The styled shoot at White Dove Barn shot by Ivory Door Studio was absolutely beautiful! It had a vintage feel with touches of modern elegance. The bright pinks and purple florals were lovely with the locale and the touches of gold finished off the look perfectly. Venue: White Dove Barn Planning & Design: Weddings &…
There isn’t a more classic and beautiful flower than the red rose. National Rose Day is June 12 so we thought we would celebrate with some facts about red roses. Each color of the rose symbolizes something different. The red rose is the traditional symbol for love, romance, and will always be a way to…
Your wedding day should be about no one else than you and your spouse. If you and your partner want don’t want to have kids attend your wedding festivities and want to have an Adults-Only Wedding, that is perfectly okay. Here are our best tips on how to make this happen: Don’t Give In Some…
So you have been bestowed the responsibility of throwing a loved one a bridal shower? Here are our best tips on planning a fantastic event! Pick A Date The first thing you should do is pick a date. Talk with the bride and determine the best date that works for her. (Most bridal showers take…
There are a ton of wedding superstitions that have different origins and stories. There are reasons to follow them or not, the decision is up to you! Not Seeing Each Other Before The Wedding This custom originated from places where arranged wedding were common. It is believed that if the arranged couple saw each other…
We are so excited to announce the color palette for the August HC Wedding Showcase which will be held at the Bavarian Bierhaus! The color palette will be the only inspiration given to our design teams and it’s up to them to create something unique and different! This allows couples to get a real life…
Are you newly engaged? Planning a wedding? We are excited to announce our Fall HC Wedding Showcase will be on August 18, 2019 at Bavarian Bierhaus. Grab your fiancé, besties, and your mom and join us from 1-4 PM on August 18 for this unique wedding show experience. The Happily Connected Wedding Showcase is not your…
With Mother’s Day right around the corner we thought we would share some ways to include your mother or mother-in-law into your big day (whether you are the bride or groom). Ask Her Opinion Simply asking what she thinks is a great way to make your mother/mother-in-law feel included. If you are torn between two…
When it comes to wedding planning it’s okay to make your own rules and not follow the “traditional” routes. Most bridal parties consist of a Maid of Honor or Matron of Honor and several bridesmaids, but there’s no rule book that says you have to do it this way. Many times MOH are the bride’s…
The Cheekwood Estate and Gardens served as the perfect locale for this sweet couple’s engagement photos shot by Wilde Company. The beautiful flowers and the natural light made for an absolutely stunning result! Written by Amy of Wilde Company: When we started chatting with Amanda and Mike about what they wanted to do for their…