The Alternative Bride Guide
Want to go against the grain on your special day and rock a theme that stands out more spectacularly than the standard white dress and traditional vows? If you yearn for a uniquely unforgettable wedding, then look no further than our guide to doing your “I do’s” differently… Ditch the White Dress If you’re not …
12 Bridesmaids Dresses Perfect for a Black-Tie Wedding
Whether you decide to skirt tradition and go with a black and white wedding scheme, or you just want to create an event with the utmost sophistication and poise, planning a formal ceremony can be just as much fun as themed parties. Nixing the trend of casual, rustic celebrations and rerouting your vision into something …
Complete Guide to Bridal Showers
Planning An Amazing Bridal Shower Top Tips for Hosting Memorable Bridal Showers While the bride is confronted with a myriad of important decisions for the big day – dress, flowers, menu, etc., – those planning her bridal shower have other decisions to make. How do you create a warm and comfortable atmosphere when, often, the …
Is Buying a Wedding Gown Online the Right Choice for You?
For the entire history of the weddings, brides were obliged to go to tailors and specialized shops to choose the perfect dress. DevotionDresses.com is here to change the rules of the game. The Master of European Craftsmanship The use of the modern technology while remaining true to tradition is what makes up DevotionDresses.com. Sustaining our …
Best Bridal Shower Party Accessories
The big day is looming and you want to give the bride an extra special day to celebrate before she walks down the aisle. Bridal showers are a fantastic way to treat the bride-to-be before the big day and can be a great excuse to gather friends and family together for the celebrations. If you …
What Do Bridesmaids Pay For?
If you’re a first-time bridesmaid and are wondering what the heck you have to pay for, don’t fret. Many newbie bridesmaids have this question, and let’s face it: being a ‘maid isn’t exactly cheap. Help yourself avoid unnecessary expenses by learning what you are expected to pay for. The Dress Paying for your bridesmaid dress …
4 More Wedding Apps You Need To Know About
Help yourself navigate the often-challenging waters of wedding planning with one or a few helpful apps. Dozens upon dozens of wedding apps are available, however some belong in the wedding planning pantheon. Let’s look at some of these apps to get you started, shall we? iWeddingDeluxe–The Wedding Planner Described as an “all-encompassing” wedding app, iWeddingDeluxe …
Top Wedding Invite Questions Part One
Wedding invite etiquette…it remains a viable topic within the industry. Paper invites are still the norm, as evites and Facebook invites are considered poor taste. Let’s look at the top five wedding invite questions to help you navigate this part of planning. Question #1: When Should I Send My Invitations? Tradition states invitations go out …
Monetary Wedding Gifts: What Is The Appropriate Amount?
Monetary gifts are increasingly common wedding presents. They eliminate the hassle of dealing with the registry and provide the bride and groom with what they need: money. However, many wonder what the appropriate money amount is to give the happy couple. Let’s find out: Your Relationship To The Couple The amount of money you …
A Wedding Expenses Breakdown: Who Pays For What?
In days of yore the parents of the bride paid for the wedding. Those days are long gone, much to the relief of parents with daughters everywhere. So who pays for what these days? It really depends on the couple, their family, and all related bank accounts. Yet etiquette still applies, and with that in …
How To Make Sure Everything Is Perfect For The Big Day
As your wedding day approaches, you may be feeling the nerves which can make it tricky to stay on track with knowing how to keep yourself looking and feeling the best you possibly can so that your big day goes off without a hitch. While it’s important to look natural and stay true to who …
What’s Hot in Weddings in 2017 – International Wedding Trends Report
In our third annual International Wedding Trends Report, we asked over 50 industry experts to share with us their predictions for all things weddings in 2017. They certainly gave us some exciting things to watch for! Flowers, Color and Design According to celebrity designer and planner David Tutera, “Floral for 2017 is going the modern …
How Much Money Should Bridesmaids Spend? A Few FAQs
Let’s face it: being a bridesmaid isn’t exactly cheap. How much bridesmaids spend depends on the bride and the cost of her wedding, with some going the crazy-extravagant route and others taking pains to make their nuptials as budget-friendly as possible. With that in mind let’s look at a few frequently-asked questions to give you …
Are you worried about being slim for the big day?
Many women and men from around the world are concerned about how much they weigh in the build up to their wedding day, so they can be confident that they look good in their wedding dress. In some cases, being slim is one of the biggest preparations that brides take part in, in the build …
A Few Excellent Wedding Ideas From Pinterest
Pinterest is the social media platform known for providing great idea after great idea, many of which belong to the wedding sphere. We’ve rounded up some of the best options to inspire you as you prepare for your big day. Check them out! Groom Cake Want to make a special cake just for your groom? …
More Bridal Shower Etiquette
If you have never attended a bridal shower before, you might have some questions on etiquette do’s and don’ts. Fear not, as we have outlined everything you need to know about planning and attending this special pre-wedding event. Read on, and be enlightened. Who Hosts? Bridal showers were traditionally not hosted by a family member, …
“Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” 4 Ways To Ask
Getting ready to ask the fabulous women in your life to be your bridesmaids? There’s lots of fun little ways to do this, all of which are sure to made the ladies melt. Check out the following ideas and get inspired! Traditional Notecards One of the easiest ways to ask the women in your life …
Keep Or Ignore? Two Western Wedding Traditions For Your Consideration
Whether you are new to this country or simply want to learn more about Western wedding traditions, read on. Feel free to incorporate them into your wedding…or not! It’s your big day, so what you and your partner want is what’s most important. Tradition #1: It’s Bad Luck For The Groom To See The Bride …
5 Super-Helpful Wedding Apps
Need some assistance planning your wedding? There’s an app for that! Check out the following apps to help you plan your wedding, especially if your budget doesn’t include money for a wedding planner (and that’s okay!): Ringfinder – The Private Collection of Southern African Diamonds This free app is here to help you with your …
Save, Don’t Stress! Three Fabulous Fashion Tips for Your Wedding Day
It’s no secret that brides-to-be are constantly scrambling to save money when it comes time to tie the knot: after all, the modern American wedding costs over $30,000 on average. The stress that comes along with planning a ceremony is bad enough; however, finding places to cut the cost of couture can be equally overwhelming. …
6 Skincare Must-Have’s For the Bride-to-Be
For months leading up to the wedding, brides are prepping, pampering and planning. Before you start taking a peek at hairstyles and wedding day makeup though, you’ll need to focus on your skin and create a regime that makes for a clear and glowing look come the big date. And that all starts with the …
5 Bridal Shower Etiquette Tips
Planning a bridal shower is hardly a small feat, especially if dozens upon dozens of women are attending. Food, drinks, presents, decorations, music, games…there’s a lot to consider. However, plenty of fantastic bridal shower tips exist to help you through the craziness that so often accompanies wedding planning. Review a few of the best tips …
Easy Ways To Squeeze In A Workout Before Your Wedding Day
We know the feeling. You schedule time to workout in the week, but before you know it the slot has been double and triple booked. You need to meet your wedding planner, or stay late at work, and despite your desire to get training you just can’t seem to find the time. We want to …
9 Great Movie Wedding Dresses
Plenty of movies have revolved around weddings, or at least featured wedding scenes. Some are beautiful and wonderful and magical, others are disastrous or just plain funny. With that in mind let’s look at some of the very best wedding dresses that have ever appeared on the silver screen: My Big Fat Greek Wedding The …
Follow These 6 Wedding Planners And Designers On Instagram
Help yourself plan for your upcoming nuptials by following a few awesome wedding planners and designers on Instagram. You’ll get a break from incessant photos of your friend’s latest brunch food and hopefully extract a few ideas to use for your big day. Check out some of the coolest wedding peeps to start following: Mindy …
Common Dress Mistakes Brides Make
Once you’ve said “Yes!” to your beloved, you have signed yourself up for a long, complicated, and expensive journey to the altar. Of course, the level of difficulty is largely up to you, but even with the simplest plans, you’ll still have some tough choices to make and a budget to manage. A very common …
How to Achieve That Perfect Look on Your Special Day
Are you having a wedding, graduation party, a romantic date or even you are invited for a gala dinner? Well, either of the occasions is a special day in your life, and you would want to look your best on this particular day. Apart from choosing the best outfits, shoes and even hair style, there …
10 Must-Have Products on Your Wedding Day
1. Dr. Scholl’s Mole Skin: Probably our favorite item on this list. Your wedding day is not the day to be limping around with blisters from your shoes rubbing in all the wrong places. Pre-remedy this by slapping moleskin on in all the places where there’s potential to rub. 2. Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder: A good …
How to Have Lovely Locks When Your Big Day Arrives
When it comes your hair, it’s good to prepare for your wedding early. Not so you can grow your hair out to Rapunzel lengths when you normally sport a short, sharp bob … but so you can get your hair into shape (sort of like bridal boot camp). Fortunately, helping your hair reach its full …
Fabulous Florals for All
From vintage botanical prints for invitations to bloomified table linens and even flower-filled bridal gowns, florals are on-trend for spring and summer wedding decor and fashion. There’s something incredibly chic about featuring florals front and center in your wedding design elements. And don’t think florals can’t be subtle, either. Softer patterns and colors make for …
Say ‘Yes’ to a Reception Dress
Are you torn between the big ball gown and something more flirty and fun? Why not say ‘yes’ to two dresses? It’s becoming more and more commonplace for brides to ditch the big gown and change into a party dress after they walk down the aisle. They want to be free to dance, make the rounds and …
Say Hello to High-Low Dresses
Thanks to fashionista Whitney Port sporting the style for her wedding to Tim Rosenman, high-low dresses are flying high in bridal couture. If you’re waffling between a short and long style, a high-low dress is the best of both worlds, varying from just a dip to a full-out mini front. This type of dress is …
To Have and to Hold: Bridal Gloves
Gloves got a bad rep in the 80s and 90s (think elbow-high, Cinderella-like fashions made from shiny fabric) — but they’re back — and we’re happy to report that they aren’t the same styles from the days of yore. Rather, we’re seeing short fashions that are dainty, demure and oh-so-feminine accessorizing couture bridal collections on the runway. They are a particularly popular accessory …
A Perfectly Pearled Party
Elegant, timeless and feminine, pearls are the perfect addition to your big day. If you’re looking to bring a little sheen to your decor and wedding-day embellishments, pearls are the way to go. Perhaps what we love most about them is their understated quality — you won’t find pearls trying to steal the show like other …
Making Yourself Perfect For Your Big Day By Any Means
Forget beach ready, it’s time to get wedding ready. While you may not be looking to change your looks dramatically, preparing for a wedding can be a fantastic excuse to get in shape, improve your diet, and feel so much better about yourself. Are you willing to do what it takes to make yourself perfect …
