With wedding season right up the alley, I personally have a lot of weddings to attend to (some friends, some family) and in the past it's always been a hassle for me to figure out what to wear based on the theme. I think I'm finally at a point where I've perfected each theme to a T, so this is my way of giving back!! I know how hard it can be to find a nice dress and sometimes even find one last minute. So here is a run down of my favorite guest outfits for a black tie theme wedding.

Everything I wore on BOTH of my wedding days as a blushing bride! We had 2 weddings, one legal ceremony in NY and one symbolic ceremony in punta cana.

Gift ideas for your bridal party, for proposal or gift ideas

This is what I had in a travel bag just in case i needed for the day of. I didn't use all of it but it's definitely worth having since every wedding is different and unexpected things can happen.

Planning a bridal shower with a charming farmer’s market twist? This “She’s Off the Market” themed list is filled with fresh, fun, and stylish finds—from rustic-inspired invitations and floral decor to produce-themed favors and signage. Whether you're going for casual and cozy or chic and elevated, these affordable yet aesthetic picks will help you throw a celebration that’s sweet, memorable, and totally on theme. Perfect for outdoor garden parties, spring and summer showers, and brides who love a fresh, farm-to-table vibe!

Check out these unique wedding guest book ideas if you're looking for a way to remember your special day.

Everything I’m packing for my bach weekend in Scottsdale, AZ 👰🏻‍♀️🍾

It's so hard to find the perfect dress to wear to weddings that's the right amount of formal, fun, classic and feminine! This is my roundup of Lulu's wedding guest dresses!

Products I used to have long, healthy and shiny hair before my wedding day! Start using these products a year to 6 months out from your wedding for optimal results

These wedding day essentials include elegant bridal accessories, bridesmaid essentials, getting-ready items, jewelry, hair accessories, slippers, and wedding day must-haves — all budget-friendly and perfect for brides who want a beautiful, stress-free wedding.

Wedding planning can be stressful, and it's hard to know where to find good quality products that don't break the bank. This list outlines a bunch of affordable products that will enhance your wedding and add to the magic of your special day!

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!

Full service caterers for your big day. Make sure to check against your venue's preferred vendor list to ensure they are allowed to work in your space.

I've always dreamed of having a unique yet classy engagement ring! From gorgeous bands to unique stones, I love scouting for the perfect ring! This list is a collection of rings that are sure to stand out in all of the best ways!

A tropical‑meets‑bridal roundup of all the must‑haves for your Last Luau weekend — from fruity sips and beachy decor to photo‑ready party details that bring the sunshine, the sass, and the island‑vacay energy to your bride’s final fling.

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!

As an award winning wedding bakery owner, these are the tools and supplies I can't live without! I've tried every cake decorating tool you can think of so you don't have to spend your precious $ on anything but the best! 🎂🙌🏻

The best accessories, outfits, decor items, and practical gifts if you are newly engaged or have a new fiancée friend in your life!

Never let them wonder who gave them the gift! Personalize everything you give and make it that much more special.

Ideas for the perfect Vegas wedding!

What would a Taylor and Travis wedding look like? Some ideas I’ve put together for the wedding of the CENTURY 😍🥰🫶🏻

Everything you need for the ultimate sun-soaked bachelorette. Think salty air, chilled drinks, beachy fits, and effortlessly chic details for a weekend that feels equal parts relaxed and iconic.

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! 💍👰✨

Planning a destination wedding can get overwhelming fast. For my Panama wedding on 26-2-26, these are the decor pieces, guest favors, bridal details, and wedding extras I bought or seriously wish I ordered earlier.

My must haves for a low toxic wedding registry! Some of the items I added to my wedding registry to keep my home cozy but low-tox!

A list of the favorite locations in Kansas City for your engagement / wedding portraits.

I'm a Joshua Tree local wedding photographer. Here are the places and people I recommend for your Joshua Tree wedding.

Giving a gift to someone I love is something that brings me joy. I can give it on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or moment like Valentine, White Day, and other celebrations. Make your loved one feel special and let them fell how much you truly care. This list includes items that can surely make your partner or family happy. Many of them can be customized, like flip books, viewmasters, and more. I hope these recommendations can help you when you’re unsure about what gift to give your loved ones.

Dresses for the elegant weddings in the winter months! I love getting fancy without the price tag and these are all options I’d have in my cart for a winter wedding!

Everything I used and loved for my daughter’s wedding and shower. So helpful, budget friendly, and beautiful!

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be! This curated collection of wedding planning templates is designed specifically for DIY brides who want to stay organized, reduce stress, and enjoy every moment of their planning journey. I am sharing with you my list of templates I recommend a bride to use.

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.

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.

The ideas will help the diy Bride. Plus there will be places to order everything from invitation to venue decor. So many things to do! I got you.

If you love a touch of elegance with a hint of sexy, these wedding necklaces and body chains are perfect for adding that extra sparkle without overdoing it!

A running list of the prettiest wedding guest dresses I find — the unique cuts, chic silhouettes, and those “where did you get that?” pieces that always photograph beautifully. Plus the dresses that no one else will be wearing at the event :) Whether it’s a black-tie night, a garden ceremony, or something in between, these are the dresses I’d wear myself (and would want someone to send me if I needed inspo). Updated constantly with the standout, special ones. 💌

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.

The best way to support small business! Some of my favorite purchases over the year. From special occasions, to gifts, to little treats, here's what I've been loving from Etsy.

Looking for the perfect birthday gift for your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, or life partner? Here’s a curated list of 15 charming, handmade, and heartfelt gifts from Etsy that say “I care” in the most special way. Whether it's cozy, personal, or a little romantic, these finds are sure to make them smile!

These are items that my husband and I added to our wedding registry! Some items were gifted, some items I went and purchased with gift cards that were given to us, but we love all of them! I am all about making my home cozy and inviting and I feel like all of these have helped achieve that goal!

everything i bought, loved, and actually used for my bach weekend 💍✨

As a bride on a budget I am going to add everything I have gotten/will get for my Oct. 2026 wedding from Shein and Amazon!!

Quinceanera invitations can get really repetitive as far as the designs go…I've been making some and I'm going to be adding some that don't follow the “normal” design themes, but are a little more sophisticated. I'll add more here as I get to them, and I've also added some that I've found on other sites.

This past weekend, my fiancé and I had both of our families together to celebrate our engagement! We found a nice sized venue and decorated the space with earth toned decor. This list includes some of the items we got off Amazon!

Shop everything we used to host my sister’s Pearls & Prosecco themed bridal shower. This was classy and elegant with so many opportunities for fun decor.

Timeless, chic, and effortlessly elegant—black bridesmaids dresses are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re dreaming of sleek satin, flowy chiffon, luxe velvet, or breathable cotton, this curated collection showcases stunning styles in every fabric to suit every wedding vibe. From classic silhouettes to modern twists, these black beauties bring versatility and sophistication that your bridal crew will love. Ready to find the perfect dress that flatters every figure and shines on your big day? Dive in and discover the best black bridesmaids dresses across all materials!

Some super cute, not too expensive ideas for wedding guests as the weather cools down!

Between my elopement and my reception, here are all of the products I used to make both of my days easy, stress-free and memorable!

From accessories to gifts - Etsy was my life saver when wedding planning! Adding a little personalized touch can go a long way! All things listed I personally used & would most definitely buy again!💍🤍

Here are some of my favorite wedding favors lately!

Gift ideas for the bride in your life for her engagement, bachelorette party, bridal shower or just because!

Follow this list for my favorite items for a summer wedding - including bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner!!

Are you getti by married soon and working on building your registry? These are my favorite items I received from mine 1.5 years ago when I got married!

I got engaged back June 2024. It was in beautiful Banff, specifically Emerald Lake. It was so unexpected and I was so shook because we had just seen a black momma bear with her cubs. Any who, I just recently got married and was engaged for over a year and a half. So I wanted to created a list for my engaged girlies !! This is an amazing and fun season ! Enjoy every second of it as the next chapter will be even better ❤️❤️

Here's what I would put in a gift basket for the bride to be.

Everything I actually use & love from my wedding registry. PLUS the things I bought myself—but WISH I would have put on my wedding registry. Let’s go!

As a 2026 bride, I have collected a bunch of things so far to make my day special. From engagement pictures to bridesmaid boxes, I am slowly getting everything together! There is still more to come!

dresses perfect for any big event this fall catered to every tax bracket

A curated collection of personalized gifts and custom gift ideas perfect for birthdays, holidays, weddings, and meaningful celebrations. From monogram pieces to custom keepsakes, these gifts feel thoughtful and personal without being over-the-top.

normally all my lists with be budget-friendly or sales, but i couldn't resist. this list will include things from Amazon at $5 up to who knows how much from who knows where. it's a list I’ve compiled helping all of my lovely bride friends (my day is coming I just know it). for people who don’t want to shop on the same classic wedding sites and want elegant but funky outfits and accessories

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

Regency-era elegance meets modern hosting. Discover Bridgerton-inspired dinner party decor, romantic table settings, pastel florals, candles, and dreamy aesthetic ideas perfect for themed soirées, birthdays, or garden parties.

Simple, meaningful ways to connect with your spouse while keeping Jesus at the center. Whether it’s prayer, conversation, or just slowing down, these ideas are all about love rooted in faith. These are my favorite date night ideas for couples who want something meaningful, intentional, and faith-filled (but still a little fun).

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 🩷☀️💍

As a maid of honor, one of my duties was hosting the bride's bridal shower. Coming up with the theme and buying items for it was a blast. Here is a list of some of the items the bride and/or guests loved the most that stood out.

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.

Love green? Having a wedding with classic foilage and simple white cream flowers. You will love my green dream ideas for that super special green hued color coordinated wedding.

If you’re dreaming of a soft, romantic, and effortlessly elegant wedding vibe, sage green is everything right now. I’ve handpicked these stunning invitation designs that blend modern minimalism with timeless charm (think earthy tones, delicate fonts, and luxe textures). Perfect for creating that calm, Pinterest-worthy aesthetic your guests will fall in love with instantly 💌

Showpo has the cutest, best quality dresses I’ve found. Although they can be pricey, they’re well worth their money with the comfortability, material, and chicness.

Through the years, I've designed many different wedding invitations, but the ones on this list are some of my favorites. I tend to prefer simple and minimalist designs, but there is a little bit of everything here!

Your man popped the question and now it's your turn? Here are some ideas to gift your bridal party.

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!

💍 As a 2025 bride myself, I know how overwhelming (and exciting!) it can be pulling all the details together. This list is filled with the invitations, stationery, signage, and little extras that helped me bring my wedding vision to life. Think of it as your shortcut to the pretty pieces that make the whole day feel seamless and special. If you’re in the middle of planning, I hope this saves you time, stress, and gives you a touch of inspo for your own big day!

Thinking of asking for their hand in marriage? Check out this list of resorts that will be perfect for that unforgettable moment! If you need assistance or have more questiosn about these resorts feel free to contact me!

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.

I'm a professional wedding photographer and here you can find all of my photography must haves, as well as some stuff that are on my wish list.

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!

If you’re a beach girly, ‘Last Toast on the Coast’ is totally the theme for you! Everything beach aesthetic before you say ‘I do’

I bet that year has flown by. It is worth a celebration, so here are my ideas, whether you are the husband or wife, or you are buying something for family or friends, happy 1st wedding anniversary

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:

Here are some ideas that I love and some that I went with for my Bridesmaids gift bags! I tried to gift a mix of cute things and also useful bits that my Bridal Party could use again.

This collection is made for brides and grooms who want their big day to feel like a love story set to music. Think soft pastels, vintage-inspired details, sparkling accessories, and heartfelt touches that make every moment unforgettable.

I put together a wedding day emergency kit for my friends wedding and this is all the things we actually needed

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

Every girl dreams of their special day and making it unique to them. Here's some things I personally used on my big day or just simply loved the idea of using. Even if I can't give you exactly what you're looking for, I hope I can set you on the right path!

This playful theme is all about celebrating her new “engaged” status with fun market touches like a flower bar. Think chic signage, soft neutrals, and a mix of rustic touches that make the whole shower feel lighthearted, stylish, and totally memorable.

When wedding planning, all decor can add up so fast and Amazon has such cute wedding decor for so affordable! Here are some decor i used and am so glad i did!

Hey brides! Here is a list of some go-to bridal event dresses, transparently separated by budget. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but looking cute while doing it doesn't have to be!

Everything I had at my wedding (with photos!) that made it the perfect 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!

Here are all the things I purchased to prepare for my big fat Punjabi wedding. If you are a punjabi bride or you are someone who is planning on going to a lot of weddings this season, these products will be sure to help.

Timeless elegance meets modern romance—bridal attire designed to make every bride shine on her special day. Looking for the perfect fit for your engagement party, bachelorette, or bridal shower? Look no further!

Have you ever thought about a wedding in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area? Even if you haven't here is your sign to DO IT! The views are amazing, there are endless options for entertainment from hiking, the Gatlinburg strip, The Island, Dollywood, etc. Here are some of the vendors in the area that we used and LOVED!

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.

Reunited, and it feels so good! Except, maybe, for those who are in charge of planning the big day. If you have a class reunion or large family get together to plan for this year, start here.Note: This list may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no extra charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links.