Ready to pop the question to your best friends? After you've progressed through the process of choosing your bridal party, it's time to ask them to big question. Let me tell y'all, selecting our bridesmaids and groomsmen wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. We have a wonderful group of friends and a … Continue reading I Do, How To: Asking Your Bridal Party
Life doesn’t come with a manual But good news: it comes with a Mom. And who better to calm your anxiety, dry your tears and curl up next to with a cup of tea and a Pinterest board? Moms are the best. They help plan, they help fund and after all that work they have … Continue reading The Best Mother of the Bride + Groom Gifts
Arguably the best part of planning? The part where you get to tell everyone what to buy you! The registry y'all! It's the perfect opportunity for young couples to stock up on goodies for their future place, or for couples that already live together, upgrade their current collection. As much as I love the Big … Continue reading Brides & Grooms for the Greater Good: A Charity-Centric Registry
It's a great day to give. But isn't every day? Let's discuss weddings y'all; these grandiose functions in which our loved ones gather to watch us exchange emotional I Do's. YEAH YEAH YEAH. All that romantic bologna is well & good, but you know what guests focus on: food, flowers, fireball shots, fun, favors. We … Continue reading Brides & Grooms for the Greater Good: Donating Dinner
Dear Neutrogena Thanks fam. Thanks for being there for me - at age 13 when I was desperately trying to wash away every pimple that graced my face just in time for the homecoming dance, at 17 when I finally found my perfect foundation match (that turned out to be Nude and not my preferred … Continue reading Perfecting A Fresh Bridal Look with Neutrogena®
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Too soon? That's a trick question - Thanksgiving is over so it is now officially Christmas. (*Dwight Schrute voice*) Fact. I'm usually on my a-game with getting gifts and having everyone's presents wrapped and ready by Thanksgiving the latest, but for whatever reason - this year is a different story (*Kanye shrug*) I … Continue reading The MMW Groom’s Gift Guide
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
What are you doing after the wedding? I'm not talking about your honeymoon destination or "sealing the deal" (ooh la la!) I'm talking about the winding down process. My plan: saying goodbye to our friends and family, checking on the dogs, probably having a cup of green tea in an attempt to detox the 15 … Continue reading Your New Fav Makeup Remover: Farmacy Beauty’s Green Clean
"WELCOME Y'ALL!" Is what you'll announce to each out of town guest as they enter their hotel room, thrilled to see you and your groom standing there, with open arms waiting for an embrace, balloons and glasses of champagne - right? HELL NAH. I mean of course you wish you could do that for the … Continue reading The Thoughtful Way to Welcome Out of Town Guests
+ It's all fun & games until you need a tampon To my fellow detail-oriented, plan obsessed brides - I hate to be the one to tell ya this, but at some point during your wedding day, you will run into an issue (minor - hopefully!) The best way to avoid little incidents that could … Continue reading Your Go-To Wedding Day Emergency Kit
