Wedding Planning

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)

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)

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)

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… (more)

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)

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! Now what? It's party time! Now is the time for you to be… (more)

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,… (more)

We've got budgeting on the brain. And we'd love to hear how your wedding 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… (more)

How romantic is this wedding color palette?
I adore the feminine pastels (peach and blush pink) with the organic, natural tones (light sage and canvas). And vibrant coral provides the perfect pop of color!

This vintage chic wedding color palette is perfect for Spring or Summer I Do's. Especially… (more)

Special to OneWed by Lisa W. for FiftyFlowers.com
Sophisticated. Simple. Soft. There is subtle power in this wedding color palette: romantic café latte with a warm slate. If your man is the strong silent type and you are polished with a flair for fashion this could be the color chart for your wedding… (more)