From 'DIY weddings always save money' to assumptions about guest lists and timelines, wedding planning is full of myths that can lead couples astray. Here are 10 of the most common ones — and what's actually true for anyone planning a wedding in Polk County.

With more than 37 years of floral design experience and a policy of taking only one full-service wedding per date, Jill Heaton Floral Design believes your wedding flowers should tell your story, not recreate someone else's. In this Behind the Veil feature, Jill shares what inspired her career, the biggest misconceptions couples have about hiring a florist, and the advice she gives every couple just starting to plan.

Your reception menu deserves to feel just as personal as the rest of your wedding day. From cozy Italian pasta stations to fresh Mediterranean seafood, smoky Southern BBQ, and vibrant Latin-inspired dishes, here are the wedding catering trends Polk County couples can't stop talking about right now.

What if your ceremony could sound less like a script and more like your actual love story? For Linette Ruiz, owner of Kismet Ceremonies, that's not just a goal — it's the standard. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Linette brings an intentional, collaborative approach to every ceremony she crafts, taking the time to learn each couple's origin story and weaving it into a moment that feels personal, meaningful, and completely their own. In this edition of Behind the Veil, get to know the woman who turned a one-time favor for her college best friend into a calling.

What started with a hose clamp slipped on a finger like a ring has grown into a forever kind of love. Nevaeh and Wilson first crossed paths at Central Florida Aerospace Academy, bonded over a racing lawn mower project, and built a relationship rooted in faith, long distance, and all the little moments in between. Now, these two Lakeland natives, both serving as military air traffic controllers, are coming home to celebrate right where it all began.