Don’t let social distancing stop you from throwing an exciting virtual bridal shower! With the recent outbreak and spread of COVID-19, couples have had to forgo their intended wedding dates, reschedule with vendors, and even flat-out cancel their wedding festivities. Of course, the number one concern for everyone these days is health and safety, and… Continue reading How to Host a Virtual Bridal Shower
Author: Brittney Winters-Gullo
Brittney spent the majority of her teenage and college years swearing she’d never get married. Then she met a man who changed all of that, and they’ve been happily sharing their lives since 2011. She and her husband Grant got married in 2018, which has given her a whole new perspective on this whole wedding business. If she’s not writing, you can find her shopping online (very guilty), baking cookies, or running in the Florida sunshine.
Will You Be My Bridesmaid? 6 Steps for DIY Bundles
What should you put in your bridesmaid bundles? Discover our 6 simple steps to a beautiful DIY assortment… Brides, it’s time to pop the question! Yep, you read that right — your fiance may have gotten down on one knee to ask for your hand in marriage — now you get to have the fun… Continue reading Will You Be My Bridesmaid? 6 Steps for DIY Bundles
Tips + Outfit Inspo for Your Winter Engagement Photo Shoot
When I got engaged, my first priority was nailing down a wedding date. The second priority? Figuring out our engagement photos. From the location to the time of day to the outfits, everything had to be perfect — and I know I was no exception as a modern bride. These days, an engagement photo… Continue reading Tips + Outfit Inspo for Your Winter Engagement Photo Shoot
All Your “Minimony” Questions Answered
Weddings don’t have to be cancelled — discover how real couples are keeping things intimate with our tips for throwing your own “minimony”. What is a minimony? Pretty much exactly what it sounds like, a minimony is a small wedding ceremony involving an intimate guest list, typically around 10 – 25 people in an outdoor… Continue reading All Your “Minimony” Questions Answered
Everything You Need for the Perfect Movie Night In
Picture this: You’ve just had a great day with the family and you’ve picked out the perfect movie to watch together. You slip on your comfiest loungewear, throw your hair into a bun, and plop yourself onto the couch for some much-needed entertainment. Now come back to reality — makes you want to run back… Continue reading Everything You Need for the Perfect Movie Night In
14 Unique Registry Ideas for Established Couples (and those who “have it all”)
Choosing items to add to your wedding registry can be hard enough as it is, but when you’re heading into your second marriage or starting your first later in life, a lot of traditional registry items don’t always fit the bill. At this point in your life, you likely own most of the kitchen gadgets… Continue reading 14 Unique Registry Ideas for Established Couples (and those who “have it all”)
Your Complete COVID-19 Elopement Guide
Conventionally speaking, an elopement is the event in which a bride and groom-to-be opt out of a formal wedding — and the invitations, guest list, and coordinating typically involved — in favor of sneaking away to the courthouse or an undisclosed getaway for a private ceremony between the two of them. Now that we’re still… Continue reading Your Complete COVID-19 Elopement Guide
How To Plan The At-Home Wedding Of Your Dreams
All the tips and tricks you need to achieve the perfect look and feel at your intimate exchange of vows. Is there anything not romantic about an at-home wedding? The intimacy of bringing people together in a place where so many memories have been made and so much love exchanged combine in such a special… Continue reading How To Plan The At-Home Wedding Of Your Dreams
Save vs. Splurge: Your Wedding Registry
Explore our top wedding registry items at high and low-price points to fit any lifestyle! Explore our top wedding registry items at high and low price points to fit any lifestyle! Putting your wedding registry together can become confusing pretty quickly. Once you’ve printed our handy Ultimate Registry Checklist and determined your needs, it’s time… Continue reading Save vs. Splurge: Your Wedding Registry
Mother’s Day Gifts and Recipes from Food52
Serve up an unforgettable — and delicious — gift for Mom this Mother’s Day! Much like everything else in our lives, Mother’s Day is looking a little bit different this year. With the difficulties imposed by the necessary social distancing measures, even the thought of celebration can be anxiety-inducing. But, it doesn’t have to be… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts and Recipes from Food52
DIY Gift Bundles for Your High School Grad
Make sure the high school grad in your life is ready for anything with these do-it-yourself gift bundles. It’s about that time! Graduation is right around the corner, which means watching our favorite kiddos become adults and head off to college. When it comes to gifting, it can sometimes feel like we don’t even know… Continue reading DIY Gift Bundles for Your High School Grad
Rescheduling your Spring Wedding due to COVID-19
#springweddingsolidarity Our hearts go out to the couples postponing and reimagining their weddings. We want to hear your story! Whether you’ve moved your wedding date or are moving forward in a different way, we want to support you and help other couples. Share your unique story and advice and we’ll pass it on. We can… Continue reading Rescheduling your Spring Wedding due to COVID-19
Best DIY Wedding Ideas
Every bride dreams of having a beautiful wedding that is special for all in attendance. In my case, I had 8 weeks and a tight budget to make that vision come true! This meant I had to dive in to the DIY wedding world and create something that was our style without looking cheap. With… Continue reading Best DIY Wedding Ideas
The Meanings Behind 10 of Your Favorite Wedding Traditions Explained!
Take a look back to learn why we do the things we do on our wedding days. There are some wedding traditions that have stood the test of time—so much time, in fact, that their original meaning is often lost on the modern marriage. Ever wonder why we throw rice on the happy couple,… Continue reading The Meanings Behind 10 of Your Favorite Wedding Traditions Explained!
Always With Us: Honoring Lost Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
They may not be with you any longer, but they’ll always have a place in your heart—celebrate them in your own special way on your wedding day. Your wedding day is one that you get to celebrate surrounded by your favorite people as you put a spotlight on the love between you and your partner.… Continue reading Always With Us: Honoring Lost Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
Keeping Things Casual: The Laid-Back Groom’s Guide to Wedding-Day Attire
There’s no one way to plan a wedding, and there’s no one way to style a casual wedding-day wardrobe. Here are our top tips! When you’re planning your wedding, there’s a lot to consider before you can make any big decisions. From the venue and season to the color scheme and budget, there are some… Continue reading Keeping Things Casual: The Laid-Back Groom’s Guide to Wedding-Day Attire