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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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),...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...