Planning a wedding can be time-consuming and daunting. Whether this life event is a large affair or an intimate ceremony, weddings can be quite pricey. While some of us want to make everything picture perfect despite costs, others are looking to be a bit budget-friendly-- especially when it comes to the wedding dress. Most of us teeter-totter between spending thousands of dollars on a dress worn once and buying a dress that's a little more in our budget. After all, we do want to throw a fabulous reception and have an extra romantic honeymoon. We can’t have it all, so... CONTINUE READING 8
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9 Fab Frocks Your Bridesmaids Will Love
Being a bridesmaid is an incredibly bittersweet experience. On the one hand, we’re elated that our friend or family member values our friendship enough that they want us to help them celebrate their love and their union. Great, that part of the whole bridal party thing is super sweet and incredibly touching. But then comes... CONTINUE READING 19
Destination Wedding: For the Bachelorette, the Big Day & the Honeymoon
Between magazine clippings and vivid dreams, the big day is something us girls have been looking forward to for as long as we can possibly remember, but as we get older, we realize that the fairytale ending is totally expensive! But who says money has to stop you from the wedding you want? From the hoppin’... CONTINUE READING 9
From the moment you get that first excited phone call from one of your besties announcing her new engagement, it's probably a good idea to start planning the perfect outfit fit for the celebration. Wedding planning may be overwhelming for the bride, but no one ever talks about that pressure of planning to be a bridesmaid or guest! There's the engagement... CONTINUE READING 12
Here comes…the season of the bride! It’s that beautiful time of year when weddings abound, and though it’s all about the dress, dress, dress, what you wear underneath is just as important, at least to your soon-to-be spouse! Ditch your traditional undergarments and go for these glam bridal lingerie pieces to have your significant other oohing and aahing long after... CONTINUE READING 21
The Weirdest, Wackiest Wedding Themes Ever
Mayhem ensues this month, and I’m not talking about spring flings or hot Memorial Day vacation spots. May is one of the most popular times for blushing brides to walk down the aisle, and while some opt for a traditional church wedding, others tap into their inner, er, fantasies for the big day. Take out those Kleenex and get ready... CONTINUE READING 22
Four Fab Movie-Themed Weddings
Still thinking up a theme idea for your impending nuptials? Take cues from your favorite flicks with these four fabulous movie-themed wedding ideas! Now, we’re not talking about tearing the curtains down Scarlett-style and crafting a gaudy gown à la Ms. O’Hara for your Gone with the Wind wedding (although that would be pretty awesome!), but you... CONTINUE READING 10
Celebrity Wedding Dress Disasters
There’s always a buzz surrounding celebrity weddings—from the venue to the guest list, the public needs to know everything. But, of course, it’s the dress we’re all wondering about. With all that money to spend, we know that gown is going to be gorgeous…right? Wrong. Sometimes our beloved stars shock us with their, er…interesting taste (or lack thereof) in the... CONTINUE READING 46
Celeb Engagement Rings We Would’ve Said No To
All right, so I’m the one who wrote that taking close-up pics of your engagement ring is tacky, but I’ve got another bone to pick (ah, the parade of cheesy V-Day proposals so inspired me!). The issue at, er, hand here: when bad rings happen to uber-famous people who have all the money in the world to buy/personalize one for... CONTINUE READING 61
Red-Carpet Hairstyles to Take Down the Aisle
With all the time brides spend trying to find the perfect dress, venue and flower arrangement, don't let your hair fall to last on the to-do list. Since it’s your big day, you obviously need to shine like the star you are! The red carpet (where haute hair is a prereq) is the perfect place to turn for stunning styles... CONTINUE READING 14
8 Budget-Smart Tips for Planning a Bachelorette Party
Valentine's Day is around the corner and with the onslaught of engagements already after the holidays, everyone will be planning weddings...and bachelorette parties to go with 'em. Be it your sister or best friend, planning a bachelorette party isn’t easy—especially when trying to consider the bride’s wishes and everyone's wallet. Ultimately, money matters play a major role in where, when... CONTINUE READING 16




















