There’s a lot to consider when carefully crafting your big day budget, and some of the costs are more obvious than others. So, before you lock in those line-items, make sure to consider these eleven super-sneaky expenses that just might slip in…
While combing through old issues of Bridal Guide from the 1980s and 1990s, it's evident that most wedding trends don't stand the test of time. (Case in point: poofy sleeves and using fax machines to share wedding inspiration with vendors.) However, there are some things about planning a wedding that just won't ever change. Check out some of our favorite gems of advice from the past 30+ years of magazine issues!
Another New Year is here, and whether you’ve just gotten engaged (congratulations!) or plan on tying the knot in 2017, you’re sure to love all of the fabulous ideas in our latest issue.
Can we all agree that grandparents are the best? They can always be counted on to tell it like it is, to always be in your corner, and to reinforce the importance of family on your wedding day. No matter what, your wedding will be one of your best days ever, but there’s something extra-special about having your grandparents there to share it with you. These videos from Love Stories TV have some of the most unforgettable grandparent-wedding moments we’ve seen yet!
This week’s guest blog post comes from Danny Chaimson of Gold Coast Events. With wildly successful bands in Chicago (Gold Coast Allstars, The Chicago Players) and Southern California (Golden Coast Allstars), these all-star groups consist of impressive major label talent and the best artists in the music scene.
Warm, welcoming, and suddenly, seemingly everywhere, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to declare copper the rose-gold of housewares. Copper lends itself to any décor or palette, whether your taste runs to cozy-cabin chic or stark minimalism. Plus, the metal plays nicely with others, from stainless to pewter, zinc, and brass. Here, a few of our key copper cravings.
1. Forever perched at the top of registry wish-lists far and wide, the iconic workhorse gets a shiny — and extra-durable — copper base.
Dresses for weddings (including the bride’s dress, the attendants’ dresses, and the dresses for the moms) don’t change too drastically from one year to the next. You’ll want something that’s appropriate for the time of year. Unless you have to be on the cutting edge of what’s hot right now in the fashion world, a dress from last year will suit you fine, and you might even find yourself a real bargain.
Delivering the perfect wedding speech is no easy task. The most memorable toasts tend to maintain the right balance of sweet compliments, funny anecdotes, and inspiring messages. At Love Stories TV, we’ve heard speeches that have left us in tears and made us laugh ‘til our stomachs ache, but there’s nothing quite like your sibling's or BFF’s toast to your union—and these speeches really knock it out of the park.
Congratulations! Your daughter is engaged. Now it's time to start planning the big event.
What song will you and your partner be swaying to after being announced as newlyweds? From total classics to super contemporary picks, your first dance anthem says a lot about you as a couple. Here, find out what your jam says about your relationship.
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