BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER KATHLEEN: I’LL BE A TOMS SHOES BRIDE

Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/10/2012 at 12:43PM | 2 Comments

Kathleen's wedding shoes! Photo, toms.com.

Shoes. I’ve been focusing a little too much about shoes these days.

Mainly, I’m trying to figure out what all of the bridesmaids should wear on their feet—for both the ceremony and the reception. I’m not going to force them to all buy the same shoes, but since the ceremony will take place on grass, I have made the recommendation that they all wear either flats or wedges.

But because I’m thinking that the odds of them all picking out shoes that will coordinate with each other are very slim, I’ve been thinking of purchasing each of them a pair of TOMS as a gift. (I am totally going to be rocking a pair of TOMS at the reception, so I thought it might be cute if each bridesmaid had a pair, too.)
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DIARY OF A MARRIAGE: HOW MARRIAGE IS LIKE A SNOOP DOGG VIDEO

Are we all eventually going to end up as clones of our spouses?

Posted by Emily Goulet on 2/9/2012 at 10:00AM | 2 Comments

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It is said that people somehow usually end up looking like their pets. I wonder how this happens. Is it a quick process—like that Snoop Dogg video where he morphs into a Doberman Pinscher in a matter of seconds—or is it gradual? And if it happens with our pets, what about with our spouses? They say opposites attract, but after that initial attraction, will we start to look like each other, to act like each other?

Are we all destined to turn into the person we married?
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MICHAEL & ASHLEY AT THE HOTEL DU PONT

Get inspired by this gorgeous local celebration ...

Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/8/2012 at 5:36PM | No Comments

This week, we bring you the beautiful wedding of Michael and Ashley Barben at the Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington … Enjoy!

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BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOMIZABLE JEWELRY FOR YOU & YOUR ‘MAIDS

From one of our favorite local designers.

Posted by Alexandra Leshner on 2/7/2012 at 4:39PM | No Comments

Amethyst cubic zirconia bracelet with gold pave crystal sphere, $165 from Mina Danielle. All photos in this post courtesy of AMC Photography.

From the instant you scream, “Yes!” until the moment you whisper, “I do,” so much of preparing to tie the knot is all about making your Big Day as beautiful as it can be. And, as we all know, the most important part of all that is you!

We know that after you find the Dress, you’ll be meticulously selecting every last detail of your look, from the shoes to the veil, from the hair to the makeup, from the finishing touches to what you’re wearing underneath. And when it comes to bling? We also know that’s not going to end with the giant sparkler you’ve got on your left hand.
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GROOMS CAN PINTEREST, TOO!

Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/6/2012 at 4:54PM | 1 Comment

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(Or is it pin? So confusing: Facebook is both the thing and the verb; Twitter is the thing, Tweet is the verb; Pinterest is the thing, pin is the verb?)

Anyway.

It was with great joy today that we read our colleague’s piece over on The Philly Post, which was, of all things, about dudes on Pinterest! The writer, Brian Howard, became curious about Pinterest mostly because it was a new social networking site he kept hearing about, though he had no idea what it was. He investigated, joined, fiddled around, and found a few things out—namely:
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MATTHEW & MEGAN AT THE RACQUET CLUB

Get inspired by this gorgeous local celebration ...

Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/3/2012 at 3:51PM | No Comments

This week, we bring you the beautiful wedding of Matthew and Megan Gray at The Racquet Club in Philadelphia … Enjoy!

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FEBRUARY’S DESIGNER TRUNK SHOWS

Got 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 2/3/2012 at 3:21PM | No Comments

Lina by Monique Lhuillier; photo courtesy of the designer.

The Wedding Shoppe, Wayne

Feb 9-12: Peter Langner Truck 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 16-19: Monique Lhuillier 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.

The Wedding Pavilion at Van Cleve, Paoli

Feb 9-11: San Patrick 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 16-18: Sara Gabriel and Toni Federichi Accessories Trunk Show

You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s accessories during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.

Feb 16-25: Badgley Mischka 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.

Bridals by Danielle, Philadelphia

Feb 10-12: Alvina Valenta Trunk Show

You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.

Feb 17-19: Tara Keely Trunk Show

You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.

Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin

Feb 10-11: Alvina Valenta Trunk Show

You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.

Feb 17-18: Haute Bride Trunk Show

You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call to make an appointment.

Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe

Feb 10-11: Claire Pettibone Trunk Show

You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; appointments preferred.

Bridal Garden, Marlton

Feb 15: Thomas Knoell Designs Trunk Show

Call to make an appointment.

 

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BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER KATHLEEN: WAITING ON INVITATIONS—AND MY DRESS!

Posted by Kathleen Johnson on 2/3/2012 at 2:52PM | 2 Comments

A sample of Kathleen and Christian's invitations!

I guess our wedding is officially official: Invitations have been ordered and I couldn’t be more excited!

I can’t wait to see what the whole suite looks like. I ordered a sample set a few months ago (that’s it, pictured), but it didn’t come with the envelopes and address labels, so I can’t wait to see everything all together! The best part about our invitations? All under $200, and we didn’t even have to print them ourselves. I don’t want to jinx myself, but I am pretty dang excited about how easy this process has been. Thank you, Etsy.
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BRIDE-TO-BE BLOGGER ALYSE: OUR HONEYMOON DESTINATION

Posted by Alyse Fiori on 2/3/2012 at 11:00AM | No Comments

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The day after Kevin and I got engaged, we immediately began searching online for honeymoon destinations: South of France! Monaco! Let’s wait to find out where Will and Kate go and then just do that! But as the wedding got—well, let’s call it “fancier”—the honeymoon started to get “less fancy.” At one point I joked that we would be packing up the reception leftovers and heading down to the Jersey Shore. Oh, and it’d be great if someone could give us a ride, because we don’t have a car.
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LOCAL GOODWILL STORE HAVING A WEDDING GOWN SALE

Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/2/2012 at 4:37PM | 3 Comments

Just before V Day, on February 11th, the Goodwill in Pennsauken is all set to hold their fourth annual Bridal Sale Extravaganza, during which wedding gowns will be priced between $50 and $300. (And these dresses aren’t used—they are surplus gowns or samples donated to Goodwill in the months preceding the sale from area bridal salons.)

If you’re going to go check it out, good luck! And report back if you find the Dress.

Goodwill Pennsauken, 5461 Route 70, 856-662-1650.

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