When it comes to weddings and elopements in this era, there are so many vendors and expenses that fall into your lap. I am a huge supporter of hiring local business owners, but sometimes that's out of budget. Luck for you, I have had to put together a bouquet and boutonniere a handful of times as an elopement photographer. Here are my favorite places to find florals around the greater Portland area and all the things you'll need to put together a stunning floral arrangement for your wedding/elopement!

A collection of affordable, timeless elopement outfits perfect for the couple dreaming of a destination elopement. Throughout this guide you'll find a little bit of everything to spark inspiration and find the perfect gown to marry your forever person in!

Here is your one stop place to find all things wedding! I got the list of many items I used during my wedding or things I wish I used or just love the look of! We have dresses, accessories and more for your perfect day

Calling all brides, join me to build our closet! Engagement Party + Bachelorette + Bridal Shower + Rehearsal 🤍🤍 so many events, so many cute dresses!

Choosing a theme for a bachelorette party is hard! Whether you are the bride and looking for ideas for yourself or the maid of honor planning it all out; I made the perfect guide to a pink beach theme bachelorette party with decorations, outfits and themed gifts!

Here is my hand picked, curated list of chic, personalized gifts for the newly engaged & newly weds, all flat under $20 ! Yes, absolutely. Also cute wedding party favors that every guest will love.

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.

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!

Outfits and accessories for all of your bridal events! Engagement shoot, bridal shower, you name it!

One time bride, 3x bridesmaid. Use this as inspo or a checklist for your big day of what you need to pack before you head out. Both for your bridal suite, as well as for your maid of honor/bridesmaids to carry around for you. I ordered the clutch section in order of most to least important. If you can only take some, I suggest the top 5.

Look, I’ve been to my fair share of weddings—some in vineyards, some in Vegas chapels, one in a barn that smelled faintly of hay and regret. And every single time, the same question pops up: “What on earth do I wear?” This isn’t some stiff, rule-heavy manual. It’s a friendly, no-BS roundup of dresses that actually work—whether you’re dealing with a “cocktail” invite that means nothing, a destination wedding in July, or your cousin’s ultra-formal church ceremony. Plus, real photos, real price ranges, and a gentle reminder: please, for the love of all things holy, skip the white.

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.

Planning a wedding is a blur of spreadsheets and seating charts — somewhere in the chaos I forgot to actually feel like a bride. Then I put on a silk robe at 7am on a random Tuesday and it hit me. If you're deep in the planning trenches and haven't had that moment yet, start here. Took me months of impulse buys to narrow this down so you don't have to.

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!

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 wedding officiant I've had been fortunate enough to visit some of the most extravagant wedding venues in the Central Florida area! Future brides enjoy!

Spoil your bridesmaids with these bachelorette goodie bags perfectly curated for a trip of rest and relaxation!

Because saying ‘yes’ was the easy part now let’s plan the rest! The ‘I Do’ To-Do is your go-to list for staying organized (and stress-free) on the road to ‘happily ever after.'

Bridal robes and bride sweatshirts for the getting-ready morning, smoothing shapewear and strapless bras for the dress, plus wedding night lingerie and honeymoon outfits from Bali, SKIMS, Anthropologie, BHLDN, Etsy & more. Curated for brides-to-be and their crews ✨

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!

I was inspired by these Pastel Boho Rainbow items and had to make a list to pull them together into a fun party plan! This theme would be so cute for a baby shower or birthday party!

For all the 2026 brides-to-be, here's my list of potential welcome party dresses. I've been scouring the internet for months trying to find unique and fun dresses for the weekend!

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.

Some of my favorite finds for wedding events as the bride. I'm excited to share some of top contenders for my upcoming wedding! I have so many favorites that I am having trouble deciding. I have picks for my reception, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner and more. I even have accessories I am considering. Feedback on favorites is welcomed!

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.

In honor of my upcoming nuptials, I want to share a few of my most coveted perfume recommendations. Whether you prefer floral, fruity or anything in between there is something for you on this list.

Set the tone for your casual yet classy rural ranch marriage ceremony and reception with the charming Rustic Sunflowers and Cowboy Boots Country Western Wedding Collection. Personalize wedding invitations, rsvp cards, save the date announcements, bridal shower invites, thank you notes and paper reception products. Perfect inspo or idea for cowgirl bride and cowboy groom planning an informal summer or fall farm style event. Invitations are available printed for mailing or as a digital download for easy sharing digitally online.

No steamer, no suite, no wedding party. Just you two, the clerk, and a short window before portraits. This is the clutch bag I tell Vegas courthouse couples to carry so they look ready, survive the Strip walk, and do not lose the license or the rings.

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. 💌

Fall wedding season is here, and finding something polished that doesn't outshine the bride can feel tricky. I've rounded up affordable dresses, shoes, bags, layers, and jewelry that work beautifully for chilly venues and long dance floors, so you can feel confident and comfortable celebrating.

A practical kit for wedding guests covering comfort, quick fixes, and staying prepared through a day that runs from an early ceremony through a late reception. These are the small items that solve the problems that come up most at weddings: sore feet from hours of standing and dancing, a wardrobe mishap, and a phone battery that doesn't last as long as the party does.

Here's to making wedding planning a little easier with decor pieces I've purchased to decorate my ceremony and reception! PLUS I am decorating my wedding on a BUDGET! Check out my section on custom vases to see how you can incorporate a budget DIY that looks EXPENSIVE!!!!

Advice from an old married lady on what she should've put on her registry.

Sharing with you our beautiful wedding. It couldn't have been more perfect. We decided to make it a family and close friends holiday with the wedding in the middle of the week. We were skeptical booking the Vila online but OMG, it was everything it advertised and more the scenery was just stunning everywhere you looked!

Wedding guest dresses and jumpsuits from my favorite brand! I own at least 6 of these. Lulus never disappoints! Their fabrics are luxurious and flattering, and the styles they release are never boring or plain. Even the most simplistic dress has small details that make it stand out.

You know that one uncle who refuses to dance, the cousin who hides in the corner, and the friend who says she hates photos? I watched all three of them fighting over a pair of oversized sunglasses at my reception. If you're planning a party and want actual candid photos instead of stiff smiles, this is the setup that turned my most reluctant guests into the life of the party. Grab these before your next event so the photographer actually has something fun to work with.

Inspo for your wedding (whether you're engaged, just dating, or even single)! Every girl dreams of getting to be the bride someday... I recently got engaged and I can't stop thinking about it. I am just so happy. I also just love weddings 🥹

Are you planning a casual yet classy Quinceañera for your 15 year old cowgirl? Here's a list of some super cute and easy to personalize party necessities. Choose from rustic chic invitations, welcome signs and party favors. Suitable for an informal barn party or farm or ranch style celebration theme.

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!

The suite still has four wire hangers and no steamer. That is how portraits start 40 minutes late. These are the things I tell brides and planners to set up in the hotel so the dress is hung, the irons stay in the closet, and nobody is steaming over a toilet at 9 a.m. Not the day-of emergency kit. That list is shine, stains, and a dead phone.

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

A curated edit of gorgeous wedding guest dresses for every dress code, season, and celebration. From romantic floral midis and chic cocktail dresses to elegant black-tie gowns, these are the styles worth bookmarking for your next wedding invitation.

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.

I order everything in bulk and ahead and keep the gift stuff stocked up to make all the last minute gifts ready to go!

Planning an event and staring at rows of plain folding chairs that scream ‘corporate meeting’ instead of celebration? I spent weeks trying to figure out how to make rented chairs look intentional without blowing my entire decor budget. Whether you're DIYing a wedding, a baby shower, or a birthday party on a timeline, these are the sashes and ties that actually pulled it all together — took me three events and a lot of returns to narrow it down.

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.

i’m planning my wedding for 2027 and here’s all of the things i’m using! trying to stay on the cheaper side!

I was a 2023 Bride and I got so many sweet gifts and gave a lot of gifts. Here are some of the gifts I received, would have liked to received, or have actually given, that I would recommend. From personalized keepsakes to luxe essentials, these gifts are sure to make any bride-to-be or bridal party member feel loved and celebrated! From the bride to the groom. From the mother of the bride to the Father of the Bride. From the ring bearer to the officiant and everyone in between!

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

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 ☺️🫶

The most adorable accessories for your bachelorette party, wedding day, or just everyday life in your bridal era

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.

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.

Many wedding invitations look the same, and it can be difficult to find the perfect one for you when you're looking for unique ideas. So, I've compiled this list of invitations that are a little bit different, unusual, and original. ( sometimes quirky )

Everything I leaned on planning a Vancouver wedding and elopement, from the dress and the glam to decor, invites and the little keepsakes. A mix of affordable finds and the local vendors we actually loved. Sorted so you can jump to whatever you are shopping for.

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

When I was wedding planning in the fall of 2022, it was so important to me to thank the people in my wedding party and family with sentimental, heartfelt gifts. These loved ones put in so much time and effort to be there for you to celebrate your big day! I'm a huge believer that these thank-you gestures don't have to be expensive to be touching, useful, and memorable.

As a newly Bride-to-Be I am focusing on finding the things that make me feel my absolute BEST during this new season of life. Since it can bring stress in so many ways these are the things I do in my daily life to look good and feel good as I prep for the aisle!!

As someome who has attended at least 5-6 weddings a year for the past few years, here is the current in my clost list of recommendations. It's been so hard to find a balance in your 30s on what your style is! Im a lulu's girly, what can I say.

My husband and I Eloped in Paris, this is everything you’ll need for your Elopement Abroad!

Unless you ARE a DJ, just know music can make or break your wedding or event. Don't setle for guests leaving early - hire a DJ that gets your style and let them do what they do best!

Things I bought for my wedding weekend that made our day a success (All linked products are affiliate links)

stepping off of my bridal era, I have so many thoughts and recommendations for all you brides to be ⭐️ this is such a fun time in your life!

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!

This is a list of fun ideas for gifts (and experiences) you can buy for a romantic couple. Little to large trinkets for both of them to enjoy, even if they already have everything they need. These gifts celebrate their love for each other, and give them another opportunity to cherish their time together. Maybe you can use this list to inspire you think about how you can celebrate your own relationship with your husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend. You can use these ideas as Anniversary or Valentine gift ideas. Many of these ideas are very similar to (or exactly) gifts I have purchased before. In face, I have a pair of Korean wedding ducks sitting in a shelf at my front door! 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.

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!!

Long distance relationships are HARD and take some creativity. These little things can help you and your love feel more together, even while you're apart. Here's your encouragement to keep putting in effort and keep loving when it's hard! ❤️

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!

These wedding day gifts for your parents say a huge thank you. They're sentimental and meaningful and are bound to make them cry.

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!

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!

I created this board for anyone planning a Quinceañera and looking for beautiful digital invitation ideas. I’m a designer myself, so I know how much time and money a good editable template can save. Here I’m collecting Quinceañera invitation websites I genuinely like, stylish, easy to customize, and practical with features like RSVP, event details, maps, and more.

After over 7 years in the industry, we've learned a thing or two about who to trust and depend on. This is our list of the top Colorado wedding vendors that we know and trust, with an emphasis on businesses that are LGBTQ-affirming, giving back to their communities, and minimizing their environmental impact. If you need further recommendations, just ask! Please check out our BLOG for more great resources.

Everything needed for a smooth, relaxing day for not only the bridesmaids but the bride! Included are items that I have received as gifts being in multiple weddings

For couples who’d rather skip the crystal swans. Smart upgrades (think fluffy robe, sauna blanket) plus the classics you’ll actually use.

Has she found her main squeeze? Then check out these zesty finds that I used (and a couple I couldn't make room for) for my little sister's #mainsqueeze bridal shower this summer!

💍 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!

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.

every 2026 it-couple's dream registry. ranging from many previously owned goodies to some of the more highly coveted ones. for the couple with great taste and style, building a chic home together, there is something for everyone on this list. inspired by our own personal wedding gift registry and we hope that it can help to inspire yours as well. (still in progress)

Flower combs are so much easier than you think and such a fun way to spruce up your hair. I love to use dried flowers so make it last!

I’ve been planning my wedding slowly and budget friendly. If I can do it myself to save money, I will. I will be doing a court house wedding with immediate family and then a reception party with everyone to celebrate the following weekend.

Here are my Etsy recommendations for digital products that are perfect for long-distance couples and couples who are soon-to-be married! 💕

Everything i tried and received for my bachelorette party and wedding events

Summer is here and I am adding all of my dream coastal European wedding guest dresses to this list! Think chic and effortless elegance that will have everyone asking you,"where'd you find that dress?"

Wedding bridesmaid or guest outfit inspo!

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!

for all of the bride-to-be's and their besties looking to splurge on them!

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!

Whether you are buying a gift for newlyweds or for each other, here ar some sweet romantic gifts.

All things my wedding!!! No gate keeping when it comes to my wedding. I’ll show you my getting ready outfit, decor, and all things day of!

details and decor that won't drain your already wedding funds, without sacrificing style and class