I’m not even a Boho Chic girl and this dress made me gasp. If you’re a Coachella devotee, use Tea Tree oil instead of Salicylic acid, are marrying a musician or holding your ceremony in a forrest, then this Arabella Gown is begging to be yours.
Peace, Love, and Wedded Bliss!
Arabella Gown by BHLDN for $800.00.
How cute is this idea?! The Forever Frame allows you to not only cherish your favorite photo, but also feature special trinkets like sand, shells, champagne cork, notes, ribbon, stones, dried rose buds, whatever you fancy!
This weekend I’m so thrilled to be a bridesmaid in Nicole Taylor’s wedding. In honor of the closest thing I know to a real life Barbie, I’m sharing this Dream Wedding from BDG Photography.
In honor of St. Patrick’s day this Sunday, here’re some of my favorite Green wedding selections.
Montage from BridalBliss.com
As I plan a dear friend’s Bachelorette Weekend, I can’t help but reflect on what a great time I had on my own adventure. I opted out of the customary Vegas route for something more intimate, random, and totally magical. To this day, that weekend in Yosemite with a few of my besties is still one of my all time favorite memories. None of us had a clue how to camp, which made the build up that much more hilarious. I was the only bachelorette in the woods (Hollah!) so I got a ton of attention from fellow hikers. And finally, it was the least expensive Bachelorette Party imaginable.
We rode gentle horses, hiked awesome waterfalls, bathed naked in freezing waters, and giggled ’til we ached while lying on our backs, staring up at the stars. I share this post to encourage you to think out of the box with your own special weekend.
Got rocky terrain? Get Sole Mates! The last thing you want is to have your attendees resent your wedding for inadvertantly ruining their sole investments. Don’t think it happens? It does. I’ve seen gravel tear off leather Louboutins and grass stain sparkling Jimmy Choos. If your wedding is outdoors, chances are, your lady friends are in for some shoe sorrows. You can do one of two things: 1) warn your guests well in advance, or 2) offer these rubber protectors to save the day.
I attended a wedding that offered a basket of shoe protectors for all the ladies (photo above). While they might look silly close up (photo below), I swear that guys don’t notice them (especially in grass), and that the rubbers really work.
I only wish I’d been smart enough to bring my Sole Mates with me to subsequent soirees! Note to self: I shall now leave a pair of Sole Mates in my purse for all future outdoor events!
While we all like to ogle over frothy, expensive weddings, few have the budget to cover every fantastical bridal whim. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from attending nearly forty weddings though, it’s that a big budget does not a better wedding make. I had the Best time at a wedding that I swear served Trader Joe’s appetizers, and the worst time at a wedding that clearly spent half a million dollars (for reals!). So please, if you have a tight budget or a real job and can’t afford the live turtledoves, or oversee the floral arrangements, I swear those details ultimately don’t matter. What does matter is having a great time with the ones that you love. (image below from SheFinds.com)
My suggestion is to assess what you really need and can’t live without (like music and a photographer). Then consider your friends and their talents. Perhaps you know someone who loves music and would be thrilled to make an iPod play-list for the night. Perhaps you know a photographer, or a baker, who could give you a generous discount as a wedding gift to you. You can also save money with online Save-the-Dates and RSVPs. Truly, there is no end to people’s creativity when it comes to saving money on the big day. Take this incredible DIY affair that was featured on Style Me Pretty a few years ago. It’s so sweet you could cry, and OMG, the total budget came out to $2,000.00!!!
Seriously, read the story of that wedding: it’s Amazing. (photo by Sean Walker)
Click here to see more money saving tips from SheFinds.com.
What better holiday is there than Valentine’s Day when you are engaged!? Whether you’re at each others throats with wedding planning or beaming with giddy anticipation, this Valentine’s Day is the one to make the most of in your relationship. Below are some gift ideas for your man on this special occasion.
Wood Sign: Customize a wood sign with words of love to decorate your home. If you’re taking his last name, try a sign with your new family name (examples here). Get the sign below or customize your own on Etsy here. $50.00
Wow- I am so incredibly honored and floored to be featured in Style Me Pretty’s Best Of Issue for 2012! I poured through every delicious wedding in there and am overwhelmed by so much PRETTINESS! It’s insane, actually. If you’re in the process of making decisions right now, this issue will have your head spinning! But I think that’s a good thing 
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Click here to scroll through the online issue! (My wedding is “For the Love of Pink,” page 44)
