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Which Day for the Big Day?
Saturdays have long been the go-to traditional day of the week for weddings—the top 10 wedding dates of 2018 were all on a Saturday. Brides and grooms opt for Saturday weddings for a few reasons: they leave time for guests to travel and time before and after the...
How To Use Technology To Make Your Big Day Memorable
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: your wedding day goes by so quickly. Don’t add to your stress by worrying about capturing each moment when there are endless ways to document your fabulous life event, with flair! A current trend for some...
Must-haves for your Wedding Registry
One of the most enjoyable parts of the wedding process is the excitement of shopping for your wedding registry. Once you start scanning, you might be surprised at all the things you need as you and your spouse start filling your home. It’s important to do your...
Incorporating Children into Blended Family Weddings
Blended families are not uncommon—more than 50 percent of U.S. families are remarried or recoupled, and we’ve seen many weddings involving couples who had at least one child coming into the new marriage with them. If you are blending a family, your wedding day is a...
Effectively Communicating with Vendors
Your wedding vendors are key players in turning your wedding dreams into a reality, so it’s super-important to know the best methods and proper etiquette when it comes to communicating with them. Trust us—it makes things so much easier! Crystal Gardens has been in the...
Planning a Multicultural Wedding
Nearly 60 percent of couples marry someone from a different background, region, or religion.While all couples are unique, the blending of these backgrounds is something that couples often highlight in their weddings to honor their heritage. From authentically...