women of color Archives - Weddings In Color

Want Your Wedding Party (& Guests!) to Look Unique & Fabulous? Here’s How!

Creating the perfect look for your wedding party is all about balance and flexibility—making sure everyone looks great while staying true to your vision.Read More

Wedding Traditions Debunked

Do you know where most wedding traditions come from or how they started? Many of the wedding traditions we follow stem from centuries-old customs that may not resonate with modern couples.

While some traditions are beautiful and meaningful, others carry outdated or patriarchal undertones that may not align with your values. For nontraditional couples, this is your chance to rewrite the rules and craft a ceremony that truly reflects who you are.

Let’s explore the origins of some common wedding traditions and how you can reimagine them to create a wedding that feels authentic and inclusive!Read More

Tips for Getting a Wedding Hotel Block (without being on the hook for $$)

It’s your wedding and guests are coming out of town. Heck, YOU might even want to stay in a nice hotel for the night even if you’re local! (I know I did! It’s a time to treat yourself, and your home is probably a mess with all the wedding planning you’ve been doing).

A hotel block is a reserved number of rooms at a hotel for your wedding guests, typically at a discounted rate. Creating one ensures your guests have convenient, affordable, and accessible accommodations near your venue. (Safety first! No drinking and driving.)

Check out our tips for getting great, and affordable, hotel blocks that won’t break the bank for your guests.Read More

How To Trim the Fat On Your Wedding Budget

Weddings are a celebration of your love, and for some people, this is going to be one of the biggest expenses you have as a couple – besides buying a home.

Costs add up quickly, and couples often get “sticker shock” when it comes to how much weddings cost. Having a beautiful, connected, and fun wedding doesn’t have to break the bank! Trimming the “fat” off your wedding budget doesn’t mean sacrificing style or elegance. It’s all about making intentional choices that prioritize your vision and goals.Read More

When Should I Send Wedding Invitations?

You’ve nailed down the guestlist, now it’s time to send invitations! (If you haven’t nailed down your guest list yet, check out THIS BLOG.) There is no HARD RULE of thumb on when to send invites, and we encourage you to do what feels good to you and your family! Here are some general guidelines that might help you navigate.Read More

Who Should I Invite to My Wedding? Solving the Guest List Dilemma

Creating your wedding guest list can be one of the most challenging parts of wedding planning. Deciding who will share your special day with you requires balancing your vision, goals, budget, and venue size with your relationships with important people you love.Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Put the Word ‘Wedding’ in Your Joint Email

You just started wedding planning and created a joint email for you and your partner to communicate from. Great job! This is such a useful step. As you dive into planning your big day, here’s a tip that could save you both time and energy in the future! Read More

Wedding 101: What Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue?

Welcome to our new series WEDDING 101 where we share with you tips and tricks about planning your wedding so you can be successful, hit your target budget, and create magical experiences for your guests!

TODAY’S FEATURE:

What questions should I ask my potential Wedding Venue?

LGBTQ+ Wedding Trends: Turning Tradition Upside Down

At Weddings In Color we believe that love knows no boundaries, and the celebration of love should reflect the uniqueness and diversity of every couple. LGBTQ+ weddings are a beautiful expression of love and they provide an opportunity to reimagine wedding traditions and create magical, meaningful moments. Today we are going to explore some of the fun and unique ways LGBTQ+ couples are turning tradition upside down and showcasing their own love stories.Read More

Why the Wedding Industry Needs Weddings In Color

As with many people, the first wedding I ever planned was my own. I married my husband in July 2014 at Golden Gate Park’s Shakespeare Garden and had our reception at Terra Gallery. It was one of the most JOYFUL days of my life. I’ll never forget the morning AFTER we got married, we woke up next to each other in our hotel room and the FIRST thing Jonny said to me was: “Gina and Jonny got divorced.” Read More