Photo: Love Be Photography It's no secret that being a bridesmaid is an expensive role for your friends to take on. They will find themselves paying for pre-wedding events, transportation costs and, of course, the dress you'd like them to wear on the big day. So if you're looking for a way to pick up..
Photo: Kristyn Hogan The last thing you want to do is look back on your wedding day and wish you'd done this or that differently, right? So take it from these wedding planning pros and follow their advice on how to have a wedding with zero regrets, which is the ultimate dream, of course. 1...
Photo: Erin Lee Allender Photography If there’s anything more exciting about wedding planning than shopping for a wedding dress, we don’t know what it is. And that shopping trip is even more fun when it’s a successful one! The key to a great visit to a bridal salon, whether or not you leave with your..
How well your business's negotiations go depends on more than just the skills of the person conducting the negotiation. New research suggests that the personality traits of the negotiators – on both sides of the table – play a key role. Photo: Baranq/Shutterstock A study recently published in the Journal of Applied Psychology revealed that..
Photo: Morgan G Photography Some mothers of the bride are hyper involved in helping plan their daughter's wedding day, while other MOBs prefer to take a back seat. No matter which category your mom falls into, there are certain duties she is traditionally responsible for handling. We consulted some top wedding planners to learn the..
Have you ever received a wedding invitation in the mail that left you completely clueless about what to wear? Between “black tie optional” and “semiformal,” the language can be tricky to decipher. Don't worry— the info you need is likely there. You just have to know how to interpret the invite wording. Weddings have plenty..
Photo: Matt Andrews Photography Even our best friends can make bad bridesmaids. Here are five kinds of difficult bridesmaids you may find in your own wedding party, complete with expert advice on how to deal with each one. The Show-Stealer This is the bridesmaid who mistakenly thinks your wedding is actually all about her. If..
Photo: McLellan Style Nothing sets the mood for your wedding quite like lighting. From twinkling string lights and sparkling chandeliers to luminous pinspotting, the right lighting is more than just functional — it also carries out your wedding style and creates an unforgettable ambiance. Illumination is everything when it comes to elevating an ordinary space..
Photo: Joe Buissink Bad news: Your sugar habit may be worse for you than you think. It can lead to weight gain, heart disease, diabetes and tooth decay when consumed in excess, according to Registered Dietician Danielle Colley. Since sugar is lacking any essential nutrients, it's just empty excess calories. In other words, for brides..
Photo: Black & Hue Photography There's nothing quite as gorgeous as an outdoor wedding. But when unpredictable weather and a shortage of resources (electric outlets, anyone?) are added to the mix, it can be a recipe for disaster. Whether you're celebrating seaside, lakeside, in a backyard, vineyard, or garden, here's how not to plan your..
