Photo Credit: The Youngrens
Tip of the Day: Create a heartfelt card that thanks guests for coming to the wedding. You can display them at each table setting or ask parking valets to leave them in guests' cars at the end of the night.
Plus, check out more fun ways to Create a Memorable Table Setting.
Jessica, an event planner at JCG Events, pulled out all the stops for her sister Elsie’s Hollywood-themed shower.
One of the best ways to personalize your wedding is through your choice of a cake topper. There are literally hundreds of ideas to choose from: flowers, porcelain figurines, monograms, flags, butterflies, feathers…anything that expresses your own unique style. I recently came across these adorable and versatile pewter toppers from Lisa Leonard Designs.
Two Hearts Become One ($70) can be customized with your names or wedding date:
The L-O-V-E letters topper ($48) also looks great on cupcakes:
And the romantic True Love sign ($48) is made of hand-stamped vintage letterpress blocks on pewter:
The bridal shower can be a sneak preview of your wedding day if you incorporate a key motif or color, like Kelly’s party, shown below.
Legend has it that the first bridal shower was bestowed upon a Dutch girl. Her father didn’t approve of her groom-to-be, so he refused to give her a dowry.
Brandy Burridge Photography
This couple re-created the infamous War's End Kiss in an engagement photo!
"I love hearts, desserts, and anything else under the sun that screams 'girly'!" said Linda. "One thing that was extra special was they had a chef come and make lunch.
Tahni Candelaria Holm, a photographer and the maid of honor in her friend Alexandra’s wedding, had conflicted feelings about planning a bridal shower.
Guest blogger: Rosanna Casper, co-founder of Idojour.com, a new wedding website where brides, grooms, family and friends can purchase a stylish and affordable mix of beautifully curated pieces. Designed to make wedding planning all the more inspiring and enjoyable, Idojour offers accessories and apparel for your wedding weekend, complemented by both inspirational and practical content. Rosanna oversees content, among many other things, and makes sure that everything comes together beautifully on the site.
Here, Rosanna shares her picks for what to wear to a summer wedding.
We all have a wedding (or three) to go to this summer, presenting the ever-so-challenging task of finding the perfect outfit to fit the theme and location of the event. This summer is all about color — from bold hues to soft pastels to prints, and we've come up with a dress for every style and occasion to inspire you — you'll be the best-dressed guest this wedding season!
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Featured: Finest Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
