Do-It-Yourself Linens
One of my recent brides used Cloth Connection (www.clothconnection.com) to order table linens for her wedding, which was a do-it-yourself wedding. She chose a navy color for some of the tables and a navy and white striped color for others so that the entire tent of tables had a GORGEOUS nautical theme, complete with jars
Getting Organized with GetMarried
I recently discovered GetMarried.com and had to share this with you… the website has a TON of great information and if you can get past all the advertisements, there are plenty of tools to help you plan your wedding from start to finish!
MonkeySee.com
Here are some great DIY ideas for save-the-dates, invitations, thank you notes and favors in a series of helpful videos: MonkeySee.com. Search for “wedding” on MonkeySee and find lots of other useful instructions, too!
Wedding Dress Conversions: Repurpose That Dress!
The magic that you feel when you are wearing your wedding dress doesn’t have to end after the wedding is over… You can repurpose your dress for use in a future special occasion. There are multiple tips on Pinterest and elsewhere showing wedding dress conversions into beautiful heirloom christening gowns. You can also transform your
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Did you know that approximately 10% couples who get engaged in America every year make it official on Valentine’s Day?
Think Before You Stamp!
Before popping a 44 cents postage stamp on each and every one of your wedding invitations, be sure to take a completely assembled invitation to the Post Office! First class stamps (44 cents) only work for pieces of mail that are less than 3.5 ounces and are rectangular. Lots of invitations are square these days…
Two of a Kind
Prince William and Kate Middleton seem to be a relaxed couple… what do you suppose is their secret? Sure, they have unlimited resources and probably a stellar team of wedding professionals to help them pull the big day together on April 29th, but I believe they are so dynamic because they are on the same
Christmas Gifts for the Bride-to-Be
Do you have a friend who is getting married in the coming spring or summer? Chances are she is too busy trying to get through the holidays to think about getting organized for her wedding, but trust me- the ideas are simmering somewhere in the back of her brain. You could buy her a DVD
I’ll Have What She’s Having…
Are you getting stuck every time you sit down to dream up your wedding day? Take a look at Offbeat Bride! I get daily updates sent to my email with stories and pictures from some of the most creative couples in the world!
What to Look For in a Wedding Photographer
Have you chosen a photographer for your wedding yet? Last night I met with Brenda & Paul of Upstate Photographers, and walked away feeling that I couldn’t say enough wonderful things about them! Their work is very different from a lot of the wedding photography I have seen, and after I left their awesome studio,