The inexplicably popular planking phenomenon has reached the bridal world and, judging by the influx of wedding planking photos scattering the Internet, the trend is going strong.

In case you've been living under, um, a wooden plank, planking is a game consisting of laying facedown in an ironic or unusual place, such as on a chair or perhaps a train track in Grand Central Station (which we don't recommend!).

Now before you go speed-dialing your wedding photographer for possible planking locations, consider this: 20 years from now, how on earth are you going to explain to your kids why there is a photo of Mommy and Daddy laying facedown in a pile of leaves on their wedding day? (The answer is... you will never be able to explain that. Seriously).

But it's still fun to gawk at these photos. Our favorite is the couple planking on the pews— props on their creativity and excellent balancing skills. 

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I'm obsessed with this adorable gift idea for your flower girl from The Wedding Chicks: a customized keepsake handkerchief for her to use some day at her own wedding!

Even better: The handkerchiefs are only $12 each. I wish I had seen this before my own wedding! Our flower girls were our two youngest cousins, and it would've been so sweet to give them such meaningful keepsakes. 

Tell us: What are you giving your flower girls?

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

If glue guns, bedazzlers and colorful pipe cleaners get you totally excited, you’ll definitely want to check out this fabulous weekend package at the posh Waldorf Astoria Orlando. So gather up your bridesmaids and head down to Florida!

Ericka Domesek, DIY extraordinaire and creator of the awesome P.S.—I made this… blog, Tumblr and book is hosting the special weekend, which offers—you guessed it—loads of opportunities to craft. How-to sessions, (some conducted by Ericka), mixology lessons and chances to meet the glam girl herself are all included in the weekend package. 

Once you’ve whipped up a evening clutch, wedding-ready fascinator, or coral cuff, make sure to hit up the glorious spa at the enormous resort. Sure, the treatments are always amazing, and the luxurious Guerlain products can’t be beat. But the fact that they greet you with champagne and amazing chocolate-covered pretzels makes it one of my favorite spas in the land.

I may not necessarily be a "trends" kind of bride, but I've fallen head-over-colored-heels for these popular wedding trends. I'm not the only one—even though you may have heard of these months ago, they're still picking up steam on all of the bridal blogs I read. 

1. Birdcage Veils

If you want to transform your everyday look to retro glam, these will do the trick. Birdcage veils never fail to make me look twice at a bride. The netting is just perfect and looks extra special when a little flower is added to the side. Don't forget to add red lipstick!

2. Backyard Weddings

How wonderful is it that now brides can throw weddings in their own backyard and still bring the chic factor? Add fairy lights, a soda stand, a DIY photobooth, and a table full of homemade pies (baked by family members) and you're golden.

In August, Priscilla of Boston announced that they would be shutting down after 65 iconic years designing gorgeous wedding gowns.

And now, the original Boston warehouse is having a huge liquidation sale, where you can score a dream designer gown for 75% to 90% off the retail price! 

Brands will include Priscilla of Boston, Platinum by Priscilla of Boston, Jewel by Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet,and Vineyard.

When: Saturday, October 15 from 9 am to 4 pm (get there early for the best selection!)

Where: Priscilla of Boston Warehouse
               40 Cambridge Street
               Charlestown, MA 02129