Having two different wedding dresses for your big day makes perfect sense for some brides. It can be such a fun way to debut your style AND feel comfortable. But it all depends on different factors for you and your wedding day. If you answer "yes" to most of the questions below, perhaps you should consider two dresses for your wedding day.
Do you have an extravagant venue? An extravagant venue should...
This venue, Haiku Mill, has long been a favorite of mine, so it's safe to say this wedding caught my attention from the get-go. However, add in this dress - designed by the Bride herself - and we're talking a...
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, thanks to its simplicity. It's a chance to be surrounded by good vibes and (hopefully) good food. It's one of the more low-key holidays and yet, stress can creep up in unexpected places.
In order to avoid feeling overwhelmed, I asked a handful of event experts to provide their turkey day hacks. Whether it's your first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner or your...
If you had showed me this elopement inspiration in the midst of my wedding planning chaos, I'd most likely have thrown in the towel and booked a flight to Greece for secret I dos. It has all the ingredients of a beautifully crafted Big Day on a small scale, thanks to I Wish Chic Events. If you're considering eloping, fair warning—the full gallery of images from Thecablookfotolab will send you over the edge.
Inspired by one of her favorite spots from childhood – the Natural Baths of Bagni San Filippo – Camilla Cascino set out to create a bridal shoot celebrating the natural beauty of the enchanting location. She recruited ...
Watercolor details are at the very center of this outdoor wedding in the woods. From a pretty, pastel color palette to painterly stationery and an artist capturing the reception by watercolor, that theme runs through the entire celebration. Spoiler alert...it's insanely romantic. Pore through Taralynn Lawton's photographs of this...
Ladies, stop what you’re doing because we have the very first look at Desiree Hartsock's Spring 2018 Bridal Collection and it’s THAT GOOD. As someone who designed not one, but two insanely gorgeous gowns for her own wedding day, we can't say we expected anything less. Since it's Wednesday.... we definitely know who's getting our #wcw nom.
While planning your wedding, there are many milestones to look forward to- saying YES to the dress, designing your dream decor and sampling your tasty menu. But I think we can all agree that the best part of the planning process is pinning all those pretty little photos to your Pinterest board, flooded with perfect peonies and gigantic garden roses - are we right? While you daydream over dahlias, we...
With pops of hot pink and gold sparkles galore, these two Texans said "I do" and then got ready to party - home state style. From the favors to the cuisine and more, we've got shout outs to all of their favorite people, places and things, and...
The thing that really sets my heart a pitter patter is the true meaning of marriage. As much as I adore a gorgeous wedding, it's what comes after that really counts, which is why anniversary sessions like this one in France that celebrate a love refined over time absolutely steal my heart. Julie Paisley Photography captured this beautiful couple on their seventh anniversary – ...
You may or may not have noticed we love all things paper around here, but when it comes to the invitation logistics? Well, that can be tricky territory. Learning the right way to address an invitation is one of our top FAQs, so we pulled together this quick how-to and video tutorial to make sure your invites make the...
Four o'clock in the morning is always a tough pill to swallow... unless you're having your engagement pics taken by Sophie Epton at sunrise with the skyline of NYC behind you. Sophie snapped these two as they strolled across the Brooklyn Bridge, and with the city to themselves, they...
If you are considering a destination wedding or simply a celebration with European vibes, then this Italian shoot will totally seal the deal. Held at Villa Sola Cabiati on the shores of Lake Como, it pairs 18th century opulence with wildly romantic details planned by...
It's hard to put into words the magic, beauty and chaos that is New York Bridal Fashion Week. An intoxicating mix of gorgeous gowns, inspiring people, lots of bubbly and an excited energy buzzing about, it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And this year, we partnered with Allure Bridals to give one of...
Getting married is a memorable milestone full of possibility. It's the start of a couple's journey as they build their life together. But, it's going to take more than a memory of a fun wedding to get to 25 years and beyond. Inspired by the Obama's recent anniversary celebrations, here are nine...
We're true believers that honeymoons are an absolute necessity - whether that means taking a weekend excursion to your fave city or jetting off for a 14-day stay in paradise, that post-wedding relaxation basically needs to happen. But if you've found yourself at a loss on just where to celebrate, we're making it easy. Check out seven of our favorite locales for the best kind of newlywed vacationing. SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA Why we love it: Other than the fact that it's totally...
I can't stop staring; I'm downright obsessed with this stationery. The colors, the florals, it's all just so, so good - major props to Alex Leigh Franklin! This suite set the stage for a colorful, beautiful bloom-filled Texas wedding captured in completion by...
When I visited the Daughters of the American Revolution headquarters in D.C. for the first time, I was in awe by the grandeur of the architecture and the view of the Washington Monument, yet the space somehow still felt intimate. I couldn't stop imagining the beautiful weddings that I knew must take place beneath the portico. Now I no longer have to imagine them, because...
Glen and Kailey knew exactly what they wanted for their wedding – a southern-style celebration with lots of time to enjoy family and friends. Simply You Weddings helped them plan a full week of activities for their Key West destination wedding, from a welcome reception to a beach volleyball tournament to a sunset cruise. But the event to remember was, of course, the...
It's no secret that New York Bridal Fashion Week is completely exhausting. But despite the physical and mental exhaustion, you get through it because the dresses are SO worth it — just look at these Berta beauties! One look at Heather Waraksa's beautiful photos and we're confident you'll be as obsessed as we are.
