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When affordable candelabras for every table are tough to come by, we suggest opting for one of these three budget-friendly options to light up your event. Adding a flicker of glow to your wedding reception or event has never been as easy. Trust us, once you see the results, you’ll believe in the magic of […]

Maggie and Josh’s wedding video gives you a great look into a classy, springtime Jacksonville Beach wedding and their wedding venue, the historic Casa Marina Hotel.

There’s nothing we want more than a successful, upbeat wedding reception, so we put together a wedding planning checklist in . This reception starter checklist will help you get things rolling with planning the party of the year! Start here to create a list of goals so you can pace yourself and have a perfectly […]

We compiled the top songs from our wedding DJs to make the ultimate dance floor playlist. Your DJ should customize a playlist, sometimes on the spot, to what you and your guests are enjoying that night, but it’s definitely a great idea to be prepared with a few must-play songs. These must-play songs are the […]

Jenny and Cyril’s spring wedding in St. Augustine was full of laughter, an abundunce of family and friends, and nods to each of the bride and groom’s heritages. The couple chose staple Jacksonville wedding venues to give their guests a grand experience for the Northern Florida affair in April 2019!

When you say, “Destination Wedding”, most think of a windy wedding at a tropical island resort in the Caribbean (and are jealous they’re not there right now). But if you’re wanting to do something a bit different, but still want to have an island-feel getaway for your wedding with stellar views, there is hope! We […]

We all have our typical getting ready routine, but on your wedding day, many factors may make it difficult to execute your traditional morning ritual. The morning of your wedding, someone else might be doing your hair or makeup, you may be staying at a hotel and your childhood home, and you most likely will […]

The commitment couples vow to make on their wedding day is typically sealed (before the kiss of course) with each individual’s thoughts, hopes, and intentions for the future of their relationship. Traditional vows include the standard “… to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in […]

While 2020 gave us quite a few unexpected curveballs, many lucky couples were still blessed to be able to host the day of their dreams. 2020 weddings have come in all shapes in sizes, with varying regulations and adjustments to make these magical days quite a successful miracle. From Micro weddings to massive ones (prior to […]

The team at Complete Weddings + Events in has seen thousands of weddings combined, and when it’s all said and done, we still hear from couples about how they would do things differently or the planning mistakes they wish they could go back and correct. We often hear about the biggest mistake couples make when […]