Entries tagged “weddings”

Wedding Power Struggle

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...

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My Best Friend's Wedding

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,...

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Wedding Ring Riddle

Jennifer Lopez hits a premiere with an unadorned ring finger, while hubby Marc Anthony parties hard in New York City. Could the couple be headed for a split?Problems on the 'Block'Just ten months after the birth of twins Max and...

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First Comes Love...

By Jessa Goodworth Jason and I met on Memorial Day weekend of 2008.At that point in my life I had become a serial blind-dater.  Everyone I knew wanted to set me up with someone.  I had become accustomed to fancy...

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The Mrs. Signs Off

Jess writes her last post as she starts her life as a newlywed!By Jessica SollowayWhen the opportunity came along to blog about my wedding many months ago, the big day seemed so far away. And now it's pretty hard to...

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Post-Wedding Blues

Help! Jess has a major case of the post-wedding blues!  By Jessica SollowayI knew it would happen. The high from the wedding would eventually wear off, and my fairy tale weekend would become a distant memory with each passing day....

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The Wedding Top 10 List

Jess recaps a few of her favorite things about the wedding weekend. By Jessica SollowayWhile the whole weekend was a blur of fun, I do have some standout moments that deserve a shoutout. In no particular order...The Rise ... and...

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The Wedding: From Bride-to-Be to Bride!

Jess and Seth's whirlwind wedding weekend arrives!By Jessica SollowayI am still in a state of shock as I sit here writing this blog entry that my wedding weekend already happened. Who pushed the fast forward button on my life? It...

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T Minus 1 Week!

See how our bride-to-be is holding up with less than a week to go before the big day! By Jessica SollowayI seriously can't believe that my wedding day is less than a week away. Where did the time go? It...

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Just Another Boring Married Couple

Advice from a friend helps Jess enjoy the last two weeks of her engagement.By Jessica SollowayThe other night, I was talking to one of my friends about some things I was nervous about leading up to the wedding (dreary Cleveland...

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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Seating charts, RSVPs, and last minute shopping keeps Jess on her toes.By Jessica SollowayIt is truly mind boggling the amount of things that need to get done for a wedding. It was so nice at the beginning when I thought...

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The Finishing Touches

With one month to go, Jess and Seth handle the last minute details. By Jessica SollowayI can't believe it, but Seth and I went home for the last time before the wedding. We had tons of appointments scheduled and literally...

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Signed Sealed Delivered!

The invitations are out, bringing the big day even closer!By Jessica SollowayWhen I first started planning my wedding, the actual date seemed so far away. It was barely winter when I got engaged, so thinking ahead to next fall felt...

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Cool as a Cucumber

Jess tries to chill out as the wedding gets closer.By Jessica SollowayDon't be deceived by this title. With my wedding just six weeks away, I'm not feeling "cool as a cucumber". But I am hoping that seeing those words in...

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The 411 on Wedding Photos

Jess gets the scoop on having a "picture perfect" day.By Jessica SollowayI figured we all could use a break from my blabber about to-do lists and shoe shopping dilemmas. So, this week I did a little digging (investigative blogging, if...

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To Do, or Not to Do? That is the Question

How do Jess and Seth handle their growing wedding to-do list?By Jessica SollowayThis past Friday, Seth told me to stop by the store and buy two bottles of wine. I was curious as to what these bottles were for, because...

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The Ultimate Girls Getaway

Jess and her friends head out to the country for her bachelorette bash.By Jessica SollowayI have never been more tired in my life. I just got back last night from a once-in-a-lifetime weekend -- my bachelorette party! Two of my...

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The Princess Effect

Jess learns what happens to brides after their first dress fitting. By Jessica SollowayYou guys all know the story about how I found my dress. In a nutshell, it involved a hesitant trip to a sample sale based on a promise...

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A Bridal Brunch

Wedding shower festivities for Jess continue in Cleveland! By Jessica SollowayIf you read last week's blog, you know how wonderful the shower that Seth's mom hosted in New Jersey was. And just when I thought there wasn't another pot, pan...

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And So it Begins...

Jess gets ready for her first shower and a fun family weekend.By Jessica Solloway My wedding is now 3 months away and all of the fun, exciting festivities leading up to it are starting to get into full swing. My first shower is...

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If the Shoe Fits...

Jess starts her search for the perfect wedding shoe. Sexy, comfy and stylish...can it be done?By Jessica SollowayI have my first dress fitting in less than two weeks and they suggested I have my wedding shoes by then. Eeek! This...

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Missions Accomplished

Jess checks some major things off the to-do list. By Jessica SollowayI just got back from 5 days in Cleveland and I feel like I never stopped running from one place to the next! I went home for my oldest...

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The Virtual Wedding World

Jess gives you the scoop on helpful wedding websites and blogs.By: Jessica SollowayIt's really amazing what you can learn about weddings by surfing the internet. What did people do like 10 years ago when they had to depend on a...

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It's in the Mail

Save the Dates and shower invites make the wedding feel like it's fast approaching!By Jessica SollowayIt's official.  I'm getting married. This should come as no surprise to you all, since I've been writing about every last detail of my engagement...

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Pre-Wedding Boot Camp: Part 2

Jess is dropping down and giving 20 before her big dayBy Jessica SollowayOk, so that other blog post I wrote about not needing a trainer and thinking I could get in great shape for the wedding just by doing some...

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Wedding Bells South of the Border

Jess heads to Mexico for her future brother-in-law's wedding.By Jessica SollowayI just got back from an amazing destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico. After 5 days relaxing by the beach, sipping delicious palomas (tequila and sparkling citrus soda, delish), and dancing...

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Bridesmaid Bonanza!

12 bridesmaids, one dress! Can it be done? Jess takes on the challenge.By Jessica SollowayI have 12 bridesmaids. I know, it's totally ridiculous but I can't help it. I'm lucky to have such an awesome group of girls from different...

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A Whole New World

Decisions, decisions! Jess makes a first attempt at finding the perfect invitation.By Jessica SollowayI realized that my wedding is 5 months away! What?!? I have most of the big things booked but I still need to pick out invitations. But...

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Fear of Flying?

Sara takes off for a relaxing honeymoon in...Mexico.By Sara CardaceWell, that was that. We're married! Right now it's about 6:30am and I'm sitting at the gate at LaGuardia waiting for my flight to Mexico for the honeymoon. We're all stocked...

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Stress Free Planning

Jess keeps her wedding stress in check with some expert advice.By Jessica SollowayThis was a pretty slow week on the wedding front, so I decided to do something a little different with my blog. I recently heard about this website...

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The Guest List

By Jessica SollowayIt's time to finalize the list, but Jess has trouble making cuts. The part of the wedding that we've all been avoiding for months has finally approached. Finalizing the list. And the problem is that every time we...

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T-Minus Two Days!

Sara tries to break the record for wedding-related insanity.By Sara CardaceWell, here it is. I can't believe the wedding is actually this weekend. As I look back over this past year's-worth of blog posts I'm stunned that I've been planning...

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Cleveland Rocks!

Jess heads home for the first meetings with her vendors.By Jessica SollowayLast week I went home for my best friend's wedding shower, and for a whirlwind of appointments for my own wedding. Between meetings with the florist, the cake maker...

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The Final Countdown

Just over a week to go until Sara's Big Day!By Sara CardaceWow. We've got just a little over a week to go to the wedding and this is all beginning to feel so unreal. Things have really come together over...

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Pre-Wedding Boot Camp!

Jess makes a plan to tone up & slim down before the big day.By Jessica SollowayMy wedding is six months away and that wave of panic about losing weight just hit me. I don't need to do anything drastic, but...

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My First Sleepless Night (Damn This Wedding)

Can we just fast-forward to wedding please ?By Sara CardaceI suppose it was bound to happen. After a really insane week of running errand after errand and emailing, calling, and spreadsheeting like a manic (and squeezing in freelance gigs wherever...

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One Month To Go!

Sara races furiously to cross things off her to-do list.By Sara CardaceWhenever I sit down to write a blog post these days, I'm stunned at how much has happened over the course of the last seven days. (I would probably...

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Time Flies

A friend's engagement reminds Jess to take in the moments. By Jessica Solloway I woke up to some great news today. One of my best friends from college got engaged! She has been living abroad with her boyfriend for almost...

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Registering: The Good, The Bad and The Milk Frother

Four coffee makers ... really? By Jessica Solloway The only waffles I know how to make are the ones that defrost in the microwave. The closest I've come to a milk frother is being in line at Starbucks...and my salads...

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It's in the Mail

Sara finds success with her DYI invitations.By Sara Cardace Well, we're basically at the one-month mark and I am definitely starting to feel a bit under the gun. I was just reading my fellow engagement blogger's post about finding her...

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Inspiration Overload!

Our new bride-to-be feels the pressure to plan the most perfect day.By Jessica SollowayI am going to Cleveland in a few weeks and my mom and I have tons of appointments set up to get the ball rolling. We're meeting...

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Second Time's the Charm!

Sara reprises her role as guest of honor. By Sara Cardace...well, actually in this case the first time was just as charming, but in my stressed-out month-before-the-wedding state I can't come up with a better headline. That is in no...

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The Dreaded Sample Sale

Jessica falls in love at first sight at a bridal dress sample sale.By Jessica SollowayBuying a wedding dress is obviously a big deal. There's all this pressure to find "the one". (As if finding the guy to marry wasn't enough!)...

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One Shower Down, One to Go!

Sara reflects on the generosity of friends and family.By Sara CardaceI had my first bridal shower (the relatives' shower) this past Sunday and it was lovely. I can't believe how much work my family put it into it--particularly my sister...

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Third Time's a Charm

Jessica books a venue, with a little help from mom.By Jessica SollowayAfter a few weeks of floating on engagement cloud 9 and staring blissfully at my ring (not in public, don't worry), I was snapped back to reality once the...

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What Am I Forgetting?

Sara tackles a new to-do list.By Sara CardaceA few weeks back, I mentioned that John and I were going to meet an officiant we'd talked to briefly over the phone to see if he might make sense to officiate our...

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Introducing Jessica

Our second bride-to-be shares her journey to the altar with WEtv.com. By Jessica SollowayI don't quite have 27 dresses, but my bridesmaid collection is pretty impressive (and taking up way too much room in my already overstuffed closet). Navy and...

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Wii Wii

On the social acceptability of registering for video games. By Sara CardaceNo sooner had I started to feel proud of having gotten so much accomplished during that weekend with my parents than I was quickly brought back to reality by...

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Starting To Feel A Lot Like A Wedding

By Sara Cardace I'm actually starting to feel relieved that the wedding is coming so soon--turns out it is, in fact, nice to have something other to focus on when one finds oneself suddenly unemployed. And focus I must, as...

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Bride(s) On a Budget

Our bride-to-be finds vendors that are looking to make a deal.By Sara CardaceMan, my heart just about broke when I read all the responses to my earlier post about having just lost my job. (There's a bit of a delay...

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The Two-Months-To-Go Recap!

Our bride-to-be welcomes the distraction of wedding planning.By Sara CardaceWell, as my current job winds down--this Thursday is my last day--I have to confess that it's nice to have something else to focus on for awhile. I've fallen a bit...

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The Unemployed Bride

Our bride-to-be reconsiders a Fiji honeymoon.By Sara CardaceWow. Was it just last week that I wrote a dreamy post all about my fantastic idea to honeymoon in Fiji and New Zealand? How things change....

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Destination: Fiji!

By Sara CardaceWe've been in high gear on the honeymoon-planning ever since I hit that BFF Bridal event last week--both because talking to all those travel reps reminded me how great it's going to be to get away for two...

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Around the World in a Day

Honeymoon Shopping, Made Easy! By Sara CardaceLast night I took a break from all the wedding-planning mania to attend a honeymoon event thrown by the online wedding-planning consultancy BFF Bridal. This may seem like blatant co-branding given that BFF Bridal...

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The Juggling Bride

Our bride-to-be multi-tasks her way to a dream wedding. By Sara CardaceAs predicted, I'm juggling what feels like a million different tasks all at once. I'm not that stressed about it all, but I'm starting to think I should be,...

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Not All Caterers Are Good Caterers

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,...

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Food Fancy

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...

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Caterers 101

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...

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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...

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Shopping for A Wedding Dress: Check Your Modesty At The Door

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...

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A Cheap, Gorgeous, Huge, Perfect Venue in Manhattan. Seriously?

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...

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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...

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Wedding garters by Julianne Smith

A fun new take on an old tradition.By Vané BroussardJulianne Smith started her garter business much like anyone starts a business in the bridal industry, with a friend needing a funky garter, but Julianne unable to find one, so of...

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Real wedding inspiration: Stephanie + Ruben

A beautiful real wedding from photographer Carson DayBy Vané BroussardPhotographer Carson Day sent me this beautiful wedding shot at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden out in California.  With the couple both being architects, you can really see all the...

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Furniture Rentals For Your Wedding

Bringing style and comfort to your guestsBy Vané BroussardFurniture rentals sure have come along way from the traditional ballroom and folding chairs...these days, your options are so much more!  With weddings I've been seeing lately, a lot of couples are...

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Considering A Custom Wedding Dress?

Sam Walls of Samuelle Couture gives the ins and outs of creating a custom wedding dress vs buying readymade.By Vané BroussardI met Sam Walls of Samuelle Couture about a year ago at a bridal event in NYC and was instantly...

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Real wedding inspiration: Elyse + Marshal

A beautiful wedding at the NY Botanical Gardens by Stacey Ilyse Photography.By Vané BroussardPhotographer Stacey Ilyse sent me Elyse and Marshal's wedding a few weeks ago, and after seeing her dress, I was sold!  For you NY brides out there,...

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Real Wedding Inspiration: Kathrin + Jamie

A backyard bird themed wedding with adorable details.By Vané BroussardJamie from {JAC} Photography sent me this outdoor wedding the other day and I had to share with all of you brides out there...the details that went with their backyard bird...

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Real wedding inspiration: Carrie + Ben

A modern Colorado destination wedding with great details.By Vané BroussardPhotographer Karie Mclain sent me this fun Colorado wedding that really took rustic elements and made them modern...the photos make me wishful for an outdoor wedding surrounded by birch trees.  I'll...

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Excellent Invites

Oh So Beautiful's editor Nole Garey shares her favorite wedding invitationsBy Vané BroussardWhen you become a blogger, you quickly begin to realize that you're a part of a very cool community of like-minded people.   Within the wedding industry, I've...

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Trash the Dress sessions

Why you might want to put the dress on one more timeBy Vané BroussardHas anyone else ever been confused by the trend of Trash the Dress (TTD)?  I sure have...I guess all the ones I've seen were brides swimming in...

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Alternative Registries

It ain't all Crate and Barrel anymore...By Vané BroussardI LOVE when couples think outside the box when it comes to registering for gift...a lot of the weddings I've attended recently haven't registered for the usual suspects like the Kitchenaid stand...

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Charles & Marie

Great gifts for anyone in your bridal party, including yourself!By Vané BroussardI think thoughtful gifts for your bridal party are the nicest thing you can do for them...after all, they're standing up there with you on the most important day...

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Real Wedding Inspiration: Mary + Christopher

A sweet Washington DC wedding from photographer Laura Kay.By Vané BroussardPhotographer Laura Kay has a great knack for punching out color and fun in wedding photos, which is why I was so happy when she sent along the wedding of...

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Real Wedding Inspiration: Megan and Angelo

Doesn't get much better than a wedding in HawaiiBy Vané BroussardIts so hard to not be jealous when I get to see fabulous weddings like these...especially when they're taking place in Hawaii of all places!  Tara from Pacific Wedding Guide...

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Becoming a "Buff" Bride

Tips from New York Personal Training's own Mike Shaw By Vané BroussardYou'd think that with a wedding coming up, you'd be super pumped and motivated to get in shape and fit in that dress...right?  Somehow, that didn't happen for me...

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Real Wedding: Adrianne + Rob

Gorgeous real wedding shot by Robert SukrachandBy Vané BroussardWhen Robert sent me this wedding this last week, I thought it was just so beautifully put together! I've always found that the most simple of decorations make the biggest impact, and...

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Bringing Sexy Back

The art of the boudoir photo.By Vané BroussardBoudoir photography has always confused me...maybe because I'd never be daring enough to do it myself, maybe its the conceived notion of it, who knows!  But after doing some research, it seems like...

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Real Wedding: Andrea + Jon

Photographer Jesse Leake shares a gorgeous Big Sur wedding By Vané BroussardWhen photographer Jesse Leake shared this wedding with me, I knew it was perfect to show all you brides out there.  The whimsical handmade touches, the attention to detail,...

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Pro Advice

Who better to get advice from than wedding pros?By Vané BroussardWhen planning your wedding, so many people are quick to offer advice, whether it be friends or family, co-workers or people on the street.  It can be confusing sometimes to...

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Thinking Beyond the Flowers

Decor tips from floral designer Jessy of Fleurs.By Vané BroussardWhen I met Jessy from Fleurs a few years back, it was at a wedding showcase of course, and I was instantly enamored with her sense of style and humor.  She...

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Cakes vs Cupcakes

Cake or cupcakes?  You choose.By Vané BroussardThe cake.  Who knew it could cause such drama in your wedding planning?  I think I've seen it all, from full on 10 layer cakes, to cupcakes, to Styrofoam made to LOOK like a...

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Veil? What veil?

Alternatives to the traditional hairpiece.By Vané BroussardLately I've noticed a trend where veils are getting shorter and shorter.  Back in the day it was all about the cathedral lenghth, sweeping swath of lace trailing behind the bride...today its more about...

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Out Of Town Bags

Welcome your guests with local favorites.By Vané BroussardWhen Chad and I got married, we had a majority of our guests coming from out of town, some as far away as Australia and Japan!  Since people were traveling just for us,...

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Unique Calligraphers

Making a first impression with calligraphy.By Vané BroussardPeople always say that your invitations are the first impression people get of your wedding...but if you really think about it, its the envelope that people see first.  Calligraphy adds such a wonderful,...

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Would You Like Wine With That?

Wine tips from Anu Karwa of Swirl EventsBy Vané BroussardAnu Karwa, founder of Swirl Events, has quickly become my go-to gal for any questions having to do with wine.  She's best known for putting on fabulous amazing in-home customized wine...

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Smilebooth by Our Labor of Love

A funky alternative to the photoboothBy Vané BroussardI recently had the pleasure of meeting the creative geniuses behind Our Labor of Love...the husband and wife photography team out of Atlanta, GA.  Not only are their photos fresh and fun, but...

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Invitation Tips from Melinda Morris

Cost-cutting tips for your invitations.By Vané BroussardMelinda Morris runs the wildly popular Brooklyn stationery store, Lion in the Sun, and is a wealth of information about invitation etiquette and advice.  Invitations are the first glimpse your guests get of your...

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Allison + Ray's Wedding

A real wedding to inspire your own.By Vané BroussardI thought it might be nice to introduce some real weddings over here at Bridal Buzz....I've always found seeing what other people have done is sometimes more helpful to brides instead of...

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The Fresh Face

Getting prepped for your big day.By Vané BroussardA few years ago I walked into my first Fresh store and came out a changed woman...now, all my skincare and cosmetics are exclusively theirs.  Why?  Because the stuff is just that amazing!...

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My Wedding Workbook

Planning your wedding the high tech way. By Vané BroussardI think using a computer at SOME point in your wedding planning is going to be a given...typing out your guestlist is obviously easier than writing it out, don't you think? ...

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Sweet Things

Gourmet candies to personalize your wedding.By Vané BroussardGetting to watch candy being made right in front of you is a pretty thrilling experience...especially when its custom candy just for your wedding!  Fiona and Chris, owners of the downtown NYC location...

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Papier Valise

Add some vintage flair to your weddingBy Vané BroussardPapier Valise is an online store I only recently discovered but have become mildly obsessed with.  Based in Canada, they carry tons of vintage and new items that would be perfect to...

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Wedding Planners

Organizing your wedding in high style. By Vané BroussardWhen I got engaged one night back in 2006, I already had a good idea what my wedding would turn out to look like since I had been saving images since I...

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Introducing the Brooklyn Bride

Our new bridal blogger shares her wedding album. By Vané BroussardBrooklyn Bride + BklynpillowHi everyone! My name is Vané and I'll be taking over for Tara and Meredith here at The Bridal Buzz. I write a blog called Brooklyn Bride,...

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Custom Wedding Logos

10 Creative Ways to Carry a Logo Through to the DetailsBy Tara Mandy One way to carry a theme through from save-the-dates to parting favors is to have a stationer (or a graphic-designer friend) create a personalized "logo" with the...

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Letterpress for Less

Cost-cutting tips for letterpress stationeryBy Tara Mandy True paper snobs would have a hard time choosing anything but letterpress for their invitations--even in these economically challenged, "the-sky-is-falling" times. So instead of suggesting a cheaper alternative (like engraved or laser printing),...

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Spring 2009 Makeup Trends

Fresh looks for the Big DayBy Tara Mandy This spring's makeup trends are hard to miss. They're bright and sparkly. They're things like lilac eye shadow (Nars Night Fairy), silver nail polish (Lancome's Vernis Magnetic in Platinum), metallic mascara (Giorgio...

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Laser Corrections

Touching up before the Big DayBy Tara Mandy There are certain vanity issues--acne, flabbiness and bad haircuts, to name a few--for which there are no magical fixes. It takes months and months of patience and diligence to clear up pores,...

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Ultimate Bridal Emergency Kit

By Tara Mandy People have built successful businesses out of selling pre-packaged bridal emergency kits. They're often presented is some adorable, marketable way and they usually contain many of the things you could need on your wedding day. They're also usually...

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Valentine's Day Gifts For Two

Give a gift that you can enjoy together.By Tara Mandy It's difficult to find romantic gifts for guys. The options all seem so cheesy. Silk boxers? Um, no. Instead, get something you can enjoy together like, say, Egyptian cotton sheets...

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White-Hot Accessories (Beyond the Gown)

When it comes to brides, the whiter the merrier.By Tara Mandy With all due respect to the No-White-After-Labor-Day tradition, there's something refreshing about sparkling white accessories in the dead of winter. And of course when it comes to brides, the...

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The Layering Trend

How to combine everything from tees to candlesBy Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comPile it on. Mixing and layering is the best way to look au courant these days. When it comes to layering tees, paper-thin is the way...

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How to Be Your Own Graphic Designer

DIY TipsBy Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comCustomized invitations and personal wedding websites can eat up a big chunk of your budget. And surprisingly, it's not always the letterpress papers and web hosting that rack up the bill; often...

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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...

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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...

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Creative Save-The-Date Ideas

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...

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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...

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Let Them Eat Something Other Than Cake

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...

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The Marriage Myth

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...

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