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Looking for wedding songs to enlighten your ceremony? Spotify comes to the rescue just in time! Here is the list of 2018 most popular wedding songs revealed by Spotify.

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Ready or not, wedding season is officially upon us. And thanks to the upcoming royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, which is just mere days away, wedding fever seems to be at an all-time high this year. With marriage on the mind for so many couples worldwide (royal or not), it only makes sense that wedding-worthy music would also become a relevant hot topic of conversation. To curb your nuptial-related love song yearning that's no doubt itching to be fixed-given the current romantic and royal-obsessed climate (and to save you countless hours perusing every single wedding playlist the music world has to offer)-Spotify has come to the rescue just in time.

The beloved music-streaming service, which has seen its fair share of user-generated wedding music roundups, just revealed the top 10 wedding and first dance songs of 2018 from playlists across the globe. Thanks to the crooning vocals of popular artists like Bruno Mars and John Legend, each hit has "wedding dance floor-ready" written all over it, and may even provoke a tear or two. Whether you're on the brink of engagement, in need of some first dance song inspo with your future spouse, or just really want to have a solo dance party in your bedroom to some soulful tunes, take a cue from your fellow Spotify listeners and save these 20 love-infused ballads to your "Songs" tab.

While the royal wedding singer still unfortunately remains an enigma, a few of the romantic melodies below may also make an appearance at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reception (royals enjoy a good pop song just as much as the rest of us). Love song expert and fellow Brit Ed Sheeran (who unsurprisingly dominated this year's wedding music trends) is even pitted to perform for the lovebirds. What could be better than a live rendition of the world's most popular first dance song!?

Top 10 First Dance Songs Globally in 2018:
Listen to the full playlist here.
Top 10 Wedding Songs Globally in 2018:
Listen to the full playlist here.
See more: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Playlist

Royal Wedding-Themed Song Picks:

Looking for more sentimental tunes, whether slow or upbeat, in honor of the royal wedding to get in the spirit for the big day? The Vitamin String Quartet, a musical group that plays out-of-this-world instrumental versions of today's most popular tracks (a.k.a. the perfect wedding band), curated a playlist with 12 of their marriage-related song covers that even Queen Elizabeth II would approve of. You can also catch this musical group on Spotify, so add these serene jams to your "Royal Wedding" playlist...because you can't hide the fact that you created one in the first place (no shame).

1. "Stand By You," originally performed by Rachel Platten

2. "Love Me Like You Do," originally performed by Elle Goulding

3. "Across the Universe," originally performed by the Beatles

4. "Stay With Me," originally performed by Sam Smith

5. "1,2,3,4," originally performed by Feist

6. "Hallelujah," originally performed by Jeff Buckley

7. "Best Day of My Life," originally performed my American Authors

8. "Fidelity," originally performed by Regina Spektor

9. "I'm Yours," originally performed by Jason Mraz

10. "Safe and Sound," originally performed by the Civil Wars

11. "Shape of You," originally performed by Ed Sheeran

12. "You and Me," originally performed by Dave Matthews Band

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Korean Wedding Traditions | What You Need to Know

Incorporating your Korean traditions can make your wedding a truly unique event. These days we've adapted to more westernized weddings, but with our help, you can have the best of both worlds.

Pre-Wedding Korean Traditions

During the Jeonanrye ceremony, a kireogi or a wild goose was presented to the prospective groom. The groom was expected to bow twice before presenting the kireogi to his future mother in law. In modern Korean weddings, a wooden goose may be given in place of a traditional kireogi. This Korean tradition is respected as a symbol of harmony and structure. Wild geese mate for life, so by giving the mother a goose, the groom is promising a life of love and care to the woman's daughter.

The parents of the bride and groom are entitled to invite whomever they please, often resulting in a guest count as large as 500! It is Korean tradition that the bride and groom wander the wedding venue to welcome each guest on their special day, this can often become a stressful task from the bride and groom. However, the groom may greet the wedding guests in one area while the bride has her own special room in which to greet her guests. Photos of the bride and her guests are also taken before the ceremony.

The Korean Wedding Ceremony

During the Korean wedding ceremony, vows are taken in the kunbere ceremony. Both bride and groom wear the traditional hanbok, a traditional Korean dress specially designed for the ceremony. The hanbok represents thousands of years of tradition and is usually made of a lightweight material with bright colors, simple lines, and no pockets. The bride will wear a pink or purple hanbok, while the groom's mother wears a blue hanbok. Female members of the family may also wear the hanbok, but they may choose more modern clothing in place of the traditional dress.

A celebrant and a Master of Ceremonies officiate at the ceremony. After vows are spoken, the bride and groom seal their vows by bowing and sipping wine from a gourd grown handed off by the mother of the bride. The ceremony is quick, and usually never lasts longer than one-half hour. After the vows are spoken, and the wine is finished, the family and guests will participate in a simple meal.

The main requirement for attending a Korean wedding is that you bring a white envelope that contains money to present to the bride and groom. The amount of money given depends on the relationship between the guest and the couple. It is traditional to give the chosen amount of money in one clean, crisp bill inside the white envelope.

After the ceremonies, it is traditional for the groom's family to purchase a house for the newly married couple, and the brides' family will provide the furnishings. Korean children are becoming more independent these days, and may already have homes of their own when they get married, so this tradition isn't practiced as much as it used to be. Both families usually discuss and agree upon what wedding gifts will be given to their newly married children.

The Pyebaek | Korean Wedding Tradition

The pyebaek is one of many Korean wedding traditions emphasizing the importance of family within the culture. During the pyebaek, dates and chestnuts are given to the bride. Together, the bride and groom will visit his family's home to gift the nuts and fruit. The dates and chestnuts are a Korean representation of the bride's fertility. After the fruit and nuts are offered, the parents of the groom will serve sake in return. At the end of the ceremony, the parents of the groom throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride as she tries to catch them in her large, traditional skirt. The number of dates and chestnuts she catches symbolize the number of children she will later have.

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I don't know about you, but my Instagtram feed is full of drop dead gorgeous Christmas decor. So many stunning garlands and fabulous centerpieces. Then you go to your local nursery, stare at the extensive selection and wonder, "Which garland do I buy?" And, "What will this look like?" I've talked about greenery here before, all the fabulous ideas to capitalize on the lush theme. It is such a trend in the wedding industry and it's not just for summer brides, greenery is a year-round trend. Our Pinterest wedding and seasonal decor images are melding into one beautifully garland-draped feed. And we are here to help you decode the winter green mystery and make the perfect selection for your wedding.

via: One Kings Lane

Cedar is having a real moment in the Christmas decor world, and looking at this photo it's no wonder why. This green has an extremely rich texture, it fills out an arrangement and adds body. It can be stiff, but it can also has drape making it perfect for garlands with movement. Cedar would make a beautiful rustic bouquet or boutonniere and could add a perfect wintery accent to a seating chart. This green is usually cost effective to use in a large scale way.

photo: Isaiah and Taylor // design & planning: A Good Affiar // rentals: Found Vintage Rentals // venue :Serendipity Garden // via: 100 Layer Cake

BLUE SPRUCE

Think Christmas tree. It's called blue spruce, but it's actually a traditional green color. It can be used in centerpieces or as a statement backdrop. It would also make a great boutonniere. Like a Christmas tree, blue spruce does not have great drape, so it would not be ideal for a bouquet.

photo: Maxim Devyatkov

SEEDED EUCALYPTUS

The seeded eucalyptus has an interesting texture with the small bright green pods. It can come in a soft green color with pretty blue undertones, or can be a nice yellow-toned green color. This green is excellent for garlands, centerpieces, bouquets or installations. It's classic, it smells lovely and has a nice drape.

photo: Conforti Photo // event planning: Plum and Poppy //florals: Accent Floral Design // via: Wedding Wire

Pine is the long needle Christmas tree. These branches have more drape than their blue spruce counter part. They would look fabulous as part of a centerpiece or a unique table garland. They could be a pretty accent for a bouquet or would look fabulous in a wreath installation or swagged over signage.

photo: Kathrine Krok // florals: Goldenregen Floral Design // venue: Homburger Papiermuehle // via: Junebug Weddings

MAGNOLIA LEAVES

Magnolia leaves are a beautiful, rich green and copper color. They are an extremely versatile green and add texture and color. One side is smooth and shiny and the other side is slightly fuzzy, almost suede texture, it is a striking, fabulous combination. Magnolia leaves can stand alone as a garland or a staple of a bouquet or can be layered with other greens. Magnolia leaves are a pricier choice for winter greens, but worth the splurge.

photo: Adrian Michael Photography // planning: French Kiss Events // floral design: Verbena Floral Design // via: Magnolia Rouge

Juniper branches have a lovely smell. They come with pretty blue berries that add a special touch, the leaves are perfect for adding volume. Juniper is rigid, so it does not work great as a bouquet. That said a sprig or two, berries included could be a lovely accent. This green would look great as part of a garland, as a greenery touch on a cake or swagged on signage.

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EUCALYPTUS

Eucalyptus is a staple in the wedding world any season. A soft green color, it makes beautiful garlands, lush bouquets, adds movement to centerpieces and is perfect for a flower crown. It really does it all, and it smells heavenly. We love that this winter green is not only for the November to February couples, it is truly seasonless.

photo: Wren Photography / venue: Fieldguide Farmhouse / Event Planning: Juniper & Lace Events / Floral: Stems & Sprigs / Rentals: Monstrey Macdonald / Linens: Special Occasions West / Decor Items: Serradella / Chair Rentals: Sensational Events / via: Southbound Bride

Lauren Koster is the owner of Lauren Koster Creative, a West Michigan based wedding design company that specializes in the unique and whimsical look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly " Steal This Style " article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:

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Wedding food used to all about be three-course sit down meals and a buffet in the evening. But, over time, what we eat and drink on someone's special day has become one of the most important part of the festivities.

So, are you planning to tie the knot in 2019? Here's what the experts reckon will be big on the wedding culinary scene this year, from over-the-top edible displays to personalised cocktails...

The rise of the cocktail hour

Traditionally, the cocktail hour was used as that buffer time between the ceremony and the meal. But now, this wedding downtime has become a huge part of the big day.

It seems couples are getting more and more interested in creating a full cocktail experience - just look at the popularity of prosecco trucks in 2018.

This year? Expect personal and themed cocktails, according to Michael Stringer, Managing Director of BlackLeaf Events.

"We've had requests to create cocktails themed on the bridal and groom parties, using people's personality traits to create bespoke drinks," he told Good Housekeeping.

"We're also seeing fresher ingredients making their way into the wedding bar, such as edible flowers and freshly picked herbs."

And if that's not your thing, Michael is also seeing an increase in couples sourcing alcohol locally - such as kegs of beer from local craft breweries - while 'conscious cocktails' are also becoming more popular. This includes low-ABV cocktails for pregnant guests, designated drivers or non-drinkers.

Late-night snacking

It's not just the big meal that's important - more and more couples are finding inventive ways to have fun with food towards the end of the evening too.

Jo and Anthony Robinson from The Kitchen at Primrose Hill Farm, have seen a whole host of creative late-night food ideas recently.

"Adding both style and substance, DIY bacon roll stations are hugely popular and, for venues with fire pits, such as Primrose Hill Farm, we suggest serving marshmallows for toasting. We have also seen cheese toasties, marvellous macaroon pops, milkshakes and more," the duo told us.

"We personally love a classic cheese and bread station, which can be a wonderfully cost-effective choice for couples opting for a cheese wedding cake."

Edible Displays

More couples are turning food into art, using edible displays to impress guests, according to Dorothy Rugira, Event Manager at Canary Wharf's East Wintergarden.

"I predict 2019 will see the growth of dessert canapé towers, which have already proved popular with our clients," she says.

"Catering suppliers will continue to push creative boundaries by conjuring up stunning visual displays that naturally becoming a talking point and an interactive spot to gravitate towards at events."

This include everything from macaron towers to doughnut walls and self-serving food stations.

Edible wedding favours

Wedding favours have always been tricky, and some couples opt to forgo them completely. However if you are wanting to treat guests, it seems 2019 is the year for edible gifts.

"We've had an influx of brides and grooms choosing to have a form of sweet treat as a favour," says Minnie Sibanda, the wedding and events coordinator at St. Ermin's Hotel in London.

"I've even seen the traditional sugared almonds making their way back onto the wedding scene, as well as freshly baked cookies."

If you want to give a personalised wedding gift, why not make homemade jam, marmalade or hot sauce that you can add your wedding date to? Alternatively, choose your favourite gin and decant into little vintage, customised bottles!

Lisa Forde, owner of wedding stationery company Tree of Hearts, says getting crafty with bottles and jars always shows guests you've made an effort.

"It's easy to add your own spin to this theme, choosing presentation that reflects your theme or personality," she tells us. "For example ribbons to suit your colour scheme, flowers that featured in the bride's bouquet, and hand-written labels."

Food trucks

OK - food trucks are nothing new, but we expect to see more couples completely shunning a sit-down meal in favour of a more informal style of eating. Manjit Kaur, who runs her own food truck catering business, Manjit's Kitchen, is seeing a rise in wedding enquiries.

"We do more and more weddings each year. We have a converted horse box which we use as a food truck. This can get more or less anywhere," she says.

"We go to farms, castles and even campsites. Food trucks provide an ideal catering option in these places. Festival type weddings are popular. Many of our couples are keen to support independent businesses too and booking a food truck enables that. It is relaxed, informal and guests order their food as and when. "

Grazing tables

Forget waiters handing out canapés, grazing tables are the hot new trend for 2019, and it's the perfect way to get guests mingling.

Toria Smith, who runs the UK's first grazing catering service Grape & Fig, has given the humble buffet a modern makeover and her booked-up 2019 proves just how popular this style of eating has become.

"It's all about the sociable aspect of it," Toria tells us. "It brings people together; we want guests to enjoy themselves and chat to one another."

An example of one of Toria's grazing tables can include wheels of Brie with locally produced honeycomb, plates of charcuterie, homemade breads and gorgeous quiches.

Textured and hand-painted wedding cakes

First it was naked cakes, last year it was cupcake towers, and now 2019 seems to be all about contemporary and textured wedding cakes.

Award-winning cake designer Rosalind Miller, says she's had requests for lots of contemporary, hand-painted floral wedding cakes this year already.

"We've had requests for painted designs, referencing famous artists or artistic styles," she told us. "There's also been a lot of concrete, geode and textured stone effects too, accented with shimmered details or metallics."

Michelle Shulman, Cake Couturier at La Belle Cake Company, has also noticed a lot of couples requesting textured wedding cakes.

"Texture is a big trend so, rather than splashes of colour, I'm seeing splashes of texture in the forms of delicate hand pipework and edible lace," she says.

Dessert tables

It's not just wedding cakes getting a modern revamp - dessert tables are also growing in popularity for post-wedding feasting.

"They're popular for two reasons," Rosalind Miller tells us. "Firstly, they make a huge impact - whether they're large and overflowing or minimal and spread out - creating a lot of visual interest with different elements and heights.

"Secondly, they're extremely versatile; they provide an array of different dessert options for guests to try and come back to. They also offer an opportunity to provide gluten-free and vegan options too, or something sweet for guests who don't like cake."

Fun dessert station ideas can include a pancake station, ice cream bar, pies, biscuits and even fruit. Or even better, what desserts do you and your other half LOVE? Why not try and incorporate them into the mix?

Beverage stations

DIY Prosecco and G&T stands were big in 2018, and fans of the concept will be pleased to hear that the trend is not expected to slow down in 2019.

Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, founder of event planning service La Fête, says it's not just booze either, as beverage stations are catering to all couples' tastes.

"We've seen a definite increase in clients requesting hot drinks carts, particularly coffee and hot chocolate, but do consider a gorgeous tea trolley, filled with all kinds of flavours and blends," she told us.

Other ideas include craft beer and Champagne stations, where guests can taste new things or personalise their drinks.

"Beverage stations can also be reminiscent of childhood favourites, with lemonade stands and milk & cookie carts as an alternative to alcohol or hot drinks."

Outdoor BBQs

Perfect for the warmer months, barbecues are a great, informal alternative to a traditional sit-down meal. And wedding catering service George's Kitchen is seeing this dining option becoming more favoured thanks to the popularity of boho-style weddings.

"Couples are opting for outdoor BBQs, as they are great for adding a mythical woodland or adventurous side to the day. Doing something like a Lamb Asado (whole lamb grilled over an open fire) is a big crowd pleaser as it gives the guests a show."

Fresh, organic and locally sourced food

"We're seeing more couples come to us looking to incorporate local ingredients into their wedding menus," says Emma Jenkins, Creative Director at EJ Catering.

For example weddings in Wales may opt for Welsh beef, lamb and Welsh-grown veggies.

"As a caterer, locally sourcing ingredients is so important to us. It allows us to develop better flavour using 'in season' ingredients. We also have a sustainable worth ethic using local suppliers, which has also helped build relationships as well as supporting other small businesses."

Quirky seating plans

Lily Scott, who owns Ever After Music & Choreography, says that seating arrangements are still very much an important part of a couple's big day, but she's seeing more creative ways of displaying these to guests.

"I was recently at a wedding where the tables were named after London tube stops as the couple were from North and South London," she told Good Housekeeping. "Their wedding plan was a custom-made map of the London Underground and each guests was giving a London G&T. It was a really funny and clever way to showcase a seating arrangement."

Whole menus going vegan

It's no surprise that in 2019 weddings will be going completely vegan or vegetarian thanks to more people ditching meat and dairy.

"We have seen a huge rise in guests with dietary requirements," says George's Kitchen.

"We try to keep the menus as similar as possible, so if we serve dauphinoise potatoes, we'll do an oat milk version. However, an increasing number of couples are asking for their whole menu to be vegan or vegetarian. We do find that carnivore lovers are shocked that they loved a dish without any meat!"

Environmentally-friendly weddings

As we're becoming more sustainable and environmentally conscious consumers, it's no surprise that weddings are reflecting this style of living, too.

Philly Nicholson, Director of Events at Appetite Events, says there's a definite increase in interest for environmentally-friendly weddings.

"We deliberately work with ethical producers, people that use produce from its own garden, and local suppliers, and this really appeals to couples," she told Good Housekeeping. "For example, we work with BrewGooder beer who donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects around the world."

We can't wait to see what the weddings we're attending this year have planned!

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“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”
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Trying to plan a wedding is complicated enough, but add different religions, cultural customs and familial formalities into the mix, and you've got yourself a whole 'nother layer of complexity! To help you out, we've come up with our top 12 tips for planning a multi-cultural wedding.

1 } Communicate openly with both sides of the family.

Communicate openly-not only with your fiancé, but with both sides of the family as well. Best to do it early in the process to discuss which traditions they would like to incorporate.

2 } Make it clear that this is your wedding.

Make it clear that this is your wedding, yet you also want to make your families' customs a part of your day. If they're not 100% happy with your choices, don't sweat it. The important thing is you tried, and they'll probably come around once they see the awesome party you've put together.

3 } Pick the right ceremony site.

Pick a ceremony site that will accommodate your wedding, and know their rules. If you want to get married in a religious center like a church or synagogue, you may need to take classes or follow special guidelines before you can marry there.

4 } Consider getting pre-marital counseling.

It may be the differences that first attracted you to each other, but for a multicultural marriage to stand the test of time important topics like faith, finances, and childrearing should be discussed in detail before you walk down the aisle. Talking over the big stuff with professional counselors can clarify expectations and help you avoid trouble down the line.

5 } Don't feel you have to put all your cultural eggs in one basket.

If your backgrounds present too sharp a contrast to be equally represented during the ceremony, there are other opportunities to give each family its due. For example, reserve the ceremony for the bride's heritage and turn the rehearsal dinner into a celebration of the groom's. It's the perfect occasion to explore the African custom of "Tasting the Spices," or introduce guests to o-shaku, the Japanese sake pouring ritual that reaffirms the bond between friends. If you or your groom is South Asian, why not host a mehndi party for your bachelorette gathering? All the female relatives will enjoy expressing their inner artist through decorative henna designs.

6 } Fend off the faux pas.

Educate each of your families on what would be considered inappropriate behavior in the other's social world. A wedding is not the place for cultural faux pas.

7 } Personalize your ceremony.

Some officiants of differing religions are open to conducting the ceremony jointly and can help you design one that honors both ethnic and religious traditions. Just make sure the ceremony doesn't try to incorporate too much and run too long.

8 } Help your guests understand any special wedding rituals.

If you're including unusual elements in your wedding, such as the Hispanic custom of wrapping the couple in a lasso, provide brief explanations of their significance in your wedding program so that your guests can appreciate their symbolism. Alternatively, your officiant can clue everyone in.

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9 } Take advantage of ethnic traditions that do double-duty.

Did you know that the breaking of a wine glass after the "I dos" is not only a Jewish custom, but an Italian one as well? And the canopy covering an Indian ceremony, called a mandap, looks just like a souped-up Jewish chuppah!

10 } Get inventive with the food.

Fusion cuisine is super popular nowadays, so make a cutting-edge gourmet statement while demonstrating how well two cultures can blend together.

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11 } Schedule dance classes for family members before the big day.

Not only is this a fun ice-breaker, but teaching both sides of the family a few key steps of the hora or some salsa moves (or whatever specialty dancing you'll have at your wedding) will make them more likely to enjoy participating.

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12 } Stay true to you.

Honoring your families' cultures is great, but don't forget to showcase your own personalities. Put your favorite songs on the play list and teach Cousin Habib and Tia Elena how to rock the house. Or personalize the wedding favors-chocolates from Ghirardelli Square where you had your first date, for example.

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Trying to plan a wedding is complicated enough, but add different religions, cultural customs, and traditional formalities into the mix, and you've got yourself a whole 'nother layer of complexity! To help you navigate through it, we've come up with our Top 12 Tips For Planning A Multicultural Wedding.

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