Venues & vendors
If you need help choosing a wedding venue or hiring your wedding vendors, you've come to the right place. Find advice and tips on wedding photography and videography, catering and food, bar services and drinks, music and more. We guide you as you create your wedding dream team.
Wedding venues
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Wedding Vendor Insurance: What You Need to Know
Advice
Whether you’re the one getting married or you’re a vendor playing an important role in the process, prepare for emergencies, mistakes, and accidents with wedding vendor insurance.
Courthouse Wedding Checklist
How-To
If a big reception with all the bells and whistles isn’t your speed, consider this courthouse wedding checklist for a simple yet sweet ceremony.
The 15 Best Small Wedding Venues in NYC
List
Looking for the best venue for your intimate city wedding? Here are some of our favorite small wedding venues in NYC to consider for your big day.
Getting Married in Another Country: Everything You Need to Know
How-To
The ins and outs of getting married in another country.
Hotel Wedding Pros and Cons
Advice
Hotel wedding venues have been popular for decades. This expert guide will break down the benefits and downsides of a hotel wedding.
Most Popular Types of Wedding Venues
Venues
Finding the perfect wedding venue can be a challenge. We outlined a few popular types of wedding venues to help you find one that's right for you.
Photos & video
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41 Questions to Always Ask Wedding Photographers
Inspiration
You’ll be reminiscing on your wedding photos for years to come. These questions to ask wedding photographers will help you hire someone whose style you love!
I Hate My Wedding Photos—What Do I Do?
Advice
If you don't like your wedding photos, you're probably wondering what to do. Fortunately, there are options that can help fix the situation.
How Much Do Wedding Albums Cost?
Advice
There are so many different wedding albums to choose from, but which one is the best, and how much does it cost?
How Much to Tip Wedding Photographers
Advice
Navigate wedding photographer tipping etiquette effortlessly. Discover guidelines and advice on how much to tip to show appreciation for their exceptional work.
5 Unique Alternatives to Typical Wedding Videos
Inspiration
Want to skip the production of a typical wedding video? We're sharing five unique wedding videography ideas as alternatives to capturing your big day.
How Long Is a Normal Wedding Video?
Advice
Read on for tips on how to decide on the right wedding video length, plus what details to include while staying on budget.
Food & catering
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75 Best Wedding Food Ideas for Your Big Day
Inspiration
Craft your dream wedding menu with our creative food ideas. Find inspiration for delicious dishes to delight guests on your special day.
Menu Ideas for Vegetarian Weddings
Inspiration
Looking to create a vegetarian wedding menu for your guests? Our team can help! Read on for our top tips and advice.
Buffet vs. Plated: Which Style of Catering to Choose
Advice
Wondering if you should do a buffet or plated dish for your wedding? Learn about the pros and cons of each with this complete guide.
Do You Tip a Wedding Caterer?
Advice
Everything you need to know about if, when, and how much to tip your wedding caterer.
When to Book a Wedding Caterer
Advice
Let’s take a look at when to book a wedding caterer—and, just as importantly, what to ask when you book: Everything you need to know about when to book a wedding caterer.
Pros and Cons of Food Truck Wedding Catering
Advice
Food truck wedding catering is a charming option to give your guests an unforgettable dining experience! But, how does it compare to traditional catering choices? Get the scoop at Zola, and weigh the pros and cons of food trucks below.
Florists & flowers
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How Much Do Wedding Arches with Flowers Cost?
Advice
Considering a wedding arch with flowers for your wedding? Read on for average flower costs and how to make the most of your budget in creative ways.
Wedding Florist Cost: What Couples Actually Pay
Advice
Wedding florist cost averages $5,100 to $7,600. Get realistic pricing for bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony flowers to set your budget.
How to Preserve Wedding Flowers: 9 Ideas You Should Try
How-To
Preserve your wedding flowers and create beautiful mementos with these flower preservation techniques.
Best Artificial Flowers for Wedding: The Complete Guide
Inspiration
Learn everything you need to know about types of artificial flowers, ideas for how to use them, and their pros and cons to decide if they are right for you.
How Much is a Bridal Bouquet? Average Cost and Factors
Advice
The bridal bouquet is often one of the more expensive wedding day decorations. Find average costs for a bridal bouquet & factors to consider.
Do You Tip Your Wedding Florist?
Advice
Should you tip your wedding florist? We investigate and help you figure out whether you should, plus the whys and the hows.
Bands, DJs & music
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188 Best Wedding Party Entrance Songs to Get the Party Started
List
Feel on top of the world with our list of wedding party entrance songs. Create an unforgettable wedding entrance soundtrack leading up to your big moment.
300 Best Wedding Songs for Each Moment of your Wedding Day
Music + Entertainment
Explore a curated collection of songs for every moment, from the ceremony to the reception, make sure each part of your special day is filled with music and emotion.
How to Choose Your Wedding DJ
How-To
Music makes the reception, so you need a wedding DJ that can keep the energy all the way up. Narrow down your search with our guide to choosing the perfect DJ for your big day.
77 Unique Wedding Ideas to Make Your Day Unforgettable
List
While you'll be the center of attention on your big day, you can make your event more memorable with these unique wedding ideas for you and your guests.
How to DJ Your Own Wedding
How-To
If you're thinking about being your own wedding DJ, make sure you keep these expert tips in mind to stay properly prepared and guarantee a packed dance floor all night long.
105 Father-Daughter Dance Songs Ideas for Your Wedding Day
Inspiration
Check out our Spotify playlist or jump to one of our song sections to find the perfect father daughter dance song for you and your dad.
Cakes & desserts
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Top 20 Wedding Desserts to Serve In Addition to Cake
Inspiration
Looking for a wedding dessert alternative to wedding cake? Couples weigh in on the top wedding desserts to serve in addition to (or instead of) cake.
How to Choose the Best Flavor for Your Wedding Cake
Advice
The most popular flavors for wedding cakes have been classics for decades. Discover popular cake flavors and trendsetting cakes that are on the rise with Zola.
Do You Tip Wedding Bakers?
Advice
We break down whether or not to tip your wedding cake bakers (hint: you should) and what to know if doing so.
30 Wedding Dessert Ideas To Wow Your Guests
How To
The wedding is not complete without a dessert bar your guests won’t forget.
The Ultimate Wedding Cake Cutting Guide
How-To
You may be wondering how to cut your wedding cake perfectly. We’ve created the ultimate cake cutting guide so your reception can be worry-free.
15 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Significance
Advice
Find out everything you need to know about wedding cake traditions from the experts at Zola! Read on to find out more.
Bar & beverages
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The Ultimate Wedding Alcohol List
Inspiration
Inject some life into your wedding reception with this list of must have spirits and other social lubricants.
18 Popular Wedding Cocktails
List
We’ve narrowed down a list of some of the best wedding cocktails to consider for your big day (as well as some fun, flavor options to make them your own).
Cash Bar at Wedding Explained + 6 Tips to Save Money
How To
One way to save money on your big day is to have a cash bar wedding. Our guide includes cash bar etiquette and invitation wording samples.
How Much Do You Tip Your Wedding Bartender?
Advice
Planning a wedding day has a lot of moving parts to keep track of. One major thing is how much to tip specific vendors, especially when it comes to the wedding bartender.
How Much Does an Open Bar at a Wedding Cost? Price Breakdown and Budget Guide
Advice
The average open bar cost is $5,541 nationally, representing about 11% of a total wedding budget. See how guest count, packages, and more impact pricing.
What Drinks Are Served at Cocktail Hour?
Advice
Discover how to perfectly tailor your cocktail service to the desires of your guests with these classic cocktail hour beverage options.