Wedding Expert Tips

It's 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 and - your friends wouldn't miss the dance… (more)

Special to OneWed by Kara Horner of TheManRegistry.com


Let’s face it; wedding planning can be stressful, especially for brides. No matter how you try to convince yourself that it’s 'just a day,' your wedding day is a major life milestone, which makes it unlike any other regular old day. And because you want… (more)

Special to OneWed by Jewelry Expert Michael O’Connor


So you’re taking the wedding plunge, you’ve set the budget and started the planning. Like most, however, you’re probably finding out that wedding budgets are difficult to stick to. The reason? In your quest to make the day perfect in every way, every small augmented… (more)

Since sleeved wedding dresses have made a major comeback, I thought it only appropriate to dig into all the different types of sleeves that brides can choose from.


I was sent a fabulous little book entitled Quest for the Dress by Nancy DiFabbio, and this gem helps you find your dream gown without losing your sanity, friends or groom. The nuggets of wisdom in this book are endless, and I'll be sharing the… (more)

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 (more)

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Looking for the ultimate resource to guide you to your perfect wedding flowers? And working hard to stay on budget? Then check out this wedding flowers 101 guide from the floral artisans at Nectar.

You can see the features and seasonal availability… (more)

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 marriage are on most nearlyweds' minds.(more)

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When you're petite with lots of curves, finding a gorgeous and flattering wedding dress can be a tall order. But armed with the tips below, you'll find the dress of your dreams and knock your groom's socks off!
The key is to choose a gown that creates length without interrupting the body line. A gown that creates one long line will make you appear taller and leaner. Trumpet and mermaid silhouettes with raised waistlines will add height long before you slip on your… (more)

Special to OneWed by Elizabeth Tigar, owner of Austin lingerie boutique Underwear


You’ve found it. THE dress. But now comes an even more important question: what are you wearing beneath the dress? Sometimes the answer to this question is as vital as the wedding dress itself. From the slinkiest chiffon slip dress to the most tightly-fitted corsetted… (more)