Weddings are expensive for the bride, groom and other family members, but costs can quickly add up for wedding guests, too! If you find yourself RSVPing to a few weddings this year, read on for a list of the most common expenses and how to combat them. -Andrea Woroch Wedding Gifts Use discount gift cards to buy the gift. GiftCardGranny.com sells gift... CONTINUE READING 18

First, to clarify: steampunk began as a sub-genre of science fiction, but has evolved into an romantic, Victorian-esque aesthetic that appeals to Jules Verne readers and corset-lovers alike. As any Pinterest wedding enthusiast will attest, more people have decided the poofy skirts, sleek top hats, shiny goggles, and neat bow ties make for a beautiful escapist non-traditional wedding theme (for... CONTINUE READING 15

So you’re the MOH, tasked with throwing a bachelorette party. Problem is, you’ve never actually been to a fun bachelorette party. Somehow, they always end up a boring, watered-down version of what you imagine them to be, with box wine and penis-shaped straws. Friends, it doesn’t have to end this way. While there’s no exact prescription that fits every variety of... CONTINUE READING 13

Dress - check. Shoes - check. Venue - check. Hair - ….wait a minute, you didn’t forget your hair, did you? It will frame your smile in all the pictures, hold your veil in place, and keep those pesky strands out of your face while you’re dancing. Okay, you probably already knew it was important, but how do you find... CONTINUE READING 4

So you found the guy, the dress, the cake, and the waterproof mascara of your dreams. But what about finding the perfect scent to wear down the aisle? With the launch of Oscar de la Renta’s Something Blue perfume, we decided to investigate which fragrances are worthy of the most romantic day of your life: your wedding day. - Molly Friedman Oscar... CONTINUE READING 22

You’ve been dating for what seems like a long time now (a year, two years, six years...all couples are different), and you think that you and your significant other might actually make it, might actually last. Maybe you live together, maybe you’re just spending the weekend every now and then. You think he might pop the question, but you haven’t... CONTINUE READING 4

So the wedding invitation has been hanging on your refrigerator for a few weeks and now that the date is here, you realize that you have no idea what you are going to wear. Before you make the mad dash to your closet to scan your wardrobe for wearable outfits, there are a few tried and true rules to stick... CONTINUE READING 19

Hot on the high heels of bridal boudoir photography comes “morning after” wedding photos, taking the wedding world by storm. Newlyweds are inviting professional photographers into their honeymoon suites and homes to snap steamy photos of the couple on the morning after their first wedded night together. Hands pressed up against steamed-up shower doors a la Titanic, clad only in... CONTINUE READING 38

As all wonderful things do, your wedding came and went in what seemed like five minutes. Even your honeymoon went by in a flash! So, now what? As you and your man settle into your new life together, you might be feeling just a bit…unsettled. Don’t worry—post-wedding withdrawal is quite common amongst newlyweds, as you deal with the transition from... CONTINUE READING 11

‘Tis the season to fall in love! Autumn has finally arrived, bringing with it cooler weather, an array of colors and—yup!—weddings. If you’re looking for some fall wedding inspiration, look no further. This season lends itself especially well to classic, elegant decorations in beautiful color schemes such as brown and cream, oranges and reds, and hints of glam gold. We’ve... CONTINUE READING 4