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Now that you’ve had time to celebrate your engagement, it’s time to start wedding planning! Our ultimate wedding planning timeline and checklist includes insights on when to book your wedding venue, hire vendors, send out invitations, and more.

Engagement season is here! This means newly engaged couples everywhere are starting to plan their wedding day and looking for wedding planners and other professionals who can help them pull it all together. The first stop: choosing the perfect wedding venue! There are so many options out there, especially here […]

Other than the dance floor, the most visited spot of your reception is undoubtedly the wedding bar. From cocktail hour to champagne toasts, you and your guests will be vibing (and imbibing) at the bar all night long, so make sure it stands out! We’ve put together our top wedding […]

On April 29, 2023, the Lightner Museum was delighted to host Cory and David as they tied the knot in front of their closest family and friends. This fun-loving couple not only created an amazing experience for their guests, they honored each other’s families in a way that was truly […]

Your vendors can make or break your wedding experience. Join us as we answer the question, “Do I need a wedding planner?” with helpful tips from event experts.

In many areas of the country, winter is not the best time of year to host your wedding day, but here in Florida, a January wedding is ideal! For their special day, Ali and Matt chose a winter wedding. On January 20, 2023—right after the holiday season—they walked down the […]

Mealtime at your wedding reception is a great opportunity for your guests to bond and connect over food before hitting the dance floor. The two of you as a couple can also sit and enjoy a moment together after a whirlwind wedding day and months of wedding planning. Creating a […]

If you do a Google search for “how to plan a wedding,” you’ll find millions of different articles with a variety of wedding planning tips on every conceivable topic. Here at the Lightner Museum, we believe the wedding planning process should be fun, not stressful! In this guide, we’ve collected […]

If you’re like most of us, you probably use social media to share the special moments in your life with loved ones near and far. You use it to show off your #OOTD, share your favorite memes, and even announce your proposal! It’s only natural that you would also use […]

If you grew up in a particular faith tradition, you likely had a very clear idea of what your wedding ceremony would look like. However, if your spouse-to-be comes from a different religious background, you’re probably presented with a unique challenge when wedding planning begins: how to plan a mixed-faith […]