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October brings colorful leaves, cozy evenings, and plenty of reasons to gather. From fall weddings filled with personal touches to birthdays, showers, and holiday celebrations, discover inspiration for bringing your favorite people together and making the season memorable at Foundry 45.

You’ll plan the timeline, choose every detail, and picture your wedding day a hundred times before it arrives. But the moments you’ll remember most? You probably can’t plan those. Here’s the wedding day advice every bride deserves to hear about letting go, being present, and actually living the day you’ve spent so long dreaming about.

Wondering if your fiancé will survive engagement photos? Curious what happens if it rains or whether you really need an engagement session? We’re answering the wedding photography questions almost every couple secretly asks before the big day.

Wondering how much to give as a wedding gift in 2026? From cash vs. registry gifts to the “cover your plate” tradition, here’s your friendly, no-stress guide to modern wedding gift etiquette.

Think you could win gold at a wedding? Whether you’re a professional happy crier, a dessert champion, or the last one standing on the dance floor, our newest blog celebrates the hilarious “events” that happen at every wedding. Which one are you competing in?

Think your wedding colors are just pretty? Think again. From timeless black and white to earthy sage and bold terracotta, discover what your wedding color palette might secretly say about your personality and find inspiration for choosing colors that feel uniquely you.