Tips & Trends

5 Unique Ways to Cozy-up Your Fall Wedding

There's something about Fall that makes us all want to stay in and snuggle up. Somehow it's also a very popular time to tie the knot. Of course, you can't beat the weather or the scenery, so it makes total sense. When planning your big day, try throwing in a few cozy touches. Your friends and family, who love you, but would otherwise be tucked in and watching Netflix, will thank you. Comfort Food Have you ever thought about how great...

12 Most Luxurious Honeymoon Suites in the United States

Are you planning your honeymoon? What are the most important things that will influence your decision? Is it the location? Privacy and seclusion? ALL the amenities? Activities available? We have rounded up the most luxurious honeymoon suites, cottages and tents (yes, tents!) for your consideration. And please share your honeymoon stories in the comments below - where you went, why you chose that particular destination and did it live up to the hype.  Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch...

Buying a Wedding Dress — 6 Emotional Stages

Don't try telling us you haven't had a Pinterest board full of wedding dresses since you signed up for the addicting app. No shame, we have several! It's not all Pinterest boards and games though, wedding dress shopping can cause some serious stress. While Say Yes to the Dress is at the top of our list for guilty pleasure television, it's not always realistic. Fear not, we're here to give lovely ladies like yourself, real advice. Keep reading to learn how...

2016’s Artistic Trends in Cake Design

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...

10 Boho Bride Essentials

In the fashion world, the word "bohemian" refers to a romantic, unique, or free-spirited feel. Boho style is gaining in popularity quicker than you can say "I'll have flower crowns with that", and for good reason. Weddings have become more and more individualized and bohemian style caters to couples who are free-spirited and value uniqueness. That said, if you're a #bohobride, do you! However, we do have a few essentials for you to think about if you're planning a bohemian...

Not Your Mother’s Wedding Registry

Wedding registries originated in the 1920's. Alcohol was illegal (i.e., no engagement party mimosa's) and flapper dresses were all the rage. These mimosa-less women were registering for, you guessed it, china, linens and silverware. Nearly a century later and wedding registries have finally been modernized. As modern women (and men) we have choices and that includes what we register for. In 2016, whatever your lifestyle looks like, there's a wedding registry for you. This is not your mother's wedding registry....

9 Bachelorette Party Ideas That Don’t Involve Strippers

Bachelorette parties are meant to be one last hooray before the life of married bliss. Usually they involve plenty of alcohol, lots of dancing and money being thrown at strippers. Don't get us wrong, we have nothing against drinking/dancing/throwing money at male strippers. But let's be real - this is something you can do on any regular Friday. There are tons of fun alternatives that will make any bachelorette party a hit and create memories that will last long...

8 Bridal Hair Trends Every Bride Should Try This 2016

We are in bridal season glory and we couldn't be happier.  However, we have our eyes set on a very important aspect of the bride and that's her gorgeous locks. After all, when you are walking down the aisle you want to look beautiful from head to toe. Although, traditional bridal hairstyles such as curls and updos will never go out of style... This year we are looking at a more modern take on bridal hair trends. 2016 has been the year of the contemporary modern...

6 Essentials You Will Need to Plan For a Beach Wedding

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...

6 Essential Ensembles for Your Year in White

Raise your 'Tide To Go' pens, put your laundromat on speed dial, and buy a year's supply of bleach — it's Your Year in White!   It's not every year a girl gets to wear a special, white, ensemble month after month, so take the necessary precautions, read our list and get to shopping. Shopping in Style For the bride who's always 'on brand', wearing white to your bridal shop appointment is a must! Pictured is Olivia Watson of Livvy Land, in...