December 19th

Tip of the Day: Traditions are shining moments in a marriage—they give you celebrations to look forward to. Honor established rituals that were passed down from both of your families (especially holiday-related ones), and create new traditions of your own. Choose two or three traditions to maintain that you'll both stay enthusiastic about.

Your tradition doesn’t have to be something big, like renewing your wedding vows every six months. It could be something small, like choosing a holiday ornament that represents your biggest adventure or goal of the year, hanging up mistletoe in your home or counting down the days until Christmas or Hannukah together.

Plus, check out 10 Marriage "Firsts" Every Newlywed Experiences. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great wedding tips and advice.

Comfortable (and Fashionable!) Shoes for Your Big Day

Comfort and fashion don’t often mix, especially when it comes to being the bride. We all want to look fashionable in our heels, yet wearing our favorite shoes sometimes means taking a hit to our feet. If you're on the quest to find the perfect shoe, here's a run-down of fab shoes for the big day!

Scoop by Something Bleu

scoop by something bleu wedding shoe

Scoop’s beautiful ¾-inch heel is high enough to feel like you’re not walking around barefoot. The shoe may seem simple, but it's customizable — so you can feel free to decorate it any way you want ($165, myglassslipper.com).

Valentina Mirror Metallic D’Orsay Pump by J.Crew

valentina mirror metallic dorsay pump by jcrew

This wear-all-day heel is great if you’re looking to be chic yet comfortable under your dress. Bonus: You can also rewear this simple shoe on your honeymoon and beyond, since it'll go with almost everything in your closet! The low heel makes it easy to walk around in, so you’ll skip that nagging foot pain ($248, jcrew.com).

Jada by Benjamin Adams

Deck the Halls: Holiday Décor from Preston Bailey

‘Tis the season for fun, parties, love and laughter, and for those of you who may be planning a winter wedding next year or a gathering of all your loved ones this year, you’re sure to be inspired by these amazing ideas from celebrity event designer Preston Bailey. Preston is known for his fabulous flair and jaw-dropping décor. He’s designed the weddings for Sean Parker, LeBron James and George Soros. And his clients include the Trumps (both father and daughter, Ivanka) Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Hudson and Joan Rivers. It’s no wonder these top celebs call upon Preston to work his magic! 

Winter Wonderland

Here, Preston created a snowy-white forest accented with sparkling silver. It’s every snow queen’s fantasy!

preston bailey winter wonderland holiday party decor

The master himself:

preston bailey winter wonderland holiday party decor

Ornaments of shimmering silver and frosted white grace a white floral tree and nestle amidst a bevy of blooms on a silver table. Can’t you just picture a glistening snowfall?

December 17th

Photo Credit: Mel Barlow

Tip of the Day: Don’t bring too many people to your caterer tasting appointment, since divided votes between cocktail party stations and entrees will take all the fun and excitement out of this task. And if a parent likes to get his or her way over other people, you could wind up with a battle between all of the parents over the filet mignon and the rack of lamb as the meat entree. Go just with your fiancé and build your perfect menu without worry or stress.

Plus, check out Our Guide to Wedding Catering. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great wedding tips and advice.

How Justin Timberlake Helped One Fan Propose

After performing "That Girl" at his concert on Sunday in Louisville, KY, Justin Timberlake paused the show to invite two lucky fans, Josh and Kim, on stage.

Unbeknownst to Kim, Josh contacted the singer's management team last month asking if he could propose on stage at the concert, and Timberlake happily agreed. Watch the sweet video:

Timberlake could barely contain his excitement for the newly-engaged couple:

—Kristen Klein

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