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Couple in front of Jefferson Street Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings

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7 Fun Ways to Make Your Wedding Extra Special

Every couple wants their wedding day to be extra special - as you should! We need every ounce of joy that we can wrangle. Lately, couples are going above and beyond to add unique and fun elements to their weddings, to make it the best day ever! Here are a couple of ways to make that happen for your...

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Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Flowers

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Ultimate Guide to Wedding Flowers

As wedding trends rise and fall, one thing’s for certain: flowers will always, always, remain in style. And, while they're one of the more exciting aspects to plan, chances are you’re not a botanist, so selecting flowers can actually be a challenge if you're out of practice. Our insider guide to...

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Couple in hedges at Eagle Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings

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7 Reasons to Love a Weekday Wedding

When planning a wedding, people often default to choosing a weekend date due to the convenience, but there's a great alternative that has its own set of perks: a weekday wedding! From cost savings to vendor availability, a Thursday wedding is sounding mighty sweet! See why more couples are choosing...

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How To Set Up Your Wedding Registry

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How To Set Up Your Wedding Registry

Are you newly engaged and ready to start thinking about your wedding registry? It's one of the most delightful aspects of wedding planning—dreaming of desired gifts and future plans to share with your spouse-to-be. Fortunately for you, the options are truly endless and recent developments in online...

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Expert Advice: How To Live Stream Your Wedding

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Expert Advice: How To Live Stream Your Wedding

Whether you choose to get married in an exotic location or have loved ones who simply can't attend, there are many reasons why you may want to live stream your wedding celebration. Thanks to a variety of video-streaming apps and services, live-streaming is easier than ever, allowing you to share...

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Wedding Seating Plans, Simplified

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Wedding Seating Plans, Simplified

You have your venue, you’re finalizing your menu selection, and now it’s time to arrange your guests and tables for your perfect wedding reception. You’ve probably heard stories about the great wall of Post-Its with lists of names, stacks of scratch paper with endless notes, and guest list “A”...

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Two brides by the lake at Mountain View Ranch

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How to Plan a Minimalist Wedding in Colorado

If you're planning a minimalist Colorado wedding, you can rest assured that you picked the right state. With all its natural beauty, achieving an elegant-yet-effortless vibe is super easy.

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a bride and groom doing a first look

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The Benefits Of Doing A First Look

By now, you've probably heard of the superstition that it's bad luck for couples to see each other on their wedding day. However, the "first look" trend has caught on over the last few years and gained immense popularity. The first look is a private, intimate moment between partners when they first...

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DIY Favors for guests

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DIY Low-Cost Favors Your Guests Will Actually Love

Looking for a way to thank your guests for attending your wedding? Wedding favors are a great way to show some love and appreciation to your guests! It's also something unique that will help them remember the day. And the good news is that you can give your guests memorable gifts without breaking...

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Couple posing in front of trees - Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings

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Five Things To Consider When Picking A Date

You’re probably very aware by now that the first thing everyone asks you after you get engaged is “when's the big day?” It can seem a little overwhelming to think about scheduling when you've only just gotten engaged, and for good reason! That's why we usually recommend that you steer clear of...

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Wedding Seasons: How To Find The Ideal Wedding Date

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Wedding Seasons: How To Pick a Wedding Date

Picking a wedding date sounds like the easiest part of getting married. After all, how hard could it be to find a day that works for everyone? These days, “everyone” must include the couple of honor, their friends and families, plus the venue, the photographer, the caterer, and the list goes on....

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couple outside looking at laptop

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5 Tips For A Successful Wedding Website

Of the many experiences you'll have in your lifetime, one that will excite you the most—and one that you're sure to want to remember—is your wedding. After all, there's nothing quite like having your own celebration for the life you're looking forward to with your partner.

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Expert Advice On How To Choose Your Wedding Date - Wedgewood Weddings

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Expert Advice: How To Choose Your Wedding Date

Selecting your wedding date is one of the most notorious steps of wedding planning—and for good reason! It can have a significant impact on the style, weather, and planning of your wedding. While you may receive a lot of pressure from friends and family to set a date, don't rush this step. You'll...

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Ultimate Bridesmaid Wedding Checklist Checklist

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The Ultimate Bridesmaid Wedding Checklist

So you've made the cut as a bridesmaid for your BFF's big day — Congratulations! You might not know it yet, but you’ve just taken on one of the most important roles of the wedding. But what does it take to be a great bridesmaid? Preparation is key. Here’s a comprehensive checklist for bridesmaids...

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5 Types of Wedding Locations You Need to Consider

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5 Types of Wedding Locations You Need to Consider

It’s happening, you’re starting the exciting process of planning your wedding. There is no doubt in your mind that you’ll find the perfect place for the celebration. You’ve attended other weddings before and will never forget the glamorous hotel, the vintage church, or even the scenic garden that...

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Couple planning their wedding

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10 Things To Splurge Vs Save On Your Wedding Budget

When it comes to wedding planning, every couple has unique priorities and preferences. With years of experience in the wedding industry, we've gained valuable insights into areas where investing a little extra can make a significant impact and areas where you can save without compromising on the...

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Exterior front of house at Tapestry House in Fort Collins

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Why You Should Choose Your Wedding Venue First

With engagement season officially here, newly engaged couples often feel pressure to set a wedding date right away. In fact, one of the first questions people often hear after sharing their engagement with family and friends is, “When’s the date?” However, we advise finding the right venue first,...

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The Ultimate Guide to Live-Streaming Your Wedding

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The Ultimate Guide to Live-Streaming Your Wedding

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding celebration, getting hitched in a tropical location, or have guests that can't make the trip due to a global pandemic, there are many reasons why you might opt to live stream your wedding for all your friends and family to see! Thanks to technology, live...

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When to Say “I Do” in 2023

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When to Say 'I Do' in 2023

Your wedding is more important than the date. In fact, we are firm believers that there are no “bad days” to get married! Your guests are much more likely to remember the gorgeous venue and fabulous ceremony than the date you choose. So have fun picking your wedding date! We’re here to help by...

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Manage Your Wedding Budget

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Manage Your Wedding Budget

Weddings are expensive. In fact, they are one of the biggest single expenditures you are likely to make, second only to buying a house! Until you’ve planned your own wedding, it can be hard to understand why someone would spend so much money “on just one day”. However, we find that couples rarely...

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Our Favorite Bridal Shower Game Ideas

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Our Favorite Bridal Shower Game Ideas

The bridal shower is an exciting time to set wedding planning aside for the day and focus on the fun stuff—you and the people you love! Bridal shower games are a fun and easy way to celebrate the happy couple and help your friends and family get to know one another. Check out this guide to our...

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How to find your wedding venue - Wedgewood Weddings

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9 Questions to Ask While Touring a Wedding Venue

It’s been said that planning your wedding is exciting, magical ... and a lot of work. But thankfully, we cut out a lot of the work for you and help you focus on a fun and simple planning process. When it's time to visit the venues that you and your significant other have narrowed down, there are a...

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6 Great Reasons for a Phoenix, AZ, Destination Wedding

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6 Reasons for a Phoenix, AZ, Destination Wedding

If you're considering having your destination wedding in Phoenix, Arizona, here are six advantages you want to consider:

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Ways to Curb Pre-Wedding Jitters | Wedgewood Weddings

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8 Ways to Curb Pre-Wedding Jitters

Your wedding is almost here! You're probably excited, nervous, and a bit overwhelmed... to sum it up, you're just feeling all of the feelings right now, and that's completely normal! A wedding is a beautiful ceremony for couples to vow their love and commitment to each other. With so much...

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Couple camping by rv under the stars

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Essential Tips for a Glamping Honeymoon

Your honeymoon will be one of many incredible trips you take with your future spouse. It should kick off your married life in the happiest way possible, which is why so many couples decide to go glamping.

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You Deserve ValSerVenience from Wedgewood Weddings

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You Deserve Val Ser Venience

Let's talk about a concept at the heart of all great hospitality: ValSerVenience. This idea embodies what guests should expect - value, service, and convenience.

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Planning a Wedding on a Budget | Wedgewood Weddings

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Planning a Wedding on a Budget

Are you planning a wedding and trying to stick to a budget? Don't worry! Many couples are just like you; they want an amazing day within their particular budget. Whether you're hoping for a small event at $10,000 or a larger event under $40,000, it is possible to have a beautiful and memorable...

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The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Weddings

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The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Weddings

Outdoor weddings are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason! From sunset vows exchanged along the beach to a moonlit reception under the stars, there’s something so magical about being married among natural splendor. From lush gardens and babbling streams to snow-covered peaks and...

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Ballroom Weddings: The Ultimate Guide

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Ballroom Weddings: The Ultimate Guide

Ballrooms have an elegant charm that can elevate any wedding reception. From celebrating your first dance as newlyweds surrounded by loved ones to the traditional bouquet toss, a ballroom wedding can host some of your favorite memories. When choosing the ballroom for your wedding reception, it is...

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6 No-Nonsense Wedding Planning Tips

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6 No-Nonsense Wedding Planning Tips

Deciding to get married feels like it comes with its own to-do list. Get insider secrets from wedding experts. We asked our team to share how you can make your wedding planning simple and stress-free! Get six must-know tips from our wedding professionals!

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What to Expect on a Virtual Venue Tour

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What to Expect on a Virtual Venue Tour

Are you venue shopping from a distance or finding yourself too busy with work to visit venues in person? If you're eager to secure your wedding venue and start planning but feel short on time for in-person tours, a virtual venue tour can be a fantastic solution!

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All About Sequel Weddings

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All About Sequel Weddings

First introduced by our friends at The Knot in 2019, Sequel Weddings gained more traction as a creative way to keep wedding plans intact due to COVID-19-related interruptions. and nowadays the trend remains on point especially for couples with busy, busy lives or people who want to spread out the...

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6 Tips to Make Your Wedding Venue Tour Useful

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6 Tips to Make Your Wedding Venue Tour Useful

Becoming newly engaged is one of the most exciting chapters in a person’s life! However, there are dozens of tasks to complete and details to arrange before experiencing the magical moment of saying “I do.” One of the most important decisions is choosing where it all will take place (a.k.a. the...

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10 Best Wedding Planning Apps to Make Life a Breeze

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10 Best Wedding Planning Apps to Make Life a Breeze

The best wedding planning apps should have three major features: easy navigation, sleek organization, and extreme helpfulness. With your wedding drawing close and preparation in top gear, you'll want your wedding app to have all three! We’ve searched through dozens of apps and curated a collection...

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Managing Your RSVPs

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Managing Your RSVPs + Table Plans

You're ready to get married and your guests are all invited. As the special day get's closer, what's next on the list? Collecting your wedding RSVPs and getting excited about celebrating with your guests. Here are six tips to keep you sane when it comes down to the final count.

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Couple enjoying the grand sparkler moment at Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings

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Wow Your Guests With These Fun Grand Entrance Ideas

The grand entrance is your chance to kickstart the party with pizzazz! As the anticipation builds while guests migrate to the reception area and settle in, you have a rare opportunity to delight and wow them from the very first reception moments. Crafting a memorable entrance may seem daunting at...

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Bride and Groom on the Beach

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Behind the Scenes: Crafting Memorable Wedding Experiences

As wedding bells chime and love fills the air, an unseen crew orchestrates the entire celebration behind the scenes. Starting with a sales and event expert, far more takes place than expected. Often, couples start their journey a year or more in advance, and a skilled wedding expert is there to...

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Organized Wedding Planning Essentials

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Organized Wedding Planning Essentials

Your insider's guide to making wedding planning feel easy! By now, it’s probably no surprise to you that there are A LOT of details to coordinate during your wedding planning. Considering you have a full-time life and other things to manage from day-to-day, it can get overwhelming to not only plan...

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Checklists For Everyone In Your Wedding Party

Wedding Checklists For Your Wedding Party

Now that you know who does what from our Wedding Party Roles blog, we’ve put together all of the task lists and to-do’s to make wedding planning that much easier! Share these helpful wedding checklists with your wedding party! You’re on your way to wedding planning stress-free bliss.

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Essential Tips For Planning A Flawless Honeymoon

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Essential Tips For Planning A Flawless Honeymoon

Your wedding planning needs a lot of attention, but remember, you get to plan the honeymoon too! It’s totally fine to step away from seating charts and centerpieces to fantasize about your glorious tropical vacation! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for our 5 essential tips for planning an...

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Essential Wedding Accessories Checklist!

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Essential Wedding Accessories Checklist!

With so many details to take care of before your special day, it’s easy to end up feeling overwhelmed or worried that something important will slip through the cracks. To help ensure your wedding goes off without a hitch, the pros at Wedgewood have compiled a checklist of essential accessories you...

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Wedding Coordinator Q&A

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Planning Advice From Our Expert Coordinators

Wedding planning requires serious work. There are SO many details to put together for a single wedding, and our expert planners manage to do it all. We pride ourselves on making the run-up to wedding day feel like a breeze and that's down to our team's expertise. Today we're hanging out with a few...

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Finding the Ideal Spot for Your Big Day

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Ultimate Wedding Venue Checklist

When you start on the exciting journey of wedding planning, one of the most crucial decisions you'll make is choosing the perfect venue. This isn't just about finding a location; it's about discovering a destination that will host your memories. So, let's dive into our comprehensive checklist that...

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The A to Z of Wedding Planning: Your Ultimate Checklist

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Best Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding can be a rollercoaster of emotions. From the joy of saying "yes" to the nitty-gritty details of seating arrangements, the journey can sometimes feel overwhelming. But guess what? It doesn't have to be that way!

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Two brides among lush parkland - Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings

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5 Reasons to Say 'I Do' to a Brunch Wedding

Are you considering a wedding that defies convention and embraces a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere? Look no further than a brunch wedding! This increasingly popular choice offers couples a delightful blend of intimacy, affordability, and unique style, making it an excellent option for those who...

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Carmel Fields expert team

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Everything That Goes Into Planning Your Wedding

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes once you lock in your wedding date? At Wedgewood Weddings, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional value, service, and convenience, ensuring your celebration is everything you've envisioned. Here's a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work our...

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13 Memorable Gestures for Your Wedding Day

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13 Memorable Wedding Day Ideas

Now that you've sorted out the guest list, secured the venue, and found your wedding gown, there's one more delightful task on the agenda — brainstorming memorable gestures that will make your wedding day even more special for both you and your future spouse. Check out these 13 heartfelt ideas to...

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