When we saw this gorgeous Beatles-themed wedding over on Green Wedding Shoes, we couldn't wait to share it with you! Carmen and Pete are both huge Beatles fans; Carmen said, "Pete has his Ph.D in all things Beatles, and I love discovering more Beatles trivia from him."
Check out these photos by Ashley Rose Photography!
Q: How should the invitation be worded if the bride's family is paying?
A: Here is the traditional wording which lists the bride's parents as hosts:
Hi BG brides! I'm officially a married woman now (doesn't Mrs. Brian Deitz have a nice ring to it?). Stay tuned for my total wedding recap; in the meantime, I've decided to share my diary leading up to the big day in the hopes that it will help prepare readers for theirs. Here is my honest look at what runs through your mind in those last days of singledom. Enjoy!
14 DAYS BEFORE: Making final decisions on the bachelorette party. I hope Neesha doesn’t make this too wild! I’m looking forward to it, though. To do: Print out programs for my traditional Nigerian ceremony and make fan programs for my modern white wedding.
Whether you're looking to get in shape for the big day or simply need a way to wind down in the midst of chaotic wedding planning, yoga can be a great exercise to try at home or in a studio. Wellness expert and yoga instructor, bride-to-be, and cast member of the new series Yoga Girls, Elise Joan shares her favorite poses for BG brides.
Ripped hems, accidental red wine stains and stiletto-induced blisters; what's a bridesmaid to do? Luckily, armed with this thoughtful Bridal Party Survival Kit, your bridal party will be prepared for any minor bumps that come their way on your big day. It only takes three steps to make these kits, so even the most DIY-challenged brides in the bunch can come off looking like a pro without having to devote three weekends in a row to crafting.
(Full disclosure: The BG editors stockpile bridesmaids' kits like these in our desks, so that we're ready in case of any beauty or migraine emergencies before we hit up bridal events!)
We found this ingenious idea from 100 Layer Cake, an excellent resource and the very same blog where we swooned over this bubble chandelier.
Materials Needed:
It's all about expecting the unexpected! More and more brides are looking for modern spins on tried-and-true traditions.
Bridesmaids, the hilarious movie from Knocked Up producer Judd Apatow starring SNL breakouts Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph, is now available on DVD/Blu-ray! Here, our top five reasons why you should watch this movie with your bridal party.
Also: Enter for your chance to win a copy of the movie!
Courtesy of Universal Pictures
You'll Get Ideas for the Bachelorette Party
Rita: What are we doing for the bachelorette party?
Becca: What about like, a princess theme?
Helen: Versace meets The Gold Rush.
Rita: I'm thinking tanned gentlemen that swallow fire and wear sarongs.
Megan: Female fight club. We grease up - surprise! Beat the crap out of her.
Rita: I don't hate it—
Helen: Vegas it is.
When it comes to describing the most romantic beach, we’ve found there’s no single perfect setting.
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Featured: Jamaica
