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SPRINGFIELD Ballrooms, banquet halls, country clubs and bed-and-breakfasts Arlington’s  Upstairs Built in 1917, 210 Broadway has been reincarnated into a beautiful restaurant and bar, blending the old factory frame with timeless interior design.  Arlington’s Upstairs offers a beautiful setting for Wedding Receptions.  The Banquet room offers a full bar, stage and seating up to 140. […]

 Few things set the tone for a wedding ceremony and reception better than music. Music establishes ambience and serves to transition guests through the various components of the day.  Music is played in various ways throughout a wedding. For example, the wedding ceremony may be accompanied by a pianist or violinist, while music during the […]

Joe & Eden Langiano had their ceremony at Athens Christian Church; reception at Secret Recipes. PHOTO BY Chris Withers  Many once-popular wedding traditions have fallen by the wayside. But one wedding tradition that has withstood the test of time is the wedding registry. Couples about to tie the knot still build a wedding registry so […]

Kelly & Mark Peper had their ceremony at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springfield; reception at Buena Vista Farms in Jacksonville. Photo by Steve & Tiffany/WarmowskiPhotography.com  Engagement photos vary depending on the couple. Often reserved for save-the-date cards and now commonly used to spruce up wedding websites, engagement photos can range from formal shoots in […]

Once a couple has officially tied the knot, the newly recognized man and wife and all of their guests will retire to a party room where they can mingle, dance and enjoy a good meal. In the past, standard fare like prime rib and roasted chicken dominated wedding menus. But today’s weddings cater to people […]

 The average wedding tends to be one of the most costly ventures in a couple’s life together. Many couples seek ways to cut costs, and negotiating with prospective vendors is one way to do just that. Too often couples overlook haggling for better prices because they may be intimidated by the process or simply want […]

All eyes are on the bride and groom on their wedding day. Feeling beautiful and dapper can boost a couple’s confidence and ensure they look back on their wedding photographs and videos with pride.Certain beauty basics and makeup and hair strategies can help any bride look spectacular on her wedding day. The following are some […]

Nowadays, many wedding guests are not ready to call it a night after the deejay plays the last dance at the reception. After-parties have grown increasingly popular, but planning an after-party is not necessarily as simple as pointing guests to a nearby watering hole.  After-parties can be anything a couple wants them to be. They […]

 Getting married means accepting change and combining two lives into one. After tying the knot, certain decisions and discussions are easier than others. Conversations about money may be one of the hardest topics for newly married couples to navigate. Couples are heading to the altar later than they did in generations past. In the United […]