When and When Not to Use a Travel Agent to Save Money


Updated 05/09/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

When to Use a Travel Agent

Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more

9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Planner


Updated 04/19/12 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Planner Research Questions

You've decided to hire a wedding planner — but how do you know which person is right for you and your big day? Thanks to a growing industry and what seems like a million different wedding blogs, it's not always easy to sift through the hundreds of event coordinators out there. Not sure where to start? Ask yourself these nine important questions as you search for the perfect wedding Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Big Brother"


Updated 04/11/12 10:12 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Glee Recap "Big Brother"

Glee is back after its break and the cliff-hanger of Quinn's accident, and we see what happens with her and whether Rachel and Finn went through with their wedding. We also get to meet Blaine's impossibly good-looking brother Cooper (guest star Matt Bomer), and though everyone else seems to be entranced with him, his visit makes Blaine confront their relationship issues. We've been waiting a Read more

Butter London Matches Lip Glosses to Fingertips


Updated 03/06/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Butter London's Lippy Lip Gloss

As of this month, Butter London fans can coordinate their lips with their tips. The cult nail lacquer brand is debuting its new Lippy glosses ($17 each) at Ulta now, and the shades are exact matches for five of Butter's most popular polishes. You can put Yummy Mummy, Teddy Girl, Primrose Hill Picnic, Snog, and Trout Pout (above) on your lips now, and we're sure this is only the beginning. Read more

Are You Ready For Marriage, Or Are You Rushing Into It?


Updated 04/04/12 3:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rushing Into Mariage

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. When I was a little girl I remember watching all the Disney Princess movies (You know the ones: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin… there seemed to be an endless supply), and I loved everything about those fairy tale stories—the handsome prince, the white dress, the cake, the pumpkin stagecoach, Read more

Monochromatic Wedding Bouquets Make a Splash at New York Bridal Week — 5 Reasons to Embrace This Trend


Updated 10/20/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Monochromatic Wedding Bouquet Ideas and Tips

At New York Bridal Week, models walked the runway at the THEIA Bridal Fall 2012 show carrying beautiful floral bouquets that embraced a simple and uniform color palette. Some of the bouquets featured a severely edited floral range as well, such as this one, which restricted the look to white roses. Keep reading for another wedding bouquet that used a variety of white flowers Read more

Tips For Buying Your Wedding Dress Online


Updated 04/12/11 8:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Buying a Wedding Dress Online

As a recent bride myself, I know that shopping for a wedding dress is an amazing experience, but one that can be totally stressful. Trying on several dresses a day for a few solid weekends is enough to wear a bride out, especially if she can't find the perfect fit. While you could virtually try on thousands of gowns with some upcoming AR technology, thanks to Brides.com, your other option is to Read more

Don't Forget to Eat on Your Big Day!


Updated 06/15/11 1:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Foods to Eat While Getting Ready For Your Wedding

On your big day, even if you're feeling incredibly nervous and without much of an appetite, it's important to remember to eat! The last thing you want is to show up at the reception with an empty stomach; after a couple of glasses of Champagne you could be buzzed, or worse, drunk. To avoid this unpleasant situation, I highly recommend you eat a healthy breakfast and lunch on your wedding day. Of Read more

Mario Batali on the Chew, Gwyneth, and His Next Employee


Updated 05/17/11 10:54 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mario Batali Discusses Monster Job Search, The Chew, Celebrities That Cook

Chef Mario Batali is on the hunt for a new assistant! Not just any assistant, but a media production coordinator to be exact, and he's letting Monster conduct a vast and extensive search for the perfect candidate. Prospective coordinators can apply for the job from now until June 13; Batali hopes to have the person up and running with his team around July 25. This morning I spoke with the Read more

How To: Keep Track of Your Traveling Bachelors


Updated 05/27/11 2:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Personal GPS Trackers

The Hangover Part II opens in theaters today, and if your fiancé's BFF is planning a weekend to remember like you'd find in the movies, remember one thing: someone always gets lost. Don't let your boys turn out like the Wolf Pack and lose a member of your wedding party — send them on their way knowing you've outfitted them with the latest in GPS tracking technology. It's not spying if it's Read more