by Paige Fuoco | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wedding Etiquette, Wedding Planning
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...
by Paige Fuoco | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized, 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...
by Paige Fuoco | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wedding Planning
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...
by Paige Fuoco | Mar 20, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wedding Planning
We’ve heard it since we were kids, and now we hear it more than ever: reduce, reuse, recycle. Many couples are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment, and they want their wedding to reflect that. Luckily, any wedding can be eco-friendly and beautiful,...
by Paige Fuoco | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wedding Planning
20 years ago, brides spent hours flipping through stacks of wedding magazines, dog-earring pages to rip out for inspiration look-books. Couples planned their weddings after work and on the weekends, touring venues with their hired wedding planners, who helped them to...