20 Sep, 2019

Wedding Registry Etiquette - Creating a Thoughtful Wish List

If the phrase "wedding registry" sends you in a tailspin, have no fear! We've We get it, asking your closest friends and family for hand selected gifts would make anyone uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to. As long as you follow some simple etiquette guidelines and take your time creating a personal, thoughtful and reasonable registry, there is no reason why this wedding to-do should unravel you.

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16 Sep, 2019

The Ultimate Staycation - Planning a "Homemade" Bachelorette Party

Planning a stay at home bachelorette party can be just as fun as one with an exotic destination, but without the hefty travel fees. And with a few basic rules to keep in mind, you'll have the whole bridal party talking about that weekend long after the wedding. And who knows! You just might gain a new appreciation for the place you call home.

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29 Aug, 2019

Getting Ready - Tips for a Successful Hair and Makeup Trial

Choosing your wedding day look may not be the first thing you think of when you start planning, but it's up there! And finding that perfect balance of true-to-you, but bridal, is a delicate dance that usually requires more than one trip to the salon. In fact, you'll want to plan your trial about 6 months before the big day so you have plenty of time to make changes, get used to the products used, and keep your skin feeling gorgeous and glowing.

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24 Jul, 2019

Outdated Wedding Etiquette Rules You Can Toss Aside

Let's face it, etiquette matters. And even more so when you are planning a wedding. These unspoken, but mutually agreed upon, rules ensure your guests have the appropriate information regarding dress, conduct and expectations. But that doesn't mean that all of the rules are "must follow."

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27 Jun, 2019

Let Love Sparkle! - Fourth of July Wedding Inspiration

July 4th is the perfect excuse to break out the pyrotechnics! Red and blue smoke bombs make for a dramatic and unique portrait session. Plus they can be used before the sun goes down, giving you the chance to get some gorgeous shots when the light is perfect.

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31 May, 2019

How to use Herbs on Your Wedding Day (& their hidden meanings!)

Including healing herbs and flowers on your wedding day is a tradition that dates all the way back to the Victorian Era. It was believed that what you carry, eat and smell on your big day could have just as much of an impact on your marriage as the person you were meeting at the end of the aisle.

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23 May, 2019

The Bad Bridesmaid - Should She Stay or Should She Go?

When it comes to searching for wedding advice, the internet has no shortage of design inspiration, gift ideas, and how to guides. But when it comes to the very real, very human, issue of a rift in your bridal party, the help is few and far between.

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15 May, 2019

Meet Me in the Greenhouse - Botanical Wedding Inspiration

Is there anything dreamier than a greenhouse wedding? The soft romance of fresh blossoms, the scent of lilacs on the air, and the lush foliage of early May create the perfect backdrop for springtime nuptials And when you choose a venue like a garden, greenhouse or botanical garden, you'll have the bulk of your decorating already taken care of, what's not to love?

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