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…
Having a photobooth at your wedding reception is one of the smartest decisions you can make! Not only are they really fun, but it also gives your guests something to do during the “down times” in your wedding. Such as during a cocktail hour or while you are taking photos or getting to your reception…
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…
National Proposal Day is celebrated on the first day of Spring and the first day of Fall every year. Have you ever wondered where the traditions of proposing came from? Why do significant others kneel when proposing? Why is there an engagement ring? Why the Kneeling? It’s not clear exactly where the act of kneeling…
From the crunch of the fallen leaves to the slight breeze in the November air, Jessica and Albert shared the perfect winter wedding ceremony on November 26, 2018. This intimate commitment of love was shared by the parent’s of the bride. You can see the joy on everyone’s faces as Jessica and Albert committed themselves…
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…