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A couple sharing a private last dance at the end of their wedding reception — Photo by Brett Seay Photography

October 15, 2024

Make Your Wedding Memorable with a Private Last Dance: A Perfect Ending to Your Special Day

A private last dance at the end of your reception is one of the most intimate and memorable wedding traditions you've never heard of. Here's why we recommend it to almost every couple.

A couple pouring champagne into a tower of coupes at their wedding reception — Photo by Beasley Rustic Photography

September 3, 2024

Pop The Bubbly!

Crystal-clear coupes stacked in a gravity-defying pyramid, each one brimming with effervescent champagne. Here's everything you need to know about pulling off a champagne tower at your wedding.

A signature cocktail on a wedding reception table — Photo by Tiffany Johnson Photography

August 12, 2024

Cheers to Forever

A signature cocktail is one of the most personal — and delicious — details you can add to your wedding reception. Here's how to create one that reflects your story, name it beautifully, and present it with intention.

A neon sign reading 'The Wests' above a dessert table at a wedding reception — Photo by Lacey Gabrielle Photography

July 22, 2024

Illuminating Your Wedding with Neon Signs

Neon signs are more than just illuminated art — they're a statement that can set the tone for your entire reception. Here's how to use them intentionally and make them truly yours.

A slate board of elegant late night wedding snacks including mini sliders and bite-sized appetizers — Photo by Azul Photography

June 18, 2024

Late Night Snacks: The Wedding Detail Your Guests Will Never Stop Talking About

If there's one reception detail we recommend to almost every couple, it's the late night snack. Here's why it works, when to serve it, and our favorite ideas.

May 9, 2024

Lucky in Love

Most wedding favors end up left on the table. Lottery tickets don't. Here's why this playful favor works so well, how to present them beautifully, and what to pair them with.

A platter of pizzelle cookies at a wedding cookie table — Photo by Reg and Kala Photography

April 14, 2024

C is for Cookie

If you've never heard of the Pittsburgh cookie table tradition, you're about to want one at your wedding. Here's the history, the logistics, and why we love recommending it to our couples.

A four-tier wedding cake adorned with cascading peach roses and custom pet figurines on the bottom tier

March 5, 2024

The Personal Touches That Make a Wedding Unforgettable

The weddings guests remember for decades aren't defined by the budget — they're defined by the personal details that made them feel like no other wedding. Here are our favorites.