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The days of the useless tchotchke wedding favor are over. Modern brides are opting to give guests something they can enjoy and in many cases, something they can eat! If you've got plenty of time, consider giving a homemade treat. Cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered nuts, and savory crackers are delicious options. However, busy brides can offer an edible gift that's personal, but not homemade. Read more
My November wedding was all about the love, and we really took that theme to heart when it came to the decor. We had heart balloons, pillows, favor tags, and more incorporated in the big day, and whatever I couldn't find I made. So for our table seating assignments I made little red heart magnets that would not only display the table assignments on a magnetic board, the guests could take them as Read more
Scout's honor: a Girl Scout-inspired bridal shower! — Green Wedding Shoes This art deco wedding has dancing pinup models and cigar girls — Ruffled If you love midcentury design, prepare to swoon over Yeah! Rentals — 100 Layer Cake Fun DIY fortune cookie favors — Project Wedding A wedding with Scrabble, flip cup, and rice crispy treats? Count us in! — Style Me Pretty This Read more
I've never understood how having a raunchy bachelorette party helps usher you into a loving, stable marriage, but it's here to stay as a tradition. I've gathered up some of the tackiest party favors and products I could find. Oh, the romance of weddings! Read more
While destination weddings are technically held in a location where neither party lives, many of you raised a good point that anytime you travel to the nuptials, it's technically a destination wedding. My friend recently attended a wedding where many attendees flew in from all over the world, and just seeing this welcome box (and hearing her tale) gave me a bunch of great ideas to Read more
We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Every now and then, science does us a favor and sheds some much-needed light on the differences between men and women. Given the number of misconceptions there are about love, a group of psychologists took it upon themselves to review existing research and debunk six sex and gender myths most of us believe, although Read more
There are an overwhelming number of ideas for wedding favors to be found in books, on blogs, or through your wedding planner. Whatever you decide to offer to your guests as a token of your thanks and remembrance of your special day, consider wrapping your trinket in something that will stand the test of time. Instead of a paper bag, takeout box, or other easily thrown away container, simply wrap Read more
Make the most of your mantel. — Elle Decor Going to the chapel? Try one of these unique wedding favor ideas. — Real Simple Some ideas for setting the table in style this Thanksgiving. — Fresh Home Ideas Tips for storing your stuff in plain sight. — Houzz Create a spectacular rustic chic table this Thanksgiving. — Stylelist Home Get organized for Thanksgiving! — Shelterrific Make Read more
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, was the belle of a charity ball last night in London. At Kate's first-ever official solo royal engagement, she mingled with guests at an event for In Kind Direct at Clarence House. She showed a bit of skin in a gorgeous cut-out gown that was a vintage pick from one of her favorite designers, Amanda Wakeley. She was a stand-in for her father-in-law Prince Charles, Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! In Random Recast, I find new ways to upgrade the ordinary things in our lives. And this week, it's all about pumpkins. You know, because fall is here and Halloween is just a few weeks away. (Even though most stores have been hitting us over the head with Halloween advertisements since August.) To take the creativity Read more
