Welcome to our latest installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Stephanie F. Carmody from Trés Chic Events and Ashley Espinal from Dulce Dreams Events weigh in on how to inject color into your big day without going overboard. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit?
Fireball's tagline is "Tastes like heaven, burns like hell, and what happens next is up to you." A groomsman in Iowa took this motto to the next level by duct taping a GoPro video camera to a bottle of this cinnamon whiskey. The result is a hilarious video that captures what really goes on at a fun wedding — everyone couldn't resist taking a swig! Germaphobes be damned.
Watch the bottle get passed round and round:
Real-life hipster Ariel Traci Hines marries Prince Eric in this epically creative and stylish beach wedding shoot inspired by The Little Mermaid. Seriously, from the bride's dip-dyed gown to the tutu-clad bridesmaids — and don't even get me started on the shimmery tablescapes adorned with ocean-themed delicacies — this is the sort of magical big day Disney dreams are made of.
One month has passed since George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin tied the knot in Venice but the wedding festivities continue! On October 25th, the 53-year-old actor/director and 36-year-old human rights attorney were fêted in a post-wedding event hosted by the bride's parents at the Danesfield House Hotel and Spa in England.
Instead of a traditional floral bouquet, bride Victoria Garcia decided to let her bouquet reflect her greatest literary love — Harry Potter.
"While a wedding is all about the couple and two people coming together, I wanted to carry something that stood for me and me alone," she told HuffPost Weddings. "My husband Rey knows and accepts my love of Harry Potter! He thought that my idea [was] awesome."
Welcome to our second installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Regina Cialone from Cloud Nove Events and Amber Moltimore from Liz & Lex Events weigh in on a less-than-ideal in-laws situation. Have a question that you'd like to submit? Fill out this form, and we'll do our best to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Q: "My mother-in-law and sister-in-law have never accepted me. They spoke badly about me and tore me down for three years, all the way up to the wedding day. They still won't accept me even though my spouse and I are married. I am tired of the depression and having to prove that I'm a good person to them. They have never gotten to know me and they probably never will. How do I cope with my feelings of rejection, pain and a broken heart? I just want them to like me." — BG reader Corinne
Photo Credit: Serendipity Corner Photography on Polka-Dot Bride via Lover.ly
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If you’re looking for a unique way to commemorate your bridal gown, consider a beautiful, high fashion illustration of the gown that you can display in your home or office. Sapphire Shiohwan of sapphireIllustration.com specializes in creating sketches of bridal and special occasion dresses (anniversaries, quinceañeras) — even your bridal shoes if you prefer! Just send Sapphire a photo of you in your gown (along with a brief description of the dress), and she will create an 11” x 14” pencil sketch ($70).
Welcome to our first installment of "Ask the Experts," where our contributor team of wedding planners solves readers' most pressing wedding-planning dilemmas! This week, Danielle Bobish from Curtain Up Events and Diane Kolanović-Šolaja from Dee Kay Events weigh in on how to find chic bridesmaid dresses. Do you have a question that you'd like to submit?
While most bachelorette parties happen during the spring and summer, the fall offers a ton of unique activity opportunities. With great weather, gorgeous fall foliage, and one of the most fun holidays of the year, it might just be the best season of the year for getting your bachelorette crew together!
Go Apple Picking with the Girls
Enjoy the crisp fall weather while apple picking with your besties at a nearby orchard. Pack a picnic, or look for a farm that also serves food (hot apple cider and fresh donuts always hit the spot after an afternoon of apple picking!) At night, you can use some of your fresh produce to make fall-themed cocktails for a tasty pre-game.
Photo Credit: Dana Ann Photography via Something Turquoise
Add Some Glitz & Glam to Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkins are one of the best parts of fall, so put a bachelorette party spin on decorating them. Rather than carving Jack-o’-lanterns from your childhood, opt instead for colorful paints and sparkly glitters for a fun and girly DIY project for the group. It’s the perfect afternoon activity for an artsy bride-to-be!
It has been more than six years since the Green Bride Guide book was published, and green weddings have continued to grow in popularity. Today, more than 70% of brides are including eco-friendly elements in their events, and the number of green options has multiplied accordingly. It is easier than ever to find vendors offering local and organic food, sustainable flowers, and rings crafted from ethical gemstones and recycled metals. As green weddings have moved mainstream, what defines a green wedding has changed. “Green” is no longer a wedding theme but an approach to planning — and we are seeing green weddings in every style and color.
That said, like with weddings in general, there are always a number of eco-specific wedding trends, and next year’s are going to be particularly lovely.
In 2015, the earthy bride will shine with casual elegance. Boho glam style offers a fun mix of high and low décor: local wildflowers in vintage vases, vintage and upcycled rhinestone and feather hair accessories with a 1920s twist, and flowing cotton and peace silk gowns. Green brides will top this look using eco-friendly makeup to make smoky eyes and rosy cheeks.
Photo Credit: Four Letter Fashion
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