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Unique Ways to Thank Your Parents at Your Wedding
Have all your parents walk you down the aisleThe father of the bride doesn’t always have to give his daughter away. Have anyone that you consider a parent walk down the aisle with you! Serve your parents favorite foodWhen it comes to picking out...
7 Tips For Choosing Your Wedding Shoes
From stilettos to sneakers, your wedding shoes carry a lot of responsibility. Not only do they complete your big day look, but also have to get you down the aisle and keep you dancing at the reception. Whether you’re wanting a statement piece or shoes that...
5 Tips on Selecting Dinnerware You Can Dress Up or Down
The right dinnerware is just as essential to a knock-out tablescape as the presentation of the dishes being served. Instead of buying multiple combinations of plates, bowls, cutlery, etc., purchase one, quality set of dinnerware that you’re able to spruce...
Pre-Wedding ‘Tweak’ments & Full-On Plastic Surgery
Wedding season is in full swing and that means wedding party’s all over the world are in prep mode. From florals to food, there’s always a hot new trend in the bridal industry. ‘Tweak’ments and full-on facial plastic surgery procedures rank high on engaged couples...
The Best Bridal Beauty for Every Wedding Destination
Bridal season is in full swing which means glowing skin is an absolute must. Not only does the stress of wedding planning take a toll on your skin, but a destination wedding may expose your skin to new elements that it’s not used to. To ensure your skin looks better...
Wedding #CakeGoals from Plated
More than ever, brides are seeking to DIY their special day. Whether you’re looking to bake your own cake or make one for a friend or family member, we’re reaching out with some expert tips from Plated chef, Grace Pescatello. Follow her advice below to approach a...
Wedding for a Party of Two, Please!
With more millennials eloping now than ever before, we wanted to round up 5 great ideas to make your intimate ceremony unforgettable because a party of two is just as special as a two hundred person extravaganza. 1. Hike your favorite trail. If you and your partner...
4 Hydrating Skincare Products to Help You Beat the Summer Heat
We found 4 ultra-hydrating beauty products to help your skin better acclimate to the summer sun! There’s no better way to beat the heat than by protecting your skin and showing it a little extra love. Not only are these items affordable and easy to use, they’ll also...
After 51 Years of Wedded Bliss, Gail Lets Us In on What Makes a Lasting Marriage
After spending 51 years happily married, Gail Kennedy Player has enough memories to last a lifetime. When Gail was 20 years old a man by the name of Dale Player won her over after a night of dancing the Carolina shag to The Clovers’ “Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ But...
Etsy Trend Expert, Dayna Isom Johnson, on How Etsy Allows Couples to Feel Like Their Special Day is Truly One-of-a-Kind
In 2011, Dayna Isom Johnson was on the front end of history when she joined a small company named Etsy. Eight years later, Etsy has taken the world by storm by becoming one of the top 10 online shopping sites.When we asked Dayna to share with us why wedding shopping...
7 Great Ways to Involve Your Groom in Wedding Planning
photographer: Emma LiliWanting to happily engage your guy in the #weddingplanning process? Here are some quick tips to ensure the planning is an exciting time for both of you! photographer: Clara Mellown Photography 1. Give Him Options. Create a list of your...
Naturally Sassy’s Ballet Inspired Exercises for Toned Bridal Legs
Ballet Blast by Sassy is the first method launched in the Naturally Sassy online studio. Ballet Blast makes the ballerina physique accessible to all, fusing strength and conditioning training with ballet principles. Unlike many fitness classes that feel like you’re...
How to Find Your Missing Piece: Kendra Scott’s Go-To Guide for Picking Out Bridal Jewelry
It's All Monochromatic When Picking Out the Right Jewelry So you’re on your way to saying “I do” – you have the venue, the dress, the caterer… Now it’s time to pick your bridal jewelry! But how do you decide what to wear on one of the most memorable (and photographed)...
6 Ways Take Time for Yourself and De-stress
It’s no surprise that planning a wedding can be time-consuming and stressful. From finding the perfect venue to picking the right caterer, and everything in between. However, throughout the process of planning your wedding, it’s important to find ways to help you...
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Rings
The 6 C’s You Must-Know from Michelle Demaree If you are one of the 2.3 million couples getting engaged this year, you are sure to set yourself apart by being in-the-know. Most websites will tell you about the 4 C’s of diamonds, but there are 2 more C’s that must be...
5 Tips For A Dream Vow Renewal by Susan Breslow
The New Romantics…Your Parents? Move over, millennials. Romance isn't just about young love but the joy of saying “I’d do it all over again with you.”If your folks have an anniversary coming up, renewing their wedding vows could be the best gift of all. To nudge them...
Top 5 Reasons To Have An All-Inclusive Destination Wedding
This cold January has us dreaming of warm destination weddings. If the gorgeous weather isn’t enough to convince you, here are 5 more reasons from Palace Resorts why destination weddings are the perfect option for your big day. ONE | Less stressful There’s nothing to...
3 Tips For Choosing Bridal Hair Accessories
We love a floral bridal headpiece as much as the next bride. We can’t help ourselves, we live and breathe all things delicate and beautiful, and often find floral elements can add the perfect detail to a bridal look. A headpiece and veil are a simple accessories,...
6 Honest Makeup Tips For a Bride Over 30
A collection of day saving beauty tips from makeup artist, Amanda Cocanougher Williamson of Little Rosie & Co. We all like YouTube, right? Makeup tutorials are a must in my down time. Before I got married I had to have watched over 20 bridal makeup tutorials....
4 Things You Should Get Insured Before Your Wedding
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Don’t fall into the trap of ‘it won’t happen to me’ because there are certainly some horror stories for brides-to-be. When you have a large group of people celebrating with alcohol, there’s always the...
Tips & Tricks from Health & Fitness Expert, LadyBoss
Health & Fitness expert and founder of LadyBoss, Kaelin Poulin dishes on her "3 day" wedding planning style and gives us tips and tricks on how to lose weight and be fit for your wedding day. What was one of your favorite aspects of your wedding that you put a lot...
Honeymoon Planning: Leaving Right Away or Going Later?
Had to share… Some couples have a decision to make when it comes to their honeymoon planning . . . do they leave right away or do they go later? Whether these decisions are made due to financial reasons, work or simply to pro-long the...
4 Tips For Newlyweds To Pay Off Debt Together from Rachel Cruze
You’ve said those two beautiful words: “I do!” Your separate lives have been joined together as one, and you’re basking in the glory of wedded bliss. What was yours and mine is now ours—but that includes your debt, too. Did you know 86% of couples who got married in...
7 Money Tips for Newlyweds From Rachel Cruze
Have you thought about what life looks like after you get married? It’s easy to get so caught up in being engaged, booking your honeymoon, and planning for the big day that you forget all about life on the other side. But today, I want you to stop for a minute, take a...
What Will My Groom Wear? Pop of Color
We're ending our final installment of "What Will My Groom Wear" with a pop of color. This week we've covered black, white, and something blue and now we're looking for a bang at the finale. Photographer: Michael Allen Whether it be casual or formal, a pop of color is...
What Will My Groom Wear? Something Blue
In our 4 part series, "What Will My Groom Wear," we've highlighted the classics: Black & White, but now it's time to bring in a little color.Every bride needs something blue. This groom look is classy and easy to dress up or down, depending on the theme of your...
What Will My Groom Wear? Timeless in White
Welcome back to our "What will my groom wear?" series. Yesterday we highlighted a very classic black suit look and today we're putting a new spin on a favorite vintage look. Gatsby isn't the only man who can rock a white jacket. This timeless tux will give any groom a...
What Will My Groom Wear? Classic Black
We know brides everywhere are thinking "What will my groom wear?" We have decided to give our grooms some well deserved attention and help them look their best on the big day. Whether your guy is more traditional or modern, we can help him look his most polished! We...
The Evolution of The Wedding
Had to share ... The evolution of the wedding has been ground breaking, and surely, become bank breaking! "Traditional" has almost become "basic" in the wedding world. Even the most religious ceremonies have some sort of flair to them these days. From something as...
Remembering, Wedding Gown Designer, Amsale Aberra
Born in 1954, wedding gown designer, Amsale Aberra was raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She grew up making her own clothes, without knowing that one day she would been described as ‘the inventor of the modern wedding dress.’ When it came time for college, Amsale did...
10 Ways to Plan a Wedding on a Budget by Rachel Cruze
Are you planning a wedding? Congratulations! Your wedding day will likely be one of the best days of your entire life. As you start to think about details, I want you to keep this in mind: You don’t need to go into debt to have an amazing wedding. After all, no one...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Marriage by Rachel Cruze
There are many important conversations to be had before the “I do’s” are exchanged on the big day. Money is often the topic avoided by couples and Rachel Cruze is here to help you realize how important this topic truly is. Regardless, if you are the spender or the...
10 Tips for Packing Light for your Summer Vacay
ONE | Make a written list. Write down the basics for what you’ll need, and make sure to include anything you could be prone to forget at the last minute (toothbrush, phone charger, etc.), and follow your list to ensure you don’t overpack. Choose staples you feel most...
5 Honeymoon Destinations for Dog Lovers
ONE | Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort, is the perfect place to vacation with your furry friend. It is complete with butlers and made-to-order dishes that are sure to spoil any pup while you and your love tour Los Cabos, Mexico. The "Dog Butlers" will take...
9 Wedding Planning Apps We Love
One | Wedding Planner by The Knot Inc.: This app ranks a solid 4.7 out of 5 stars on Apple’s App Store. This app is basically a one stop shop for everything wedding related; it’s like a real life wedding planner, just without the actual person. Users can employ the...
Happy National Best Friend Day!
It's National Best Friend Day and we could not think of a better way to celebrate this day than with a quote from our cover bride and sneak peek of her Nashville wedding. Mattie Jackson Selecman (daughter of Country Music Icon, Alan Jackson) is beautifully gracing the...
