While countless couples have had perfectly lovely and traditional weddings over the centuries—complete with a plain-but-functional church altar, professionally-embossed invitations and rented tables and chairs for the reception—some are preferring to go a more personal and DIY route. From using elements of nature to complement an outdoor nuptial setting to hand-crafting chalkboards to introduce the […]
07/25
Guest Post: Unique Wedding Destinations: Set Off on a Newlywed Adventure
Most couples have a desire to get hitched somewhere near to family or within the city in which they met, yet other couples have a desire to exchange vows in thrilling locales worldwide. We have put together a list of the 7 best wedding destination ideas. Mexico Mexico has a very friendly relationship with the […]
07/16
Guest Post: The Wedding List: A Modern Taboo?
The wedding list is something of a contentious subject in modern wedding planning. With many traditional wedding customs in decline in the face of changing social and cultural norms, it can be hard to decide where to stand on the matter. Here we outline a few different positions in the great wedding list debate, along […]
07/08
New Styles by Dessy
The Dessy Group’s Spring 2014 look book came out recently and I’m loving the new styles they have available for bridesmaid’s. I’m so glad the days of ugly bridesmaid’s dresses are gone (i.e. the movie 27 dresses) and its all about dressing our favorite girlfriends in dresses that will flatter them! Here are a few […]
06/18
Love Tokens: Gifts For Your Groom
As the big day approaches, you may want to get your man a little something, whether as a wedding gift or just to tell him that you love him. It is the thought that counts, especially when you are just beginning a life together. A gift for your groom should reflect what you are going […]
05/14
Guest Post: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: A Simple Guide to Minor Wedding Essentials
With a million and one things to organise before the big day, every little detail can seem overwhelming – even the relatively small jobs. Understandably, you want your wedding to be perfect and it can be, so long as you learn to prioritise. The following wedding tasks can be completed quickly and with very little […]
05/08
Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Down-to-Earth Budget
Couples spent an average of $28,427 on their weddings in 2012, not counting honeymoon costs, according to The Knot. Of course, expenses vary by region—Alaskan couples spent an average of $15,504, while the average wedding in Manhattan set couples back a stunning $76,687. If you don’t want to spend your honeymoon worrying about how you’ll […]
05/05
Simple Elegance: Classic & Tasteful Wedding Ideas
When planning a wedding ceremony, some couples envision an over-the-top, extravagant affair, while others prefer a classic, low-key event. However, for those couples planning a more simple wedding, knowing which elements to incorporate without going overboard can be difficult. Thankfully, planning a classic ceremony, minus all the not-so-necessary details, is easier than you may think. […]
04/23
7 Days That Will Make Your Holiday Wedding Extra Special
Just as Disney lovers dream of having their wedding in the Magic Kingdom, women who adore a certain holiday love nothing more than getting married next to a Christmas tree or at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Holiday weddings are so popular that the D.C. Superior Court expected to perform twice the […]
04/10
9 Wedding Venue Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague
The wedding venue is the heart of your big day. Nothing else can happen without it. It should be the priority of anyone preparing for a wedding. We always believe in learning from those who came before. This is why we’re proud to present the worst wedding venue mistakes ever made by a bride and […]
03/31
Guest Post: Create a Stunning Look on your Wedding Day to Look and Feel your Best
Your wedding day will be one of the happiest moments in your life and a memory that you will forever cherish, and seeing as it is such an important day it is essential that you are both looking and feeling your best. This will allow you to feel that little bit more confident and relaxed […]
03/13
Honeymoon Planning!
I personally think honeymoon planning is the best part about getting married. It’s your opportunity to plan the vacation you have always dreamed about and to go somewhere you’ve never been. Wondering where to go? Our friends over at Hitched put together some great honeymoon destinations along with what to do! I have to say […]
03/03
Introducing 2life Ultimate Wedding Planner for Couples!
You may remember we helped introduce a new app, Introducing 2life: The App for Your Most Important Relationship!, that was catered for your most important relationships. Well we have great news, 2life can now help you plan your wedding! 2life Ultimate Wedding Planner app—a collaborative tool for engaged couples! This app is a couple’s virtual […]
