Most people know Valentine’s Day as the day of love, candy and roses, but it actually has an interesting origin story. Valentine was actually a person, Saint Valentine. The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who…

You Don’t Need Anything Traditionally when two people get married this means they are combining their lives which usually includes moving in together. But this path isn’t for everyone and many couples chose to live together long before they get married so their homes are already fully furnished. If this is the case a traditional…

Deciding whether or not you are going to do a first look at your wedding can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider when choosing the option that is right for you. Pros Take a Breath Undeniably your wedding day will be one of the most stressful days of your life (the…

Calling ALL Nashville Area Talent! We want YOU for our Wedding Showcase! We are looking for specialty rentals, models, planners/designers, floral designers, beauty, videographers, bride & groom attire, desserts, calligraphy/graphics, caterers, bartenders, etc… Our inaugural Happily Connected Wedding Showcase will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 1 PM – 4 PM at Wilburn Street Studio! Wilburn Street Studio…

“But now my own delights I make, my thirst at every rill can slake, and gladly nature’s love partake of thee, sweet daisy” Happy National Daisy Day! Daisies symbolize innocence and purity which stems from the old Celtic legend. In Norse mythology the daisy is Freya’s sacred flower. Freya is the goddess of love, beauty…

If you love sports it’s more than likely going to be a large part of your life, so clearly you are going to want to incorporate that love into your wedding day! There are many ways to do this without being over the top about it (unless that’s your style).  Complete Theme Most weddings have…

National DJ Day was January 20, 2019, so we decided to ask the very talented Jon Boyce of Music Tree Entertainment his insight on hiring a fantastic DJ for your big day!  The most important thing when looking for a good DJ is making sure it’s more than just a playlist and speakers. You must…

For many people animals are not only pets, but a part of their family. So why wouldn’t you want to have them at your wedding? Engagement Photos  Many people opt to include their pets in their engagement photos. This is perfect because you will all be spending a life together!  Adoptable Animals A great way…

When choosing your wedding cake there are two main options to consider: Buttercream Buttercream has four main types. American: Powder sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Swiss: Egg whites, light corn syrup, white sugar and butter. French: Egg yolks, sugar syrup and butter. Italian: Sugar syrup, egg whites, white sugar and butter.  If you’ve ever had…

The holiday season always puts me into a thankful mood.  With the holiday season behind us, there are a lot of thank-you notes being written and sent. The same is true after your wedding celebration.  Regardless of the reason of the gift, it can be hard to write thank-you notes. Whether it is because of procrastination or because…