Just because the groom's mother is paying doesn't mean she's in charge, does it? Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: My fiancé's mom is taking over our upcoming wedding. At first, we said we'd be having a very small, casual event...
It may not be your special day, but you still want a special dress. Here, my favorite picks for the stylish wedding guest.By Heather SummervilleIt's wedding season, and though this may bring unbridled excitement to Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn,...
This week, our bride chews over her caterer choices.By Sara CardaceHow do I put this gently? Getting in touch with the different caterers on our wish list has been very...instructive. They really run the gamut in terms of professionalism,...
Sara's fiancé comes to the rescue when the wedding planning, and caterer-finding, finally takes its toll. by Sara CardaceProgress! I'm happy to report that I've successfully gotten the ball rolling on the catering front. Fiancé John offered to pitch...
The Dubious Bride is not sure where to begin her search for food and drink...but she knows it'll have to be great! by Sara Cardace It seems like every time I make a decision (see last week's post about...
Finding a dress is even harder than finding a location! By Sara Cardace Alas, it appears it's really time to hunker down and start thinking about a dress. My trip to Kleinfeld, though much less horrific than I'd imagined...
Finding the right wedding dress may not be as hard as I thought; I am keeping my fingers crossed. By Sara Cardace As you might have guessed, I'd been totally dreading the moment when the time would come to...
It's about damn time. I was seriously starting to think I'd never find a decent venue and then--voila. By Sara Cardace It was probably about 3 in the morning one night--a weeknight, so you can imagine how this was affecting...
One of the most difficult--and personal--parts of planning Khalil's wedding reception was figuring out the food. Here, he shares his experience.by Khalil Hymore Planning a wedding can be an incredibly challenging experience because it is often the first significant...
By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com It's pretty easy to find something old, something new and something borrowed. It's the "something blue" that trips up most brides when putting together their wedding day ensembles. There are...
This week, our bridal experts discuss the best personalized gifts you can give to yourself. By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com There's a silver lining to the aggravation of legally changing your name: you have a new monogram...
Thinking outside the box of stationery. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Save-the-date announcements aren't what they used to be. When they first appeared on the scene--about a decade ago--couples were sending them out with the...
Tips for Sharing Your Wedding Photos--with Everyone You Know By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com All brides share an obsession with their wedding pictures. Even if you're a self-proclaimed "low-key bride," we bet you'll look at...
Alternative dessert ideas for modern weddings. By Tara Mandy & Meredith Levy We love wedding cakes. They're gorgeous. They're (hopefully) delicious. And they signal when it's socially acceptable to go home. Still, it's becoming more and more popular to...
Chuck sounds a note of caution to all Bridezillas. By Chuck Nice Believe it or not I have been trying to watch the movie 27 Dresses for about a month. Why? Well some movies are tailor made for this...