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A classic 4th of July menu

It’s time to start paging through your favorite recipe book for the upcoming holiday. Here’s a quick menu featuring appetizers, a main course, dessert and

Summer Solstice

I don’t know about you, but as summer gets underway and the days become longer, I’m thrilled with the extra daylight. Awaking at 5:30 a.m.

Breaking the Mold

Regardless of the special occasion being celebrated – wedding, 16th birthday, vow renewal, graduation, retirement, etc. – one trend we’re seeing across the board is

The Return of Outdoor Weddings

Warm weather is upon us, flowers are in full bloom, and nature is once again serving up a splendid backdrop for any celebration. The season

Throw the perfect spring party

Spring is in the air! Finally. And with spring comes some stylish seasonal decor, stand-out colors and creative party planning ideas! Here are a few

Disney inspired wedding accessories

Whether you want your wedding to evoke Cinderella’s happy ending, Pocahontas’ natural beauty or Ariel’s nautical nuptials, you have to look the part! After you’ve

Wedding Pics app now available!

With so many people using smartphones and photo apps, it's no surprise that Instagram photos of your wedding will likely occur on the big day. Ensure

Patterned wedding invitations

Patterned wedding invitations offer a modern look that can provide a unique and creative vibe to your wedding style. From chevron and plaid to stripes,

Milestone Celebrations

Celebrating the special milestones throughout our lives is important, because this is where we pay special tribute to those we know and love and where

Destination art deco wedding invites

Surprise your wedding guests and use your invitations to reveal your destination venue location! Art deco accents like tropical flowers and sailboats are a subtle way