Wedding Tips

Couple wed in Patagonia as friends participate on Facebook

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Toby Past and Lisa Jordan's trip down the aisle wasn’t exactly conventional. They said "I do" in Patagonia, Chile, with no one around but the judge and official witness. Oh, plus their friends participating via Facebook.

Create a romantic, wedding night at-home spa experience

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

We can’t think of a better way to cap off the most special day of your life than with a night you’ll never forget. To commemorate your nuptials, why not plan a romantic post-wedding spa night for two? We’re sharing some of the expert tips and product picks for how to do just that.

Wedding 2.0: What to do differently for your second wedding

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Planning a second wedding may leave you overwhelmed by the prospect of another trip down the aisle. Ease the anxiety with these expert tips for a fabulous second wedding.

Tips for flower girls and ring bearers

Maria Mora — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Now that your oldest friends are saying "I do" you’ll find your kids being tapped to participate in wedding parties. Navigate the etiquette and structure of modern weddings with our helpful tips for flower girls and ring bearers.

4 Wedding trends we love

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:59:00 -0700

It’s not always easy figuring out what you want when it comes to your wedding day. In fact, with so many options, it’s common to feel overwhelmed with even the most basic decisions. To help ease any choice-based anxiety, we narrowed down the basics – flowers, invites, color scheme and food – and looked at the latest trends in each category.

Unique wedding centerpieces

Kori Ellis — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:40:00 -0700

These days many brides are looking for ways to spice up their wedding decor. Centerpieces are one of the easiest and most effective ways to do so. Though traditional flower arrangements can be gorgeous, many other centerpiece alternatives exist. Choose one of these unique table decoration ideas to help amp up your wedding reception.

Crafty and creative wedding invitations

Catherine Conelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:35:00 -0700

Wedding invitation design choices range from formal to artistic and everything in between. Invitations will give your guests the initial impression of what you have in store for them and while some brides prefer to keep it simple, many brides are grabbing hold of some creative reins and sending out invitations with extra pizazz.

Is a winter wedding right for you?

Nancy Lee — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Are you dreaming of a June wedding? Of walking down the aisle among the late spring flowers in flawless 72 degree weather? Well, perhaps you should keep dreaming, because it might be time for a reality check. Becoming a June bride may sound ideal, but it's not always the best choice.

Monique Lhuillier talks engagement rings and her new collection with Blue Nile

Chrissy Callahan — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Everyone's favorite wedding gown designer is showing off her exquisite taste in a new collection of engagement and wedding rings with Blue Nile. We recently caught up with the master of wedding couture and picked her brain on the collection, her top tips for choosing the perfect ring and the key to finding the perfect wedding dress.

3 Reasons smaller weddings take the cake

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

You may have always dreamed of an extravagant wedding with everyone you’ve ever met in attendance, but don’t discount the merit of a smaller event. There are a few significant advantages to planning your big day — on a smaller scale.

Wedding etiquette no-nos

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Now that wedding season is in full swing, it’s time to talk etiquette. There are certain things that just shouldn’t be done either leading up to or during someone's nuptials.

Wedding trends we're falling for this fall

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700

While summer is a great time to tie the knot, not everyone gets married June through August. The fall is emerging as a popular time to say “I do,” and we’ve sourced some of the latest trends to match the cooling temperatures. Having your big day this fall? Read on for the latest trends and inspiration.

Bridal Talk: A simply elegant "all things coral" wedding

Tatyanna Morris — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0700

We're huge fans of TLC's show Four Weddings, aren't you? Lucky for us, actual brides who have taken part in the show are sharing their stories with us in this new series! Up today? Tatyanna Morris who wanted all shades of coral.

5 Ways to keep your bridesmaids happy

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Your wedding may be the biggest day of your life, and you might be over the moon about the prospect of saying “I do,” but that doesn’t give you license to embrace your bossy side. Your bridesmaids are there to help you, but it’s a good idea to cut them some slack so they don’t end up resenting you. We share some of the ways you can ensure they’re happy.

Bridal Talk: TLC bride relives her wedding day

Nadine Bubeck — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Lucky for us, actual brides from TLC's Four Weddings are sharing their stories with us in this new series! Up today? Nadine Bubeck who made sure not to lose sight of what a wedding day is really about.

Bridal Talk: TLC bride shares tips from her garden wedding

Kim Balance — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700

We're huge fans of TLC's show Four Weddings. Lucky for us, actual brides who have taken part in the show are sharing their stories with us in this new series! Up today? Kim Balance who didn't want on overly traditional-themed wedding.

Bridal Talk: My big, fabulous Greek wedding on TLC

Georgia Rozakis Duarte — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:20:00 -0700

We're huge fans of TLC's show Four Weddings, aren't you? Lucky for us, actual brides who have taken part in the show are sharing their stories with us in this new series! Up today? Georgia Rozakis Duarte, who pulled off a fabulous wedding in five months.

5 Must-dos as you prep for your wedding day

Elise Stephens — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:45:00 -0700

Weddings are such complicated and exciting events; it’s easy to be so caught up in the rush that you miss the day itself! Use these tips to get the very best out of the special day you’ve planned and worked so hard for!

Would you wear a hand-me-down wedding gown?

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

With the wide array of websites available for finding gently used or worn-once wedding dresses, buying a hand-me-down gown has never been easier. But is it for you? We look at the ups and downs of making your "something borrowed" your gown.

Tips to reduce the carbon footprint of your wedding

Alicia French — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:43:00 -0700

The happiest day of your life doesn’t have to be an epic disaster for Mother Earth, full of discarded embossed paper and wilted flowers. Keeping the environment in mind while you plan your wedding may do more than just save the Earth, it may actually save you some green, too.

How to find a photo booth for your wedding

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700

The popular trend of having a photo booth at weddings isn’t going anywhere just yet. They offer a great way for both the happy couple and the guests to have fun and commemorate the occasion. If you’re thinking of adding a photo booth to your big day, we have some tips to help you choose the right one.