The Top Wedding Trends of 2021

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Every year, The Knot Editors compile a list of wedding trends we forecast for the year ahead. Traditionally, this has encompassed color palettes, cake trends, floral inspiration and the excitement that comes with weddings. Over time, couples have leaned into experiences over aesthetics, creating hyper-personalized affairs and curated guest “moments.” The onset of the coronavirus, …

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Wicker Furniture ideas for Social Outdoor Events

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Why should I have an outdoor event? More than ever social gatherings are being held outdoors.  The restraint on the number of guests allowed to attend your next event outdoors gives you more opportunity to utilize nature to your advantage.  Whether your planning for a spring wedding, social party, or gala event you may want …

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16 Romantic Christmas Wedding Songs You’ll Want to Play on Repeat

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If you’re having a December wedding, the magic of the holiday season will only add to the excitement surrounding your big day, but a playlist of Christmas wedding songs will be the icing on top. Luckily, there are plenty of romantic Christmas songs about love that will complement your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. …

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How to make Stunning Statements with Linens, Flowers and Lighting!

Cold blue lighting and linens for weddings

What a lovely design with a wintery motif.  I love using Hydrangeas.  There is something fun about their soft puffiness. As the principle Buyer for Ampa Evens, I have been shopping at all of the design shows for the past 25 years.  Years ago, I bought dozens of Ampa’s tall and dramatic Hurricane candle holders.  …

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10 Ways to Include Your Guests in Your Virtual Wedding

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If you’re hosting a wedding in the coming months, there’s a good likelihood you’ll have some guests attending virtually. Adding a virtual component to your wedding allows you to have a smaller (and safer!) in-person event, while still including loved ones who may live across the country—or the world. However, you’ll need to do more …

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How to Throw A Winter Wedding Without Ruining Your Guests’ Holidays

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Holiday Cheer, not Holiday Jeer A wedding during a winter holiday weekend has always been your dream. You picture yourself surrounded by family and friends as snowflakes fall in the background of a reception spot decorated in Christmas finery.  Be considerate of the special circumstances that surround a Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa wedding so that …

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Gorgeous Winter Centerpiece Ideas

White Roses for a Winter Centerpiece

Most people don’t automatically associate flowers with the winter season, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have some gorgeous options to choose from. From red and white roses, poinsettias, lilies, and hydrangeas, you can add some flair to any winter event. Over the years, we have worked with our friends at Vogue Flowers for …

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What on Earth is a Minimony?

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Minimony vs. Microwedding vs. Elopement As some couples are choosing to wed in smaller size, intimate celebrations, elopements and microweddings have increased in popularity. In the time of COVID-19, the latest type of nuptial introduced by The Knot is the “minimony,” eventually followed by a sequel wedding. There are key differences between the various types …

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3 Great Wedding Reception Locations in Virginia

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Virginia and the Mid Atlantic are blessed with great weather and lovely colors for the fall. Indian summers are frequent and an outdoor space for your wedding service and reception gives guests the ability to roam, enjoying the grounds, and the venue while celebrating your special day. As a designer, I love venues with nooks …

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