Planning your big day on a budget? Don’t stress 🤍 I’ve put together this list of gorgeous SHEIN wedding dresses under $150 that are stylish, elegant, and perfect for saying “I do” without breaking the bank. Whether you’re having a small wedding, courthouse ceremony, or just want a stunning second dress, these affordable picks will have you feeling like a bride while keeping your wallet happy 🤍
This list is full of resources for professional photographers, from camera gear to printing services and other essentials. I've been a pro-photographer for nearly 20 years, so everything I recommend has been tried and true.
I've gathered all my favorite wedding decor ideas in one place — from stunning ceremony arches to the sweetest cake toppers and centerpieces! Whether you're going rustic, modern, or totally romantic, I hope these finds inspire you and help make your day feel like you.
My bachelorette party was themed Last Trail Before the Veil. We stayed at the cutest cabin in the Red River Gorge. If you are looking at a similar theme such as Camp Bachelorette or Last Trail Before the Veil I hope this gives you some inspo. Some of it's decor. Some of it is gifts for your bridesmaids and friends.
What an amazing weekend and great location to celebrate the last blast before the wedding! Our bachelorette weekend in the Scottsdale metro was perfect for this group of girls. Here’s why it was so much fun, including the food, drinks and planned activities that made it so memorable 🩷☀️💍
Planning a wedding with a tiny flower girl who has strong opinions about what she carries down the aisle? My four-year-old niece refused every basket I showed her until I started digging through handmade shops and found ones that actually made her squeal. Whether your little helper is picky, shy, or the type to dump petals in one dramatic toss — this list has something that fits. Save yourself the last-minute panic I went through.
What to get your mom and mother in law on your special day… she is the woman who birthed you and raised you and raised your soon to be spouse. Giving them a sweet gift is a special gesture and a tangible takeaway from your big day. It’s best to be intentional and consider something they would really love.
I've been a bridesmaid, a groomslady, the minister's wife, and that trusty friend who just shows up to pitch in. I've spent years honing the perfect "oh shit" kit for almost any wedding emergency. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:
Family and celebration go hand in hand for me. These are wedding finds I'd recommend to anyone planning a day to remember, from thoughtful keepsakes to details guests actually talk about afterward.
Whether you're planning your dream wedding or shopping for the perfect gift, these are the vendors, decor finds, and planning tools I'd personally recommend to any bride!
Discover curated wedding outfits.
From elegant bridal gowns and unique non-traditional dresses to bridesmaid outfits, black-tie guest attire, and wedding night ensembles, every piece is designed for comfort, style, and lasting quality
Shop wedding dresses and complete outfits for every moment of your special day.
My favorite little amazon finds for the newly engaged couple! (many just for the bride to be!) that are perfect for an engagement party, or just because you want to celebrate their exciting news!
Whether you're headed to a tropical destination or an adventurous escape, this curated list of honeymoon must-haves ensures you're prepped for every romantic moment. Let the post-wedding magic begin!
Planning a party doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. These are my go-to essentials for everything from kids’ birthdays to bridal showers and weddings. Decorations, hosting must-haves, and little details that make events feel special — without overspending or stressing out.
Planning a wedding or baby shower registry from a laptop at midnight felt impossible when I kept spotting things I loved while shopping in person. If you're the kind of person who finds the perfect towel set at the store but forgets the name by the time you get home, this whole list is the setup that finally made registering feel effortless. Took me two registries to figure this out so you don't have to.
A spooky‑sweet celebration built for the bride who found her forever boo. This list pulls together all the essentials — the décor that sets the ghostly glam vibe, the outfits (yes, capes are absolutely having their moment), the playful party touches, and all the boo‑themed details that make the weekend feel fun, cohesive, and perfectly on‑theme. Think chic Halloween energy, soft neutrals, pops of black + white, and a little mischievous magic woven through every pick. It’s festive, photo‑ready, and crafted to help the bride and her Boo Crew haunt the night in style.
I've rounded up the most gorgeous bridesmaid dresses in every color — from timeless black to sunny yellow! Whether you're dreaming of soft pastels or bold hues, I hope you find the perfect dresses to make your bridal party shine.
Everything you need to design, print, and assemble your own stunning wedding invitations, programs, menus, and more! From cardstock and ribbons to tools and trusted print partners, this folder is your go-to guide for creating professional-quality wedding stationery at home.
As a soon to be bride that is doing her own makeup, hair, and diy-ing most of her decor, these are some of my favorite AFFORDABLE recommendations. I’ve split it up into sections to make it easier to follow 💍
I'm getting married soon, and have been focusing on taking care of myself even more so that I can have an extra glow on my wedding day. These are products i'm loving for wedding prep, some provide immediate results and others are products i've been using overtime leading up to our big day!
Here is some inspiration for a colorful whimsical wedding! Especially since summer is coming up, I know wedding planning is a huge thing:) here’s some affordable decorations and food ideas!
Planning a Christmas or winter wedding? This list features elegant red velvet wedding stationery with evergreen branches, frosted pinecone, crimson berries, and subtle gold accents. From wedding invitations and RSVP cards to menus, place cards, favor tags, and thank you cards, these coordinated designs bring a warm, festive touch to your special day. Perfect for romantic December weddings, classic Christmas celebrations, and sophisticated winter receptions.
Custom wedding favor tags from a print shop were going to cost me over $400. That quote made me physically ill. So I bought a decent printer, some cardstock, ribbon, and a hole punch, then did the whole thing myself in two weekends. If you're planning a wedding on a budget and refuse to let favor tags be the thing that breaks you, scroll through everything I actually used.
A laid-back girls trip theme with a mix of western touches and winery weekend vibes. Think boots, wine tastings, neutral tones, pops of red, and simple decor that feels fun without trying too hard. It’s the perfect balance of cozy, playful, and easy to pull together for a bachelorette weekend with the girls.
I was an October 2025 bride! I was also trying to be a budget friendly bride, but still have high quality items. Here’s the stuff I really enjoyed and would recommend!
Need help with finding the perfect wedding guest dress based off the wedding type. I am talking that garden/outdoor, beach wedding. formal/black tie wedding, city modern wedding. I got you!
Planning a birthday or wedding and staring at generic plastic cake decorations that scream ‘I grabbed this at the grocery store ten minutes ago’? Same. I spent way too long settling for toppers that looked nothing like us until I finally tracked down ones that actually felt personal. If you're the type who puts real effort into celebrations but keeps getting stuck on the cake detail — this saves you the three-hour rabbit hole I went down.
We had a destination wedding in February 2025 and while we were able to purchase most of our stuff for the wedding through the resort, there were some personalized items we brought for our own personal touches!
As a recent bride these are items I loved or items I wish I had!! Every bride deserves to be celebrated and feel so special throughout their wedding season! This list includes Bridal accessories to fully embrace being a bride as well as bachelorette party shenanigans and must-haves!
Check out some of my posts from my Las Vegas Wedding! In this list are tips, a wedding centerpiece DIY, and a Vegas wedding favor DIY too! I also have links to the beautiful Vegas Wedding Venues I visited and some fun Vegas wedding items that can make your big day extra fun!
I recently went to a few outdoor weddings and I realize that those are sometimes a bit more casual. BUT HONEY, we don't need to be wearing jeans and your old Van Halen tshirt. Here are some other ideas….
When my husband and I got married, we went to the courthouse and had a very small get together at a restaurant with close family and friends. For our 5 year vow renewal, we are making it a mission to have that dream wedding that every couple dreams of. This list shows everything that
I spend MONTHS trying to find the right gift for everyone who has everything! These are some personal favourites that I have gotten or been giving 🥰 we don’t gate keep the goods!
Discover the best local wedding pros all in one place here in idaho falls. From hair and makeup to cakes, rings, venues, and more—this guide highlights trusted experts who help bring your dream day to life. Consider it your go-to list for every detail that matters.
This collection features illustrations of religious structures like churches and synagogues, which are perfect for wedding and christening invitations. All these clip art graphics are handmade, either with digital or traditional watercolors, and no AI art is permitted. #noai #humanmande
Planning a wedding or dinner party and realizing place card holders cost more than the actual food per plate? I spent weeks comparing bulk options after nearly dropping $200 on tiny metal clips for my sister's reception. These are the ones that fooled every guest into thinking we splurged, and most came out to 30-40 cents a piece. Grab them early because shipping times get brutal closer to wedding season.
A selection of items for a gothic wedding, halloween wedding or black themed wedding including black gothic wedding dresses, matching attire for him as well as accessories, party decor and a curated selection of gothic wedding invitations.
Here's our list of recommended wedding vendors in the Central Virginia area! We don't get any kick-back for recommending them - we just know that they serve our couples well, and make for some beautiful and stress-free wedding days!
Sorry in advance for all of the Taylor Swift puns. For real though, where are all my Swifties at? I don't know about you guys, but I am over the moon excited for my dear friend, Taylor Swift (haha). Seriously, though, this is MY royal wedding. To celebrate, here's a mood board for the wedding. And Taylor, if you see this, I'd LOVE an invite!
I got married in June of 2024, and my wedding day was perfect! My spouse and I made a lot of choices that were… different, to say the least. But I don't regret a single thing! Maybe our decisions can make their way into your wedding day too.
✨Here comes the bride✨ All my favorite bridal necessities for every occasion! Little white dresses, must have accessories, and shoes you’ll love!!
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Planning a wedding on limited time or low funds? This is the list for you! As a 2026 Bride who planned a small wedding in a week, these are the things I would recommend getting! You don't have to break the bank to make your dream wedding happen!
I got married a few years ago and still see wedding dresses and accessories show up in my feeds. I have some friends now going through the search so here are styles we have found that we love!
All types of dresses for all types of weddings or events: black tie, prints & patterns, mini dresses, lace, dresses under $100, comfort, etc. Check them out ☺️🫶
As a girl in her bridal era I know how chaotic this phase of life is, so many events outfits and things to align. This list compiles some piece for various bridal events so you can look and find things that work for you all in one place!
I had so much fun putting this list together, I want to get married now! Let one of these designer wedding invitations inspire your creativity! I love looking at wedding theme ideas, and I am definitely drawn to the more luxurious deeper color palettes. The themes that feel cozy, but rich, and sometimes colorful and eclectic! I imagine these weddings would be romantic, at night, maybe in the fall or winter, and definitely romantic! My personal favorite is the first one, with the rustic poppies and parchment paper. I imagine a evening fall wedding with lots of fairy lights and mulled wine. All of these themes are represented by an invitation. These invites are all found on Zazzle.com, a wonderful website for personalized stationary, cards and invitations. If you are looking to save a few bucks on wedding stationary and decor, you can order from collections and personalize everything yourself. Awesome! Some of the links associated with this list may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase something by following my link, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you find yourself in the life season of going to plenty of weddings, you need a good arsenal of great dresses, comfortable shoes and a stash of secret essentials to get you through! This is everything you need
Finding a wedding gift that doesn't end up in a closet is weirdly stressful — especially when every couple already has a blender and matching towels. If you're the person standing in a store thirty minutes before the reception panicking, this is every personalized Mr and Mrs gift I've given that made someone tear up, laugh, or immediately post on Instagram. Took me about eight weddings to nail this list so you don't have to waste the money I did.
List of potential dresses to use for weddings. These are targeted for formal to semi formal weddings not black tie. Mainly for weddings in warmer areas. Most dresses are also targeted for a mid size body type with a lower belly and smaller chest.
Every veil and comb in those glossy bridal magazines looked stiff and overdone — like a costume instead of something I'd actually wear. If you want soft, romantic hair pieces that don't scream ‘prom queen 2007’ and you're tired of scrolling through thousands of identical rhinestone clips, this is the shortlist that took me four months of obsessive searching to build.
I’m a wedding photographer who shoots across the U.S. and internationally. This is the exact gear I depend on to capture weddings - from camera bodies to lenses, flashes, and all the small essentials that keep things running smoothly! 🤎
We spent months picking out the perfect dining table after the wedding, then left water rings on it within the first week. If you're a newlywed couple moving into your first place together and you want coasters that actually mean something — not just random cork circles from a dollar store — I tracked down the ones worth keeping forever. Grab these before you host your first dinner party and panic.
From the "yes to the dress" spiral straight through the last dance, here's every bridal shoe and accessory I'd actually put on a bride — comfortable flats for getting ready, statement heels for the aisle, something blue for tradition, and the bags, jewelry, sunnies, and little extras that pull the whole look together. New England sentimental, Nashville practical.
Are you currently planning a wedding? Me too! I have made a list of all of my favorite outfits, decorations, bridal proposal goodies and more of things I used and loved all in one place (and most are budget friendly options!) Use this as a guide to planning
I hope your big day is everything you’ve dreamed of!🤍
Are you a new bride looking for it all in your bridal dress shopping experience? Look no further. This list includes the most exclusive bridal boutiques in and around Charlotte, NC where you'll have that once in a lifetime experience with your friends and family while finding your dream dress.
Wedding registries are honestly so stressful to build! But if you don’t register for /something/ people (especially great aunts) will go off-book (and you’ll have to figure out how to return seasonal, quilted table runners…) so I do recommend taking time to register for literally anything that’ll make your life together easier! And after a couple years married, there are definitely items I swear by and others that we could totally live without- so here’s the list of my fav things we got that have really come in handy!
Althought I'm not getting married for at least 4-5 years, here is everything I can NOT wait to buy for my wedding (that I've been planning since I was 12)!
I loved my wedding, but the planning was not for me. Keeping it as budget friendly as possible was super important to me! I found so many cute wedding gifts/ accessories for myself, my bridesmaids & groomsmen that didn’t break the bank!
Wedding favors can be useful or not, and I've been to weddings where there were favors everywhere you turned. I've also been to weddings with no favors at all, and that's fine. But if you do want to give your guests wedding favors, you should try to make them something that you can eat, or something that's actually useful. These are some ideas for things that your guests can use after the wedding.
Elegant wedding guest dresses for women over 50: draped satin, velvet, lace and feathers from Valentino-level ateliers like Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab, Victoria Beckham, Safiyaa and Brunello Cucinelli. Mother of the bride and black-tie looks, edited by a creative director.
I have never been 100% sold on traditional wedding dresses. The thought of investing close to $10k for your dream dress always sat uneasy for me.
Wearing something more simple or not necessarily “bridal” branded really speaks to me.
Here are a list of some of those dresses that I love for a more laid back bridal look that you won’t find in a bridal store.
Curated picks for couples building their wedding registry or decorating their newlywed home. From plush bath mats to personalized doormats and charming ceremony accessories, these finds make setting up your life together a breeze.
These 20 1 year anniversary gift ideas for him mix small, thoughtful add-ons with real upgrades to the things he carries, wears, and uses every single day, so the first paper anniversary feels like more than a card. I built this one after watching my own husband wear through three wallets before I finally bought him one meant to last, so every pick here had to earn its spot the same way mine did. From a $17 tin of tea to the one splurge he will actually brag about, there is something here no matter what your first year together looked like. Tell me in the comments which one you ended up wrapping.
Spent months watching generic wedding favors end up in trash cans at the end of every reception I attended — koozies nobody wanted, stale Jordan almonds, candles that smelled like a department store. When it was my turn to plan, I refused to waste money on stuff people ditch in the parking lot. These are the handmade favors that guests actually took home, used, and texted me about weeks later. If you're deep in wedding planning and drowning in Pinterest boards, this saves you the trial and error.
This is the lighting I actually pack for Vegas weddings and corporate events. V100 and a FlashBender on camera, AD200s off camera, continuous for speeches, and the Bowens boxes they sit in. I've tried MagMod. I didn't like it. For shooters who want one speech-light kit that already lives in the bag.
Somewhere between opening gift number 47 and losing the little scrap of paper where you wrote down who gave you the KitchenAid, things fall apart. This is for the bride, groom, or couple who actually wants to send every thank you card without the guilt spiral three months later. I put this system together after almost losing my mind during my own wedding, and it saved friendships. Grab these before your registry gifts start rolling in.
Bridal showers cluster in the weeks before a wedding, which is exactly when a bride-to-be is running on caffeine and checklists. Build her a self-care gift basket around three moments: the getting-ready morning, the late-night wind-down, and the first week of married life. Everything here comes from Ulta, Sephora or Anthropologie and most picks land between $10 and $60, so you can mix a splurge with a few small extras.
A collection of stylish, practical, and slightly life-changing home finds that make everyday life feel easier, cozier, and more put together. Think ambient lighting, luxury bedding, smart apartment upgrades, kitchen essentials, cozy home decor, and the kind of “boring” adult purchases you suddenly become obsessed with after moving in together. Perfect for modern wedding registry ideas, apartment essentials, home upgrades, and creating a space that actually feels warm, personal, and lived in.
A hand-picked collection of rich burgundy wedding finds with timeless vintage charm. Deep wine florals, antique gold accents, candlelight, and heirloom-inspired textures.
Are you a bride trying to optimize your hair/skin/health etc prior to your wedding? I am… and I am not usually good at this kind of stuff. These are the things that have helped me so far along the way!
Everything I’ve loved (or wish I’d had) for wedding season — whether you're planning your own, helping a friend, or just looking for inspo. From bachelorette party ideas and outfit finds to makeup, wedding day must-haves, and vendor recs, this list covers a little bit of everything. Most of it can work for anyone, but since I'm in Kansas City, the location-based ideas (like venues, vendors, and activities) are KC-inspired.
Escape to paradise and say 'I do' in the breathtaking Dominican Republic! Exchange vows amidst stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. I married on the beach, barefoot in a light blue dress, holding few yellow roses, nothing compares to that.how could I separate this list. This list is about many places in Dominican Republic that you could go to and tie the knot. You will have the best experience in DR just as I had and many of my friends.
A collection of Anthropologie bridal finds, perfect for engagements, bridal showers, bachelorettes, wedding day details, and newlywed life. These timeless, romantic pieces make beautiful gifts and are just as perfect for brides to treat themselves! This list contains affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.
We've officially entered our Showgirl Era ❤️🔥 If you're planning a party (big or small) to ring in the new era, or to celebrate your favorite swiftie's birthday in style…check out these stunning ideas, supplies and decorations to help make your celebration shimmer in true showgirl fashion!
Our grand exit was supposed to be magical — instead half the guests couldn't get their bubble containers open and the other half blew sad little drips onto the sidewalk. If you're planning a wedding send-off and don't want your photographer capturing confused faces instead of floating bubbles, I tested a ridiculous number of options so you can skip the trial-and-error phase.
Her Final Act” is a circus‑themed bachelorette celebration with all the drama, sparkle, and show‑stopping flair of a grand finale. This theme leans into playful vintage circus aesthetics — think bold colors, whimsical details, and a touch of over‑the‑top glamour that makes the bride feel like the star of the entire show. From decor to bach bags to outfit inspo, every element is designed to feel theatrical, fun, and perfectly extra for her last big performance before the main event.