Planning an outdoor wedding? Here are 10 essential tips to keep you and your guests comfortable on your big day. 1. Set up a Sunblock Station Many guests tend to forget their sunblock or may need to reapply. Set up a Relief Station providing sunblock and other convenience items like insect repellent, face mist, and […]
Busy Bride Tip #6: Chip Bar I love chips, so we decided to set up a chip bar at our wedding. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved trying out the different flavors. We had fun flavors like Beer, Wasabi, Bacon, and BLT. Remember to mark any spicy flavors to prevent unwanted surprises! Here’s how to make […]
Busy Bride Tip #5: Bridesmaid Gifts Tory Burch, Printed Flip Flop, $50 Finding the perfect gift is harder than you’d think! I was on the hunt for something with a personal touch that could be re-used in everyone’s daily activity or lifestyle. After weeks, I found the perfect gift: Tory Burch flip flops! Affordable ($50), chic, […]
Busy Bride Tip #4: Groomsmen Suit & Tie Zara, Approx. $270 Let me start by saying this isn’t my area of expertise, but both my fiancé and I knew we wanted to go with suits over tuxedos. Unfortunately, we discovered that very few places rent suits and if they did, the styles were outdated or pricier […]
Busy Bride Tip #3: Bridesmaid Dresses J.Crew Cotton Cady Dresses, $215-$225 Choosing my bridesmaid dresses took way more time than I ever expected. I avoided bridal stores because I wanted to pick a dress that my bridesmaids could wear again, without it clearly screaming “Bridesmaid!!”. Nordstrom, Macy’s and a few other stores were my first stops […]
Busy Bride Tip #2: Wedding Website mywedding.com, Free A wedding website can be very handy, especially for couples that go for a destination wedding. Mine was out of town so having a central portal for communication with guests was extremely useful. I had events for the weekend (from Friday to Sunday) and wanted the easiest way […]
Busy Bride Tip #1: Best Wedding Magazine Real Simple Weddings, $13.95 My first tip for any new bride is to pick up Real Simple Weddings, the best wedding guide on the market. Unlike many other wedding magazines, this actually educates you on how to to plan a wedding. It takes you step by step, and the […]
