I did the research so you don't have to! For the minimalist girl who loves simple silhouettes, a good price and that effortlessly elegant look. 🤍 I’m sharing my favorite places to find beautiful wedding dresses and simple bridal styles that feel timeless without costing a fortune. From sleek and understated to soft and romantic, these are the dresses and websites I’d check first when you want simple, beautiful, and affordable before heading to the bridal shops! ✨💍

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.

All things I Do. Any and everything wedding day. From the dress to small personal details.

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!

My friends love it, I love it, my insta feed loves it. All my girlies take a look for a birthday in black & white on film!! 📸

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

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!

All the fashion moments leading up to your big day, from engagement party dresses to bridal shower looks, rehearsal dinner outfits, and honeymoon-ready pieces.

Everything you need to throw a memorable Island-Themed party! We throw a lot of these at our home because we built a tiki bar in our backyard as our pandemic project the summer of 2020. We even had a tiki-themed rehearsal dinner for our wedding this year!

If you’re planning a wedding on a budget. These are all the amazing finds that made my day custom and special. It’s all in the details.

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!

These are all dresses from Amazon for formal events that I either own and have worn or bought as options anad have tried. All are good quality to last through nights of fun on the dance floor and beyond!

My only son is getting married this June!! And this is my list of everything I used and we did to prepare. It is outside of Miami, so I'll post alll the fun places as well!!

This cute bee inspired Bridal shower theme is perfect for the spring. I love the play on words with finding your “honey”, I have curated a list of tableware, invites/paper goods and decorations to help you plan the cutest Bridal shower for yourself or that special bride to “Bee”

A roundup of festive holiday cards to make the season brighter! From elegant and traditional styles to modern and playful designs, this list has the perfect card to send warm wishes to family, friends, or coworkers

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

Different options for Father’s Day gifts ! Google shows the same gifts constantly so these are out of the ordinary from that.

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.

Fun dress ideas for an impromptu wedding that bucks tradition. Lots of sparkle, short dresses and metallics.

Planning a wedding with 150 guests and a paper seating chart taped to my fridge was a disaster waiting to happen — I moved Aunt Linda six times before I even picked the font. If you're deep in reception planning and the table assignments are making you question everything, these place cards actually made the whole process feel manageable. Grabbed most of these months before the wedding so I wasn't panic-ordering at 2am the week before.

Fall in love with your fall themed bridal shower - shop my selection of fall bridal shower outfit ideas and matching party decor for an elegant autumn bridal shower.

I love a custom gift I can remember the day by that I can use later down the road too. I curated a list of the BEST ones that anyone would love to take home with them!

All the essentials needed for a wedding hair supply kit, from bride to MOB and groomsmen as well.

I’m on a mission to learn how to make crepe paper flowers for my wedding decor. I plan to make the flowers for table decoration, chair posies and to decorate the cake. My dad owns a printing business, so paper has oddly been a big thing in my life. From helping him when he brought work home (e.g. stuffing envelopes, glueing photos and binding calendars) to asking him to bring paper home for me to draw on. The art of paper flowers is a beautiful but personal incorporation into my wedding day. Of course, if I had the budget I’d rather not do the manual labour but wedding tax is real 🤣. Creating this list for anyone starting out the new hobby!

LOVE LOVE this trend of brooches as boutonnières for the groom and groomsmen. Did you notice them at the 2026 Oscars! They are budget friendly. Last forever (nice keepsake) And so much easier to attach to your suit than pinning on a flower-that gets crushed with every hug.

Galentine’s Must Haves to make your night unforgettable 💕✨

Set up the perfect candy bar table for your baby shower, birthday or wedding!

Weddings are expensive! My fiancé and I could not find what we wanted that wouldn’t break the bank, so we decided to make our own, budget-friendly wedding decor! Don’t let yourself get too stressed. This is a beautiful time in life. Enjoy the process and allow it to bring you closer to your partner.

I guess I love sparkle as much as everybody else. Precious rings make me feel like a princess! Let's dream together. I've noticed a strong return of old-fashioned designs and am showing you some of my favorite.

Some of my favorite bridal looks you could wear to your engagement party, shower, bachelorette, welcome party, rehearsal dinner, second look, and honeymoon!

I spent over 10 years working as a wedding photographer, and in 2024, I got to experience my own special day. Here, you'll find the wedding dress inspiration I once searched for, and I hope these stunning gowns inspire you too!

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.

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.

I've got three weddings on the calendar this August and pulled together every dress I'm actually considering — floor-length maxis and gowns for black-tie affairs, a few polka dot moments since it's clearly having its trend season, and shorter midi/cocktail options for daytime or casual ceremonies. Shopping from Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Shopbop, Mumu, and a few surprise finds.

Everything I bought and used for my October 2025 wedding!

When my partner and I built our wedding registry, we wanted things we would use every day for decades. Years later, some of those gifts are still the most loved pieces in our home. These are the kitchen, table, and home essentials I recommend to every engaged couple building a registry. Tell me the best wedding gift you received in the comments! (This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

Wedding dress shopping in Southern Ontario inspo

Guest attire you can wear again & again 🩷💍

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!

I've tested countless party products and curated a list of my absolute favorites to make your next celebration unforgettable. These picks, from dazzling decorations to thoughtful favors, will elevate any event.

Planning a wedding as a plus-size bride? This curated list has everything you need to feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful on your big day. From bridal shapewear and supportive undergarments to wide-width shoes, anti-chafing essentials, and curve-flattering accessories, these must-haves are designed with curvy brides in mind. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect foundation pieces, bridal robes, or day-of emergency kit items, this guide makes sure you’re covered from head to toe.

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!

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!

Bring warmth and charm to your summer or fall wedding with the Yellow Sunflowers Watercolor Wedding Collection. This beautifully coordinated collection is the perfect inspo or idea for couples seeking a fresh seasonal look for their special day. Each piece features digitally painted watercolor sunflower blossoms that gracefully frame the corners on a crisp white background, creating a design that's both elegant and inviting. This collection includes everything you need for your wedding or bridal shower, from customizable invitations and RSVP cards to save the dates, thank you notes, favor tags and even party favors. Whether you're mailing out traditional printed invitations or sharing them digitally as downloadable files, these designs offer flexibility to suit your planning needs. Ideal for outdoor weddings, rustic venues or sunflower inspired themes, this collection sets the tone for a joyful and unforgettable celebration. Personalize each item to reflect your unique style and create a cohesive look that your guests will love.

Our favorite wedding gifts we recieved and use all of the time!

Ideas and inspiration for a Love is Brewing Bachelorette party, including what to wear, party favours, DIY party products and more

Planning a simple ceremony sounds easy until you're three weeks out, staring at a bare aisle, wondering how Pinterest couples pull it off. If you want handmade wedding aisle decor that looks intentional without hiring a decorator or spending your honeymoon fund — this is the list that would've saved me about forty stress-tears and a fight with my florist.

If you're a Swiftie, or need to plan a party for a Swiftie... here's some fun ideas to get you started with the latest album theme 💚🧡

As a Swiftie it's fun to imagine what her wedding would look like so this list includes her wedding dress, his suit, venue, cake, decor, bridesmaids dresses, and everything in between!!

Based on my own wedding prep, I don't have much time or room for buying mistakes, so I compare options, read reviews, and check what other people say before I spend. I haven't tried these myself, so this is research, not a testimonial. Here's what kept making the cut for a bridesmaid proposal box, from a silk sleep mask to the card itself, plus a few small things that save the day, like blister cushions and a stain pen. Tell me what you'd add!

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.

Has she been scooped up by the one who makes her heart melt? Then it's time to celebrate in sweetness! Here are some my favorite finds for a stunning ice cream bridal shower 🍦 We will be going for bright pastels with gold accents.

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.

Our second oldest is graduating this year, here are my favorite party invitations, decorations and more in his school colors, red and black ❤🎓

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 :)

Step into the enchanting world of fall weddings with our carefully curated collection of guest outfits. This season, we've gathered a range of styles that effortlessly capture the essence of autumn's beauty. From rustic elegance to layered sophistication, our outfits are designed to ensure you shine as a guest while celebrating love amidst the changing leaves. Rustic Elegance: Fall's warm and earthy tones take center stage in this collection. Think deep burgundy, rich emerald, and rustic mustard - colors that harmonize with the season's backdrop. Textured fabrics like tweed, lace, and velvet provide a tactile charm that complements the rustic wedding themes often seen in autumn. Layered Sophistication: Fall weather can be unpredictable, but our outfits have you covered. Explore tailored blazers, shawls, and wraps that transition seamlessly from outdoor ceremonies to indoor receptions. With layered sophistication, you'll stay comfortable and chic, no matter the venue or temperature. Browse our fall wedding guest outfit collection and embrace the elegance of this magical season.

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.

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.

If your sister is like mine, the lucky in love Vegas theme is perfect for the bachelorette party theme! These are the hottest decorations and party favors to fit the theme

Outfit inspo for all of the big bridal events you may have during your bridal era!

Getting married soon? Check out my must haves from Amazon that I immediately added to our registry! These items are going to help us stay organized and will keep our counters clear for more cook prep.

You can find anything for your upcoming wedding on this list - shoes, veils, decorations and more!

Weddings move fast — your gear has to move faster. This list is packed with the tools I rely on at every event to capture clean audio, smooth video, flattering light, and all the moments that happen in between. Compact, reliable, and creator-approved, these essentials help you work efficiently while delivering the cinematic quality couples actually feel. Whether you're shooting BTS, vertical content, or full wedding films, this is the kit that keeps you ready for anything.

As a June 2025 bride, I planned my dream wedding all within our limited budget without missing out on anything! I turned into a DIY bride quickly and fell in love with the process. From our signage, faux florals, crossword puzzle, program fans, to every single detail. I loved the entire process and being able to share it with future brides who want their dream wedding. I’ve compiled all of my go-to recs and items I used to DIY to help you plan your wedding.

A wedding detail box is a MUST. As someone who has photographed many weddings, the details are so necessary to making your wedding photos so special. Here’s things that will make your wedding photographer life easier:

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. 💌

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!

Plan an epic, elegant bachelor party with our curated list of personalized black-tie poker night invites, decor, and unique favors. This list contains affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, we may receive a commission, without any extra charge to you.

I have a handful of weddings coming up that are very formal and these are the dresses I’m considering!

A curated list of decor, activites, favors and bridal gifts for your Veuve before Vows // Last Rendez Veuve themed bachelorette party. From champagne glasses to Veuve-themed ballon decor to Prosecco Pong, this list will make party planning a breeze! Whether you're looking to host a more luxury party or are planning on a budget, there's recommendations for everyone.

Your partner deserves nothing bur the best. Adorable gifts from Etsy for your partner for any occasion. Etsy is an amazing place for handmade and personalized gifts. I want to show you some of my favorites. Here are a few recommendations!

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.

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.

We had a small, intimate wedding, and I made all the décor myself. I wanted to keep it as waste-free as possible while still making it beautiful. Here, you'll find ideas for creating charming decorations with minimal waste.

I have made a list of some of my favorite venues that I have had the pleasure to officiate some amazing wedding at!

With spring/summer in mind all of these pj’s are perfect for a bride wanting an elevated + timeless look.

This list has recommendations for easy and affordable finds for celebrating occasions. Gifts, decor, etc.

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

I was a 2024 bride and work in the wedding industry so I see weddings every day and am always keeping up with what's trending. I love seeing brides show their personal style! Whether it's a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or reception dress change I love to see people's style. Because when else do you get to wear all the white glitz and glam?!

These are my random wedding details that I’m hoping will help other brides

Stylish wedding invitations designed by various designers. The invitations are easy to personalize online before ordering. Styles include traditional and modern.

Take a look at everything I bring to a wedding as a wedding photographer. Wedding days require a lot of equipment and a lot of back up equipment. There are some fun things I like to use on a wedding day as well!

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.

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.

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.

Are you also trying to plan a wedding without blowing your budget? Been there, done that. As my wedding day passed amazingly, I want to share some of the tips and recommendations to make your life easier. These are the affordable, easy-to-use finds that save money, time, and stress, from planning tools to DIY décor and day-of emergency fixes. Perfect for brides, grooms, and maids of honor on a budget.

The season of “yes” to forever 🤍 These are the items helping me plan, prep, glow, and soak in every moment before I say I do.

Planning a wedding on a budget felt like trying to fit champagne taste into a lemonade wallet — every Pinterest board mocked me. If you're engaged, staring at venue quotes, and quietly panicking about how to make it all look expensive without a second mortgage, this is the exact lineup I used. Took me five months of trial-and-error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.

Bachelorette party decor and party favors ideas for a Love Island themed bachelorette party. Complete with recommendations for a variety of budgets and even some recommendations on what’s easy to DIY. Crack on!

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.

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!

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