weddings

Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid
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Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid

Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period.    If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]

5 Must-Haves for Every BOLI’s Holiday Wish List
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5 Must-Haves for Every BOLI’s Holiday Wish List

Make your spirits bright with these great gift ideas! The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the age old tradition of gift giving and receiving. You’ve got some killer presents lined up for your family, but you may be at a loss when it comes to your own wish list. You’ve got enough […]

Pnina Tornai Marks a Return to the Runway With a New Couture Collection
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Pnina Tornai Marks a Return to the Runway With a New Couture Collection

The famed designer debuted dramatic designs with a vibrant New York Bridal Fashion Week show.  A grandiose hall, an energetic band, and an opulent vibe provided the backdrop to a long-awaited premiere.   On October 14th, acclaimed designer Pnina Tornai debuted “Mariages,” an innovative collection of bridal and eveningwear that, at moments, drew literal gasps and […]

Not Following Wedding Traditions and How I Stood My Ground
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Not Following Wedding Traditions and How I Stood My Ground

It doesn’t matter how many people before you did something, if you don’t want to do it, that’s OK. As if wedding planning wasn’t stressful enough, when you throw in everyone else’s opinions on what you should and shouldn’t do, it can be enough to make you want to throw in the towel and elope […]

How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways
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How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways

You’re inviting married couples, non-married couples that live together, couples with children – how do you address your wedding invitations? Here are all the ways! You can’t wait to celebrate your wedding day with friends and family! But as you start putting everything together, you may start to wonder – how do you address your […]

19 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Planner
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19 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Planner

Need help planning your wedding? These questions will guide your decision to choose the best planner. If the thought of planning your entire wedding is really stressing you out, there is always the option of hiring a wedding planner. Someone who will field all of those phone calls, make all of those appointments and worry […]

Even More of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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Even More of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

Planning a wedding? You’re bound to hear a few pieces of advice – and some of it you should totally ignore! Here are even more of the biggest wedding myths busted. From even bridal party numbers to recouping wedding expenses, we’ve busted a fair amount of the biggest wedding myths. But there are plenty more […]

14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant
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14 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Officiant

For some, the officiant can make or break your ceremony. These questions will help you choose the right one. Many brides may get wrapped up in choosing décor, the perfect playlist and the food menus, among tons of other wedding things. Some may forget to focus on the officiant – the person who will actually […]

3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted
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3 of the Biggest Wedding Myths – Busted

You’ll hear a lot of ideas and advice when planning your wedding – and not all of it is accurate! We’re here to bust 3 of the biggest wedding myths out there. From the moment you send out that first ring selfie, you’ll be flooded with love and well wishes from your friends and family. […]