I was looking at wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at what I came across. I have always wondered if I would have to go to one of those expensive boutiques to find a dress I liked. And the answer is... NO! I found all of

It has become a tradition for the bride to host a luncheon for her bridesmaids, usually the day before the wedding. And if the bride wants to complete her meal with a stunning dessert, often she orders a cake. Here is some inspiration for those of you that want to

Recently I have come across more and more brides hosting their wedding/reception in places that are not “normal” locations. And often with stunning results! While I completely understand hosting your wedding in a traditional location like a church or beach setting, some of these other ideas may be simpler, less

And for my last set of his and her gifts--Bathroom Accessories! I know that when a bride and groom pledge to share their lives together, they often share most other facets of our lives. But in some places like the bathroom, well, its just nice to have a niche of

Last week I featured some of the cutest his and her mugs. And I know that not everyone loves coffee as much as I do (gasp!) or and some don’t even like tea (swoon!). But everyone has to sleep! So here are some

And so begins my series of the greatest, cutest, and affordable “his and hers” gift sets. First in this series are the cutest “his and hers” mugs. I have blogged before about how I love the idea of a coffee bar at weddings. And if you want the best accompanying personalized

This Wednesday, bring in the New Year with a little sparkle. Whether your going to an elegant gala or a casual bash, a little glitter will create that festive mood. (But be careful, too much sparkle looses its effect!) Here’s some inspiration for you when planning your holiday ensemble!

If you all have wedding budget blues and are in the Richmond area, AND want to make your wedding as green as possible, you could get your wish, with just the submission of an essay! Planning with Excellence is sponsoring a completely free green wedding contest! Check out the details below!

Are you overloaded with lipsticks you never use or looking for a unique color that no one else has? Well then you have to check this out. It is called the Lip Stix Remix! It is so cool...just mix, melt and mold. This

The Christmas tree in my family’s house is jokingly called our junk tree because of the small “treasures” we hang on it. Granted, most of these ornaments were made in our formative years, and with five children, there were a lot of formative years’ worth of ornaments. But as we