You have probably watched enough episodes of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ to know that wedding dress shopping is not always glamorous. Some common mistakes future brides make is going wedding dress shopping too early, or too late. To avoid feeling buyer’s remorse, falling out of love with your dress, or rushing the shopping due to the lack of time, we’re bringing you a timeline (and a few helpful tips) to help prepare you for wedding dress shopping. When should you start thinking about wedding dress shopping? 12 Months before the Wedding Timeline is essential when it comes to wedding dress shopping. 12 months before the wedding is the perfect…
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How To Design A Virtual Wedding You’ll Love
Weddings as we know them have come to a screeching halt. Thousands of weddings worldwide have been postponed. The couples who have decided not to prolong their big day have been forced to downsize their guest lists. We have talked about the micro wedding trend as one way couples are dealing with coronavirus. Another idea for a wedding in the coronavirus age is to host a virtual wedding by a live stream. You can think of a virtual wedding as a temporary placeholder for the real thing. To us it sounds like a beautiful alternative to postponing or canceling! New York Governor announced on Twitter he issued an Executive Order…
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Wedding Invite Trends for 2020 with Basic Invite
Your save the date and wedding invite are typically the first interaction your guests will have with your wedding day. Plus, chances are you may want to have them photographed and keep a copy as a memento. We’ve teamed up with Basic Invite to take a look at what wedding invite trends couples are loving so far this year! From trendy to classic black tie designs, couples can choose from over 900 wedding invitation sets at Basic Invite. 2020 Wedding Invite Trends Ready to see what couples are loving this year? Let’s dig into the 5 biggest wedding invite trends of 2020. No Envelope Wedding Invitations Seal and send wedding…
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How To Host a Drive-By Bridal Shower
The impact of Coronavirus on the wedding and event industry has been devastating. But, the show must go on! When it comes to wedding creativity, only sky is the limit! Plus, nothing says “2020” like having to host a virtual or drive-by bridal shower! What Is A Drive-By Bridal Shower? A drive-by bridal shower (or drive-through) is an event that allows social distancing for the guests while they shower the bride-to-be with love and happiness (and gifts). Cars line up in front of the bride’s home and drop off the gifts through the car window. It doesn’t necessarily have to take place in front of the bride’s home, it can…
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The Best Wedding Hashtag Generators (Free & Paid)
Coming up with ideas for your wedding hashtag can be quite a tough task. You’ll probably want something unique and catchy. Some couples try to come up with a pun that combines both of their names. Some want the hashtag to represent them as a couple. Sometimes it’s too hard to do this on your own. But don’t worry! We’ve tested out some great tools and compiled a list of the best wedding hashtag generators. These will generate several hashtags and leave it up to you to decide which one you want. The best thing about them – the majority of them are completely free! The Best Free Wedding Hashtag…
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Micro Wedding Trend: What Is It?
The micro wedding trend started gaining traction years ago, but the current pandemic is bringing it to the forefront of the wedding industry. During these uncertain times, couples have been forced to change the date of their big day, and possibly the nuptials they have planned. While big wedding parties still not allowed in most places, vendors are planning new protocols and couples look to a new trend: micro weddings. As the name suggests, a micro wedding commonly includes a guest list of up to 50 guests (immediate family and close friends only), but it contains all the elements of a traditional wedding. These smaller-scale celebrations are considered a kind…
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Can You Rent Wedding Flowers?
Yes! You can rent wedding flowers to save money for your wedding. Here’s what you need to know. Anyone that has ever planned the wedding can tell you one thing: weddings are expensive. Like, really expensive. The idea of having fabulous wedding while staying within the budget may seem daunting. Fortunately, there are a number of great tips and tickets for staying on budget. In our last post we talked about renting wedding dresses. Though it may save money, wedding dress rentals can be tough. Today, we’re writing this article to introduce you to one of our favorite wedding budget hacks: wedding flower rentals. Most wedding planners recommend setting aside…
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Understanding Wedding Vendor Right Of Refusal
If you’re facing the difficult decision of postponing your wedding, understanding the right of refusal can help you plan ahead with your wedding vendors. The thought of planning the wedding you have been planning and dreaming of for months and potentially years can feel heartbreaking. This is the reality the couples with 2020 wedding dates are facing in the continued uncertainty of the COVID19 pandemic. There are a number of factors to consider when making the difficult decision to potentially postpone. Plus, there are typically other wedding events such as bridal showers that are also up in the air or going virtual. Hosts are understandably extremely hesitant to make the…
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Can You Rent a Wedding Dress?
Yes, you can rent a wedding dress. But, your options may be limited. Walking down the aisle in a white wedding gown is a childhood dream of nearly every girl. Imagining the details of the perfect wedding dress becomes like a part-time job. Others may be less interested in wedding dress shopping. Some find it to be a very nerve-wracking process that doesn’t always go as smoothly as imagined. On top of that, wedding dresses can be pricey. And what if you are working under a really strict budget? The idea of renting a gown verses buying one seems like the dream scenario. Instead of paying thousands of dollars for…
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5 Etsy Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas – Budget Guide
You’ve gotten your proposal, now it is your turn to do the asking! Here are 10 Etsy Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas to help you make it perfect. Asking someone to stand by your side on your wedding day is a big deal. Bridesmaids put a lot of time and money into their role as a bridesmaid or maid of honor, so it is great to make asking them a special occasion. Bridesmaid proposal gifts don’t need to be expensive by any means, and putting in the effort is what matters. One great place to find meaningful bridesmaid proposal gifts for any budget is Etsy! There are so many options, so we’ve…
