Sixteen years ago this June, my husband and I planned our ideal wedding. We wanted a small, outdoor ceremony in a garden, followed by a reception in...
February 2025
Brunch Ideas for the Morning After the Wedding
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests...
A Parent Primer for the Wedding Day
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
February Additions for the To-Be-Read Pile
Celebrate the month of love and Black History Month with these compelling stories. The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Emma, a very well-known marine...
Countdown to 3.21 Fun
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with games, prizes, crafts, music, face painting, food trucks and more. The second annual 3.21 Fun is organized by...
Moon Shot
Craig Peterson’s Moon Over Timberline is a striking composition that blends the glowing, golden moon with the dark silhouette of a treeline,...
Borrowed Blooms Crafts Bouquets That Last Forever
Michele Baldeshwiler’s artfully arranged flowers never wilt. Although they look real, Baldeshwiler styles bouquets made from wooden flowers, which...
Discover Sweet Ideas for Your Wedding Reception
Follow tradition or create a new one with decadent wedding desserts from local bakeries. The rising popularity of dessert buffets and late night...
Explore the Stories Behind Our Editors’ Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new...
Twofold Blooms Gives Flowers a Second Life
After Marie Schuhwerck’s wedding in 2020, the clean-up crew ended up throwing away a bunch of flowers used for decorations. “I couldn’t even watch,”...
Best Ways To Preserve Wedding Memories
Hold your memories close with these preservation and care tips. Every wedding day inevitably reaches its conclusion. The vows are made, the marriage...
Tree Frog on Dahlia
Gardener Jodi Martin snapped this shot of a bright green tree frog nestled in a Hollyhill Black Beauty dahlia, one of more than 300 varieties...
House of Colour Helps Clients Find the Perfect Palette
A color expert helps brides and grooms find the perfect color palette for their wedding day—and beyond. When it comes to planning a wedding, the...
Travel by Tara Explores Delightful Honeymoon Destinations
Discover off-the-beaten-path honeymoon locales. It’s tempting for brides and grooms to make the honeymoon as easy as possible—especially after their...
Wedding Photographer Creates a Garden Party Celebration
A photographer and wedding coordinator creates a verdant scene based on current trends. Photographer Alexandra Robyn got married at her aunt and...
Fashionable Stories
The Paris Gown by Christine Wells Published in 2024, this light read is for all who love Paris, fashion, love, food, overcoming adversity and the...
Plan for Spring at Lakeville’s Home, Landscape and Consumer Expo
Stroll through more than 100 booths, featuring ideas for improving your indoor and outdoor spaces—and even your life—at the Lakeville Chamber of...
Jb’s Beauty Room Is Glamour on Wheels
Hair stylist Jenna Buck created a mobile salon by transforming a fishing house. After 10 years in the business, wedding hair stylist Jenna Buck has...
