As a lifelong mother of the bride, I am constantly scanning multiple wedding industry newsfeeds for info. As such, I read an article the other day that focused on the seedy underbelly of the destination wedding industry; specifically, all-inclusive resorts and hotels that offer free wedding ceremonies if you book a 1-week stay with them. […]
The Destination Wedding Pitch: The Hidden Costs of a Free Wedding
The 3 Hottest Wedding Theme Trends
If you’re anything like me when I was a bride, you are or likely will be spending a significant amount of time trying to finalize your overall wedding décor. And of course, the starting point for these decisions lies in your chosen wedding theme. This can be somewhat daunting when you’re “in the weeds” of […]
A Wedding for the Dogs
Whether you’re the bride, groom or mother of the bride, if you’re a pet-lover like me, you’re going to appreciate this post. There is an increasing trend right now of couples incorporating their dog(s) into their wedding ceremonies. I myself am a dog-lover and I’ve had dogs since I was a child, so this idea […]
10 Must-Have Wedding Planning Apps for the DIY Bride
There’s no doubt about it – these days, more and more couples are taking the proverbial bull by the horns and planning their own weddings. This makes a lot of sense, as do-it-yourself weddings help save money, as well as allow you to completely personalize and “own” what might be the biggest day of your […]
How to Have an Effective Wedding Registry
As you know, I’ve been blogging about mother of the bride etiquette and other wedding related topics for years at this point, and one thing that stands out is the fact that most soon-to-be married couples do not give enough thought to their wedding registry. This is understandable, as there are so many tasks and […]