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From classic must-haves to what’s next, The Wedding Extravaganza highlights trends in ceremony settings, celebration entertainment, fashion, décor, photography, and more. Check back often for fresh ideas and wedding planning insights.

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Feel Good. Travel Easy. Be Present: 3 Wedding Pros Who Make It All Happen

Your wedding isn’t just about how it looks, it’s about how it feels. From building confidence before the big day, to creating a seamless travel experience, to designing a wedding you can actually be present in, these three wedding pros show how the right support transforms your entire experience, not just the event itself.

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A Winter Romance on the Water

Designed to feel timeless yet modern, the shoot blended rich cranberry tones with blush accents, layered metals, and organic greenery. Every detail was intentionally chosen to feel elevated but lived in, luxurious yet warm. From the ceremony design to the final moments on the lake, the day unfolded like a love story meant to be felt, not just seen.

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15 Real Wedding Regrets... and How to Avoid Them!

Don't wish you had done things differently. Consider this your cheat sheet for having no regrets after your wedding day.

Is This the One? Choosing Your Wedding Venue

A venue sets the tone for everything that follows: the flow of your day, the atmosphere your guests experience, and the memories you’ll hold onto for years. But how do you know when you’ve found the right one?

That’s So Us: Creative and Thoughtful Touches to Personalize Your Wedding

Leave a lasting impression on your guests with some creative personalized touches.

What Your Wedding Photographer Wishes You Knew

A top Atlanta wedding photographer shares the secrets behind wedding images that are authentic, timeless, and story-driven.

Interactive Mementos: Unexpected Ways to Create Wedding Memories

Couples are finding fresh, interactive ways to make their wedding weekend not just a celebration but an experience, for themselves and their guests. Interactive keepsakes capture the moment and preserve the memories..

Atlanta’s Most Unique Engagement Photo Spots

Capture your love story with unforgettable engagement photos at picturesque, personality-packed locations around metro Atlanta that suit your wedding style.

What to Eat and What to Skip on Your Wedding Day

Find out which foods to eat and which ones to avoid on your wedding day to stay energized, comfortable, and ready to celebrate!  

Monogram Magic: A Personalized Ballroom Garden Wedding

Blending the charm of a romantic European garden withthe elegance of fine dining, this wedding design made a ballroom BLOOM.

Chill Vibes Only: How to Keep Calm on Your Wedding Day

Every couple dreams of a perfect wedding, but you won’t be “in the moment” if you stress over every. little. detail.

Fresh or Faux? Choosing Flowers for Your Dream Wedding

Wedding florals create unforgettable moments, transforming ceremonies and receptions into stunning visual experiences. How do you know if fresh or faux flowers are right for your wedding?

Create Your Wedding Vision Board: A Guide

Every love story is one of a kind. Your wedding should reflect your unique style and journey as a couple, and a vision board is the ideal first planning step.

Inclusive Weddings: Planning Tips for LGBTQ+ Couples

Planning your wedding should be a wonderful experience, but for many LGBTQ+ couples, finding the right wedding professionals can feel challenging.

Espresso Yourself:How to Use Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year in Your Wedding

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse, a rich, cocoa-like shade of brown that looks good enough to eat! Suggesting the cozy comforts of chocolate and coffee, this versatile hue can work for any style of wedding... and can play the star or a supporting role in a warm color palette.

Eternity in Every Detail: Love on a Loop

Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza brought eternal love full circle in a celebration that blended vintage romance with vibrant color. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Oakley on the Lake, the team of wedding pros embraced the unbroken circle of wedding bands for design inspiration.

Saying “I DO” to Your Ideal Wedding Venue

Your wedding venue sets the stage for your celebration, reflecting your style, accommodating your guests, and providing amenities for a seamless event. You kind of have to fall in love with it, too. After all, it will be in every single one of your pictures. Here’s how to know you’ve found the right wedding venue:

From Inspiration to 'I Do': How AWE Helped Create Chloe and Jonathan's Ideal Wedding

When Chloe and her fiancé Jonathan attended AWE they were just beginning their wedding planning journey. Fast forward and they had a picture perfect wedding thanks to nine outstanding wedding vendors they discovered and booked through AWE.

6 Creative Themes for Memorable Wedding Showers

When it’s time to shower a wedding couple with love to launch their lives together, a creative theme can put a new twist on this long-standing tradition.

Spectacular Send-Offs! Dazzling Wedding Exit Ideas

Your wedding send-off is the grand finale! Showcase your style while making a lasting impression on your guests.

Something Borrowed, Something Blue:  A Luxurious Return to the Timeless and Classic

More than 15 Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza vendors created a classic wedding scene that evokes the colors and timelessness of the Mediterranean. 

Choosing Your Wedding Officiant: Tips to Find the Perfect Match

Who Will Officiate Your Wedding? How to Pick the Right Person to Perform Your Ceremony.

Beyond Bridesmaids - New Ways to Invite Friends into Your Wedding

Unique and meaningful ways brides and grooms can include special friends in their weddings beyond the traditional attendant roles.

Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding Day Kissing Tips

The iconic tradition of sealing your vows with a kiss makes for a classic wedding photo moment. But there are so many more kisses to capture on your wedding day! Read our tips for wedding album-worthy smooches.‍

Tips for Attending Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza

Make the most of your Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza experience with our guide of what to do before, during, and after the wedding show!

A Tropical Summer Wedding

Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza brought together a marvelous team of wedding professionals to create a bright wedding fantasy inspired by tropical summer fruits and flavors. 

Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Be prepared for your wedding day with these 20 items!

Post Perfect: Bring Your Wedding "Likes" to Life

Bring that IG or Pinterest look to (real) life, with a personal twist.

Making Your Wedding Uniquely "YOU"

Find out all the ways you can make your wedding uniqely YOU! Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza expert vendors provide tips for finding your signature wedding style.

Social Media Trends for your Wedding

Social media is a great source of wedding ceremony and reception ideas and tips.

Photography Tips for a Picture Perfect Wedding Day

From first look to fun exit, a pro photographer creates lasting and beautiful wedding memories.

Top Honeymoon Planning Tips

A Newlywed Shares Her Recs: Extra Bags, Splurge Alerts & Pro Guidance 

Five Wedding Décor Trends for Unforgettable Photos

Whatever your wedding style an expert rental décor partner can help transform your venue.

Wedding Reception Rentals that WOW

While tuxedo rentals may be top of mind, the list of items you may need or want to rent could be much longer.

Unique Ways To Include Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony  

Many brides and grooms today are breaking the traditional mold of what a wedding is "supposed" to look like, and incorporating loved ones in creative ways. From flower girl grandmas to a family musical act and even getting four-legged friends involved, we've got you covered with ways to involve everyone you love in your nuptials! 

Perfect Wedding Day Presents for Parents

Our parents love us, raise us, teach us, and then give us away on our wedding day. While most brides and grooms gift their wedding party attendants, this milestone moment is also the ideal time to show appreciation for not only your own parents, but the parents of your partner as well. If you're looking for a creative way to do this, we've got you covered! 

Let Them Eat (Something Other Than) Cake! Creative Desserts Customize Your Wedding Reception

You could be a non-traditionalist. Or you’re just not into frosting. Or maybe, as Alice Drennan of Peach State Baking has learned, your love story may include cookies as a major supporting character.

Top Tips for Honeymoon and Destination Weddings

Whether you're planning your dream honeymoon for two or a destination wedding to reunite your nearest and dearest somewhere beautiful, Tamara Jacobs of Destinations by Tamara has the scoop you need. She chatted with Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza this month to share what’s popular, how to decide where to go, and what you can expect from wedding travel in the near future.

All the Small Things: Details of Your Dream Wedding

Atlanta wedding pros provide tips about all the little details you don’t want to forget when planning your wedding.

Romantic and Inventive Touches for Your Wedding

While weddings are swoon-worthy on their own, layering on a bit more romance is a wonderful way to start your once-in-a-lifetime love story.