BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER ALYSE: THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESS IS CHOSEN!Posted by Alyse Fiori on 1/27/2012 at 12:07PM | No Comments
 Alyse's final choice: J.Crew's silk satin Nanine dress in sweet almond! Photo, jcrew.com. Last week, I finally got over my fear of bridesmaids dresses and made a decision. After thinking back to the less than successful experiences I had way back in October at four other bridesmaids dress salons (and I use the word “salon” loosely), I determined that J.Crew was the way to go. |
SEAN & CAITLIN AT THE INN AT PENNGet inspired by this gorgeous local celebration ...Posted by Carrie Denny on 1/26/2012 at 3:16PM | No Comments
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AND, OF COURSE: THERE IS NOW A SH*T BRIDES SAY VIDEOAnd you know what? It's pretty funny.Posted by Carrie Denny on 1/25/2012 at 5:48PM | 1 Comment
Well, it was bound to happen. At this point, every one of you, no doubt, has seen at least one of the Sh*t (fill in the blank) Say videos that have been making the rounds for several weeks, now. Some of them are eh, some of them have better production than others, and, at least in our opinion, some of them are pretty damn funny. (We hold a special place in our hearts for the original Sh*t Girls Say, episodes 1 and 2. Apparently,guys really are listening when we talk.) So we weren’t surprised—and were even kinda pumped—when we finally found a video dedicated to the wonderful, crazy, cliche-but-true things that brides say throughout the course of their Big Day planning. So watch. Enjoy. And then, please, ‘fess up: Which of these things (please list all that apply) have you uttered in the past 24 hours? |
BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER KATHLEEN: OBSESSING OVER DETAILSPosted by Kathleen Johnson on 1/25/2012 at 4:01PM | 1 Comment
 iStockphoto Details, details, details. It’s all starting to come down to details these days. Not only do I feel overwhelming pressure to make sure our reception décor is spot on, I have also started to envision decorative details for the beauty salon where we’ll get beautified that morning; the bridal suite where we’ll continue getting ready; the transportation; the bathrooms; the walkways; the after-party; and, yes, even the bridal shower and the bachelorette party. |
DIARY OF A MARRIAGE: FIGHTS, CHORES, AND MENIAL TASKSAh, the wonderful, comforting mundaneness of marriage.Posted by Emily Goulet on 1/24/2012 at 6:40PM | 1 Comment
 Getty Images This past weekend, J. and I finally mustered up the energy to dismantle the fake Christmas tree we scored at Target for $79.99 at last year’s post-holiday blowout sale. It was either take the tree down now or be those weird people who keep their tree up year-round. And that, I figured, is a slippery slope to hoarding cats and collecting Hummel figurines, so really, it was do-or-die time. So that is how I found myself painstakingly wrapping up about one hundred delicate crystal and gold ornaments in tissue paper at 7pm Sunday night while J. watched The Football on TV. Once I’d stacked them safely away in the clear plastic box labeled ‘Holiday Décor’ (because there is no end to my OCD), J. packed up the tree—now in three sad little parts—and lugged the last of our Christmas decorations to the garage. Then it was time to put our furniture back into its pre-tree formation, shimmying a planter into its spot beneath the window and lining the chaise lounge up with the imprints it left in the rug … only … it wasn’t working. |
THE FIRST YEAR: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAMEWe've got simple tips to take the pain out of this process.Posted by Annie Monjar on 1/23/2012 at 5:45PM | No Comments
 Thinkstock A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but after a wedding, it can take a long wait at the DMV, a lengthy Social Security form, and jumping through several legal hoops to make it official. While changing your last name can be a huge thorn in your side during the weeks (or months) after your wedding, there’s luckily a host of online sources designed to take the edge off this newlywed nightmare. Online name change kits compile all the paperwork you need, and provide you with mailing instructions and checklists to make sure you’ve covered all your bureaucratic bases. |
10 DESIGNER TRUNK SHOWSGot a designer in mind for your dream wedding dress? Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town …Posted by Carrie Denny on 1/20/2012 at 2:55PM | No Comments
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The Wedding Pavilion at Van Cleve, Paoli Jan 26-28: Jenny Yoo Bridesmaid Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Jan 26-28: Pronovias Bridal Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Feb 2-4: Coren Moore Bridesmaid Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Bridals by Danielle, Midtown Village Jan 27-29: Theia Trunk Show You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Jan 27-29: Anais Collezioni Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Feb 3-5: Angel Rivera Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Feb 2-5: Simone Carvalli Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. February 3-5: Marisa Trunk Show You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Feb 3-5: La Chatuise Couture Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment. Feb 4-5: Pronovias Trunk Show You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.
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BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER ALYSE: OUR SAVE-THE-DATES!Posted by Alyse Fiori on 1/20/2012 at 10:51AM | No Comments
 Alyse & Kevin's save-the-date. Picking wedding stationary seems to be one of those things that brides either really get into, or could care less about. Some may just pick out a template and colors and go with it—but not me. I think there are times when I have day dreamed more about color and font selection than I have about walking down the aisle. What can I say? I love paper products. |
KRISTEN & BRANDON AT THE RADISSON PLAZA-WARWICK HOTELGet inspired by this gorgeous local celebration ...Posted by Carrie Denny on 1/20/2012 at 10:16AM | No Comments
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BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER CAROLYN: DO I WANT EYELASH EXTENSIONS AND A SPRAY TAN FOR MY WEDDING DAY?Posted by Carolyn Kyle on 1/19/2012 at 11:52AM | 7 Comments
 iStockphoto Now that I’ve started off on my quest for healthier skin, I have some more beauty-related decisions to make. In every day life, I’m pretty low maintenance: I am a hair-in-a-ponytail, little-makeup, and out-the-door kind of a girl. However, like most brides, I want to look a little bit more done up on my wedding day compared to my usual look. This has led me to pursue a couple different beauty ideas that could be a little risky if they go wrong… |
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