Congratulations! You have been selected as a maid of honor (or a best man). It is an honor to hold this position. The bride and/or groom has selected you to stand by their side on their wedding day…to hold their dress or fetch red wine or to blot their tears when they cry. While there […]
Weddings
How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
Recently, I had the distinct honor of hosting a bachelorette party for my friend Kate! She is getting married this spring, and asked me to be her maid of honor (eek!). It was my first opportunity to plan a bachelorette party, and I learned a lot. Thus, I’m passing on my wisdom (and planning process) […]
Guide to Oh Sh*t Kits for Weddings (& Beyond!)
Truthfully, everyone should have an “Oh Shit Kit,” not just brides on their wedding day. It’s an emergency kit of everything you might need for all sorts of disaster scenarios. It’s genius! They’ve become associated with weddings because that is often a time when you’re more likely to run into an emergency that calls for […]
How to Shop for Your Wedding Dress
So often, women will say that their wedding will be designed around the dress. However, if you don’t know how to shop for your wedding dress, this can be a very overwhelming task. Also, for the record, putting the burden of an entire wedding on a single garment is a little absurd. Yes, your wedding […]
A Year of Wedding Inspiration
I am so excited about this blog series. Wedding planning can vary greatly depending on when and where you’re getting married. Of course, personal styles will influence your wedding inspiration too. However, it’s easy to have a beautiful wedding that is indicative of who you are as a couple and relevant for the time of […]
Maid of Honor Duties No One Remembers
Being a Maid of Honor is a huge accomplishment and moment to be proud of. It means that you have successfully developed a friendship with another girl so well that she wants you by her side on her wedding day. That, or you’re extremely organized, and the bride knows she can count on you for […]
Guide to Wedding & Shower Gifts
So someone you know just got engaged. How wonderful for them! Do you just see dollar signs? Gift giving for weddings and showers can be complicated and expensive! There are a few different categories of gift giving depending on the event, how close you are with the honoree, and your involvement in the overall event. […]
Tips for Picking the Perfect Wedding Registry
Congratulations on your engagement! There’s a whirlwind of things to accomplish before you walk down the aisle. Depending on who you are, you’re likely to have a few events leading up to the big day: bridal showers, couple’s showers, engagement parties…there’s a lot going on. At the heart of everyone’s mind who will attend these […]
I Do? or I Don’t? Thoughts on a First Look
It’s become a growing trend in weddings over the last few years to do a “First Look” with your groom. It gives you two the opportunity to “soak in” each other before being in front of all of your guests for the remainder of the day. When our parents were getting married, no one had […]
Wedding Favors That Don’t Suck
Wedding favors are generally hit or miss. It’s actually a growing trend that brides (and grooms) are electing not to distribute favors for their weddings. Depending on what you do, it can be a high dollar investment. Unless you put the favors in your guests’ hands, it’s likely they’ll walk away from your wedding without […]