Embracing Intimacy: The Rise of Micro Weddings and Elopements
Why couples choose micro weddings and elopements, how to plan one, picking vendors, and the Florida marriage license rules, from Orlando officiant Karin Hill.
Wedding planning, minus the stress
Karin has been marrying Central Florida couples since 2014, and she’s heard every worry. Here are her answers, from changing your name after the wedding to handfasting, veils and boho ceremonies. Pour a coffee and start anywhere.
How to Create a Sustainable Wedding: An Eco-Friendly Guide
A practical guide to an eco-friendly wedding: green venues, digital invitations, sustainable attire and rings, flowers, catering, travel, favors and a green registry.
Crafting Elegance on a Budget: The Ultimate Guide to Veils
The history of the wedding veil, veil styles and lengths, how to match a veil to your dress and hair, veil FAQs, and a step-by-step guide to making your own.
How To Change Your Name in Florida After Getting Married
Step by step: your marriage certificate, Social Security card, Florida driver license, passport, banks and, for military newlyweds, DEERS and your military ID.
How To Save Money While Planning Your Wedding: 10 Quick Tips
Ten practical ways to cut wedding costs without losing the magic: must-haves first, off-peak dates, unusual venues, DIY, guest list, DJ, buffet, renting and a planner.
Ultimate Guide to Handfasting: Meaning, Colors, and How-To
What a handfasting ceremony is, how it is performed step by step, what each ribbon color means, and a few fun facts, from an Orlando officiant who makes the cords.
5 Tips for How to Reduce Stress on Your Wedding Day
Five simple ways to stay calm on your wedding day: a breathing exercise, a detailed timeline, delegating, a support system and a little morning movement.
Crafting Your Dream Bohemian Wedding: A Comprehensive Guide
Part 2 of our boho wedding series: choosing a venue, boho attire for everyone, ceremony ideas like handfasting and ring warming, the reception, and personal touches.
Exploring Bohemian Weddings: Themes, Essence & Inspiration
Part 1 of our boho wedding series: what makes a wedding bohemian, where the style comes from, its key characteristics, and some fun facts.
Ideas For Alcohol Infused Wedding Ceremonies
Wine blending, whiskey or tequila shots, a champagne tower and a love-letter wine box: how to do each ceremony, our tips, and non-alcoholic swaps.
Wedding Planning: The Key to Choosing Your Perfect Planner
How to choose the right wedding planner: local knowledge, reviews, the first consultation, and the ten things to compare, from Central Florida planner Karin Hill.
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