If you’re looking for some fun ideas on how to personalize your wedding, check out these adorable custom-made ring bearer pillows from illustrator Colleen Johnson ($49.95 plus shipping). You can choose from any number of illustrations including sweet lovebirds and monograms or even a themed pillow like the seashell design crafted for a beach wedding.

Just e-mail Colleen your design preference or monogram initials (if that’s the design you choose), along with your wedding date and color scheme, and she’ll do the rest. You’ll get a proof of the pillow design for your review and receive it in about 3-4 weeks. Go to freshlineillustration.typepad.com or freshlineillustration.com.

I also loved Colleen’s charming cards—a great way to ask your favorite gal pals to be in the wedding party and then to thank them after the wedding for helping to make it so memorable. Check out the designs at etsy.com/shop/Freshline. They’ll so appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Some of the world’s most distinctive hotels (NYC’s The Carlyle, Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo and Caneel Bay on St. John, U.S.V.I) belong to an elite group, called Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Truth be told, many of the brand’s properties are among my favorite in the world, and they are often featured in the pages of your favorite bridal magazine. I love the attention to detail, the great service and—most importantly—the sense of place of each individual property.

We're always searching for ways to help BG brides save for their wedding without sacrificing their dream vision. That's why we've teamed up with our friends at The Aisle New York for an exclusive online sale, which starts on Jan. 31! Save up to 70% on gorgeous bridal gowns and accessories.