Music definitely helps to set the tone of your wedding and reception. So we asked C.T. of The Music City Sound to tell us what facts to know before hiring a wedding band and here’s what he told us!  SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT HIRING A WEDDING BAND… Your wedding band will be one of the…

In honor of raising awareness for Men’s Health and No Shave November, we thought we would share some history and fun facts about mustaches we found on Movember.com and how No Shave November came about! Here at Happily Connnected, we strive to educate as well as inspire. Although today’s blog isn’t about weddings or events,…

Engagement season is right around the corner and we feel it’s important for couples to know the difference between Wedding Coordinator vs. Venue Coordinator  so we asked Aly owner of  Events by Aly to explain the difference. During the process of planning your wedding, several ideas and people are thrown in your direction. Something that…

When planning your wedding, there are many things to think about. With the excitement of the day, the last thing you want to think about is achy, blistered feet. As women, we know all to well, that finding a wedding shoe made for dancing can be easier said than done.  Luckily, women’s shoes have come…

Today’s Monday Motivation is near and dear to my heart – hiring a wedding professional! Weddings can be expensive, but not hiring a professional can be even more expensive and often a disaster. This brings us to today’s quote from Red Adair –“ If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you…

Written by: Rebecca Elder A fun wedding trend that you may see more of in 2019 is alternative wedding desserts. I’m sure every wedding you’ve ever been to the couple served cake for dessert. Well, what if you don’t like cake? Brides and Grooms are starting to realize that having more dessert options for their…

Love this quote… Photo Credit: Wilde Company And it has us thinking about picking out songs for a wedding. Picking songs for your wedding can often be a little daunting. There are so many you have to decide on…the song for the processional, the recessional, and the song you both come in to, First dances,…

If you’re planning to say I DO soon, you’re probably pinning lots of wedding ideas including your Grand Exit! To help with your decision,  we thought we would share the history and some modern ideas. The tradition of throwing rice began with the ancient Romans, and is meant to wish fertility for the newlyweds. Originally,…

Fall is the best time of the year for many reasons. The weather is getting cooler, football is back on TV, and couples are getting married! And in my opinion, there’s no better time to get married than in the fall. Here are some trends if you are considering a fall wedding! Accent colors: Deep…

You said Yes! Now there’s a million things to do to plan the day of your dreams! Wedding planning can be stressful. To help take some of the stress away, try breaking down the checklist and doing a certain number of tasks per week. By doing this, it makes the list itself seem a little…