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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...
A Guide to Bridesmaids Dress Shopping
Standing next to you on your big day will be your best support group and the most beautiful accessories you could ask for: your bridesmaids. Since their entire look should complement you and your gown, their attire is an important wedding detail that shouldn’t be...
How to Avoid Wedding Budget Busters
It’s a moment many soon-to-be brides and grooms fear: looking over the numbers and realizing they’re dangerously close to the maximum of their wedding budget - or worse, over budget. “Budget busting” happens during the wedding planning process pretty frequently, so if...