Entries tagged “bridal”
On Rethinking the Wisdom of DIY Invitations
Our bride-to-be holds steady...By Sara CardaceWell, we've finally settled on a design for our save-the-dates, and the paper (ivory, seeded) and envelopes (chocolate brown) are in! John did an amazing job mocking up an old-timey ticket motif and I think...
Seeing Red
Our bride-to-be tackles a tricky chair challenge.By Sara CardaceNow that I've officially got a dress in my closet, the caterer just about nailed down, and my industrious fiancé working on save-the-dates, my wind is wandering to other, more trivial matters....
Save the Date
Our bride-to-be approaches the six-month milestone.By Sara CardaceSomehow while my mind was buzzing along happily contemplating other wedding-related matters, enough time passed that I'm now in the danger zone on my save-the-dates. I'm told they need to go out at...
Progress! (At Last...)
Our bride-to-be seals the deal with a caterer.By Sara CardaceI'm happy to report that we are now 99 percent sure that we're going to go with Chef Rossi of the Raging Skillet for our catering needs. John and I snuck...
Wedding Dress Found
Our bride-to-be finally finds a dress for her Big Day.By Sara CardacePhew. I was really starting to worry that I just don't have the time or energy necessary to find a cute dress that wasn't ridiculously off the deep end...
Something Old
Our bride-to-be hits the consignment stores in her quest for the perfect wedding dress.By Sara CardaceSince things are moving along somewhat well with the wedding planning (though I still have not selected an officiant, planned a shower, mapped out invitations...
The Dream List
Our bride-to-be starts to compile a guest list for her Big Day.By Sara CardaceI've finally gotten all the various lists together and the master list is starting to take shape. My ever-organized parents compiled a handy-dandy excel spreadsheet of what...
Bride's Dress Revisited
Our bride considers non-bridal dress options. The more I talk to people about what I'm going to wear to the wedding, the more I'm reconsidering my former anything-goes attitude. I still really, really want to avoid spending a lot...
Showers of Happiness
With a lot of the "big" wedding planning out of the way, our bride's attention turns to her bridal shower. By Sara Cardace Readers, I'm starting to understand why people freak out so much over these things. (Weddings, that...
Dress Distress
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...
Wedding Food Details
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...
The Best Invitation Fonts
Our favorite scripts, from classic to contemporary.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comFonts can affect the look of your correspondence papers as much as the ink color and card stock. So if you were selective about having, say, chocolate...
Serve Wine With Flair
Six cool cccessories for oenophiles.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comKnowing which wine to serve at a dinner party is one thing. Knowing what to serve it in is something else entirely. For starters, chill a few bottles of...
Unique Bridal Party Gifts
Show your gratitude with thoughtful gifts.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comThis is going to hurt: your bridal party is not as excited about your wedding as you are. Sure, they're looking forward to the celebration and are honored...
Something Blue
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...
Flaunting Your New Monogram
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...
Mother-and-Daughter Spa Getaways
The Best Places to Bond Over Beauty. By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy Editors of BFFBridal.com Your mom will annoy you at some point during your engagement. She just will. And you'll probably act like a brat a time...
Top Photo Sharing Sites
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...
His and Hers Beauty
The best co-ed products for the bride and groom-to-be By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Most of the guys we know secretly steal the occasional drop, dollop or spritz from their girlfriends' beauty products. But spend $100...
How To Get the Photos You Want
Tips For Communicating with Your Photographer By Tara Mandy & Meredith Levy Even the most talented photographers can't read minds. So if you have a vision of the close-up and candid shots that will fill the pages of your...
Bridal Shower Alternatives
Try one of these four fun, nontraditional ways to celebrate your pending marriage with the women in your life By Meredith Levy and Tara MandyEditors of BFFBridal.com Sipping tea and playing "Who Knows the Bride Best?" with every woman...
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