Events have changed in these last two years, and old themes have been reimagined. Your upcoming New Year’s Eve party may be an excellent opportunity to ride this wave of change and do something different for your guests. New Year’s Eve celebrations are more than just alcohol and fireworks. Many cultures across the world have …
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When it comes to weddings, we all know the basic structure. The bride walks down the aisle carrying flowers; there is an exchange of vows, it ends with “I do.” Then, a party. There are other traditions, like “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” and the bouquet toss. Where did the exchange …
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There are other holidays to celebrate over fall and winter, so when planning festive season events, keep these wonderful holidays in mind. The festive season is a time of celebratory events across the world. This is especially the case this year after spending the whole holiday season of last year in lockdown. A common misconception, …
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The joys of marriage and a life as a couple is reflected in wedding traditions across all cultures and continents. With travel restrictions still in place for much of the world due to the pandemic, the closest most of us are getting to an international vacation is watching travel shows on Netflix or nostalgically clicking …
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. Maybe it can inspire some wedding planning ideas for you and your couples. In the western world, it can be pretty easy to come up with a long list of holidays that most people look forward to all year. Whether it’s Christmas …
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Known by different names in different parts of the world and gaining popularity for brides of all backgrounds, Mehndi or wedding henna art is a tradition that’s been around for more than 9,000 years. Part of its rise in popularity is thanks to passionate artists all around the world. I’ve always thought of henna as beautiful, elegant, …
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While planning an interfaith wedding can be difficult, it can also be something that brings you, your future spouse, and both of your families closer together. As someone who married outside of her faith, I can tell you that it is possible to have a wedding that both you and your partner feel is totally …
Planning a wedding abroad doesn’t have to be a scary experience. Of course, a local event planner will help, but there are a few other things you can do to make your wedding a success. I asked Judith, an American who had her wedding in Ecuador, to share her experiences. Below is her advice. Take …
Event planning across cultures and traditions is a skill and an artistic calling. I spoke to Jean Rivers of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis about how she plans events that fuse multiple cultures. Blue Llama Events was featured in Condé Nast’s Brides Magazine, was a top pick by The Knot, featured on WeddingDay, and won a …
