Is Wedding Season Now Engagement Season?
Wedding industry insiders know that, historically, the year could be broken up into two distinct parts—engagement season (Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day, with the highest volume of engagements happening between NYE and V-Day), and wedding season (May through October). And for wedding planning websites like OneWed, this has always translated into highly seasonal traffic, with 30-40% more unique visitors during engagement season than wedding season (because, when people are...
Summer Wedding Looks from BHLDN
BHLDN has some great new dresses they've released just in time for the summer wedding season....with bright colors and patterns by Tracy Reese, Issa, and Hitherto, they're perfect for bridesmaids and guests alike!
15 Sweet Wedding Treats for 4th of July
Chances are you're not getting hitched this Fourth of July (since it's smack dab in the middle of the week this year). But if you're planning a patriotic engagement party, bridal shower or bachelorette, or have a July 4th wedding date set for 2013 or beyond, these tasty red, white and blue sweets are sure to inspire! From wedding cake alternatives to festive guest favors, just take a look and let your creativity run wild... Will you say I Do to any of these recipes? Which Fourth...
15 Blissfully Beautiful Summer Wedding Hairstyles
Sizzle at all the weddings you attend this summer with these easy breezy hairstyles spotted on Harper's Bazaar! From retro-inspired waves and side-swept ponies, to bohemian chic braids and pretty, polished updos, you'll find plenty of inspiration and styles you can easily do yourself. Take a look and share your thoughts below!
4 Tips for Having Lawn Games at Your Wedding
Summer and lawn games seem to go hand-in-hand. Even at the most formal of weddings, the guests love to be kids at heart and, (with a signature sip in hand), visit with friends & family and partake in the summer rituals of croquet, bocce ball or badminton during cocktail hour. We often encourage our couples to schedule out cocktail "hour" to about 90 minutes to give guests time to enjoy each others' company and the food and drinks offered, but also for our couples to have ample time...
Delightful Dahlias: Handmade Summer Flower Wedding Inspiration
Today we've put together a handmade tribute to some our favorite summer blooms: dahlias! If you've set your wedding date for July or August, you should definitely consider making your wedding bouquet dahlia-centric. But why stop there? We've found a basketful of gorgeous dahlia-themed stationery, hair accessories, and centerpiece ideas! Are you a fan of these hothouse hues? Will dahlias be making an appearance on your big day? Let us know which seasonal...
Summer Wedding Inspiration: Pink Lemonade
Special to OneWed by Lisa W. for FiftyFlowers.com Refreshing. Old Fashioned. Sweet. If these three words describe your perfect wedding day, than consider a pink lemonade theme at a lovely summertime celebration. Imagine a friendly, neighborhood feel where wedding guests are offered an icy, cold glass of lemonade upon arrival. The flavor brings back wonderful, childhood memories and your wedding will live on in their hearts as a beautiful day of summer loving. And while this darling...
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Ready to save big on BHLDN wedding dresses, decor and accessories? Then you're in luck... because BHLDN's very first secret sale has arrived! Save up to 60% on those BHLDN baubles you've been dreaming about. But don't delay because this secret sale lasts just 48 hours! And before you can unlock these incredible deals, you must subscribe to BHLDN's newsletter. So hop to it and get your shop on! Happy hunting, lovely brides!
Bridal Braids: Perfect Summer Wedding Hairstyles
Braids have been hot for quite some time... but in 2011 they take a festive turn, gracing white aisles across the country. We love the idea of incorporating a stylish braid into a classic wedding hairstyle. Check out the photo above... this curly-haired bride chose a romantic loose updo with a chunky braid framing her face. Once you look at the images below, you'll see that braids can make a wedding day appearance in lots of unique ways. Although bohemian brides have long adored...
Vintage Americana Summer Wedding Inspiration
Special to OneWed by Lisa W. for FiftyFlowers.com Hosting your wedding over Independence Day weekend? What do you think about letting patriotic passion and 1900's romance inspire your wedding day? Imagine love letters traveling by horseman through rain, sleet or snow and the bold, classic colors of vintage USA. Plus, it’s a great idea if you’re looking for eco-friendly wedding ideas- reusing a vintage bridal gown, wedding shoes and accessories to create the look is not only green...

