These are some of the essentials my husband and I used for our big day! I'm always happy to help so comment if you need more info on anything or more ideas!

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!

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

It doesn't get more affordable than this! AND being able to customize things at these prices, you can't beat! I planned a destination wedding in Mexico but I also am doing all the decor ourselves. For a video of this haul, find it on my tiktok page @gabrielasells. Let me know if you have any questions! :)

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!

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.

NYC is one of the best places in the world to go wedding dress shopping. Here are some of our favorite places to go!

Need ideas for your registry?? Here are the gifts from our wedding registry that we’ve loved the most. From kitchen staples to cozy home must-haves, these are the things we reach for every day (and guests will love gifting, too!).

Tangled inspiration for anyone who may be planning a Disney wedding soon

Hi newly engaged girlies! 🤍 I’m sharing everything I used to design and plan my engagement party — from services and vendors to purchases, DIY tools, and small details that made a big difference.

Here are some of my favorite recommendations for items I have given as gifts.

Getting married and worried that kids will ruin the most important day of your life? Look no further. Here are my favourite ideas of how to keep them happy. Enjoy!

A wedding reception is a great time to relax and celebrate after exchanging vows. The couple can hang out with family and friends, eat food and party. Here are some festive decorating ideas as well as acccessories and favors, to help make the festivity as memorable as possible. (Some of these would make great bridal shower gifts!)

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!

Wedding gifts that blend timeless classics with modern to suit a variety of tastes and lifestyles

This is how I imagine the most elegant and dreamlike wedding. These are a few pieces and touches I would add if I were designing an elaborate wedding for a celebrity friend!

Your Quinceañera Journey Starts Here! Planning a quinceañera is a special and exciting time, and we’re here to make the process as smooth and fun as possible! Whether you're a quinceañera, a proud parent, or part of the planning team, this group is your go-to place for all things quinceañera-related. This Is my first one I am Planning and excited to share my Journey with you all. Here you will find check lists theme Ideas and different decorations and Dress Ideas!

From pre-wedding parties to the big day itself, this list is packed with everything you and your bride tribe need to celebrate in style. From chic bachelorette must-haves to wedding day essentials, these picks will keep the vibes high, the memories beautiful, and the weekend stress-free.

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.

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!

Unique dresses for untraditional brides. Go ahead, show your true colors.

Are you planning a rustic chic sunflower barn wedding ceremony and reception theme? These are some of my favorite designs for a country western or ranch style event. Easy to personalize and order.

Celebrate with our Happy Mother's Day Yellow Floral and Green Leaves collection, featuring customizable photo gifts and personalized stationery you can tailor with your own messages. To help you create a coordinated look, I’ve curated this set to include matching Tableware & Dining essentials, alongside beautiful recommendations like Sunflower Fields teapots and botanical bedding. Whether you are hosting a brunch or looking for a unique gift, these hand-picked floral designs offer everything you need for a memorable Mother's Day.

the best trneding holiday cards that use letterforms as their main design element

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

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!

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.

These are my tried and true gifts that I always fall back on giving during birthdays, engagements, you name it! These are mostly personal and customizable that you don’t want to miss

As a wedding and couples photographer who prioritizes comfort while still looking professional, these are my tried and true go-to repeat outfits! As someone who tries to be money-conscious, I do try to find cheaper options of my favorites, or buy clothes when they're on clearance from my favorite name brands.

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!

highly recommend eloping with the love of your life :) we got married on our 7 year dating anniversary in las vegas, a place that's very special to us. we called this time our wedding week & we spent 3 days in las vegas & then had a mini honeymoon at disneyland for 3 days. best $5000 spent on a week. eloping shows that you don't need anything grand to :)

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.

With more than 200 pairs of shoes in my closet, I'd consider myself a shoe expert!! These are some of my favorites I have and a few I really want that are great for dressing up, especially for weddings.

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.

Finding the perfect gift for the men in your life may have you sighing in despair simply because dads and guys, in general, can be notoriously difficult to shop for.They tend to downplay their interests or simply claim they "don't need anything." Let’s take the frustration out of finding a gift for the guys, starting with the next special occasion! This well-curated gift list comes in handy for just this purpose. It’s a thoughtfully compiled guide that takes the guesswork out of the equation, by providing a range of practical, unique, and personalized options tailored specifically for the picky men. This gift list is at your disposal so you can confidently select the best gifts that are sure to delight and surprise the dads and guys in your life!

It isn’t even clocking to me yet that my boyfriend stood on business, and now I’m engaged! 🤏🏽🙂‍↕️💍 Whaaat?! It feels so weird honestly, but I’ve never been happier and now all I can think about is preparing! We don’t even have a date set, but I feel this rush of energy to begin this next chapter of my life. 🥹 But this list won’t be just for the Bride-to-Be (or as I like to call it b2b). This list is for all women and girls looking to really dial in, and finally make themselves a priority. To grow, be better, do better, look better, feel better! 🌱 This list will feature Sections for what I think is necessary for the next chapter of my life to be the best it can be - Items to buy after getting engaged 💍 - Meditation videos 🧘🏻‍♀️ - Workout Clothes/Videos/Equipment 💪🏼 - Books/Journals/Planners 📓 - Other Useful Things! ✨ Let me know if you try any of these items and how they worked for you! 🫶🏻

A totally random mix of things I’ve loved for myself and gifted to others, this list is a little bit of everything

Wedding hacks from a graphic designer (paper items!) and wedding looks that I scoured the internet for!

From low key to black tie- find a dress that you 1. love 2. would actually wear again and be excited to have in your closet

A strapless wedding dress in the right cut looks great on everyone. I have curated a great list of strapless wedding dresses for all.

These dresses are so beautiful and amazing quality. I love shopping showpo and they have the best selection no matter your style or size! Dive in to the sale rack or new arrivals any time and always find the perfect dress

I had a year between engagement & my actual wedding. Within that year there was so many different events (family party, bachelorette, photos, etc) and I found myself circulating these websites the most for some bridal looks. Note: I wasn't strict about always wearing all white, I'd mix with other colors or wear a nude, etc.

These are my fav items that I got from my wedding registry. TBH, I felt kind of lost when I was creating them and I wish I had a list to pull from. Hope you love these recs from both Crate & Barrel and Amazon!!

Celebrate love with my curated collection of wedding must-haves and heartfelt gifts. From elegant decor and bride & groom accessories to personalized keepsakes, we help make every wedding unforgettable.

Helping you plan your Boston proposal :)

Unique ideas for a cinematic black tie wedding with gold and black elegance. Get inspired with this curated list of decor, lighting, glassware and unique spy-inspired details to make your wedding unforgettable.

Adding some of my favorite gifts I gave to my bridal party, as well as things I’ve received and loved 💗 if you are ever going to spoil the girls you love the most, it might as well be on your big day!

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!

Here is everything I have ordered, or received, for my wedding at cheap prices!

Wedding season? Sorted. This list is packed with elegant, guest-appropriate dresses that balance style and sophistication—whether it’s a beach ceremony or a black-tie ballroom affair. No awkward ‘too white’ or ‘too revealing’ moments here—just flawless fits you’ll love long after the last dance.Pro Tip: If the bride’s dress is minimalist, go for bold florals. If it’s dramatic, keep it sleek!

Going to a wedding and don’t know what to wear? Here is a list of chic and elegant wedding guest dress options!

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).

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!

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.

Cute little gifts you can give your boyfriend or girlfriend for cute occasions or if you just want to make them feel special. With some pretty affordable options.

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

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!

This list covers my recommendations for wedding anniversary gifts for couples that they will both appreciate. I include the traditional and modern gifts by year.

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 ❤️❤️

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 tried and received for my bachelorette party and wedding events

Looking to add personal touches to your wedding? Here's a list of thing we used at our wedding to add unique charm and individuality to our day. From fun ideas like a message in a bottle guest book, polaroid photos, cheesecake cake with fun cake topper, and DIY buckeye favors, below is everything we used to stay in our decor budget of under $2,500.

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!

With how saturated the wedding market is, I highly recommend going out of your way to support local and small business owners and contractors! They will put so much more care and attention into you and your day than a big corporation. If something isn’t perfect, they will make it right and provide great customer service every step of the way. Check out some of these vendors I used for my 2023 Maple Grove, MN wedding!

Things that make a great bridal perfume: 1) Performance - you want to be able to create strong scent memories of the day and need it to be long-lasting as well. 2) Scent (obvs) - when I think of a bridal scent, I think elegant florals. Something unique, complex, mature, classy, and sexy. 3) Bottle aesthetics - how will it look in those bridal flat-lay wedding pictures?

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 was a DIY bride and my husband and I planned and executed our whole wedding by ourselves. So this list is for any brides doing the same on a budget and needing some ideas! If you have any questions about how we executed our backyard wedding on a budget, let me know! <3

A curated collection of elegant and timeless wedding gowns for every bride featuring different styles, silhouettes, and vibes to match your dream wedding look.💕

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

After moving to Oregon a couple years ago, here are all time favorite local businesses!

all of the things i’ve bought for my wedding! from decor, bridal accessories, and things that i’ve found to be useful for have wanted!

I love love. Valentine’s day can be such a special occasion to celebrate your partner as well as your friends- i love galentines to! I’ve put together a guide from your gifting needs to make this valentines special and stress free

From a bow-themed birthday party to a “She's Tying the Knot” bachelorette party, here's a roundup of the best the bow-themed decor and party favors!

Want to make a statement then red or accents of red is the way to go! Deep sumptous rich dark reds to bright hues to really make a wedding pop! So enjoyed finding these stunning items. Happy to guide you too if you need more assistance.

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.

Beautiful Christmas and holiday cards I've found for 2025 that cater for everyone from families and married couples to pet parents and business owners. These ship worldwide, and some are available as instant digital downloads so you can send them via email or WhatsApp.

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!

If I had to do it all over again these are the themes i'd definitely consider!

I donned the cap and gown (many moons ago), and was I glad not to have planned the convocation ceremonies for this milestone (or, for that matter, the smaller graduation party for myself!) But celebrating graduation is a must today, whether your kids are graduating from preschool, elementary or college/university. The road to a lifetime of learning has just begun … but first, the party (and all the madness that it entails): namely, the invitations, gifts, the party favors (edible and otherwise) and supplies, and the signs. Note: This list may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links.

Wedding dress shopping in Southern Ontario inspo

Got invited to another wedding and you're in a dilemma of what to wear for this wedding? Here's some inspiration 😊

Out with anything that says Bride or Miss to Mrs, in with thoughtful, curated engagement gifts! Here’s a basket I put together for my friend (it was a hit!)

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.

Looking for some versatile gifts at a variety of price points? Look no further. Surely something, somewhere on here will be at least a little bit interesting to you. There are gifts for music lovers, friends, partners, newlyweds...the list goes on.

Wedding bridesmaid or guest outfit inspo!

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.

Fun and Flirty Bridesmaid Dress!! Let your bridesmaids have fun with what they wear!! Unique and fun dresses make your pictures that much better

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!

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

If I were to do my wedding over again, these are the hero products and things I would re-include in my preparation to the big day and on the day of

For non-traditional couples getting married in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

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: