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This wedding season, I've shared some cool trends with you — either in full swing or building momentum — including using books as props and decorating with garlands. But I'm curious: which one do you love the most? Start sharing your big day with our community. Just head to the Lovely Little Vignettes group, click "new post," and check the wedding content box. Source, Source, Source, and Read more
An overwhelming majority of you were loving Kate Middleton's royal wedding beauty look, and now she's changed things up, and has recently debuted her evening reception style. Wearing another Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown, Kate complemented the satin frock with makeup similar to what she wore at her nuptials, but with a more casual hairstyle. In lieu of tighter curls, Kate chose a loose Read more
This week's episode of Gossip Girl picks up right after last week's wedding and Blair's subsequent escape. Dan is assisting Blair with her post-reception plan, but everyone else is left wondering where the bride has run off to, and what it means to the royal family. Meanwhile, Georgina continues her scheming under the guise of Gossip Girl, so let's talk about that and all the other OMG moments Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! When you break up with someone, should you return any gifts? Not according to Never Liked It Anyway, where those unlucky in love can sell mementos of failed relationships and divulge the dirt behind the gift. And it’s not just teddy bears and uneaten chocolates — disenchanted lovers are selling wedding dresses, rings, weekend Read more
While we all know the bride and groom are the center of attention at the wedding (and in some cases, just the bride), most couples would agree if it was truly just about them, they would elope. When you throw a big wedding bash, you're essentially throwing your guests a party, so you want it to be fun and memorable. From the entertaining to the interactive, here are some creative ways beyond the Read more
Wedding etiquette can be tricky. If you have a conundrum like the one below, be sure to ask our Savvy Bride for help in the Ask Savvy group. Reader Natty recently posed this question. Dear Savvy Bride, My cousin recently had a "destination wedding". During the planning it was made very clear that it was going to be a small wedding and that no one but immediate family was invited. I recently Read more
The holidays are here, bringing not only lots of gifts, cookies, and good cheer, but also a ton of engagements! While hearing that one of your besties is sporting a new rock is always exciting, being a bridesmaid and being pregnant or a new mom can be really challenging — just ask Kourtney Kardashian, who rocked a skin-tight lilac bridesmaid dress in Khloe's wedding when she was seven months Read more
I found that the most stressful aspects of planning a wedding were details concerning the guests. Questions like "what do our guests want to eat/drink/listen to" are enough to make your head spin. Yes, the wedding is about you as a couple, but you can't deny that your guests' likes and dislikes weigh heavily on your mind. Take, for example, the seating arrangements. Figuring out who will sit next Read more
When it comes to international fiancés like Canadian crooner Michael Bublé and Argentinean actress Luisana Loreley Lopilato de la Torre, either the bride or the groom's family will have to travel far for a wedding. Michael and Luisana decided to tie the knot on the bride's turf in Buenos Aires in March, but they're going to hold another celebration in Canada this weekend with 500 of their, Read more
My favorite part of any wedding is the cocktail hour! It's after the ceremony, but before the dinner, so it's the first time that all the guests mingle. Plus, there are plenty of drinks and tons of delicious hors d'oeurves to nibble on. If you're planning your wedding and are looking for inspiration when it comes to the appetizer hour, I've got you covered! Here are 10 of our most elegant finger Read more
