Come summer, our yard will be ready for its next big act—a first anniversary party with family and friends. When my future husband and I bought our home together in August 2020, I wore a white eyelet ...

"That deeper connection to this place we live in is absolutely incredible." — -- One couple from Seattle really wanted a wedding from the heart. Not only were Dylan LeValley and Jen Long ...

Planning a backyard wedding might be a great solution if you are getting married this year and want to save money. The average cost of a wedding in 2025 is projected to be around $36,000, according to ...

Even three years ago it wasn't necessarily the ~thing~ to say “I do” at home, but during the early days of the pandemic, when we had to limit indoor guests to 50 people (remember that?) everything ...

My husband and I poured concrete ourselves and built a carport—but not without delays and setbacks. (And we still have a ways to go.) "By this time next year," my husband said, the morning after our ...

From bridesmaids bouquets to centerpieces, boutonnieres, and petals for your trip down the aisle, a wedding requires a fair amount of flowers. And why shouldn't it? Whether you're planning a ...

Wedding planning is a journey full of important but creative decisions. Each choice you make for your big day can saddle you with expenses or be a quick bill you pay on the spot. Today, more brides ...

A quick craft or DIY wedding decorations can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. But as Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Bluebird Productions, an event company with offices in Aspen, points ...