“If June was the beginning of a hopeful summer, and July the juice middle, August was suddenly feeling like the bitter end.” – Sarah Dessen

Yes, my lovely bride-to-be! We find ourselves in July, and the magic of being in the juicy morsels of the summer season never gets old for our summer-loving souls! Even the most autumnal souls with a dreamy hygge inner sentiment can't deny the allure of summer and all that it brings! There is nothing quite like a summer afternoon spent by the beach or the pool, as you soak up the sun and your latest summer read, is there? July is an explosion to our senses alright! When we say July, it conjures up images of fireworks bursting into spirals of color high up in the dark sky, the smell of chlorine from the pool as you climb up to the top of the water slide, and the feeling of roughness in your hands as you grasp the old tire swing rope tied to the tree in your front yard and the dirt squelching between your bare toes before you pull back to swing. You can almost smell the taste of the watermelon popsicle melting in your hand as the air fills up with promises of grilled chicken! Summer is a tapestry of nostalgic memories from bygone days. Why won't it? After all, for years in the end, July meant long, sweltering hot days with nothing to do but play outside till the sun goes down.

As you can probably already tell, it has never been a secret that summer has always provided a great deal of enjoyment. This summer, though, was more than a languid crawl of nature. It has been life-giving and a reminder of the slow joy of simple summer days. This year's summer amplified the brilliance of life's basic joys as if we were making up for all the summer days of recent years. Families went out on vacations without dread in their minds, and an ice cream cone sold at a summer fair still held the same magic. And lovers continued to do what they do best- color our lives with their excitement for love and the future ahead! They sported a little more pep in their step, picnics and languid walks were swiftly exchanged for catching up with old friends. July bloomed like it does every year, but this time it felt like the good old times! Even while the horrors of the past are not forgotten, it was easier to view life and all its beauty and wonder with renewed enthusiasm. We have endured adversity, yet life has once again blossomed. July promised the return of good old summer days filled with pool days, lazy reading, and evenings full of fireflies and melting ice cream cones! Now that we are approaching the end of summer, we are all eager to welcome another season change with the enthusiasm of a 5-year-old on a sugar high. As summer begins to wind down, we are still here to enjoy the last month of summer days before autumn arrives. Before the excitement of the heady summer days settles in our bones and we enjoy the deeper melancholy of technicolor August sunsets instead!

If you are a bride who has her heart set on a late-summer wedding or is just planning in this magical landscape, you have just landed on the right blog! From gorgeous summer cocktails to bold and beautiful wedding color palettes, we come to you again with a handful of wedding resources from the different corners of the internet which will get your heart excited for a summer wedding! So get your cold coffee ready, and your wedding planning notebook set so that you can daydream with us for a while!

Festival weddings are a fruit of this festival-era generation, and we have to admit. They do sound like a whole lot of fun! Festival season is almost here, and we can't wait to spend our days lounging in the sun, taking in the scenery, and spending time with friends. But when you can turn your wedding into a setup comparable to that, why should those experiences be exclusive to massive music festivals? This is one wedding theme that we expect to see more of this spring, from weddings inspired by Burning Man to one couple's Wedding 'Cella. Every year, festivals witness the engagement of a large number of local couples. The ideal alternative for a couple who connected over EDM or who met at their preferred event may be to be married there. Fortunately, the precedent will enable you and your special someone to have a highly customized and heartfelt ceremony at your preferred event! The blog below will provide you with all the info you will need to organize your festival wedding, from sourcing the perfect venue to getting the license in advance.

5 Things You Need to Know About Festival Weddings

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Planning a wedding can be a whole lot of fun too, especially when you are planning the perfect concoction for your lovely guest! A unique wedding drink menu will keep your guests entertained and prepared to dance, whether you plan to serve cocktails at the reception or after the party. Not sure where to begin? Do not worry, the blog below brings with it advice and techniques to assist you in achieving that. A mouthwatering wedding cake, some tasty treats, charming table decorations, and handmade favors that are uniquely yours will create the mood for the celebration. The most fun part of a wedding is when the beverages are just as fun! This is your chance to let your cocktails shine, whether you like tequila, vodka, or rum. The blog post below offers you some original and enjoyable suggestions for kicking up your wedding cocktails while still keeping your sober, inquisitive guests in mind. For people who would prefer not to drink alcohol, you can apply the same suggestions to make the beverages stronger. For some energizing cocktail suggestions that will guarantee an amazing wedding, click the link below.

Wedding Cocktails Are Perfect for Showing Off Your Creativity! Here Are 17 Ways to Make Yours Stand Out

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Okay, so you're the queen of wedding design, totally on top of RSVPs, hand-lettered your invitation envelopes using your academic calligraphy talents, and you've even got your wedding party dressed. So why would you need to hire a wedding coordinator in the ever-loving wedding world? We're sorry to break it to you, but even the most prepared and on-top-of-things brides and grooms might have a very unpleasant surprise if they attempt to handle everything on their own on the big day. Since the on-site coordinator is in charge of maintaining the facility, they will be the ones to instruct you on what you can and cannot do with the area. Contrary to an on-site coordinator, who effectively serves as a venue representative, a wedding planner is there to carry out your ideas. Still, puzzled? For additional information on the duties of a wedding coordinator, click the link below.

Everything to Know About On-Site Coordinators

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Your wedding day is marked in red on your calendar, your flowers are chosen, your wedding script font is just right and your menu is decided on! While all of these things are equally important, we do nurture a soft corner in our hearts for the wedding day memories, and we believe the role of the wedding photographer on your wedding day is extremely important! While in most cases the wedding photographers are there to capture your wedding day in all its finest details, there are some things that every photographer wants you to keep in mind so that you ensure your dream wedding photographs are just as dreamy! Aside from the obvious mistakes that should be avoided like the plague, your photographer also wants you to avoid some less common blunders. If you're not attentive, these mistakes could ultimately impair the overall quality of your images and could even lead to a reduced image cull. Read the link below to know more about this.

3 Things Your Photographer Doesn't Want You to Do on Your Wedding Day

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Even the most practical and utilitarian elements of the wedding can serve a dual purpose when it comes to design! Your wedding seating chart may be the most useful piece of reception décor, but that doesn't mean you can't get creative with it! Once you've selected the seating arrangements for your guests, you'll need a sizable, clear display that they can see as soon as they enter the reception area. It must harmonize perfectly with your theme and color scheme because it's the one sign that everyone will undoubtedly notice. We have a wedding seating chart to suit every aesthetic, whether you're searching for classic, bohemian, DIY, or vintage options. If you are struggling to come up with the ideal seating chart ideas for your special day, the blog below shall provide all the inspiration you need!

Unique Wedding Seating Chart and Escort Card Ideas

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Summer speaks in bold and bright colors from the color wheel, and while we love all the neutrals and pastels, there is something about summer hues that refuse to be hushed and dulled down! The arrival of summer heralds lovely blossoms, vivacious summer color palettes, and an abundance of travel alternatives. You will be astounded by the gorgeous summer color palette alternatives this season has always had to offer for couples who are skipping the colder seasons in favor of a celebration. It's time to bid a neutral farewell and welcome the bold, in-style hues. If you are feeling uninspired as you choose your summer wedding hues, the article below will provide you with all the inspiration you need! 

7 Bright and Bold Summer Color Palettes

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This year provided a plethora of wedding trends and micro trends for engaged couples to consider. While we have the stoic and minimal era on one side, there is Marie Antoinette-level maximalism on the other, and there seem to be more choices now than ever before! There is a great deal going on, and wedding planning is more complicated than ever before! But if you delve deeper into your soul and have a clear vision of what you and your partner desire, you will be able to build your perfect dream wedding! And if you are stumped for inspiration or overwhelmed about which inspiration to focus on, you can count on us to provide you with the latest wedding planning trends and insider information! We look forward to seeing you towards the end of August, with all the pre-fall emotions, as we bid adieu to summer together and make way for autumn! Until then, enjoy the last leg of the summer of 2022 and enjoy those pool days while you can!