LET ME SET THE SCENE FOR YOU: I'm cooking dinner. Parmesan encrusted tilapia (*pinches nose*) in all its scented, herb-infused glory. Then, I'm cleaning said tilapia pans. Then, I'm off to work out, showering after that work out, moisturizing after that shower - all of these situations are instances in which you should remove your … Continue reading The Best Accessory for Brides On The Go: Ring Bandits
BRIDES: I cannot wait to wear my wedding dress. I know, everyone swoons over their own but I have dreams about wearing that baby down the aisle (and walking my dogs, driving to the car wash, sitting in my cubicle; like I mean OBSESSED with my dress!) Many of my readers have picked up on … Continue reading Five Jaw Dropping 2018 Wedding Dresses from Blush by Hayley Paige
SPRING BREAK FOREVER Ah, one can dream - right? If you're a bride lucky enough to be traveling to crystal clear waters and white sand beaches (or, you're like me, braving it at the apartment complex pool in 60 degree weather praying for a nice Capri pant tan line and for the frickin' wind to … Continue reading Top 5 Essentials for Brides on Spring Break
Giving is receiving, right? At least that's what I tell myself as I continue to rip tags off of the gifts I've purchased for my friends and family and hang them in my closet (oops!) This season, gift yourself something good - an investment in your health, wellness and beauty! NeoStrata is a skincare brand … Continue reading A Selfish Stocking Stuffer: NeoStrata SKIN ACTIVE Serum
FRICKIN' WEDDING LLAMAS. Stay calm. Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. Keep screaming to a minimum but prepare for a spiked heart rate and an utter obsession: YUP. THESE DUDES (Napoleon the Alpaca, left - & Rojo the Llama, right) WILL GRACE YOU WITH THEIR PRESENCE AT YOUR WEDDING. These incredible creatures … Continue reading No ProbLlama: The Best Wedding Guests/Reception Entertainment
Life isn't perfect. but your outfit can be. That's what they always say, right? I think the same goes for every little gathering leading up to the big day too! Remember in my last post, I gave y'all the deets on all the little issues and minor meltdowns that took place before our engagement photoshoot? … Continue reading Your Go-To Boutique For Pre-Wedding Parties: Vestique
PICTURES, VIDEOS & SNAP STORIES - That's how many brides plan to preserve their big day BUT HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A MORE TRADITIONAL OPTION? Live painting - it's the hottest new reception trend (& the best thing since drone photography!) You can hire a trained artist to attend your reception, with canvas in tow, and … Continue reading Worth A Thousand Words: Live Painting
WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING YOUR BOUQUET, DECIDING ON A COLOR AND FLORALS TO INCORPORATE ARE JUST TWO OF MANY FACTORS As if you needed one more aesthetic altering decision to make - am I right? But no worries - choosing the shape of your bouquet is just as fun as choosing the flavors of your three-tier … Continue reading Picked to Perfection: 5 Bouquet Styles for Every Bride
THE TRENDIEST MATERIAL OF 2017: ALL ACRYLIC EVERYTHING Brides love a good sheer wedding element. Is it because it has this totally transparent/floaty vibe? Or are millennial brides falling head over heels in love with lucite because it's lack of color makes it essentially perfect for every color palette and season? Either way - we're obsessing … Continue reading A Clear Contender: Lucite + Acrylic Décor Trends
IT'S GONNA BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE RIGHT? Well, that's what everyone tells you and prepares you for. As an editorial writer for Today's Bride Magazine, I spent an entire summer writing a section called "Real Weddings." This part of the mag was dedicated to showing off legit northeast Ohio weddings, everything from … Continue reading 8 Biggest Regrets (From Real Brides!) & How To Avoid Them
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