Today, we're taking a look at a gorgeous wedding gown design: the cat eye neckline dress. This style of gown is characterized by a distinctive and very eye-catching strapless scooped neckline. We're thrilled to find striking cat eye gowns taking center stage at so many weddings recently, and are so happy to read this stunner will continue to be a best seller featured at weddings this year and in 2027, too! There's a good chance you've seen this style of gown on designer and

You've read and heard it again and again: personalization is a fundamental component in wedding planning today. It's not even just a popular wedding trend anymore, but really is the standard. Most couples don't want a completely traditional, highly structured wedding event, the wedding their parents and their grandparents had. They want to keep some wedding event traditions and formalities in their wedding day, but leave out or change up anything that doesn't feel necessar

A fantastic trend in bridal fashion is getting even more fashionable each year! So many brides today are choosing to wear two different wedding dresses on their wedding day. The first dress, which is often the traditional, more extravagant gown, is worn for the more formal parts of the day, such as the ceremony and professional photos. And the other wedding dress is reserved for the more festive part, the reception. This second dress usually has fewer embellishments and oft

So, the question has been popped and you’ve said ‘yes’! But for personal reasons, whether it be work constraints or a job transfer, military deployment or a pending long-distance move, the wedding has to happen sooner than later. You simply can’t afford the luxury of the typical nine months to a year+ engagement period, and only have a few months to plan your big day. Well, never fear! No doubt about it, it would be very difficult if you wanted a large, glamorous affair at

We're excited to highlight two gorgeous wedding dress design styles: hand-painted and 3D floral appliqué bridal gowns! Both of these lovely styles have been popular with brides for several years, and were two of the biggest wedding gown trends for 2025. Last year, we filmed a few brides who chose dresses with amazing hand-painted floral details and several others with eye-catching 3D floral appliqué embellishments, and they were all simply magnificent! We just know they'll

Most know what the wedding cocktail hour is: it's that lovely, relaxed bit of time scheduled into the wedding day after the ceremony has concluded. Almost always held in a designated space at the reception venue, this gathering occurs before the actual reception and traditional formalities begin. It's usually an hour to an hour and a half long, allowing time for guests to arrive, mingle and have appetizers and drinks before the formal introductions of the wedding party kick

Another New Year has arrived! And once again, we're looking forward to seeing what our couples have planned for their upcoming weddings. In perusing the net, we see that there's quite a few exciting new concepts, and yet a lot of returning trends anticipated for weddings in 2026. Here's just a little sampling of what we should see soon in wedding themes, color palettes, floral designs and fashion trends! Maximalism Abundance is the word of choice with this trend. Couples a

We’re excited to see so many couples add unique and varied entertainment options to their wedding! A continually growing (and fun!) trend, in addition to having a band or hiring a DJ to provide music and emcee services, a second or even third artist or group of artists are booked for the wedding event. Or a surprise performance is arranged to wow guests during the cocktail hour or reception, often performed by a friend in the wedding party or even by the bride or groom. We

According to the 2025 wedding survey by The Knot, 87% of engaged couples create a wedding website in the beginning stages of their wedding planning. So many couples already know a wedding website is the perfect place to share all the information about their wedding event, much more than what can be provided in the invitations and save-the-dates. Not only is a wedding website a convenient place to present all your wedding details for your guests, it’s ideal to have for updati

We're looking at wedding fashion again, but we don't want to forget the guys! Every year, the hottest new trends in bridal fashion, wedding themes and décor generally dominate across the world of weddings, but knowing what’s the latest and greatest in grooms and groomsmen attire is essential, too! Relaxed Tailoring Men's suits have moved away a bit from the slim fit and today, relaxed tailoring is the way to go. This modern fit includes wider lapels, a looser, more comfort

When searching for your wedding videographer, it’s important to first understand what it is that you’re actually looking for in a wedding video. When couples begin their search, they’re sometimes surprised to find out there’s more than one style of film and many different terms used by videographers to describe their work. Once you can discern what those labels mean and recognize the various forms of wedding videos, it will be easier to choose the type of video that you mos

Small weddings and micro weddings are hugely popular with couples holding weddings this year and with those planning them for 2026. It's probably the most common wedding theme we've found on all the planning sites lately. The micro wedding was even recently featured on the TODAY show! And experts say small and micro weddings are expected to continue to reign as a top wedding trend at least through the very end of next year. Studies actually show that overall, the size of

Destination weddings aren’t for everyone. You have to be willing and able to narrow your wedding guest list down to a fraction of your friends and family. And you have to know: are they going to be up for the travel to and from your faraway wedding location? And can they swing it financially? But if a vacation destination wedding is in your dreams and you can make it work in real life, we say go for it! If you’re like many couples who share a love of all things Disney,

Looking for a way to take the beauty and romance of your wedding to the next level? Well, taking center stage this year, and enchanting more wedding guests than ever, is dramatic and fanciful drapery! This beautiful décor item encapsulates elegance, romance, and at times even a touch of whimsy, making it a perfect choice for couples looking to create a magical and dreamy atmosphere on their special day. Essentials for Dramatic Drapery Consider incorporating one or more of t

Every couple of years or so, just as the wedding season is really getting into full swing, we like to send out a little list of tips that we've compiled over the years of filming and editing weddings. These little bits of advice are here to help every couple soon to have their wedding captured on video ensure a seamless and beautifully captured wedding film. Chewing Gum We know everyone wants fresh breath, and gum is a quick and convenient solution for that. However, better

If you’re deep into planning your upcoming wedding, we know you've probably already read that the number one rule is to set a realistic budget and stick to it. Choosing where to spend your hard-earned money isn’t always easy though. There are so many venues to explore, vendors to interview, dresses to consider… the list can seem endless! But continually checking in on your budget and expenses is key in your decision making process, otherwise costs can easily spiral out of

Corsets are certainly nothing new. These articles of clothing have been worn by women (and men, too) for centuries, their popularity dating back at least to the 16th century in Europe. They were designed to firmly cinch the waistline, support good posture and create a desired silhouette, evolving in structure and shape with the shifting trends in fashion. Corsets remained in style as a utilitarian item until sometime around 1920 when they were replaced by the girdle, passi

After quite a few years of seeing unique dessert offerings such as doughnuts, cupcakes and pies substituted for the wedding cake (which we also love, of course!), the traditional tall and classic cake is back in! Cakes stacked in four or more tiers, mainly in classic white buttercream with just the right amount of refined embellishment, are what this year’s brides and grooms are requesting most. And it’s easy to see why… these wedding cakes are time-honored and appreciated b

Once again, ruffles, puffs and fluffy tiers are expected to be a big fashion trend in bridal gowns this wedding season. Their popularity really took center stage about five years ago and wedding professionals are seeing brides choosing gowns with big, fluffy ruffles for their special day in 2025. While corseted, slim silhouetted dresses, drop waists, antique lace and gowns with 3D florals are all slated to be the biggest trends in bridal fashion this year, gowns with full ru

Here's an important set of tips for all couples who've purchased and received wedding videos from your wedding videographer. Your wedding films are so important to you as a visual narrative of such an important day, in addition to being a big investment, and there are steps you should take to be sure they remain safe and secure. The big takeaway: save early and often... and use the proper media storage. USB drives are great for media file transfers, but they are not meant f