choosing a friend as an officiate make it all the more difficult, as it would be hard to take back the decision after it’s made. There are some things to consider when making this decision–the friend should know the couple {both of them} inside and out, get along with both parties very well, have a strong presence,  and of course strong public speaking skills.

Essentially all they need is to be ordained and sign the marriage license for them to be official! Of course some kind words never hurt anyone as well!

One word of advice with deciding to go the friendship route is to explicitly inform them of every detail of your wedding, your vision, and your expectations prior to committing. It’ll make for a smooth, special, and extremely memorable day.

{Photo credit: Royal Events & Weddings}

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What are your thoughts on the matter? Are we for or against the idea of friend officiates?

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