10 Affordable, Adorable and Comfortable Wedding Shoes
Wedding shoes can be tricky. For me, I wanted some shoes that were interesting and pretty but also comfortable.
View ArticleHow to Keep Wedding Invitation Costs Down
Robert and I are currently in the process of addressing and sending out our wedding invitations, so I've put together a list of what I've learned during the process, from what costs you may not...
View ArticleWedding Tips: Spend on This, Not on That, Part 2
I tapped some recently married friends, and here's the advice they gave on what to spend money on at your wedding ... and what not to.
View ArticleA Wedding Invitation Game Plan
How we sped up the process to get our wedding invitations out the door ASAP.
View ArticleThe Best Way to Transport a Wedding Dress
A practical concern popped into my head the other day while planning my wedding: How in the world will I get my wedding dress from Los Angeles, where I live, to Nashville, Tenn., where my wedding will...
View ArticleGlamorously Shipwrecked Engagement Session
When I saw this engagement shoot, it struck me how simple, striking and perfect it was for my friend, Alexandra, and her fiance, Gavin, both surfers who met as beach lifeguards. I liked that the two...
View ArticleBridesmaid Attire That Doesn’t Look Too Bridesmaid-y
Of all the many challenging tasks I've had while planning my wedding, selecting bridesmaid attire has been one of the most challenging.
View ArticleChoosing a Caterer for Your Wedding, Part I
Before you get knee-deep in your caterer hunt, it's important to set parameters for yourself. Here are my tips on determining your catering preferences, based on my own experience.
View ArticleChoosing a Caterer for Your Wedding, Part 2
In my last post, I discussed pinning down what you want out of a catered meal. Here, I break down what to look at in your online search for a caterer.
View ArticleWedding Catering Costs You May Not Know About
Catering can be one of the most expensive elements of a wedding -- it can also be one one of the most memorable. But it can feel tricky.
View ArticleChoosing a Caterer for Your Wedding, Part 3
Robert and I ran into all sorts of unexpected road blocks when looking for a cater -- many I describe below.
View ArticleChoosing a Caterer for Your Wedding, Part 4
One aspect that's essential to find the caterer for you: a good spreadsheet strategy.
View ArticleA Wedding Registry Game Plan
There are all sorts of gift registry checklists out there telling you exactly the types of items to register for. We're not covering that here.
View Article6 Wedding Tips Worth Taking
Below is a list of tips from former brides and wedding professionals that I took to heart while planning my wedding. Hopefully, you'll find them helpful as well!
View ArticleOur Wacky, Wonderful Wedding
I'm back! And married! Here are the crazy things that happened (and there were many) and the wonderful things....
View Article7 Creative Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Rehearsal Dinner
Watchful of your wedding rehearsal dinner expenses? Some tips....
View ArticlePost-Wedding Breakfast vs. Wedding Welcome Drinks
Nearly all the weddings I have gone to in the last 10 years have been multi-day events, mine included. But which additional events suit you?
View ArticleTips for Hosting a Budget-Friendly Wedding Weekend Welcome Event
Robert and I envisioned many incarnations of the best way to entertain our out-of-town guests, but we were happy with what we settled on: a cocktail hour between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Pub 5 in downtown...
View ArticleAvoid Wedding Dress Blunders With These 7 Tips
When I chose my dress (not pictured here) for my July wedding with Robert, it felt like the perfect combination of an emotional decision and a practical one -- it had an empire waist, so it was...
View ArticleA Checklist of Easy-to-Forget Wedding Day Items
I knew Robert's and my wedding week was going to be a whirlwind, but it ended up being far more whirlwind-y than I ever anticipated. I had an exhaustive list of items that I and others involved needed...
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