the planning process

Pretty flowers, champagne cocktails, and beautiful photos? Sounds like the perfect brunch! Heidi of White Loft Studio created a beautiful tablescape incorporating vintage china, silver, and linens from her mother’s personal collection. We love the mix of the rustic wood table, the soft textiles, and bubbly blood orange mimosas! The sweet florals by Petal Floral Design worked perfectly with this shoot by Ruth Eileen …

Your wedding day is all about the two of you and beginning your life together, but you can’t forget about the many people who will be there to support you, often traveling hundreds of miles to get there! Although there’s lots to plan for your wedding, don’t forget the special touches that make your guests feel welcome as well. We’ve …

Oh my loveliness!  If your heart beats faster thinking about a magical wedding day across the pond (hands raised!), we have the perfect match for you!  Wish Wonder Dream now offers wedding planning services in the stunning city of London and the surrounding English Countryside, making it possible to bring your classic English country affair or fairytale castle soiree to …

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have seen that last week I was lucky enough to be able to attend an absolutely lovely brunch in New York hosted by Minted to celebrate the launch of several fabulous new products!  The Little Owl was just the right size for our group, and the venue was only highlighted by …

Not feeling a shower filled with toilet paper dresses and lingerie? A bachelorette bar-hop not your speed? We have 10 fun alternatives for you! Have a day at the spa, cook up a fabulous meal, or get crafting with these unique bridal shower or bachelorette party ideas!

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There’s no denying that sometimes wedding planning can get a little chaotic. There are so many decisions to make, people to consider and vendors to work with that sometimes your head starts to spin! We completely understand how crazy the preparation process can be, which is why we love sharing helpful resources like Honeymoon Pixie, a honeymoon registry website that …

If there’s one thing that can cast a spell over our wedding-crazy hearts, it’s the thoughtful details sprinkled across a couple’s big day, which is probably why we have a big, sugar-sweet crush on Celadon & Celery. Celadon & Celery is a wedding planning and design team that combines shapes, materials, textures and innovative ideas to create beautiful events, and …

You might remember us raving last March about Appy Couple, a seriously-does-it-all product that lets you publish your own beautiful wedding app and corresponding website. Well, we’re still crazy about it, and we’re thrilled to announce that Appy Couple is now available to everyone — no invitation code needed! In addition to letting you create a super-pretty app and website, …

Star in your own celebrity-style wedding paid for by Brides! We are so excited to announce the Brides Live Wedding, where one lucky couple will win a dream wedding at the gorgeous oceanfront St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort! The first event of its kind, this luxury wedding will be orchestrated by the Brides Facebook fans! In addition to voting for …

You’ve seen it around here a lot. It’s timeless, elegant and has a color so stunning we just can’t get enough. Sparkling on tabletops, glinting on cakes, glittering on shoes…gold has captured our hearts! It’s been a symbol of marriage for hundreds of years because of its preciousness, and we love seeing it in weddings…especially on …

Waterside dinner venues are popular and gorgeous—especially with a coastal sunset in the background—and the Harbourside Pavilion on Bald Head Island didn’t disappoint guests at Michelle and Paul’s rehearsal dinner. Millie Holloman Photography did a brilliant job with these images, capturing the ethereal all-white and light blue nautical decor by Salt Harbor Designs, while also incorporating the romantic moodiness of …

After just seven months of dating, John knew Kate was the one, so he popped the question in — according to the bride — a “fairy tale-perfect proposal!” The place they chose for their engagement photos was not only naturally beautiful, but full of memories because it’s John’s family farm. After growing up there, it was a very special place …