Your wedding dress is one of the most special pieces of clothing you will ever own or wear, so you probably spent ages looking for the perfect one. That being the case, you owe it to yourself to consider what you will do with your wedding dress after you say your “I dos.” Many brides opt to sell their wedding gowns or to donate them to a charity like Brides Against Breast Cancer. Many others, however, decide that their wedding gowns are treasures worth keeping and choose wedding gown preservation. Read the rest

There are few things less sustainable than weddings. The décor, the flowers, and even much of the food eventually ends up in the trash. Wedding dresses are a notable exception, if only because brides tend to preserve and save them, yet even wedding dresses have their environmental impact because of the materials used in their production. Buying eco-friendly wedding dresses - also known as green wedding dresses - is one way brides can lessen the waste associated with their weddings. Read the rest

Beach weddings are just that - weddings on the beach. With the rise of the destination wedding, many brides and grooms-to-be operate under the assumption that any wedding held in a tropical locale is a beach wedding, even if their guests never set foot on the sand or dunk their toes in the sea. But true beach weddings take place out of doors, under a long canopy of sky with the gulls and crabs as witnesses. Read the rest

Brides looking to add to the solemnity and elegance of their weddings frequently look to other cultures for inspiration, especially when it comes to choosing a wedding dress. Irish wedding dresses — also known as Celtic wedding dresses — are gaining in popularity because in terms of style, they don’t differ very much from the traditional Western aesthetic. At the same time they are unique enough to ensure that all eyes are on the bride from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception. Read the rest

Many brides dream of their wedding dress from the time they are little girls. So it’s probably no surprise that you know exactly what you want your dress to look like. But if you’re having a problem finding the dress of your dreams or you simply want to make your dress even more special, you can design it yourself! Designing your own wedding dress is an incredibly special way to mark your big day because you’ll have the fruits of your labor and your love for a lifetime to come! Before you take out your sewing box and begin stitching away though, there are a few things about designing your own wedding dress that you should know. Read the rest

Wedding planning can be a whole lot of fun, especially when you have chosen a really great theme for your wedding. If you have decided to have a vintage wedding, then there are a number of great ways to create a memorable experience for both you and your guests. Here are some fun vintage wedding ideas.

Wedding Dress Read the rest

You’re getting married! And there’s no doubt that you want your wedding ceremony to be unique and personal. Finding the beauty in the details and creating ways to personalize your wedding will not only make it more memorable for you but for your guests as well. There are thousands of ways to personalize your wedding in order to make it more unique. You can play on old traditions or create new ones. Including cultural aspects and ideas is another great way to show your guests who you really are and what’s important to you. Start with these ideas that will give your wedding ceremony a unique twist and soon, you’ll be brainstorming a ton of ideas on your own! Read the rest

Are you planning on getting married a second time? No matter what anyone tells you, a second wedding is just as important as the first. Whether you want it to be very small and simple, or large and elaborate, remember that a second wedding is about the celebration of two people. As with all weddings, etiquette should play a role in planning a second wedding. Here are some second wedding etiquette tips that you should keep in mind. Read the rest

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times in your life and when it comes to the show-stopper of wedding planning, the wedding dress takes the cake! You have no doubt spent hours thinking of your perfect wedding dress and pouring over pictures in magazines seeing which styles you love best. But if you’re planning on having an outdoor wedding, there are even more things that you need to think about including your own comfort and the setting you’re in, to name just a couple. It can be overwhelming, but with this outdoor wedding dress guide you’ll handle it all with ease and look just as beautiful on your big day as you’ve always imagined! Read the rest

A wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Some people save up from the time they are children just to make this day a special occasion – which may cost a lot. Read the rest