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Rant or Rave: A Traveling Wedding

Katie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:14 +0000

Recently one of our staffers hopped on a plane to travel three states away for a friend’s wedding—but her traveling didn’t stop there. She had to drive an hour outside of town to attend the ceremony in a rural location, and then another hour and a half in the other direction for the reception!

We found it odd to ask your wedding guests to drive all over the state in order to attend the different parts of your celebration, but if an engaged couple has a variety of locations that are important to them, maybe it would be warranted?

Is traveling long distances between the ceremony and the reception a hassle for guests, or just part of what makes a wedding unique? Rant or rave about it!

Rant or Rave: Weekday Weddings

Katie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:58:06 +0000

If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding, you know that Saturday is the most expensive day of the week for your ceremony and reception, followed by Sunday, Friday and then the rest of the days of the week.

Everyone knows you can save money by having your wedding on an off-day, but would you ever consider a mid-week wedding?

What are the pros and cons of a weekday wedding? Have you ever been invited to one or hosted one yourself? Do weekday weddings make you want to rant or rave?

Parisian Wedding Style

Katie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:06:15 +0000

We love this simple wedding from the Intimate Weddings blog—Genesis and Kevin ran off to Paris to elope, fulfilling the dreams of oh-so-many couples who feel like the romance of getting married is hindered by the stress of wedding planning.

If you want to add a little Parisian flair to your celebration while still staying close to home, try incorporating some of these darling French designs from Wedding Paper Divas and Tiny Prints into you wedding style.

Short Dresses for Sassy Brides

Katie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:49:12 +0000

I don’t use the word “sassy” on a regular basis, but I can’t think of a better word for these short, flirty little dresses I saw on Style Collective! I love the ruffles and layers, and the punch of color on the bridesmaid options. So fun!

Would you ever wear a short dress? What type of wedding can you craft around a look like this? What do you think about this whimsical style?

Fun Games for Your Reception

Katie — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:01:57 +0000

Since I was little, my family has played a big game of croquet at every celebration from Thanksgiving to graduations, birthdays and plain old backyard barbecues. As a result, I love the idea of incorporating these classic games into your wedding as a form of entertainment!

Which wedding game is your favorite?

Croquet

Bocce Ball

Horseshoes

Ping Pong

A New Twist on Baseball Weddings

Katie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:39:45 +0000

We’ve all seen photos of classic baseball weddings in which the bride and groom tie the knot at their favorite stadium, but I particularly love this charming baseball-themed wedding featured on LA Style Unveiled.

Sarah and Andy hosted a chic, baseball-themed wedding without going overboard by blending hints of Andy’s baseball fanaticism with an overall rustic, romantic style. The result is charming and utterly unique! Bravo, Andy and Sarah! We love the ring bearer’s baseball glove instead of a pillow!

Fall Wedding Trends to Look Forward To

Katie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:31:48 +0000

As we get ready to say a fond farewell to summer, we can’t help but to get excited about the fall weddings headed our way. Although most fall couples have already planned every detail to a tee, the rest of us simply can’t wait to see how you blended the best of 2009’s wedding trends into your autumn ceremony.

We’re antsy to see earthy, moss-covered centerpieces, slate gray bridesmaids dresses and vibrant jewel-toned color palettes. In fact, the luxe colors that make fall weddings so deliciously elegant are some of the things we look forward to most.

As we anticipate a new season full of style and glamour, we give you some of our favorite fall wedding invitations and other trends to inspire your own thoughts of fiery autumn sunsets and the fluttering leaves to match.

Vibrant Color

Rustic Charm

Simple Elegance

Why We Love Bridal Couture

Katie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:07:32 +0000

When it comes to everyday fashion, I’m a huge fan of understated elegance. But when it comes to your wedding day, a little bit of pizzazz is called for. That’s why I love bridal couture—with it’s bold shapes, fanciful charm and divine details, it’s hard not to feel inspired by such gorgeous gowns!

I love how these Colleen Quen gowns use a blend of classic silhouettes with details that grab your attention without upstaging the bride.

Eye Candy: Wedding Hair Accessories

Katie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:35:08 +0000

If you choose not to wear a traditional veil, there are still a variety of ways to extend your chic bridal look from head to toe. These delicate hair accessories from Twigs and Honey and Bonbon Oiseau are sweet, romantic and full of fun style.

A Mad Men Wedding

Katie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:41:49 +0000

I love AMC’s Mad Men, and not just because I feel an affinity for Peggy Olsen since we are both copywriters and I felt her pain when they stuck her desk in the same room as the copy machine.

I love the style, the intrigue and the drama—and the fact that they all take four hour lunches and drink martinis all day long. I personally think writing ad copy would be MUCH more interesting under those circumstances…

But, anyway, back to the style. If you haven’t already made your own sixities-style avatar on MadMenYourself.com, I highly recommend it as a fun way to give your look a bit of Mad Men flair.

If you love what you see, use this gorgeous Mad Men wedding slideshow from Brides.com to give your ceremony some chic 1960s style too!