5 Easy Ways to Infuse YOU into Your Wedding Day
Depending on the size, style, and location of your wedding, chances are good that not every single guest in attendance will know all about you and your groom. There will be guests from your groom's side that you may be meeting for the first time, and extended family members or friends for you to introduce your new hubby to. And here's a cold hard fact. The more that wedding guests feel like they know the couple getting hitched, the more engaged and excited they are to be part of it...
Custom Button Wedding Favors
When Chad and I got married, in addition to the favors we were giving our guests, we wanted to have something a little fun for people to take away.... enter our 1" buttons! They can be used in so many ways....on escort cards, as ice breakers for guests to get to know one another, or just to commemorate the day! I designed four separate designs and had them displayed in glass cylinders as guests walked in, and they were a big hit! It was so fun to see all 4 designs pinned on tuxedos...
Rustic Love with Bright Juicy Pops of Color
This Valentine's Day themed shoot at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch, captured by Melissa McCrotty Photography, is bursting with romantic, rustic wedding inspiration. You'll definitely want to Pin and take notes, brideys! Every last detail was executed to perfection, from the flowers to the tablescape to the whimsical bright ribbon backdrop. Sweet clementines were incorporated into the wedding bouquet and centerpieces, and the bride's pink patterned petticoat added the perfect pop...
Wedding Traditions Reinvented: A Better Way to Toss the Bouquet
Once upon a time, it was standard procedure for the bride to toss her bouquet during her wedding reception. But when I think about all the weddings I've attended in the past few years, I can't remember the last bride who actually took part in this tradition. And there are plenty of reasons why the bouquet toss has been ditched. One being that it singles out all the single ladies at the wedding. But here's a great alternative if you love the idea of the traditional bouquet toss, but...
Unique Wedding Centerpieces
It's a new year, so it's time to get out of that bridal rut and try some funky ideas for centerpieces! Whether it's a series of DIY vases made from PVC piping, or spray painting some fake fruit, these centerpieces will definitely be the topic of conversation among your wedding guests. Which unique wedding centerpiece idea do you love most? Share it in the comments section below!
Shrug off the Cold with Unique Wedding Day Cover Ups
Y'all, I dunno about you but I get c-c-c-c-oooooolllddd this time of year. But winter weddings are so full of ridiculous gorgeousness. All the colors and beautiousness against the pristine snow? Drool central up in here. But, I'm kinda sick of seeing just shrugs, pashminas and boleros. I want something new and BAM! So here's some hot, edgy ideas sure to keep you toasty during your frosty nuptials. A sweet cardigan can do double duty to tie in your attire with your man's garb and...
Romantic Wedding Ideas We Love: Floral Chandeliers for the Reception
You'd think that after nearly four years blogging about weddings, I'd have a pretty good idea of what I want for my own I Do's. Surprise!! I don't. And I'm struggling with the choice between a city wedding and country wedding. Downtown Chicago venues have so much to offer, but my fiancé's hometown, Barrington Hills, is bursting with natural beauty, and is a tranquil piece of paradise just 25 miles outside of the city. It provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic outdoor...
How to Have a Non-Themed Themed Wedding
Hey brideys! How’s the wedding planning coming along? I’m not sure if you saw my post on Bitchless Bride the other day, but I wrote about six definite party pleasers. And one of the “pleasers” was recessing down the aisle following the ceremony to the Star Wars theme song. You see, the groom really wanted a Star Wars themed wedding, but the bride was going for a more traditional feel, which meant no themes. So, because she knew it was important to him, she incorporated Star...
You Don’t Have to Be Indian to Plan a Spectacular Indian Wedding
Brideys, this is for all of you cool girls... The ones that are inspired enough to do something truly different on your wedding day. As a planner I plan a lot of weddings (duh), but I plan all sorts of weddings... I have had the awesome opportunity to experience pretty much every race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. But, I must say that Indian weddings are a tremendous treat! I love getting to be a part of an Indian wedding because it's an amazing chance to witness an incredible...
5 Fab Alternative Wedding Gifts for the Groom
Most brides know that... A gift for the groom is on their list of wedding to do's A watch is the standard gift for the groom from his bride But what if your groom has more watches than he knows what to do with (not a bad problem to have!), or just isn't a watch wearing kid of guy? Never fear! Because there are plenty of rad alternatives, each appealing to a different type of groom. Here are five to get you started... A custom suit: By now, you should know your man's...
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