Andrea 
When we picture Western weddings, a great love story in the history of the American West comes to mind—that of Frank Butler and Annie Oakley. He was an Irish-born adventurer who started working full-time at 13, while she’d managed to survive a nightmare childhood, in part because she was an incredible sharpshooter. Their lifelong romance … Read more
Every piece below is sold by an independent maker on Etsy — 31 picks in all. Under each one is the seller’s own description, so you can check the material, sizing and details before you click through. 1. Open Back Satin Wedding Dress Handmade seller See it on Etsy Affiliate link to Etsy. We may … Read more
Do you love romance and style from a bygone age? When it comes to 19th and early 20th century weddings, is there one tradition in particular that you’d love to bring back? While we say a firm “thank you, next!” to any bone-crushing nonsense worn under the bridal gown (beat it whalebone corsets!) when it … Read more
Where would we be if the world had no whimsy? Whether it’s the flower power cowboy hat, a sweet little love note on a banana, or super-fanciful entertainment like Bridgerton or Moulin Rouge, whimsical means style, laughter, fun, heart-tugging drama, and pure romance. That’s why we adore whimsical wedding invitations, and the true beauty is … Read more
Are you planning a destination wedding in a tropical paradise? How dare you! Just joking, we’re a bit envious, can you blame us? Honestly, we couldn’t be more delighted for you—and that goes for anyone traveling anywhere romantic and special to say “I Do.” We’ve done some virtual traveling ourselves, and we’ve brought back something … Read more
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Someone is getting married up in here, and that someone (you, of course!) wants their wedding invitation to be an artfully designed scroll. For thousands of years, messages traveled between kingdoms on fancy scrolls, and town criers also shouted out scrolled proclamations to everyone in earshot. Scrolls might not be as … Read more
Some wedding traditions are a bit cuckoo, but we love ’em anyway. One tradition, in particular, stems from a centuries-old wedding rhyme used to help brides ward off the so-called “evil eye.” The evil eye comes from superstitions in ancient Rome and Greece. Long ago, it was believed that a malicious glare could infect victims … Read more
Are you including a unity candle lighting at your wedding ceremony? A unity candle lighting is a meaningful way to remember loved ones, and this beautiful ritual also symbolizes that two people are becoming one. If you’d like some input on writing beautiful vows or are wondering what the hot new trend of intimate vows … Read more
On your big day, your wedding statement necklace has a big job to do! Everyone will be sighing in awe at how beautiful you look in your dress, but when you accessorize it with the perfect statement necklace, you get that extra boost of confidence you needed (we can confirm that jewelry helped us conquer … Read more
Have you ever been to a wedding where the only memorable thing about the cake was the bride and groom cake-smashing each other’s faces? The newlywed cake smash tradition goes back to a slightly bizarre, centuries-old wedding ritual of ancient Rome. New brides got barley cake crumbled all over their heads to show submission to … Read more
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