Plan the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
Tying the knot outdoors? When planning an outdoor wedding, there's a lot to consider and lots to plan for. But no need to worry... onewed is here to share the top 10 ways to ensure your outdoor wedding is out of this world! 1. Specify dress code: It’s a backyard… But it’s a wedding… So you can't blame wedding guests for being confused about what to wear. Let your loved ones know if you're planning a formal, semi-formal, or informal affair. 2. Plan for...
Wedding Planning Quiz to Discover Your Style
Do you know your personal wedding style? Are you a dreamer or a perfectionist? A rookie or nonconformist? Take this quiz and tally up your answers to each question (using the scoring key) to discover your personal wedding planning style! Wedding Style Scoring Question 1: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 2: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 Question 3: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 Question 4: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Question 5: A-4, B-3, C-1,...
Wedding invitation tip: The 75% rule
It is hard to rationalize why any of your friends or family members wouldn't want to come and join you in celebrating you big day. I find this especially hard when you are putting a year into wedding planning and you know how excited you are for the day to arrive. Believe it or not, the 75% rule (of all the guests you invite, plan for a 75% acceptance rate) tends to hold pretty true pending a few variables. Trust me, you will start to think that your wedding is different...
You’re Invited! Chicago Brides and Wedding Pros
Come join the Bridal Wave this Saturday, September 10th at 10 am CST! Do you adore all things bridal fashion? Then we want YOU to participate in episode three of Bridal Wave! Episode three is all about the wedding dress, so if you're in Chicago this Saturday, attend the LIVE show and share your wisdom and advice with our Bridal Wave fans. Chicago Brides & Wedding Pros! You're invited to watch episode 3 of Bridal Wave LIVE at the Kenmore Live Studio at 678 N Wells Street in...
Join the Bridal Wave, Share Your Wedding Wisdom!
Our very first episode of Bridal Wave was a huge success! If you missed it, don't you worry! You can catch episode 1 on YouTube, and starting this Saturday, August 27th at 1pm central, you can watch Bridal Wave LIVE at Livestream.com/Kenmorelivestudio. Each week we'll meet a new bride-to-be, and help guide her through the toughest parts of the wedding planning process. Each bride will be facing a different set of obstacles, but as you know... certain questions about love and...
Whimsical Wedding Colors: Deep Purple + Hot Pink
Wondering what wedding colors are hot right now? One on-trend color palette we're loving at the moment is deep purple with hot pink. Bold, glamourous and regal, you'll make a serious statement if you choose these hues for your upcoming I Do's! Purple is great because it feels rich without looking too girly for your groom. And there are TONS of wedding flowers that come in deep purple hues, including: - anemones - dahlias - freesias - lilacs -orchids - ranunculas -...
Walk Down the Aisle with Vogue’s 2011 Wedding Guide
Vogue epitomizes high-fashion style and to celebrate 2011 wedding season, Vogue.com has unveiled its very first wedding guide! Curated style picks for our trend-setting brides, you'll find dazzling engagement rings by Tacori and Harry Winson, to-die-for wedding dresses by Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera and YSL, chic wedding reception ideas, killer looks for your bridesmaids and so much more. And those Chanel wedding shoes with the crystal clear heels and feather-adorned Oscar de...
Wedding Planning Timelines: Invitations and Stationery
Within your long wedding planning checklist, many of the major tasks have their own timelines and to do's. When it comes to your wedding stationery, picking the perfect design is just one of the many tasks. But the real fun begins as soon as the engagement ring is on your pretty little finger! We know it can be overwhelming thinking about all that needs to happen leading up to your wedding day. Use this wedding stationery timeline to stay on track and stress-free! You're engaged! ...
5 Ways a Wedding Planner Can Help Save You Money
Special to OneWed by Gabi Gesch from BravoBride.com It’s almost a year away. I’m starting to try on wedding dresses and he’s finally putting his side of the guest list together. Planning a wedding may be some women’s dream, but as men like to put it, 'Just tell me when to show up.' As my fiancé and I start to discus details of the big day, the more I dread the stress of planning everything. From caterers to reception sites, I scour the Internet for information and ask...
How Does Your Wedding Budget Measure Up?
We've got budgeting on the brain. And we'd love to hear how yourwedding budget compares to standard wedding budget breakdowns. The pie chart above shows one suggested wedding budget breakdown and the details are below: • Wedding Reception- 40% (including venue rental fee, catering, alcohol, & cake) • Flowers & Décor- 9% • Photography- 9% • Music & Entertainment- 9% (70% of which should go towards the wedding reception) • Stationery- 5% • Videography- 5% • Bridal...

