Photo: Kristyn Hogan Got writer's block? Don't put off writing your wedding-related thank-you notes any longer. After all, you should try to send a thank-you card within three months of receipt (and no, you don't have a year to send your thank you's, that's a total wedding myth!). To help, we've put together some sample..
Photo: Matt Andrews Photography While a veil is no longer an absolute must for the modern bride, many engaged women are still choosing to wear them, mostly because, well, it makes them feel like a bride. The trick is knowing what type of veil to pair with what type of wedding dress to make the..
Photo: Summer Herlocker Photography You're engaged, you've settled your budget and you've chosen the time of year you'd ideally like to get married. Next up: finding the ceremony site of your dreams! When it comes to scouting the place you'll exchange your precious vows, there are many things you need to keep in mind, from..
Photo: CHARD Photography Many brides may consider going to extremes to look good on their wedding day. But how can women get in good nutritional shape in time for “I do” without starving themselves or engaging in other unhealthy habits? New York City-based dietitian, Megan Madden, MS, RD, shares her tips on how to eat..
Photo: The Collection Photography The dress is set, the band is booked and the menu is coming together. Now it's time to plan your look and that includes a ton of prep work. Between the creams, the treatments and the appointments, we sifted through all the clutter and laid out exactly what you need to..
Photo: McLellan Style Just engaged and wondering what's next? Plan an engagement party to share your happy news with your nearest and dearest, just be sure to plan some activities to help break the ice among your guests (after all, many of them will be meeting each other for the very first time)! Check out..
There are a lot of terms us professionals like to use for strategic partnerships: power partners, centers of influence, business partnerships and more. Whatever you’re calling it, building strategic partnerships could be the best thing you do for your business to help it organically grow in an exponential way. Strategic partnerships are just that: strategic...
Photo: Kristyn Hogan Big gestures are great. (No one would turn down a surprise weekend getaway, are we right?) But if we're honest, it's really the little, everyday things that count — especially when it comes to marriage. “The little everyday things you do for your partner lets them know that you are thinking about..
Photo: Twila's Photography Looking for ways to make your wedding cocktail hour stand out? Serve your cocktails and appetizers on a unique tray or vessel. Your guests will definitely take notice — plus, these other cute ideas will help set a creative tone for the rest of reception to come.
Photo: Love Be Photography Every bride knows that your wedding vendors can make or break your wedding experience. After spending countless months researching which vendors you should book and spending even more time negotiating packages and prices with them, if you find vendors that you really like and who did a great job at your..
