So you’ve found your person and are ready to tie the knot.  First, congratulations!  There are few greater joys in life than finding your other half. Getting married is a major life milestone, and every wedding and marriage is as unique as the couple themselves.  As individual as your nuptials may be, there are some core details that every legal marriage has to have.  Having officiated over 1000 marriages, Zelda knows the ins and outs of planning and the must-dos every wedding has to have. In this article, we’ll touch on everything you need to know to make your big day a special one.

Destination weddings are increasingly popular, especially with millennial couples.  According to a 2023 survey by The Knot, 19% of couples choose to get married somewhere other than their current or former hometown.  Already a bachelorette hotspot, Nashville is a popular (and fantastic) choice for couples looking to make their wedding an experience.  If you’re thinking of tying the knot in Music City, there are a few things you need to know.

On April 20th, 2024 I married my favorite person at an all-inclusive venue in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The day was incredible, everything I could have dreamed and more, but that doesn’t mean the months leading up to it were a blissful period in my life. Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing about the day itself but there are a few things I wish I’d known before starting to plan…

Since ancient times, summer has been the season for weddings.  With long, hot days and abundant flowers and greenery, it’s understandable why so many couples choose to celebrate their love during the warmer months.  Whether tradition or the nice weather is inspiring you to get married in the summer, we have tips to make the most of the season whatever your budget.

Spring is the season of new beginnings.  The world comes alive with flowers and birdsong after months of cold and gray; it only seems natural to celebrate the start of a beautiful new chapter in your life. Maybe this is why late spring is the official start of wedding season. Whether you’re planning a swanky soiree or a private elopement, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the blooming beauty of the season into your wedding.

The sparkle of snow, the fresh scent of pine, a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold day; winter has it’s own special romance.  Whether you love the cold, live for the holidays, or the timing is just convenient, winter is a wonderful time for a wedding or elopement.  Below, we look at how to celebrate all the season has to offer, however big or small your event or budget.

While there’s never a bad time of year to celebrate your love, fall weddings have a special kind of magic.  Even the sunlight has a unique quality that photographers and artists have attempted to capture for centuries.  Whether you’re planning an elopement with just you and your partner or a grand wedding with hundreds of guests, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the magic of fall into your special day.

No matter how big or small, your wedding or elopement is an important moment. Throughout time and across the globe, people have marked these special moments with rituals and traditions meant to bring good fortune to the new union. Adding a special ritual to your wedding can be an opportunity to celebrate your culture or family, symbolically mark start of a new chapter in your lives, or add an individual touch to your ceremony that celebrates your unique relationship.