From backyard barbecues to rooftop hotels, you can choose some fabulous places to have your rehearsal dinner, making it the perfect kick-off for your wedding weekend. This popular wedding tradition is usually held the night before, right after the ceremony rehearsal. Its purpose is to gather the most important people to the bride and groom… Continue reading How to Plan Memorable Rehearsal Dinner
Author: Jennifer Coffey
Born and raised in beautiful Central Kentucky, Jennifer has a love for anything related to horses, bourbon, and southern cooking. After passing the test of raising two amazing kids (the oldest of which is newly engaged), she’s now an empty nester who just got married this year herself! Not only is she an expert in weddings, she’s also the one friends turn to when it comes to the latest trends fashion and celebrity gossip. She loves to paint, songwrite, and pour love on her friends and family. On weekends you can find her boating on Lake Cumberland or hiking the gorgeous trails of the Red River Gorge.
Getting FIT for your Wedding
Your engagement was everything you dreamed of: the romantic proposal, the beautiful ring shining on your finger and the excitement your friends and family shared as you told them the good news. But now that the thrill has worn off, you’re starting to feel sheer panic. How will you be able to do everything that… Continue reading Getting FIT for your Wedding
A Gorgeous, Unique Way to Ask Your Best Friends to be Your Bridesmaids
Hosting a bridal dinner is a not-so-common way to ask your favorite girls to be your bridesmaids, but my step-daughter’s turned out so beautifully that we now highly recommend it! Shortly after Meleah got engaged, she decided who was going to be in her wedding party and she couldn’t wait to ask each one of… Continue reading A Gorgeous, Unique Way to Ask Your Best Friends to be Your Bridesmaids
All Aboard for a Nautical Baby Shower
It’s all hands on deck; time to batten down the hatches! Sailors and landlubbers alike gather ’round and make sure the new mommy has smooth sailing ahead with a nautical themed baby shower. We’ve sailed the high seas (ahem… internet) to compile everything you need for a maritime party that is shipshape and Bristol fashion. … Continue reading All Aboard for a Nautical Baby Shower
The Best Dresses for the Mothers of the Bride and Groom
Trust me. I get it; shopping for a mother of the bride/groom dress can be hard! How do I know? I was frantically searching for one for my son’s wedding this time last year! From color to trend to what looks best on you, it’s just HARD to find one you love! We all dream… Continue reading The Best Dresses for the Mothers of the Bride and Groom
A Simple Graduation Party in 5 Easy Steps
When my beautiful niece graduated from the University of Kentucky, I had recently purchased a new home and thought her graduation would be the perfect excuse for me to host a party. Because I had just moved in, I didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan, but we pulled it off and it… Continue reading A Simple Graduation Party in 5 Easy Steps
Encore Wedding: Planning a Wedding the Second Time Around
A fresh start. A second chance at love and happiness. Finally finding your soulmate. There are many things about an encore wedding that are new, romantic and exciting. But when it comes to the details of planning how you will celebrate the special day, it can become overwhelming and very stressful. This past June, I… Continue reading Encore Wedding: Planning a Wedding the Second Time Around
How to Beat the Freshmen Fifteen
We’ve all heard the horror stories of the famed “Freshman Fifteen.” It’s the tale of too much late-night pizza or dining hall goodness, too much time cramming and stressing over that history final and not enough time spent in the gym. So how can you escape this seemingly unavoidable pitfall? All it takes is a… Continue reading How to Beat the Freshmen Fifteen
Dresses Your Bridesmaids Will Actually Wear Again
You’ve been there before…your best friend just asked you to be in her wedding. You’re thrilled you get to stand with her on her big day. Thrilled that is, until you remember that you have to wear a bridesmaids dress. Fast forward a bit. Now it’s your big day and you’ve asked your closest girlfriends… Continue reading Dresses Your Bridesmaids Will Actually Wear Again
Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
Whether you’re hosting a shower for a special friend, or just attending one, summertime parties are so much fun. They give everyone a chance to wear their cute summer dresses, enjoy the gorgeous weather and celebrate a special friend who is either expecting a precious baby or planning to marry the love of their life.… Continue reading Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad
If you’re like us, the month of May is filled to the brim with graduation celebrations. As the list gets longer, the gift ideas seem to dwindle- especially for your most special graduates. Money and gift cards are a great starting point, but the thoughtfulness that these unique gifts bring to the table will be… Continue reading Unique Gift Ideas for the Grad
#DormLifeNecessities
Dorm Life Necessities for College My oldest son just graduated high school and before I even had a chance to let that sink it, he’s planning what he’s going to need for his dorm room in college! Thank goodness Bed Bath & Beyond has thought of everything to make sure he will get his best… Continue reading #DormLifeNecessities
Winter Wonderland Wedding: Outdoor Elements for an Indoor Wedding
There’s something about winter that just makes you want to fall in love. Many brides dream of a winter wonderland wedding, but what do you do when the weather outside is frightful? You bring the outdoors in! Kelsey Riley grew up in Kentucky and always dreamt of a southern winter wedding. She knew that because… Continue reading Winter Wonderland Wedding: Outdoor Elements for an Indoor Wedding
Clinton Kelly’s Top Wedding Registry Tips
You’re in Love! You’re engaged! Now what?? It’s TIME TO REGISTER! What Not to Wear’s fashion and lifestyle whiz, Clinton Kelly has partnered with Macy’s to bring you expert advice on everything “wedding.” Trying to decide IF you should register? Clinton has all the reasons why registering for wedding gifts is a must! “Why Register?”… Continue reading Clinton Kelly’s Top Wedding Registry Tips
Build Your Life Together in Style – Create the Perfect Wedding Gift Registry @ Michael C. Fina
Fabulous… Amazing… Glowing… Simply beautiful! Isn’t that how you felt when the love of your life placed that sparkling ring on your left finger? Now that you’re engaged, you want to keep that same radiance in everything associated with the two of you and carry it through your registry. Don’t you want to look at… Continue reading Build Your Life Together in Style – Create the Perfect Wedding Gift Registry @ Michael C. Fina