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The Importance of a Veil
Should I wear a veil on my wedding day? Many brides have debated on wearing a veil, headpiece, or hair accessory for years. This is what we think…
Tips for Doing Your Own Wedding Makeup
Discover how to achieve professional-level wedding day glam with our DIY makeup tips, bypassing the need for a professional artist.
Yay! I’m Engaged….Now What???
What To Do With Your Dress After The Big Day
Prepare For Your Big Day
Which Type of Bride Are You?
Your Child is Getting Married: What Should You Wear?
Alterations Are Everything
Prepare For Your Big Day
Top 10 Wedding Day Essentials for the Bride
How to Create the Perfect Wedding Day Timeline
If you’ve started planning your wedding, then you probably know just how much effort goes into coordinating each detail of your special day. From saying yes to the dress to choosing your date, venue, colors schemes, floral arrangements and more ⎯ there’s a lot to keep...
Wedding Day Countdown: Your Final Week Checklist
It’s almost here—the day you’ve been planning for months! All you’re thinking about is the final countdown to your wedding, and you’re ready for the festivities to begin. But the final week isn’t over yet—you still have a few very important last-minute tasks to check...
Planning an Outdoor Wedding: Tips for Every Season
As we continue to adjust to a new way of celebrating, more couples are heading outside to say “I Do.” Sunset backdrops, beautiful fall colors, a snowy scenery — whatever the season, outdoor weddings are nothing short of magical. Considering this route yourself? Here’s...
How to Find Your Dream Dress: 7 Tips from Our Bridal Gown Experts
If you’re starting the search for the wedding dress of your dreams, you’ve probably prepared lists and "look books," itching to start trying some on — this is one of the most exciting parts of the planning! Even if you’re in a time crunch, your shopping experience...
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center Leads ‘Feeding Our Frontline Heroes’ Initiative
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit with full force in early March, countless businesses were forced to shut their doors in response to the government-mandated closures. And as a venue providing beautiful weddings for happy couples for the past 40 years, at Crystal Gardens...
MicroWeddings: The 2020 Trend That’s Making Weddings More Personal
Microweddings are bringing new meaning to the term “Big Day” - if you’re getting married in 2020 and trying to save some money, it’s a trend you might want to get familiar with. So what is a “microwedding”, and why should you care? Let’s take a look at the trend...