The Knot Georgia Weddings Magazine

When it comes to weddings today, the rules are simple: There are no rules! You can get married on a campground (p. 132), wear a colorful suit or dress (p. 38), or host a brunch celebration complete with cereal décor and everyone’s fave breakfast bite

What should we put in the welcome bags for our island destination wedding? HARMONY WALTON: For tropical vows, definitely include some sun essentials. Travel-size sunscreen and after-sun care, like aloe and moisturizing lotion, are both useful items f

A fanciful fruit cake takes center stage at British weddings. Typically made from cognac-soaked dates, prunes, raisins, currants and orange peel, the cake is finished off with a marzipan or fondant topping. The French traditionally serve up a stunner

Your save-the-date cards and invitation suite are usually the first impression your guests will get of your wedding day vibe, so make sure your paper goods slay. Think about your whole vision for your day, then work with a stationer or designer to in

Paper obsessed? The fun doesn’t stop once you send out your invitation suites. There are tons of day-of paper goods that could benefit from an extrathoughtful touch. Start the day with a standout ceremony program—we love the idea of including printed

Keep it on hand to dry up zits that pop up at inopportune moments (say, right before your wedding). Drying lotion, $17, MarioBadescu.com Shield yourself from sun damage with this fast-absorbing formula that won’t leave a chalky residue. SPF 50 minera

A unisex perfume with a devoted following of beauty influencers, this sultry, statement scent leaves a lasting impression in its wake. Santal 33 eau de parfum, $270 for 3.4 oz., LeLaboFragrances.com Made from seven different types of roses from all a

Ask your favorite local eatery if they offer cooking classes and enroll your loved ones in some midday culinary fun ahead of your wedding day. Guests of all ages will enjoy getting a taste of the local food scene (and flexing their chef muscles), and

If you’re not providing transportation for your guests, you’ll need to know how long it’ll take them to get from the ceremony to the reception. Ask what the traffic is like around the time of your wedding to ensure your guests won’t get stuck bumper

Think beyond just coordinating your paper with your color palette. Instead, include unique details as well, like finishing the envelope off with vintage stamps from the states where you both grew up, shutting it with a custom wax seal depicting your

If you’re having a nonreligious ceremony, consider asking a close friend or family member to do the honor of officiating. (Remember, this role is best suited for someone who feels at home in front of a crowd.) Bonus: They’ll already know you both wel

THE PROBLEM THE FIX: Keep in mind, your dining tables will likely cover much of the floor. But, if it still makes you cringe, price out the cost of outfitting the whole space in the same material as your dance floor, like hardwood or a chic checkered

Digital is the most typical way of shooting. The biggest advantage? Time—depending on how your photographer works, you could see snaps just days postwedding. Digital cameras can shoot in very low light, and thanks to a display screen, your photograph

□ Over-communicate with your vendors To make sure everyone is on the same page, call your wedding vendors and confirm the arrangements you have with them, including final head counts, arrival times, delivery schedules and more. □ Designate point peop

Whether it’s a missed teaspoon of sugar or a tilted tier, a wedding cake disaster is hard to fix. Yes, it would be much less expensive to buy a few boxes of cake mix and do it yourself, but in the end, the quality may suffer. Plus, decorating and tra