With so much pressure on a bride to look perfect, the process of shopping for a wedding dress can be intimidating. Knowing where to shop for a wedding dress is easy. But knowing how to shop is crucial. Why? Because those photos will last a lifetime, and knowing that all eyes will be on youContinue reading
Second only to the wedding itself, bridal showers are the best thing on the planet! Whether you’re the bride-to-be, the maid-of-honor, the bride’s single high school friend, or her now-married college buddy, wedding showers are the ultimate girl bonding experience. The bridal shower theme you choose totally sets the mood, and it can sometimes beContinue reading
Shortly after getting engaged, it’s easy to get so tied up in planning the wedding that you morph into something that’s just not you. The struggle to “stay real” is very real for brides-to-be due to the nature of the beast of wedding planning itself. Nobody really wants to be a Bridezilla, but the detailsContinue reading
There’s a very real reason why your stress level rises as your wedding day gets closer. It’s because you know that everything—which really is too much sometimes—needs to go as smoothly as possible. Let’s face it: On the day of your wedding, while you know exactly what must be done, you also know you personallyContinue reading
Your wedding venue usually sets the entire tone for your big day. So before considering any other wedding elements, make a decision on the venue first. How to choose the perfect venue for your wedding can be tricky, though. Some couples hire a wedding planner because the planner may have vendor connections that will eitherContinue reading
Weddings weren’t always as grand and thoroughly planned as they are today. Many decades ago, almost every couple had a simple, homespun celebration. But with the rise of fashion—not to mention technology—the times, they started changin’. Here’s a brief history of how weddings went down, American-style, from the past up to the very techy present.Continue reading
One of the more enjoyable aspects of planning a wedding is choosing the music for your ceremony and reception. However, you may find it’s not as easy as you initially thought. While you most certainly should put your favorite songs on the list—especially for dancing—it’s also important to balance things out with other songs thatContinue reading
You’ve probably got all the elements of a festive wedding reception down pat: Great food, an amazing host and hostess (you and your groom!), free-flowing liquid refreshments, and guests ready to party all night long. The one thing that’s missing, though, is the music. Music is something you absolutely cannot do without—unless your wedding themeContinue reading
If you’re into arts and crafts, now’s the time to put that hobby to good use. Making DIY souvenirs and take homes for your wedding guests is a great way to extend your most heartfelt thanks and is therapeutic! Focusing your attention on the little details involved in a DIY is one fantastic stress relieverContinue reading
In this day and age, very often couples from different backgrounds come together in marriage. If your spouse is from a culture different than yours, and you want to let him know you’d like to embrace that part of him, consider incorporating a simple tradition of his into your wedding. Alternatively, if you just wantContinue reading
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