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Over the past decades we have come across many different trends, especially when it comes to bridal gowns. Year after year we have been able to witness many different looks and materials that have taken center stage when it comes to bridal attire. Although the framing ideas of bridal gowns has remained the same, there are some things that have evolved. Here are a few of our favorite looks and how they have evolved into today. 1990sPhoto credit- Left- www.angeliepangilinan.com Right- www.theknot.com Modesty was fundamental...

If you switched on the news lately, it is easy to think of all the things that divide us. It could be something complicated like faith or politics. It could be something less complicated, after all Internet wars erupt over the silliest of topics. But one thing humans share across cultures, countries, continents? People getting married. Call us optimists, but we would rather focus on things we have in common. Do remember - while some of the customs described...

Floriography - the language of flowers - is an art that flourished in the Victorian Era under a mix of writers, poets, and publishers.  The language quickly gained favor in the 1800’s and became a favorite of royalty.  In addition to being a wonderful way to communicate one’s feelings for a lover without one’s royal court knowing their business.  It was also a discrete way for a lover to communicate their intentions without the awkwardness of words or the...

Photo Credit  Jennifer Jeanne Events The evolution of bridesmaid dresses has been rapidly changing since the beginning of the 21st century. Bridesmaid's have now taken center stage and are sharing the spotlight with the entire bridal party. We can all remember the time we were asked to be a bridesmaid for one of our friends and our first thought was "here we go again with the matchy-matchy dresses". Today, that may no longer the case for some brides. Although the symmetrical look...

Congratulations, you have finally decided on a wedding theme and venue. You have decided on a Beach Wedding. Beaches can be among the most beautiful settings to have a wedding in. However, finding the right way to showcase the beauty of the beach and your wedding theme may not be the easiest thing to do. Just like any other wedding venue and theme, a beach wedding takes a lot of planning and dedication. Although, planning a beach wedding may...

You have obsessed about your table arrangements, the seating plan and your dress (obviously!). That is unless you went full-on bridezilla. In that case, you obsessed about every. single. thing. On a side-note while it's easy to become persnickety about the details, please don't turn into one of those people. In our book, there is one thing that is definitely worth obsessing about. The delicious, delectable, scrumdiddlyumptious Wedding Cake! (like you even had to ask). Pardon us, while we soothe our sweet...

This year, Bridal Fashion Week coincided with Tax Day and Earth Day. Unless your job depends on it, you may have missed the lavish event. Were you buried in old receipts? Busy wondering if you want to attempt taxes yourself? Maybe you went green for the day and turned off the tele. Lucky for those who missed out, following anything and everything wedding IS our job; so we listened, we watched and we Instagram stalked. Alas, we present you,...

We are excited to be interviewing Percy Sales from Percy Sales Events today and Happy Birthday Percy.  Today also happens to be his special day! Percy is a highly sought after destination wedding and special event planner from Santa Barbara, CA.   He is full of life and color and has been sought after not only by many destination brides but also donates his time to charity and has made many TV appearances.  To start off, a little birdie told us that you...

In a world where couples are breaking wedding traditions and won't settle for anything less than unique, it's no surprise elopements are on the rise. That said, elopements today may look much different from that of your grandmother's. We've seen simple and sweet elopements, quick and quirky elopements, large and lavish elopements and everything in between. Whichever direction you go, there may be more to planning an elopement than you think. Keep reading so there are no surprises. Location  If you choose to elope, the sky...

What better way to show your appreciation for your bridal party than with a well thought-out gift? Obviously you want to give them something they will cherish forever. But it can be a daunting task to choose something timeless. Fret not. Here is a selection of gifts that your bridal party guests will be thrilled to receive.  Cuyana Leather iPad Sleeve Image via Cuyana How gorgeous are these Cuyana leather iPad sleeves? Made from supple pebbled Italian leather and with padded...