Stress Away Bridal

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market ExpertThese days, who isn't talking about Mad Men? And why not? Joan Holloway is one of my fave characters with her sharp wit and strong will. The actress that plays her, Christina Hendricks, recently got married to actor Geoffrey...

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld, Etiquette ExpertFor the wedding party, riding in the limo can be one of the perks. And that can be one of the easiest ways to be sure everyone arrives safely and on time—especially important if you do picture-taking between ceremony and reception. Keeping a limo han...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueAs you enter your long, holiday weekend, I'll finish off my guest posts with the run-down on the events surrounding our Thanksgiving weekend wedding last year.We chose the Saturday after Thanksgiving as our wedding date bec...

Weddings are one of the few times in modern life when etiquette becomes a frequent topic of conversation. As people become more and more wrapped up in the idea of planning the “perfect” wedding, there are times when etiquette ends up being used as a weapon, which is certainly not what...

For this week’s Wedding Stationery Wednesday, I thought we would pay homage to Thanksgiving with a few of our gorgeous thank you cards. Full of fresh, modern monograms, rustic charm and bold color combinations, these designs are perfect for any chic engaged couple. What’s your favorit...

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Fashion and Market Expert (Above images: Tiecrafters at work in our Fuchsia and Taupe and Emerald and Aqua Color Palette stories)I'm a big fan of Tiecrafters, the design-your-own-tie company. You can choose your own fabric, bring it to Tiecrafters (or mail ...

Good news for all the shoe-obsessed brides-to-be that want something unique for their wedding day: colored bridal shoes are becoming an increasingly popular trend for 2010. Take a look at some of these gorgeous, virant options that would look bold and dramatic peeking out from the bottom of your ...

If you have always dreamed of feeling like a princess on your wedding day, you know that it all starts with the bridal gown (and ends with the gown, and in between it’s all about…the gown!). When you are hoping for an all out regal elegance, a simple dress definitely will not do. This...

Posted by: Cara Sullivan, Beauty ExpertAdmittedly, I'm not a facial person. Never have been. Some people swear by them, but I find them boring. And ever since I discovered Avon's Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel, I haven't had a reason to get a facial in the first place. B...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueThe morning of the wedding my whole family was up early! My sister was reviewing the ceremony she prepared, and we all just hung out and enjoyed my dad’s favorite omelet. Around 10am, my sisters left to get their hair done at th...

Posted by Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor In the spirit of our new destination issue (and to fight the chilly Autumn weather in New York), our newest online real wedding is the Hawaiian wedding of Andria and Jeff.A few months back I came across a blog post on 100 Layer Cake about a stationery...

Attending a wedding this winter? You’re probably looking for a wedding gift. Many people get anxious about finding the “perfect” wedding gift – and some go overboard spending way more than they can afford. Especially in today’s economy that can be a big mistake. Fort...

Posted by Carolyn Veith Kreinke, Color and Design ExpertTaupe, Cranberry, Dark Pink and ChocolateWe received a request a few weeks ago from a bride who loved cranberry and brown and wanted know how to apply those colors for a spring wedding rather than your conventional fall theme. While pulling ...

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion ExpertI know we're just heading into Winter, but if you're always planning ahead like me, then I think you'll love the idea of a seersucker suit for a Spring or Summer groom! I'm loving this one from Billy Reid. It's ...

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld, Etiquette ExpertEven though I'm the magazine's etiquette junkie, I'm not actually easily offended. So I was surprised at my reaction a couple of months ago when I received a shower invitation with a stick-on address label . (And my name misspelled.)  ...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueI have been friends with many of my bridesmaids since high school, so our mothers are friends as well. It’s become a tradition amongst my friends that a group of the mothers and daughters will host a shower together. Luckily eve...

With Twilight mania sweeping the country, people seem to be fixated on the idea of a dark and dreamy look for their upcoming weddings. Although I’m not an outright vampire fanatic, I have to admit that there’s something deep and luxurious about dark romance as a wedding theme.As proof...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueI told you about the gifts I gave my bridal party in yesterday's post, but today I wanted to go back to my bridesmaids. Who I asked to wear white. In November.I’ve always known that my bridesmaids would be standing beside m...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueYesterday, I mentioned the Palmetto tree and crescent moon as recurring icons throughout our weekend-long destination wedding.In addition to appearing on our guest bags, the logos also showed up on our groomsmen as cufflinks. Th...

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market EditorFragments always has great jewelry sales online. Right now they have a showstopper necklace by Miguel Ases for less than half its usual price. From those by Vera Wang to Reem Acra, statement necklaces have been all over the brida...

Posted by Jennifer Miranda, Associate EditorHow are you choosing where to go on your honeymoon? I'm guessing no one is picking a spot on a globe, spinning that globe, and committing to going wherever your finger lands.If you're having trouble deciding on a destination, look no further t...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issueToday I'm back and following up on Calder's post yesterday, and I wanted to share a bit about our welcome bags. The navy and ivory canvas totes boasted the state's signature Palmetto tree and crescent moon with o...

Posted by Britni Wood, Style ExpertThere are few things that say party like sparkly garlands and candy-colored pinatas. And there are few people that make sparkly garlands and candy colored pinatas quite like CONFETTISYSTEM. How fun to throw a bachelorette party and decorate with all of their ama...

If you have a lot of young relations running around, you might be wondering how best to include the little ones in your wedding. Children of all ages can have a role in a wedding, and their spirit always adds something special to the festivities. These are some ideas on how to include your niece...

There are so many helpful wedding ideas and gorgeous wedding inspiration circulating on the web via blogs, websites and social networks including Twitter and Facebook. Here are 10 of my favorites for the week:Ruffled shares 15 gorgeous wedding dresses for under $500!Etiquette Expert Talley Sue H...

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...

Posted by Katie Hatch, Style DirectorIt's no secret: We love Bellochio! The specialty shop in San Francisco is filled with darling accoutrements at every turn, and there's no shortage of reasons to go there (on the web, at least).1. They offer affordable jewelry for the bridal party gif...

Posted by Matthew Robbins, ContributorAs part two of my little series of posts on St. Barts, I would like to share a few important contacts with you all. These fantastic people are some of the most knowledgeable and professional friends I have had the pleasure of spending time with during my rece...

Posted by Caroline Crown, whose wedding is featured in our Fall issue  Photography by Bryan Johnson and Caleb ChanceyYesterday, I shared some of my planning tips when it comes to destination weddings. I was lucky enough to work with Calder Clark of Blue Moon Events and thought it'd be nice ...

Posted by Cara Sullivan, Beauty ExpertA couple weeks ago, I posted about wearing matte lipstick. I was reading the comments (I read every single one, so if you have a question, ask! I'll either answer it right away or do some research and post about it within a couple weeks). Anyways, there ...