31 Great Parents of the Groom Gift Ideas

parents of the groom gift

Any guesses what St. Nicholas has to do with a groom’s parents receiving a gift from the bride? According to legend, St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) put gold in the stockings of three poor sisters so that they could eventually get married. That’s because, throughout history, women had to provide a “dowry” of money or … Read more

How To Cut A Wedding Cake

How To Cut A Wedding Cake

Heed our wedding cake cutting advice and look like a pâtisserie professional on your big day! Cutting a wedding cake may seem like a fairly simple task. We’ve all cut some cake at least once in our lives, and normally, it’s an event that needs no further comment. So why would a wedding cake be … Read more

Small Wedding Photography

Small Wedding Photography

This one is for all my introverts.  In reality, there might be many reasons why you’d choose to have an intimate wedding over all that fast-paced, big wedding excitement.  I’ve got to be honest, my little introvert heart wishes I’d gone with a micro wedding. I bet there are plenty more introverts out there giving … Read more

The Cost Of Engagement Photos

Cost Of Engagement Photos

Ayyyyoooo! You found your person, and rings have been exchanged! Ready to charge your way down that aisle toward forever? Of course, why wouldn’t you be? But let’s talk about something before you hit the ground running…  Engagement photos. Have you thought about them? Probably, since you’re here. Are you getting them? Well, I guess … Read more

42 Wedding Necklaces That’ll Go With Any Bridal Look

Wedding Necklaces

You’ve picked out your dream wedding dress and are now wondering what accessories will work best. Why not consider a statement piece, like a necklace?.  We all remember the ultra-bold necklace look The Hills’ Heidi Montag wore to her wedding back in 2009. Whether you want to stack on several pretty necklaces à la Heidi for a … Read more

33 Unique Bridesmaid Gift Ideas Under $20

Bridesmaid Gift Ideas Under 20

Calling all thrifty brides- if you’re planning your big bash on a budget, first of all, way to go! May the odds be ever in your favor.  Budgets are tough and tricky. They’ll require a bit of flexibility down the line as more and more things get solidified, but we have faith in you! So how … Read more

32 Thank You Gifts for Your Wedding Planner

thank you gifts for wedding planner

The best day of your life has finally wrapped up! We bet you’re feeling a whole lot of joy and maybe some small relief that you can finally relax. The venue is clean, the guests are headed back home, and you’ve hugged, laughed, and danced to the point where you’re pretty sure you have permanent … Read more

25 Perfect Vintage Wedding Invitations

Vintage Wedding Invitations

Are you a sucker for movie musicals like Grease or Dirty Dancing? Maybe you’ve heard records on a turntable by Nat, Sammy, Frank, Tony, or Dean, and you love listening to vinyl as you look through your granny’s black and white wedding album. Good for you. You’ve got a vintage streak, baby! They say “everything … Read more

27 Majestic Mountain Wedding Invitations For Your Big Day

Mountain Wedding Invitations

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what’s the fairest wedding destination of them all? While most people think of a beach when someone says destination wedding, you already know that a dramatic mountain setting is equally romantic and perhaps even more awe-inspiring. Now, you’re looking for wedding invitations that will simply rise above? Well, you’ve clicked … Read more

27 Best Beach Wedding Invitations for a Waterfront Ceremony

Beach Wedding Invitations

Getting married on powdery sand with endless waves as your backdrop is beyond romantic! But when it comes to the coveted invitation to your beach wedding, just how important is it to stick to “beach-themed” and “nautical?” We know of a bride and groom planning a destination beach wedding who refused to have sand dollars, … Read more