Hello beautiful humans! I'm standing up in a wedding this summer and these are a few of my favs to get me ready for their big day!

I'm Jaimie Nicole Krause -- a documentary-style St. Louis Wedding Photographer, and these are (in my opinion) the best wedding venues in St. Louis. They photograph spectacularly and have wonderful service!

Owl & Rose Ceremonies has created a growing collection of wedding ceremony scripts and resources for those folks looking to DIY their ceremony. From scripts to poems to quotes to elopement resources, this list will help you or your friend/family officiant craft a beautiful wedding ceremony.

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.

Hi!! I often find the best places for natural/relaxed family and engagement sessions are locations that mean something to you; hence why I love photographing people in their homes and yards - especially kids. But if you're looking for somewhere a little different, then I have some suggestions below. I've also tried to include links to my blog posts in most of the descriptions, so that you can see more photos. As always, for more general info please click here - darcytroutmanphotography.com

When asking my bridesmaids to be in my bridal party, I had no idea where to start in curating the perfect box of goodies. As someone who has been on both sides of the bridesmaid proposal box - here are my top picks that are sure to be useful to your bridal party :)

Some beautiful dress options if you're an upcoming wedding guest (but make it sustainable)! I need to be invited to more weddings so I can wear some of these!!!

A curated list of wedding guest dresses I love that are flattering, stylish and comfortable to dance the night away!

Get wedding-ready with the best workout gear for brides! From supportive sports bras and stylish leggings to fitness accessories designed to keep you motivated, this guide covers the top bridal workout essentials.

Sharing a few things we used on our special day that didn't break the bank!

I’ve gathered a list of every website that I’ve ordered free swatches from for my bridesmaids dresses & my fiancé Groomsmen’s Suits! These are easy to get and you also receive FREE SHIPPING with sign up! Make sure if you are a bride, bridesmaids or even part of the Groomsmen Crew make sure you get yours today!

As a 2026 bride who doesn’t want to go into debt for a one day event, here are my favourite affordable recs that will still make your wedding day feel like your Pinterest board!

LGBTQ+ Wedding + two brides are better than one. I'm not going to lie, the wedding industry has not evolved enough for queer couples. Hopefully my list will give you all the right places to look. #lesbianwedding #wedding #lgbtqwedding #loveislove #winterwedding #weddinginspo #pride

Here’s some things I used to plan my wedding! I’d like to help out some other ladies by recommending BUDGET FRIENDLY options. :)

Discover stylish boys’ suits perfect for weddings, special occasions, and formal events. From newborn outfits to sharp suits for tweens, these looks combine comfort with elegance. Whether he’s a wedding guest, ring bearer, or dressed up for a celebration, most people choose these timeless suits to make little boys look polished and confident on the big day. 💐 #BoysWeddingSuit #KidsFormalWear #RingBearerStyle #BabyToTweenFashion #SpecialOccasionSuit

Not sure where to start with your wedding registry? Here’s a list of everything I included on mine—and a little extra inspiration to make it your own!

if you are getting married this year, you know that shopping for all your wedding related events and activities is a full time job! as someone who works in fashion and design, it is secretly the part of wedding planning i enjoy the most. i definitely did splurge on a couple items, but you only get married once - right? i put together a list of my recent purchases and favorites for all things bridal.

We are ALL so busy- this will be a carefully curated ongoing list of beautiful gifts and party supplies from incredible craftsmen (and women, hello). Including handmade birthday banners, cake toppers, invitation & clipart designers that will save MAJOR time and money. Which we can all use a little extra of!

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!

Beautiful, budget-friendly, and everlasting! These faux flowers are giving us the autumnal wedding look we were looking for - without the hefty price tag. A perfect way to save without sacrificing style! All the flowers included have been tried and tested by me for my own wedding!

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 🩷☀️💍

p.s. save this list if you like it because i'll be updating it occasionally with new dresses! let's face it, these sites have hundreds and hundreds of pages of clothing, and it's a nightmare to sift through. but i stand by the fact that you don't need to be spending hundreds of dollars on a dress, AND that you don't need to be wearing the same (plain) dresses as other people. i've searched through hundreds of dresses to find ones that are $100 and unique. both are also they're typically fairly quick and have a great easy return policy so i can order a bunch to try on and return.

Just call me the Hostess with the Mostess lol. One of my favorite things to do is host friends and family for gatherings. These items help make sure they are gatherings to remember.

Elopement dress that are built for the birthplace of eloping! These dresses are fun, unique, quirky, elegant and anything but normal. I believe if you are eloping in Vegas, you want a little party in your life. These dresses, jumpsuits and accessories will help your bring the party!

Some of my absolute favorite designs for the 2025 holiday season - family Christmas cards, newlywed cards and ornaments, trendy striped gift wrap, gift tags and more. Obsessed with this style and the fun flourishes.

Disco Cowboy, The Last Hoe Down, Her Last Rodeo Bachelorette Outfit Examples for fall so you’re not too hot or cold

If you’re planning a wedding, shopping for bachelorette, elopement or honeymoon.. then this will be the thread of good finds!!

Sharing the research from my wedding planning

Everything you need to host (or show up) in style—fun finds, crowd-pleasers, and little details that make any gathering unforgettable. Consider this your go-to party kit!

I did my own makeup for my wedding and it was super easy to do with a few good products. Even better, because these products are yours to keep! Here is a list of everything I used

✨ My wedding-day favorites and bridal gems. I said “I do” to these finds, and I bet you’ll say yes too!

wedding season is REAL. when everyone around you is getting married (i literally have like 15 weddings this year), these are the looks I’m actually wearing as a guest⭐ marked with a star ⭐ are budget friendly

I feel like since we've been engaged I haven't looked at any of the fun stuff because I've been so focused on baby. This curation is of all the things I would want for fits for bachelorette trip, couples shower or bridal shower.

My January baby it’s cold outside baby shower must haves!

All of my wedding favorites from ETSY!

Everything I used for our beautiful sage green and white wedding! Most of these images are from our wedding

Looking for something for that wedding, I've got recommendations for garden/outdoor, beach formal/cocktail and city weddings? I've got you! Plus Size Edition.

Western inspired ideas for your perfect day

Fall is literally the most popular time of the year for weddings. So it would stand to reason that it's one of the most popular times of year to elope too! Most of the country has ideal weather in the fall (there's a reason Tennesseee Fall is my favorite season) and there's always so many fun things to do when you go somewhere fun in the fall, I mean what town or city doesn't have some sort of fall festival? Here's my list of the top places to elope in the fall based on their weather and potentially how busy it'll be around that time of year.

Ideas and inspirartion for a Roaring 20's party theme. So bring the 1920's into the 2020's, and see how they partied 100 years ago.

I’m newly engaged and here are some essentials that I’m looking into it have already bought! Most of these products you can find on Amazon.

My wedding day must-haves from kits & bags to fits & shoes and emergency essentials.

whether it be for galentine's or valentine's, cupid is coming and these gift ideas will put a smile on any loved one's face! take a look at gifts that show your love and thoughtfulness without the high price tag. these choices are also great for partners who are difficult to shop for if you want to treat to a personalized, meaningful, unique gift!

As a 2025 bride, I decided to add my recommendations for decor for my bridal shower and wedding that I have ordered and will be ordering especially for some brides on budget!

I’m a 2026 Bride and I love a good deal for less. Here’s my finds for all things ceremony, reception and bridal. More to come!

These are celestial themed wedding decor and other items that I happened to stumble upon. I love galaxy themed stuff, so this stuff definitely caught my eye while I was browsing.

As a September 2024 bride these are the gifts I gave to my bridesmaids and tbh… I think I killed it! I know it may look pricey but I’m telling you… START SAVING NOW! I was able to slowly save up for over a year to #1 be able to afford this #2 not have to touch my wedding budget for these gifts!! If I can afford it so can you!!

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.

This is my curated collection of customizable wedding invitations and save the date invitation templates — designed to set the perfect tone for your special day, available printed or as digital download.

Valentine's Day cards that celebrate passionate and romantic love. Please skip the dollar store this year! It feels so nice to receive a beautiful and meaningful card from your partner on Valentine's Day! I found some awesome designer cards that express romantic love in a cool way, so you don't have to go looking yourself! :)

Are you a bride, newly engaged or soon to be?! I have been loving these items. Some fave engagement must haves, bridal era goodies, white outfits etc.! It is such a fun time to be celebrating and enjoying being a fiancé!

I got engaged on December 5th, 2021, and married on October 1st, 2022! Planning my big day was such a journey, especially finding the perfect outfits for all the special moments—engagement party, engagement shoot, bridal shower, and of course, the wedding day! For all the brides-to-be, I’ve put together a list of my favorite outfits to help make your events unforgettable! 💍👰✨

Celebratory graduation goods - graduation announcements, graduation party invitations, grad party decor, thank you notes and more

Bachelorette party must haves for your bride tribe and for your bride! Most of these have been bought for a Bach I’ve been on and the others were on the list to buy!

I got married in 2023 to the love of my life! We planned our wedding to be in the Central Pennsylvania area, and had to include our dogs. We wanted everything perfect for us, but not break our bank. These are some of the items that we used to make our day special and affordable!

This is a list of dresses you can wear to your formal event or wedding without breaking the bank AND still looking like a million bucks. I love originality and wanted to link pieces I necessarily haven’t seen before!

This is such a unique bridesmaid proposal idea! I've put together everything you need, all you need to do is remember to say pretty pretty please with a cherry on top!

Ever feel like you’re giving the same three things over and over? 🙄 Stop settling for basic! This list is your "secret weapon" for finding those viral, aesthetic gift boxes that look like they cost a fortune but are actually hidden gems from Alibaba. 💎

your go to edit for wedding guests dressed this fall and winter with all kinds of price range recs in specific lists. Shoes and accessories also included so you can put together your whole outfit without over thinking it ✨

Turn your 70s-themed birthday bash into a disco garden party extravaganza with our custom party supplies! Perfect for milestone birthdays like a fabulous 21st, our collection features pastel-colored original artwork of cute flowers, disco balls, and clever disco lyrics. From personalized invitations to tableware and decorations, we have everything you need for an impressive event right here. Whether you're planning for yourself or someone special, our retro-chic supplies will set the stage for a groovy celebration. Shop now and let the disco fever begin!

✨ The Best Wedding Guest Dresses You Can Shop Now ✨ Looking for the perfect outfit to wear to your next wedding? This curated list of wedding guest dresses has you covered for every dress code and season. From chic cocktail dresses and elegant midi styles to floor-sweeping gowns and flirty floral minis, these pieces are hand-picked to make sure you look stylish, appropriate, and effortlessly put-together.

I'm Sarah Azkadyna, and these are (in my opinion) the best wedding venues in Virginia Wedding Richmond & Hampton Roads Area. They photograph spectacularly and have wonderful service!

Whether you’re attending a romantic garden ceremony, a glamorous evening reception, or a chic city wedding.

Everything you might need on your big day to prevent disaster - you just never know! Here is my personal bridal emergency kit made by my bridesmaids and I.

The perfect blend of Boho and Farmhouse charm for my dream wedding with my handpicked recommendations and favorite finds, with weathered wooden signs, and vintage-inspired lace accents. Elevate your tablescape with a mix of greenery and babies breath florals. My collection includes a boho-farmhouse vibe.

Dressing nicely at a wedding reception is important because it shows respect for the couple, adheres to event etiquette, contributes to a festive atmosphere, and boosts confidence.

These are all of the faves I've purchased for our 2026 wedding in Brazil!! Some of the items that ALMOST made the cut had to end up on this list too - they're too good to pass up!

My Personal Curated Picks. I know how exciting it is to plan the perfect celebration with your friends and family. I wanted to share a curated list of decor ideas I found , perfect for creating a memorable themed party, whether you’re hosting indoors or outdoors. From cozy private spaces to beautiful garden setups, I’ve included decor pieces that really set the vibe. These items helped me bring my vision to life, and I hope they can inspire you too! These are just a few things I loved, and I think they’ll help you bring your bride to be vision to life, just like they did for me!

Everyone on this list is someone we LOVE working weddings with! We hope you find this helpful as you put together your wedding vendor team.

Not every shower has to throw up the theme. Here's a curated list of trending Wedding Shower themes that are tastefully done.

I feel like it is just wedding SEASON lately and I have perfected the wedding guest guide! This folder has all the wedding guest necessities and looks that you need for inspo!

CONGRATS on your engagement! I’ve curated your one stop shop if you’re looking for some guidance while putting together your Bridal party proposal gifts! I’m getting married next year and here are a few things I’m looking at getting for my squad when I ask them to be my Bridesmaids and MOH! 💍 hopefully one less thing to worry about when you’re busy planning your wedding.

These aesthetic wedding gift ideas are all about thoughtful, beautiful, and memorable touches that your bridal party, friends, or even yourself will love.

Fall weddings are so beautiful! Here are a few dresses I will be wearing this fall and other options as well!

Welcome to Bridal Must-Haves by Benable, where we curate the perfect collection for newlyweds embarking on their journey together! Dive into a world of bridal essentials, from stunning wedding attire and accessories to elegant home decor and honeymoon must-haves. Our handpicked selection ensures that every bride finds something special to make her big day even more memorable. Whether you're searching for the dream wedding dress, personalized keepsakes, or practical items for your new life together, Benable has you covered. Say "I do" to our curated bridal finds and start your happily ever after in style!

I’ve picked out the most affordable bride jewelry options that don’t sacrifice style! From stunning earrings to elegant necklaces, these pieces are perfect for brides who want to look gorgeous without breaking the bank. Check out these budget-friendly bridal jewelry ideas for your big day!

As more couples opt for intimate weddings and meaningful experiences, elopements have become a popular choice. This collection of elopement cards features designs with and without photos, cards with custom announcement messages, and some with wedding reception/after party invite details, so that all your needs are covered!

Everything we bought and planned for our October 2025 wedding. And it was perfection!

The best bridesmaid proposal box ideas — from personalized keepsakes to fun, celebratory gifts. This list includes unique finds your bridal party will love, including my own handmade wine charms from my Etsy shop. Perfect for making your ‘Will you be my bridesmaid?’ moment unforgettable. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you

This is a list of everything I used/had at my wedding in the fall of 2024! I DIY'd a lot of things, had wood sola flowers, had a very small guest list to make it feel cozy & more manageable to talk to everyone, and I made most of the signs with Canva!!

Whether you're the one planning the bachelorette party or one of the ready-for-fun attendees here are some top recommendations for your bachelorette packing list. For more bachelorette party inspiration check out my detailed guides: https://www.globe-gazers.com/?s=bacheloretteNote this list may contain affiliate links through which I'd earn a small referral commission at no extra cost to you! All recommendations are thoughtfully curated

Get ready for the 2025 holiday party season with curated finds from Thunes Designs and this year’s most loved gifts! 🎁 In this collection, you’ll discover elegant Christmas party invitations in paper and acrylic — perfect for both private celebrations and corporate events — along with personalized kitchen aprons, recipe binders, mugs, planners, and notebooks that make thoughtful gifts. We’ve also included this season’s top beauty gift sets from Sephora for a touch of self-care and sparkle. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, planning the office party, or looking for unique presents for friends and family, these festive essentials will help you celebrate in style.

Planning a bridal shower? These bridal shower favor ideas are stylish, practical, and memorable. From edible treats to elegant keepsakes, these favors will leave guests with something they truly enjoy.

I dealt with a lot of drama leading up to my wedding and waited until last minute to order nearly everything. Don't be like me! These are some of the gorgeous gifts I was able to buy and some that I missed out on. But having interacted with most of these sellers I can tell you they are kind and care about their customers! Happy shopping! 🤍

no one wants to get caught off guard and add stress to their wedding day! here's what I'm keeping in my kit <3

This playful coastal theme mixes crisp blue and white stripes with pops of red and fun lobster details for a look that’s equal parts classic and cheeky. It’s fresh, summery, and perfect for celebrating the bride in a way that feels light, festive, and a little bit nautical.

Getting married at 22 meant planning a wedding on a budget, while having a boujee wedding in mind. My wedding turned out gorgeous and these are all of my favorite things from my special day!

Wedding dress shopping in Southern Ontario inspo

Wedding and Anniversary keepsakes and treasures that I love.

PLUS SIZE GIRLIES UNITE!! I KNOW how hard it is to find a cute white dress that doesn’t look like it’s for an old lady. This is what I found that doesn’t cost a fortune and looked so cute! And TRUST me I looked EVERYWHERE!!

Since I have an upcoming wedding ceremony next year, I often find myself looking at the wedding jewelry sets that I will wear on that day. So… without further ado, here are some of the wedding jewelry sets that are elegant, expensive-looking sets but are not going to break your bank!

I'm a passionate party planner, and I've put together a list of my must-have party essentials to make your next event truly unforgettable. From eye-catching decorations to thoughtful favors, these items will elevate any celebration, big or small.

Getting a gift for the lady in your life is about more than just picking something pretty—it’s about showing that you see her, know her, and value her. Whether she’s your partner, mom, sister, or best friend, the perfect gift reflects her personality, passions, and your shared connection.