Category archives: Wedding Planning

Get Married In Orange County For Under $7,000

We know how daunting it can be when you begin planning your wedding in a highly desired area such as Orange County. As if the wedding industry wasn't pricey enough to begin with, throw in the beautiful beaches, swanky suburbs and celebrity-riddled towns that make up this Southern California destination, and it can be hard to find a venue for under $10k! So w[...]

Get Married In Los Angeles For Under $7,000

We know how daunting it can be when you begin planning your wedding in a major metropolitan area such as Los Angeles. As if the wedding industry wasn't pricey enough to begin with, throw in a city that hosts million dollar parties on a nightly basis, and it can be hard to find a venue for under that won't break the bank! So we went ahead and did what we do b[...]

What We Wish We'd Known For Our Wedding!

New York Magazine recently polled newlyweds about what they wish they had known before starting to plan for their big day and our hands-down personal favorite is #2: Get references for their venue. You never have to worry about this with Ever After – we only work with the best wedding venues. Not only have we checked each location’s references through the[...]

After 'I Do': How To Change Your Last Name

Yipeeeee, you're married! Now that you're officially husband and wife, if you have decided to take your hubby's name, it's time to get your new last name legally recognized by the government. While it's not the most glamorous process, it will be very important to have this little task completed BEFORE you frame your marriage license or tuck it away in a trea[...]

8 Rules of Etiquette For Your Destination Wedding

Unlike your traditional wedding, Destination Weddings have their own set of rules and guidelines that are important to follow when planning for your big day! Make sure to mind your P's & Q's with our list of the top 8 essential rules of etiquette for your  Destination 'I Do's', and your wedding day is sure to be smooth sailing. 1. What Should The Coup[...]

6 Ways to Make Your Vegas Wedding Amazing

Congratulations on your decision to get married in Las Vegas! Vegas is an amazing choice for your wedding, with a broad variety of wedding locations – everything from waterfront gardens, gorgeous ballrooms, and of course, the traditional Las Vegas wedding chapel. Celebrate an entire wedding weekend with your nearest and dearest – here’s some tips to m[...]

Choosing A Destination for Your Wedding: Jamaica

South of Cuba and west of the Dominican Republic, Jamaica is known for its island irie, an adjective that, in essence, means “all is well.” If you’re considering hosting your destination wedding on this sun-soaked, tropical Caribbean island, you’ve chosen well! This is a perennial favorite for couples, and for good reason--there’s adventure and history, cuis[...]

Choosing A Destination for Your Wedding: St. Lucia

Northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique lies St. Lucia, a volcanic island full of tropical splendor. With African, Indian, Caribbean, British, Spanish and French influences, the music, culture and cuisine is spectacular, while the lush landscape, sandy coast, azure waters, towering mountains and verdant rainforests invite you to play! St. Lucia might j[...]

How To Successfully Plan Your Wedding At Work

When you get engaged you don't just change your relationship title, you also take on a new job title: Wedding Planner. For many brides-to-be, this means having to find a balance between a real, full-time job and planning for the biggest day of their life- whew! To say this can be a stressful dynamic might be the understatement of the century, but its nothing[...]